French teenagers Zaccharie Risacher (Hawks), Alex Sarr (Wizards) and Tidjane Salaün (Hornets), who were selected first, second and sixth overall in June’s draft, have gotten off to slow starts to begin their NBA careers, per John Hollinger of The Athletic. Risacher (.354/.238/.583 shooting line) and Sarr (.297/.238/.833) are struggling with offensive efficiency, while Salaün … [Read more...] about International Notes: French Rookies, Yao, Mannion, Larkin, More
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Watch highlights of Valanciunas’ 22 point showing vs. the Hawks
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Washington Wizards center may not be here for a long time. Let’s enjoy it while it lasts. Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas has made an impact in his four games while representing the DMV. He is averaging 14.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Last Wednesday, Valanciunas scored a season-high 22 points, grabbed 8 rebounds … [Read more...] about Watch highlights of Valanciunas’ 22 point showing vs. the Hawks
Wizards’ Forward Kyle Kuzma Needs to be Traded
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma needs to be traded. Kuzma, who arrived in Washington in 2021, has been largely serviceable for the Wizards. However, after having a rough start to the season, perhaps it’s time for Washington to strongly consider moving on. Wizards’ Forward Kyle Kuzma Needs to be Traded Kuzma’s Not So Hot Start to the Season Kuzma is in his fourth season … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Forward Kyle Kuzma Needs to be Traded
Wizards Won’t Exercise 25-26 Options For Johnny Davis, Patrick Baldwin Jr
The Washington Wizards will not exercise the 2025-26 rookie scale team options for Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Johnny Davis. These are the fourth-year options for both Baldwin and Davis. Baldwin and Davis will now be unrestricted free agents in the summer of 2025. The Wizards will be capped at paying them now more than the amount of their declined option in first-year salary, … [Read more...] about Wizards Won’t Exercise 25-26 Options For Johnny Davis, Patrick Baldwin Jr
Trump sues CBS News for $10 billion over Harris’ ’60 Minutes’ interview
Former President Donald Trump wants $10 billion from CBS, accusing the network in a lawsuit of trying to tip the presidential election to Democrat Kamala Harris. … [Read more...] about Trump sues CBS News for $10 billion over Harris’ ’60 Minutes’ interview