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Shakira Austin continued to lead the way for Washington, scoring 19 points. The Washington Mystics got back in the win column—and they earned this one. Washington held off the Minnesota Lynx 68-64 on Tuesday night, grinding out a defensive battle behind big performances from Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen and Sug Sutton. Austin anchored the paint on both ends, setting the tone … [Read more...] about Recap: Mystics beat Lynx, 68-64

Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images The Wizards are continuing to make blockbuster moves around draft day. I will admit that yesterday, when I saw Shams Charania of ESPN reporting on X that the Washington Wizards traded Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 overall pick to the New Orleans Pelicans, in exchange for CJ MCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second round … [Read more...] about Report: Wizards get McCollum, Olynyk from Pelicans for Poole, Bey, pick

Cooper Flagg is the top prospect in this year’s draft. | Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Wizards have the chance to add young talent NBA talent evaluators and former front office executives have long said there are often only 20-25 players in any given draft they think are actually worth drafting. One fun thing about the draft: the array of opinions these people … [Read more...] about The 2025 NBA Draft According to YODA

The Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans have traded their lead guards heading into draft night. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Washington will trade Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th pick in the draft in exchange for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick. Wizards and Pelicans Swap Guards in Shocking Trade Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, … [Read more...] about Wizards and Pelicans Swap Guards in Shocking Trade

On the eve of the 2025 NBA Draft, several prospects that received invites to green room were interviewed, answering myriad queries about the pre-draft process. Much of the attention went to Rutgers freshman forward Ace Bailey, who has caused a stir by avoiding workouts with teams in the top-five. However, Texas freshman wing Tre Johnson’s pressers were even more eye-opening. A … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft: 4 Lottery Teams Have Worked Out Tre Johnson