The Washington Wizards drafted Walter Clayton Jr with the 18th pick in the draft. However, before the selection, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Washington will be trading Clayton to the Utah Jazz. Charania added it was for the 21st and 43rd picks in the draft, plus a 2031 and 2032 second-round pick. With Washington drafting Tre Johnson, with the sixth pick Clayton wouldn’t make … [Read more...] about Wizards Land High Upside Wing With Creative Draft Day Trade
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7 Big Surprises Of 2025 NBA Draft’s First Round
The 2025 NBA Draft is underway, with the first round taking place last night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. While the top four picks went as expected, led by Cooper Flagg going to the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 overall selection, there were some surprises, as usual, in a deep draft. 7 Big Surprises Of 2025 NBA Draft’s First Round Things started to get interesting with … [Read more...] about 7 Big Surprises Of 2025 NBA Draft’s First Round
Shakira Austin and the Mystics hold off the league-leading Lynx
Washington played without leading scorer Brittney Sykes. The Lynx were without Napheesa Collier. The result was a tight game and a big win for the young Mystics. … [Read more...] about Shakira Austin and the Mystics hold off the league-leading Lynx
Pelicans Trade CJ McCollum To Wizards For Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick. With the acquisition of McCollum on a $30.67 million expiring contract, the Wizards are expected to approach $100 million in cap space during the 2026 offseason. McCollum averaged 21.1 points, 3.8 … [Read more...] about Pelicans Trade CJ McCollum To Wizards For Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey
Iranian parliament moves to block cooperation with U.N. nuclear watchdog
Iran's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation that would suspend the government's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and limit its commitment to the nuclear nonproliferation agreement. … [Read more...] about Iranian parliament moves to block cooperation with U.N. nuclear watchdog