The hype surrounding Tre Johnson is only increasing after Summer League. … [Read more...] about Tre Johnson is climbing into rare Wizards rookie air after Summer League tear
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Wizards Save $8MM+ With Smart, Wesley Buyouts
The Wizards‘ recent buyout agreements with guards Marcus Smart and Blake Wesley have reduced the team’s salary by more than $8MM. As Keith Smith of Spotrac tweets, Smart gave up $6.8MM of his $21.59MM salary as part of his buyout with Washington, while Wesley forfeited roughly $1.38MM of his $4.73MM salary. In total, the two players now count toward the Wizards’ cap for … [Read more...] about Wizards Save $8MM+ With Smart, Wesley Buyouts
Mystics vs. Sparks Preview: Washington plays LA on Tuesday night
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images After a .500 1st half, Mystics look to build momentum in the 2nd half of the season, starting at home versus the Sparks. Game Info When: Tuesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries Mystics: Georgia Amoore (Out - Knee), Sika Kone (Out - Suspension) Sparks: Cameron … [Read more...] about Mystics vs. Sparks Preview: Washington plays LA on Tuesday night
Beef prices have soared in the U.S. — and not just during grilling season
Anyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburger patties and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed to record highs. … [Read more...] about Beef prices have soared in the U.S. — and not just during grilling season
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s own lawyers oppose his pretrial release
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man at the center of the fierce deportation battle, renewed their call Monday that their own client remain in pretrial detention, saying they fear he'll be quickly deported if he is released in the criminal case against him. … [Read more...] about Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s own lawyers oppose his pretrial release