To get the best out of Jordan Poole this season, the Washington Wizards are putting the ball in his hands and having him play point guard. … [Read more...] about After a shaky first season in D.C., Jordan Poole still has Wizards’ trust
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Wizards Hire Ish Smith As Scout
The Wizards have hired veteran NBA point guard Ish Smith as a pro scout, team officials said on Wednesday, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). Smith, 36, appeared in 43 games for the Hornets last season and was on Charlotte’s roster until being waived at the trade deadline in February. However, after not catching on with a new team during the final two months of … [Read more...] about Wizards Hire Ish Smith As Scout
The Savvy Viewer’s Guide to Washington Wizards Preseason Basketball
Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly Pre-season in sports is the time for unbridled optimism. Players and coaches play the greatest hits — everyone’s in shape, everyone’s feeling great, everyone gets along, the coach’s system is smart and innovative. The team is committed to defense and playing the right way. Sometimes, the players and coaches mean what they’re … [Read more...] about The Savvy Viewer’s Guide to Washington Wizards Preseason Basketball
Wizards at Raptors game discussion and information
Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images The NBA is back. The Washington Wizards play the Toronto Raptors tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. Yanir Rubinstein has the formal preview here. You can also watch Matt Modderno and the Bleav in Wizards podcast host a live preview show at 7 p.m. ET tonight above. And here are some last minute thoughts of mine: Jordan Poole should … [Read more...] about Wizards at Raptors game discussion and information
Recap: Wizards lose to Raptors, 125-98 in first preseason game
Photo by Jordan Jones/NBAE via Getty Images Alex Sarr had a strong debut with 15 points and got the start. Jordan Poole was also effective when he was on the floor. The Washington Wizards were blown out by the Toronto Raptors in a 125-98 loss on Sunday in Montreal in their first 2024-25 NBA preseason game. The Wizards were thoroughly demolished from start to finish in … [Read more...] about Recap: Wizards lose to Raptors, 125-98 in first preseason game