WIZARDS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Where Ernie Grunfeld Went Wrong in the 2011 and 2012 Off-Seasons
When the Washington Wizards entered the 2011 off-season, they had a chance to clear a lot of cap space and build a team around John Wall that could be contenders for an NBA Championship for years to come. Instead, Ernie Grunfeld took a huge chance that an athletic Jan Vesely would develop into a good player while playing with John Wall. In that draft, he passed on a player who...
Victor Oladipo Declines Invitation To Wizards' Facility
Victor Oladipo declined the Washington Wizards' invitation to work out at their facility ahead of this month's NBA draft, according to sources.
Oladipo does not expect to begin his NBA career with his hometown Wizards.
Oladipo has given the Wizards the option of watching him work out at DeMatha or another facility in Bowie, where he has been preparing for the draft.
Even...
JaVale McGee drops $100 to sleeping homeless man
JaVale McGee has always been entertaining on social media. From constantly RT himself on Twitter or his Pierre videos back when he was with the Washington Wizards. Recently JaVale took to Vine to show him in a different light. Blessing a sleeping homeless man on the street with a $100.
John Wall In A Movie With Jack Black?
Is the Washington Wizards point guard John Wall the next big movie star? Obviously the answer to that question is no, but according to a tweet from John today he will be in a new movie trailer with Jack Black that premiers on Jimmy Kimmel tonight. Tune in to @jimmykimmel at 8 PM before the #NBAFinals to watch me in the new @jackblack42 movie trailer! — John Wall (@John_Wall) June...
Washington Wizards Draft Analysis: Otto Porter or Anthony Bennett?
Once again, the Washington Wizards found themselves in the NBA Draft Lottery. Last year, the Wizards had the opportunity to draft Florida shooting guard Bradley Beal with their 3rd overall pick. Just like last year, the Wizards are in the same situation with the third pick in the draft this year, but with more breathing room. Any Wizards fan would know that with Ernie Grunfeld...
Jason Collins Marched In Boston’s Gay Pride Parade (Photos)
Jason Collins joined his former Stanford roommate and current Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III in Boston’s Gay Pride Parade yesterday.
Collins wore a Nike sponsored shirt that read #BETRUE, when he joined thousands of marchers Saturday.
In April, Collins became the first active player in one of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay.
He wrote...
Collins in Boston's gay pride parade
NBA veteran Jason Collins has marched in Boston's gay pride parade with Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III, his onetime roommate at Stanford University.
Collins wore a T-shirt that read (hash)BeTrue when he joined thousands of marchers Saturday.
In April, Collins became the first active player in one of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay...
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Gay pride parade march for NBA's Jason Collins
NBA veteran Jason Collins has marched in Boston's gay pride parade with Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III, his onetime roommate at Stanford University.
Collins wore a T-shirt that read (hash)BeTrue when he joined thousands of marchers Saturday.
In April, Collins became the first active player in one of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay...
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Anthony Bennett Set To Interview With Wizards
Anthony Bennett is scheduled to interview with the Washington Wizards next week.
If drafted by the Wizards, Bennett would join Nene, Jan Vesely, Trevor Booker and Chris Singleton in a crowded frontcourt.
Bennett can't work out with NBA teams because of surgery to his non-shooting shoulder.
Peyton Siva Posterized Adonis Thomas At A Recent NBA Workout
Peyton Siva’s name has generated quite a bit of buzz in recent weeks. After testing out as one of the top athletes in the NBA Draft combine last month, Siva has attracted interest from multiple NBA teams. He worked out with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday and according to the Washington Post that workout went well.
One of the main things that Siva has been able to prove in...
Washington Wizards have plenty of off-season needs but little cap space
The Washington Wizards enter the NBA off-season with needs at pretty much every position. With little cap space available, it will be hard for the team to make any major upgrades unless they are able to move a few pieces via trade.
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2012-13 Season Summary:
The year got off to an immediately rocky start when face of the franchise John Wall suffered...
Wizards Looking To Trade One Of Three Draft Picks
The Washington Wizards hold three selections in the upcoming NBA draft – the No. 3 pick overall and two picks in the second round.
Ernie Grunfeld and Randy Wittman have indicated they would like to explore dealing at least one pick, maybe both in the second round, in a package for a veteran.
The Wizards plan to bring in mostly second-round prospects for individual workouts starting Monday.
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Beal: Derrick Rose is scared
Bradley Beal may have only been a rookie this year, but he called out veteran star Derrick Rose for sitting the year out with his injury.
Former Knicks star Larry Johnson: 'Gay men in locker room would make me uncomfortable'
NBA veteran Jason Collins made history this week by publicly announcing he was gay. Reactions have been mixed since news of his decision broke. Some people are on board with it, while others are certainly not.Count former NBA All-Star Larry Johnson as one who is not okay with it. The 44-year-old native of Texas made his feelings known via Twitter after Collins came out.I don'...
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