The Washington Mystics draftee has been a consistent contributor for the Cats, who are on track to win a second straight continental title. Women’s EuroBasket 2025 is currently going on with no active Washington Mystics players. But one of their recent draftees, power forward Nastja Claessens, plays for Belgium, where she will try to help the Cats get to their second straight … [Read more...] about Nastja Claessens has been a consistent presence for Belgium in Women’s EuroBasket 2025
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Trade Grades: Winner Of CJ McCollum To Wizards Is Clear
WASHINGTON – The Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans have executed one of the offseason’s more out-of-nowhere trades. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Pelicans traded veteran guard CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Wizards. In return, New Orleans receives Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the upcoming draft. Though … [Read more...] about Trade Grades: Winner Of CJ McCollum To Wizards Is Clear
Wizards Set Themselves Up for More Moves After Winning Trade With Pelicans
The Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a surprising deal that saw the teams swap point guards. The Wizards are sending much-maligned Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey, along with the No. 40 selection in this draft, to the Pelicans for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a 2027 second-round pick (via Chicago). What is next for the Wizards? According to ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Wizards Set Themselves Up for More Moves After Winning Trade With Pelicans
Jordan Poole Trade Makes Pelicans Contenders In West, What Is Next After Draft?
While the Washington Wizards accomplished their goal of shedding future salary by swapping guards with the New Orleans Pelicans, not sure what the Pelicans are doing? The Pelicans did shave some money off their 2025-26 books and become younger. New Orleans traded CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and the rights to Chicago’s 2027 second-round draft pick to Washington. In exchange, the … [Read more...] about Jordan Poole Trade Makes Pelicans Contenders In West, What Is Next After Draft?
Wizards Draft Longhorn Star with Sixth Pick
The Washington Wizards have spent the last few weeks in speculation. Multiple candidates were rumored to have a chance to go to Washington with their lottery pick. At sixth overall, the Wizards drafted Tre Johnson, a guard from the University of Texas. Finally, the Wizards have drafted who they hope will become a franchise feature for the long term. Wizards Draft Longhorn Star … [Read more...] about Wizards Draft Longhorn Star with Sixth Pick