Wizzards

Rookies Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley have re-energized the Hornets’ franchise, Steve Aschburner of NBA.com writes. Knueppel is challenging top pick and college teammate Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year honors. “I knew the four guys we were bringing in … they were just so secure in themselves,” president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Wizards, Heat, Herro

The Washington Wizards have finally begun turning a corner into a new era of competitive basketball. Several trades, drafts, and signings after their last playoff appearance, Washington finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel. That said, some moves may have made the rebuild take a little longer. One, in particular, has aged extremely poorly; however, Monumental … [Read more...] about Wizards President Stands Firm On 2024 Trade: ‘Not A Mistake’

Nearly 70 years after a Texas Black man was executed in a case that prosecutors now say was based on false evidence and was riddled with racial bias, officials have declared that he was innocent in the killing of a white woman in Dallas. … [Read more...] about Texas Black man exonerated nearly 70 years after execution in case marked by racial bias

The Washington Wizards made a big move to acquire Trae Young ahead of this season's trade deadline. That acquisition, combined with a projected $45-$50 million in cap space this offseason, has many wondering if Washington will push to add talent this summer. Wizards president Michael Winger said that path isn't necessarily locked in. "We're not necessarily hitting the gas … [Read more...] about Wizards ‘Not Necessarily Hitting Gas Pedal’ With Talent Acquisition This Summer

Jordan Poole could be on the move again, less than a year after the Washington Wizards traded him. … [Read more...] about It took half a season for former Wizards guard to play his way off his new team