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Heat win 5th straight, getting 55 from Herro and Adebayo to roll past Wizards 120-94
Read full article: Heat win 5th straight, getting 55 from Herro and Adebayo to roll past Wizards 120-94Bam Adebayo had 28 points and 12 rebounds, Tyler Herro added 27 points and the Miami Heat rolled past the Washington Wizards 120-94 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Adebayo becomes Heat franchise double-double leader in 106-90 win over Wizards
Read full article: Adebayo becomes Heat franchise double-double leader in 106-90 win over WizardsBam Adebayo had 19 points and 15 rebounds to break Miami’s franchise record for double-doubles, and the Heat cruised to a 106-90 victory over the NBA-worst Washington Wizards on Monday night.
Shaedon Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this season
Read full article: Shaedon Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this seasonShaedon Sharpe has been one of the NBA’s most gifted young dunk artists since he was selected seventh overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2022 NBA draft.
Ben Simmons says he's ready to play at a high level for LA Clippers after being waived by Nets
Read full article: Ben Simmons says he's ready to play at a high level for LA Clippers after being waived by NetsBen Simmons has opened a new chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers, practicing with the team for the first time after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets.
Ben Simmons waived by the Nets after the team and former No. 1 pick agree to a buyout
Read full article: Ben Simmons waived by the Nets after the team and former No. 1 pick agree to a buyoutBen Simmons has been waived by the Brooklyn Nets after the team agreed to a buyout with the last remaining link to a failed era of building around All-Stars.
Brandon Ingram is going to the Raptors, Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk to the Pelicans, AP source says
Read full article: Brandon Ingram is going to the Raptors, Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk to the Pelicans, AP source saysThe Toronto Raptors are acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk, a person with knowledge of the talks said.
Wizards trading Valanciunas to the Kings for Cissoko and 2 2nd-round draft picks
Read full article: Wizards trading Valanciunas to the Kings for Cissoko and 2 2nd-round draft picksThe Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and second-round draft picks in 2028 and 2029.
Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout win
Read full article: Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout winBronny James scored a career-high five points while playing the whole fourth quarter in the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-96 win at Washington.
Stephen Curry considered day to day after injuring left ankle in win over Wizards
Read full article: Stephen Curry considered day to day after injuring left ankle in win over WizardsStephen Curry injured his left ankle in the final minutes of the Golden State Warriors victory over Washington and is considered day to day.
Stephen Curry scores 26 before leaving with ankle injury as Warriors beat Wizards 122-114
Read full article: Stephen Curry scores 26 before leaving with ankle injury as Warriors beat Wizards 122-114Stephen Curry scored 26 points before leaving the game with an ankle injury in the final minute as the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 122-114.
LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song 'Tweaker'
Read full article: LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song 'Tweaker'LiAngelo is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal.
Jalen Brunson scores season-high 55 points in Knicks' 136-132 overtime win vs Wizards
Read full article: Jalen Brunson scores season-high 55 points in Knicks' 136-132 overtime win vs WizardsJalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their season-long winning streak to seven games in a 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards.
Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
Read full article: Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly HillsA representative for Jamie Foxx says the actor required stitches after getting hit in the face with a glass while celebrating his birthday at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California.
Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets
Read full article: Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the NuggetsJordan Poole scored 39 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame a career-high 56 by Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 and snap their 16-game losing streak.
Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico City
Read full article: Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico CityBam Adebayo scored 20 of his 32 points in the first half and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 118-98 on Saturday night in the 14th NBA regular-season game in Mexico.
Brian Keefe will remain coach of the Washington Wizards after serving as an interim in that role
Read full article: Brian Keefe will remain coach of the Washington Wizards after serving as an interim in that roleThe Washington Wizards have hired Brian Keefe as their coach, sticking with the man who led the team on an interim basis from late January until the end of the season.
LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
Read full article: LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar starsLeBron James figures there’s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — recognizable stars.
NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses
Read full article: NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapsesThe NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals are staying in the District of Columbia.
DC attorney general argues NHL's Capitals, NBA's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047
Read full article: DC attorney general argues NHL's Capitals, NBA's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047The attorney general for the District of Columbia contends that the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals are obligated to play their games in the downtown arena through 2047.
Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over Hornets
Read full article: Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over HornetsKyle Kuzma scored 28 points, Deni Avdija added 18 and the Washington Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 112-100 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Virginia budget bill leaves out governor's $2 billion deal to lure NBA and NHL teams from Washington
Read full article: Virginia budget bill leaves out governor's $2 billion deal to lure NBA and NHL teams from WashingtonWork on compromise budget legislation Virginia lawmakers will take up later this week is complete, and the bill does not include language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria.
Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
Read full article: Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight lossFranz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washington 119-109 and hand the Wizards their 16th consecutive loss.
Tatum scores 35 points and Celtics ride 3rd-quarter rally to beat Wizards 133-129 for 40th win
Read full article: Tatum scores 35 points and Celtics ride 3rd-quarter rally to beat Wizards 133-129 for 40th winJayson Tatum scored 35 points and sparked a third-quarter rally to help the NBA-leading Boston Celtics to their 40th win of the season, 133-129 over the Washington Wizards.
Heat outlast Wizards 110-102 as Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo lead the way
Read full article: Heat outlast Wizards 110-102 as Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo lead the wayJimmy Butler scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Miami Heat used a strong third quarter to earn a 110-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Clippers, Timberwolves and Knicks each have 2 players selected as All-Star Game reserves
Read full article: Clippers, Timberwolves and Knicks each have 2 players selected as All-Star Game reservesKawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also had two players selected.
Wes Unseld Jr. out as Wizards coach, moving to front office. Brian Keefe named interim replacement
Read full article: Wes Unseld Jr. out as Wizards coach, moving to front office. Brian Keefe named interim replacementWes Unseld Jr. is out as coach of the Washington Wizards midway through his third season with the team.
Joel Embiid scores season-high 50 points, 76ers beat Wizards 131-126
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores season-high 50 points, 76ers beat Wizards 131-126Joel Embiid scored a season-high 50 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-126 on Wednesday night.
76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. scoffs at questions about legitimacy of his injury, calls hit-and-run serious
Read full article: 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. scoffs at questions about legitimacy of his injury, calls hit-and-run serious76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. is set to return to the lineup about a month after he said he was struck by a vehicle while walking near his home in Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid scores 48 points, 76ers beat Wizards 146-128 for 5th win in a row
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores 48 points, 76ers beat Wizards 146-128 for 5th win in a rowJoel Embiid scored 29 of his season-high 48 points in the third quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to their fifth straight victory, 146-128 over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.
August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing
Read full article: August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killingA judge has set an August trial date for four former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in January.
Mother of slain Alabama woman files suit against Hornets' Brandon Miller, 2 others
Read full article: Mother of slain Alabama woman files suit against Hornets' Brandon Miller, 2 othersThe mother of a woman killed near the University of Alabama in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against current Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller and two other men.
Bradley Beal enters his 30s with the Suns, says he's ready to 'chase this ring'
Read full article: Bradley Beal enters his 30s with the Suns, says he's ready to 'chase this ring'Bradley Beal was drafted on his 19th birthday and spent his entire 20s with the Washington Wizards, where he scored a lot of points, enjoyed a little team success, but also suffered through plenty of painful losses.
Qatar sovereign wealth fund buys stake in Washington's NBA, NHL and WNBA teams, AP source says
Read full article: Qatar sovereign wealth fund buys stake in Washington's NBA, NHL and WNBA teams, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the sale tells The Associated Press the Qatar Investment Authority is buying a roughly 5% stake of Monumental Sports & Entertainment as part of a $4.05 billion deal.
Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say
Read full article: Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the deal say the Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Celtics trading Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Lakers acquire Rui Hachimura from Wizards for Nunn, picks
Read full article: Lakers acquire Rui Hachimura from Wizards for Nunn, picksThe Los Angeles Lakers have acquired former lottery pick Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and a package of second-round draft picks.
Hornets' Ball leaves preseason game with sprained ankle
Read full article: Hornets' Ball leaves preseason game with sprained ankleCharlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Washington Wizards when he got his foot stepped on while driving to the basket.
Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in Tokyo
Read full article: Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in TokyoJames Wiseman, who missed last season rehabilitating a right meniscal tear, scored 20 points on Friday as the defending champion Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 96-87 to open the NBA preseason.
James passes Malone, but Lakers blow lead in loss to Wizards
Read full article: James passes Malone, but Lakers blow lead in loss to WizardsLeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA’s career scoring list, but it was part of another loss for his Los Angeles Lakers when the Washington Wizards rallied from a 16-point deficit to win 127-119.
Curry dazzles for 47 points on 34th birthday, Warriors win
Read full article: Curry dazzles for 47 points on 34th birthday, Warriors winStephen Curry dazzled for 47 points on his 34th birthday, Draymond Green returned from a 29-game absence to ignite the defense, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 126-112.
James scores 50, rallies Lakers past Wizards for 122-109 win
Read full article: James scores 50, rallies Lakers past Wizards for 122-109 winLeBron James scored 50 points for the 15th time in his career and helped rally the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half to a 122-109 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Ayton has 20 points and 16 rebounds, Suns rout Wizards
Read full article: Ayton has 20 points and 16 rebounds, Suns rout WizardsDeandre Ayton had 20 points and 16 rebounds in an efficient 24 minutes and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns rebounded from a streak-ending loss to beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 95-80 on Saturday night.
Ja Morant scores 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95
Read full article: Ja Morant scores 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95Ja Morant scored 34 points, his sixth straight game of at least 30 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead in a 115-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
Kennard scores 7 in final 9 seconds as Clippers stun Wizards
Read full article: Kennard scores 7 in final 9 seconds as Clippers stun WizardsLuke Kennard scored seven points inside the final 9 seconds, including a go-ahead four-point play with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 35-point first-half deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 116-115.
NBA postpones Heat-Spurs, after Miami has COVID outbreak
Read full article: NBA postpones Heat-Spurs, after Miami has COVID outbreakThe NBA has postponed Miami's game at San Antonio after a combination of injuries and positive COVID-19 tests left the Heat unable to meet the league’s requirement of having eight available players.
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AP sources: Lakers acquiring All-Star Westbrook from Wizards
Read full article: AP sources: Lakers acquiring All-Star Westbrook from WizardsThe Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year’s first-round draft pick.
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AP source: Beal in protocols, Tokyo Olympics status in doubt
Read full article: AP source: Beal in protocols, Tokyo Olympics status in doubtA person with knowledge of the situation says U.S. Olympic guard Bradley Beal has entered the health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus, which raises the possibility that he might miss the Tokyo Games.
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Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd round
Read full article: Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd roundSteph Curry scored 30 points, Tobias Harris had 28 and the Philadelphia 76ers finished off the Washington Wizards in five games with a 29-112 victory Wednesday night.
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Embiid leaves with sore knee, 76ers lose to Wizards 122-114
Read full article: Embiid leaves with sore knee, 76ers lose to Wizards 122-114Philadelphia center Joel Embiid left in the first quarter with a sore right knee and the 76ers lost Game 4 of their playoff series against the Washington Wizards 122-114.
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Embiid heads to locker room after fall, sits out 2nd quarter
Read full article: Embiid heads to locker room after fall, sits out 2nd quarterPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid headed to the locker room late in the first quarter of Game 4 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Washington Wizards after taking a hard fall and landing on his backside.
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Canada basketball loads camp roster for Tokyo qualifying bid
Read full article: Canada basketball loads camp roster for Tokyo qualifying bidVirtually all of Canada’s top NBA players, excluding those who are injured, have accepted invitations to attend training camp next month in advance of that country’s last chance to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Doc Rivers baffled by continued criticism of Ben Simmons
Read full article: Doc Rivers baffled by continued criticism of Ben SimmonsDoc Rivers can’t fathom criticism of Ben Simmons, especially after the three-time All-Star became just the sixth player in NBA history to have at least 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a playoff game.
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Harris scores 37, leads 76ers past Wizards 125-118 in Game 1
Read full article: Harris scores 37, leads 76ers past Wizards 125-118 in Game 1Tobias Harris scored 37 points and Joel Embiid had 30 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-118 victory over the Washington Wizards in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
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Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seed
Read full article: Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seedRussell Westbrook nearly had a triple-double and Bradley Beal scored 25 points in just 29 minutes to help the Washington Wizards reach the NBA playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed by overwhelming the Indiana Pacers 142-115 in the play-in round.
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Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spot
Read full article: Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spotRussell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA's career leader earlier in the week and Washington beat Cleveland 120-105 to clinch a spot in the East play-in tournament.
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Westbrook breaks Robinson's record as Wizards fall to Hawks
Read full article: Westbrook breaks Robinson's record as Wizards fall to HawksRussell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s 47-year-old NBA record for triple-doubles and missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer as the Washington Wizards lost 125-124 to the Atlanta Hawks.
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Westbrook ties Robertson's record, Wizards beat Pacers
Read full article: Westbrook ties Robertson's record, Wizards beat PacersRussell Westbrook tied Oscar Robertson’s NBA record for triple-doubles with 181, finishing with 33 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists, and made two free throws with a second left to give Washington a 133-132 overtime victory over Indiana on Saturday night.