Washington Wizards

The NBA trade deadline creates urgency for teams in several unique ways, and this season presents a stark contrast between two All-Stars reportedly on the block. Zion Williamson’s piecemeal New Orleans Pelicans and Trae Young’s agitated Atlanta Hawks are dealing with two drastically different trade market equations. While Young’s name has dominated trade speculation with […] The post Why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans not pressed in trade market like Trae Young’s Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The Sixers' stars led the way Wednesday night in a win over the Wizards.

The Washington Wizards will be without Corey Kispert in their Wednesday night showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia due to “injury management,” according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Kispert had recently just returned to action after a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but missed another contest during […] The post Wizards’ Corey Kispert ruled out vs. 76ers amid Trae Young trade interest appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Sixers are expected to get a pair of forwards back from injuries on Wednesday vs. Washington, having upgraded Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford to probable after they participated in today’s shootaround, tweets Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oubre has been out since November 14 due to a left knee sprain, while Watford – […]

The tenure of Trae Young with the Atlanta Hawks is expected to come to a close either via trade ahead of the February 5th deadline, or in the offseason. The two sides are collaborating together on potential trade scenarios as it has become evident Young is no longer in Atlanta's long-term plans. "Trae Young's Hawks' tenure is coming to an end," said Shams Charania on Tuesday's episode of NBA Today. "He appears to be in his final days and weeks in Atlanta after seven-plus seasons together as t...

It was indeed unlucky number 13 for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday as they suffered their 13th straight defeat after bowing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-116, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers held a nine-point lead, 93-84, heading into the fourth quarter. They, however, allowed the Cavaliers to storm back and complete the come-from-behind victory. With […] The post Pacers make wrong kind of franchise history with 13th straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Bucks, Timberwolves, and Clippers are among the teams that are monitoring Trae Young‘s situation along with Washington, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While Dallas doesn’t appear to have any interest in the Hawks‘ point guard, the Mavericks are among the clubs that have called to inquire about former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, league […]

Although he had an excellent December in being named the NBA’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month for the second straight time, Cooper Flagg‘s energy and production have noticeably dipped over the past few games as the Mavericks forward adjusts to the rigors of an 82-game season, writes Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Second-year Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr has established himself as one of the best players in his draft class this season, but he didn’t play that way in his team’s 141-115 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The biggest reason was four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, who […] The post Rudy Gobert gives Alex Sarr ‘body’ advice after Timberwolves crush Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards have been playing better basketball as of late; heading into their Sunday night clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’ve won four of their past five games, including a huge win over a team with a winning record in the Toronto Raptors. While they were humbled by the Timberwolves this weekend in a […] The post Wizards’ Alex Sarr gets back at Anthony Edwards with taunting gesture appeared first on ClutchPoints .

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets with an apparent injury. During the second quarter, the Mavs confirmed that Washington suffered a right ankle sprain and said he will not return to the game. Washington has dealt with injury concerns this season. The Mavs are obviously hopeful […] The post Mavericks’ PJ Washington exits vs. Rockets with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .