Hoops Rumors

The slumping Wizards are due for lineup changes when Rui Hachimura and Thomas Bryant are ready to start playing again, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Washington was one of the NBA’s early-season surprises with a 10-3 start, but has gone just 4-7 since then and has fallen to the middle of the Eastern Conference pack. In a recent radio interview, general manager Tommy … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Hachimura, Bryant, Dinwiddie, Caldwell-Pope

Wizards forward Deni Avdija is emerging as a reliable shot-blocker for the team, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington writes. The noteworthy assessment comes from how many blocks he’s recorded this season, 18 in 20 games, surprising even Avdija himself. “Wow,” Avdija said. “I’m just taking pride, to be honest with you. I’m stepping onto the court, trying to guard the best … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Avdija, Heat, Pacers, Nash

The Wizards are encouraged by their strong start to the season, Ava Wallace of the Washington Post writes. The team owns the second-best record in the Eastern Conference at 13-7 after winning an impressive road game against the Mavericks 120-114 on Saturday. “I trust my teammates. I trust them to make the right play, and it means the world to me not having to make every one,” … [Read more...] about Wizards Encouraged By Strong Start; Examining How Beal Is Maturing

Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, whose debut this season has been delayed due to a personal absence, still isn’t quite ready to return to action. According to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post (Twitter link), Hachimura didn’t accompany the team on its current four-game road trip, which runs through Monday. … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura Not With Wizards On Road Trip

Wizards forward Davis Bertans is set to return to the lineup Wednesday, per our JD Shaw (Twitter link). Bertans has been sidelined the past 10 games with an ankle sprain. We noted yesterday that bertans practiced with the Capital City Go-Go in the G League and was a game-time decision against the Hornets. However, he ended up missing the game and will instead make his return … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bertans, Harrell, Bamba, Reddish