James Posey is coming to D.C. from Charlottesville. | Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images The former Virginia women’s basketball assistant and long time NBA veteran is coming to D.C. On Friday, the Wizards hired Virginia women’s basketball assistant coach James Posey, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Posey spent five years with the Cleveland Cavaliers under Ty … [Read more...] about Report: Wizards hire Posey as assistant coach from Virginia WBB
Gibson is just the veteran the Wizards needed
Taj Gibson poses in his brand new Wizards jersey. The 37-year-old veteran will help guide a younger Wizards squad this season. | Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images The Wizards’ newest acquisition brings more than his humble stat lines suggest. There is a certain kind of NBA player coveted by every team in the league. The “glue guy” — typically a scrappy, … [Read more...] about Gibson is just the veteran the Wizards needed
Recap: Mystics win 78-69 over Liberty on Camp Day
Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images Camp Day was a success! The Washington Mystics have won two games in a row both at home. Washington took down the New York Liberty 78-69 behind Elena Delle Donne’s 25 points and an arena full of screaming children as it was Camp Day. Not sure if it’s because of the campers, but @De11eDonne is taking kids to … [Read more...] about Recap: Mystics win 78-69 over Liberty on Camp Day
SBN Reacts: How do you feel about the Wizards after Summer League?
Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images Time for a new survey! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Each week we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Wizards fans and fans across the country. The Washington Wizards are now heading into the summer doldrums after finishing the NBA Summer League. The team has also … [Read more...] about SBN Reacts: How do you feel about the Wizards after Summer League?
Does NBA summer league matter? What can history tell us about Johnny Davis?
Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports The early returns from the Wizards rookie haven’t been great. Should that be cause for concern? What’s the common denominator of every NBA lottery pick? The team behind the selection hopes the player turns into a star. The word lottery is apt because every NBA franchise hopes they hit jackpot on their pick...and it’s far from … [Read more...] about Does NBA summer league matter? What can history tell us about Johnny Davis?