Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook traded to Los Angeles Lakers
The Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night as part of the NBA draft, according to FOX Sports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
Washington Wizards tab Wes Unseld Jr. for head coach: report
The Washington Wizards have selected Wes Unseld Jr. as their next head coach.
Bradley Beal out of Olympics for health and safety reasons
A person with knowledge of the situation says U.S. Olympic guard Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards has entered the health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus, which raises the possibility that he might miss the Tokyo Games.
Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41, Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1
The Phoenix Suns lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks. The loss forces a Game 5 in Phoenix where fans could see the Suns win it all.
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura selected to Team Japan
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura has been named to Team Japan for the Olympics.
Bradley Beal selected to the US Olympic Men’s National Team
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been selected to the U.S. Olympic Men's National Team.
Washington Wizards part ways with coach Scott Brooks, ESPN reports
Washington Wizards hare reportedly parting ways with coach Scott Brooks, according to a report from ESPN.
Wizards eliminated from playoffs after stumbling against 76ers 129-112
The Washington Wizards playoff run came to an abrupt end in Philadelphia Wednesday night when they lost 129-112 to the Eastern Conference's top-seeded 76ers.
76ers All-Star Joel Embiid won’t play in game 5 against Wizards after meniscus tear
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid will not play in game five of the playoff series against the Washington Wizards after confirming he’d suffered a meniscus tear in his knee.
Fan banned from Capital One Arena after running onto court during Wizards playoff game
A fan was tackled as he tried to get on the court during an NBA playoff game between the Wizards and 76ers on Monday night, the latest example of unruly behavior as teams increase the number of spectators they're allowing in the stands during the pandemic.
Wizards beat 76ers 122-114 to hold off playoff exit after Embiid leaves game with sore knee
After the Philadelphia 76ers lost NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid to a sore right knee late in the first quarter Monday night, they lost their Game 4 lead — and the Washington Wizards staved off elimination to take the playoff series back to the City of Brotherly Love.
Wizards' Russell Westbrook has popcorn dumped on him as he walks to locker room
A fan at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday night dumped popcorn on Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook's head as he was walking back to the locker room to tend to an injury during Game 2 of the team’s matchup with the 76ers.
Capital One Arena to increase capacity to 50% for Wizards' home playoff games
The Washington Wizards will be able to welcome nearly 10,000 fans to Capital One Arena for the first round of the playoffs as D.C. has approved the request to increase capacity to 50%.
Wizards throttle Indiana 142-115 to advance in NBA postseason
The Washington Wizards have advanced in the NBA postseason after routing Indiana 142-115 at Capital One Arena Thursday night.
Wizards fall to Celtics 118-100 in play-in game
After falling to Boston 118-100 in the play-in round, the Washington Wizards will host Indiana for a shot at the eighth seed in the NBA playoffs.
Kobe Bryant honored by wife Vanessa, Michael Jordan in Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday with a heartfelt speech by his wife, Vanessa.
Washington Wizards clinch post-season berth with win over Cleveland
Russell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA's career leader earlier in the week, lifting Washington past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-105 on Friday night and helping the Wizards clinch a spot in the play-in tournament.
Wizards’ guard Russell Westbrook breaks Oscar Robertson’s career record for triple-doubles
Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook finally snapped a record many thought was unbreakable when he passed Oscar Robertson's all-time career triple-doubles mark Monday night.
Bradley Beal paces Wizards past Warriors in first game with fans back in stands
Stephen Curry had his first rough night in a month, and Bradley Beal rallied Washington in the fourth quarter for its season-best sixth straight victory, 118-114 over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in the first Wizards home game with fans in more than a year.