Hoops Rumors

Following a rough start to his new career as a head coach, the Wizards‘ Wes Unseld Jr. said the team needs to establish a defensive identity in his second season, he told Josh Robbins of The Athletic. … [Read more...] about Unseld: We Need Defensive ID

The Wizards will have a lottery pick this June, but they’re unlikely to use the draft to add a starting point guard, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, who says the team figures to turn to free agency or the trade market to find that player. … [Read more...] about Wizards Unlikely To Use Draft To Add Starting PG

Magic center Mohamed Bamba, who is eligible for restricted free agency this summer, hopes to stick around in Orlando long term, writes Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel. “I want to be here,” Bamba said of his NBA future. “I just want to make that clear. I’ll let that stuff handle itself and continue to work.” As Price details, Bamba enjoyed his best year as a pro during the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bamba, Wizards, Winston, Todd, Hawks

Bradley Beal is making progress after undergoing left wrist surgery in February. The Wizards star guard has been cleared to begin rehab work, Josh Robbins of The Athletic tweets. Beal’s cast, as well as the pins in his wrist, were removed on Wednesday.Beal has not yet announced whether he’ll pick up his $36.4MM player option for the 2022/23 season. The expectation is that he’ll … [Read more...] about Beal Has Pins Removed, Cleared For Rehab

Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington explores how the Wizards could navigate a much deeper Eastern Conference, which features several teams that have legitimate title hopes this season. Washington finished with a 35-47 record and seems committed to competing around Bradley Beal. Eastern Conference teams won more games against Western teams this season (226-224) for the first … [Read more...] about Exploring How Wizards Could Compete In Deep Eastern Conference