Wizards forwards Rui Hachimura and Deni Avdija are quietly giving the team hope, Ethan Fuller of BasketballNews.com writes. Washington finished 35-47 last season and missed the playoffs, but if the club fails to make the postseason again, it’ll still have Hachimura and Avdija for the future. Hachimura (24) was the No. 9 pick in 2019, while Avdija (21) was drafted ninth overall … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura, Deni Avdija Quietly Giving Wizards Hope
Trade Rumors: Mitchell, Barrett, Collins, Heat, Stalled Market
Appearing on The Rally (video link), Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that trade talks between the Jazz and Knicks centered on Donovan Mitchell have “stalled out” and the two teams haven’t had contact for about two weeks. According to Charania, Utah is continuing to discuss moving Mitchell, just not with New York. The Jazz have engaged with the Hornets and Wizards … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Mitchell, Barrett, Collins, Heat, Stalled Market
Analyzing Strengths And Weaknesses Of Roster
Chase Hughes and Bijan Todd of NBC Sports Washington analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Wizards‘ roster. According to Hughes and Todd, the Wizards have capable scorers at every spot in the projected starting lineup of Monte Morris, Bradley Beal, Will Barton, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. The center position, with a depth chart of Porzingis, Daniel Gafford, Taj … [Read more...] about Analyzing Strengths And Weaknesses Of Roster
Northwest Notes: Beverley, Mitchell, Lillard, Thunder
After working to create a culture change in Minnesota last season, Patrick Beverley was looking forward to helping the Timberwolves take the next step. Although he was caught off guard by the team’s decision to send him to the Jazz in the Rudy Gobert trade, Beverley told Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston he wouldn’t call the move a surprise (video link). “Surprised, no not in … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Beverley, Mitchell, Lillard, Thunder
Interest In Donovan Mitchell Shows Desire To Build A Contender Quickly
Reports that the Wizards are among the teams interested in trading for Donovan Mitchell show that Washington will be aggressive about building a contender now that Bradley Beal has a long-term contract, observes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Robbins examines Mitchell’s potential fit in Washington and what it might cost to get him. … [Read more...] about Interest In Donovan Mitchell Shows Desire To Build A Contender Quickly