New Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma seemed to briefly lose track of which team he was playing for as he returned to Washington Friday night, according to Noah Trister of The Associated Press. Kuzma, who spent three and a half seasons with the Wizards before being traded at the deadline, congratulated one of his former teammates after a good defensive play. “One time in the first … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Kuzma, Middleton, Smart, Lottery
Wizards Signing Jalen McDaniels To 10-Day Contract
The Wizards are signing Jalen McDaniels to a 10-day contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). In order to make room for McDaniels on the 15-man roster, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets Washington will release Erik Stevenson from his own 10-day deal. McDaniels, the older brother of the Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels, is a five-year NBA veteran. He hasn’t … [Read more...] about Wizards Signing Jalen McDaniels To 10-Day Contract
Middleton, Smart Could Debut On Friday
Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart, Washington’s veteran additions at the trade deadline, were both full participants in today’s practice, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). They may be able to make their Wizards‘ debuts at home Friday against Milwaukee. “I’m here to be a basketball player,” Middleton said. “I’m here to win games, here to help win games … [Read more...] about Middleton, Smart Could Debut On Friday
Wizards Sign Erik Stevenson To 10-Day Deal, Cut Jaylen Nowell
The Wizards have signed Erik Stevenson to a 10-day contract, according to a team press release. In a related move, they released Jaylen Nowell. Washington is rewarding one of its G League players. In 32 games this season, Stevenson is averaging 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game for the Capital City Go-Go as a sixth man. The 25-year-old has scored 20-plus … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Erik Stevenson To 10-Day Deal, Cut Jaylen Nowell
NBA Announces Three-Point Contest, Skills Challenge Participants
The NBA has officially announced the participants for the All-Star Saturday festivities in San Francisco on February 15, revealing today (via Twitter) which players will compete in the three-point contest and the skills challenge. Here are the details: Three-Point Contest: Jalen Brunson (Knicks) Cade Cunningham (Pistons) Darius Garland (Cavaliers) Tyler Herro (Heat) Buddy … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Three-Point Contest, Skills Challenge Participants