Shakira Austin continued to lead the way for Washington, scoring 19 points. The Washington Mystics got back in the win column—and they earned this one. Washington held off the Minnesota Lynx 68-64 on Tuesday night, grinding out a defensive battle behind big performances from Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen and Sug Sutton. Austin anchored the paint on both ends, setting the tone … [Read more...] about Recap: Mystics beat Lynx, 68-64
Report: Wizards get McCollum, Olynyk from Pelicans for Poole, Bey, pick
Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images The Wizards are continuing to make blockbuster moves around draft day. I will admit that yesterday, when I saw Shams Charania of ESPN reporting on X that the Washington Wizards traded Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 overall pick to the New Orleans Pelicans, in exchange for CJ MCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second round … [Read more...] about Report: Wizards get McCollum, Olynyk from Pelicans for Poole, Bey, pick
The 2025 NBA Draft According to YODA
Cooper Flagg is the top prospect in this year’s draft. | Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Wizards have the chance to add young talent NBA talent evaluators and former front office executives have long said there are often only 20-25 players in any given draft they think are actually worth drafting. One fun thing about the draft: the array of opinions these people … [Read more...] about The 2025 NBA Draft According to YODA
Could the Wizards factor into Beal’s future after the Durant trade?
Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images The Phoenix Suns guard reportedly was willing to waive his no trade clause to return to Washington earlier this year. That said I hope this doesn’t happen. Kevin Durant is headed to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster trade, but the fingerprints of the Washington Wizards are still on this move—not because Durant landed in D.C. … [Read more...] about Could the Wizards factor into Beal’s future after the Durant trade?
Report: Middleton picks up $33.3M player option
Middleton, 33, average 10.7 points with Washington last season Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton has exercised his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/skVrixdlA5— … [Read more...] about Report: Middleton picks up $33.3M player option