Sports 16 hours ago Wizards' Bradley Beal speaks out about citizens carrying 'military grade' weapons in wake of viral photo Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal spoke out against civilians owning so-called “military-grade” weapons in a series of tweets Tuesday.
Sports 16 hours ago Michael Jordan's flirtations with football, owning NHL team resurface amid 'The Last Dance' documentary Michael Jordan’s sordid time in the minor leagues is a story that every basketball and baseball fan knows about, but two stories about the NBA legend’s dabbling in football and hockey resurfaced Wednesday.
Sports 16 hours ago Kobe Bryant dead: NBA teams pay tribute to Lakers legend in wake of his death Kobe Bryant’s death Sunday sent ripple effects across the league and the teams who were in action paid tribute to the NBA legend immediately after tip-off.
Sports 16 hours ago Former NBA star Mike Bibby explains how he went from lanky guard to jacked behemoth Former NBA star Mike Bibby hit the gym once he stepped away from the league, and he hit it hard.
Sports 16 hours ago Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas fined $25,000 Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Saturday for making inappropriate contact with a game official.
Sports 16 hours ago Isaiah Thomas of Washington Wizards ejected less than 2 minutes into game for contact with official It didn’t take long Friday night before Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected from the team’s home game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Sports 16 hours ago Wizards' Isaiah Thomas suspended 2 games, fans banned from 76ers' arena for stands confrontation Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was suspended for two games for entering the stands Saturday night to confront fans who were heckling him, the NBA announced.
Sports 16 hours ago Washington Wizards' Isaiah Thomas confronts fan in stands who gives finger, curses at him Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected from the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night after he confronted a spectator in the stands — who he said repeatedly cursed and gave the middle finger because he was upset the team's loss wouldn't get him a free milkshake.
Sports 16 hours ago Injured Wizards rookie Hachimura to miss at least 5 games Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will miss at least the team's next five games after hurting his groin.
Sports 16 hours ago Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura growing with each game in NBA In what could best be described as a veteran move, Rui Hachimura tried to duck out of doing a postgame media session by pleading that he was worried about missing the Washington Wizards' team flight out of town.
Sports 16 hours ago Wizards center Bryant out with left foot stress reaction Wizards center Thomas Bryant has a stress reaction in his right foot and will be sidelined for at least three weeks before he’s re-evaluated.
Sports 16 hours ago Glen Rice Jr. pleads not guilty to assault charge Former Washington Wizards guard Glen Rice Jr. pleaded not guilty to a single charge of injuring with intent when he appeared in an Auckland court on Wednesday.
U.S. 16 hours ago Malaysian-born con artist accused of scamming Washington Redskins player A Malaysia-born con artist has been accused of bilking a member of the Washington Redskins and his sports agent out of $1.2 million, according to a published report and court records.
Sports 16 hours ago Wizards guard-forward Jordan McRae to have finger surgery Washington Wizards guard-forward Jordan McRae will have surgery on his right ring finger after injuring it in the team's season-opening loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Sports 16 hours ago Morant among the NBA rookies who made noise in their debuts The first three baskets of the season for the Memphis Grizzlies were all reminders of why the team wanted Ja Morant.
Sports 16 hours ago Wizards sign Beal to 2-year, $72 million extension Bradley Beal signed a two-year extension worth nearly $72 million with Washington on Thursday, a major victory for the Wizards and a move that will keep the All-Star guard out of free agency for at least the next three summers.
Media 16 hours ago Man who had pro-Hong Kong sign confiscated at NBA game in Washington says league is 'afraid' of China A spectator at the Washington Wizards' exhibition game versus the Guangzhou Long-Lions reacted to having security take away his pro-Hong Kong signage.
Sports 16 hours ago NBA in China: Pro-Hong Kong protesters cause disruptions in crowd during Wizards game While the Chinese government continues its strict censorship of media interactions surrounding NBA exhibition games in the Communist country, league-linked entities have also taken steps to crack down on potential protests in the U.S.
Sports 16 hours ago Basketball Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond's son, 20, dies suddenly The son of Basketball Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond died suddenly Monday night, the Golden State Warriors announced.
Sports 16 hours ago Nephew of NBA star John Wall arrested in connection with shooting that paralyzed woman: report The nephew of Washington Wizards star John Wall was arrested for his alleged involvement in a Maryland road rage shooting that left a woman paralyzed last month.
Sports 16 hours ago Kawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA Clippers Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now officially with the Los Angeles Clippers, moves that bring both of them back to their native Southern California.
Sports 16 hours ago Lakers trading 3 to Wizards, clear cap space The Los Angeles Lakers' price tag for Anthony Davis got a little steeper on Thursday, with the tradeoff being that the team now has the flexibility to bring another max-contract star to play alongside him and LeBron James next season.
Sports 16 hours ago Teary-eyed Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honors The Milwaukee Bucks fell two games short of the NBA Finals.
Sports 16 hours ago Rui Hachimura makes history as Washington Wizards select him with ninth pick The Washington Wizards selected Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura with the No. 9 pick of the NBA Draft and made history in the process.
Sports 16 hours ago Eagles' Jalen Mills, Wizards' Devin Robinson arrested after brawl outside nightclub, police say An NFL player and NBA player were arrested Saturday after a fight outside a Washington D.C. nightclub, police said.
Sports 16 hours ago Washington Wizards fire president Ernie Grunfeld after 16 seasons The Washington Wizards officially ousted Ernie Grunfeld as president of the team on Tuesday after overseeing basketball operations for 16 seasons and witnessing eight playoffs firsthand.
Sports 16 hours ago Washington Wizards star John Wall's gruesome Achilles injury update draws response from NBA fans Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will likely be benched for at least 12 months as he recovers from a ruptured left Achilles' tendon that he suffered as a result of a "slip and fall" at his home, the NBA announced on Tuesday.
Sports 16 hours ago NBA trade crumbles after teams confuse 2 players named Brooks, report says A trade between the Phoenix Suns and the Washington Wizards appeared to be in the works until the two teams got confused over if Dillon Brooks or MarShon Brooks would be traded.
Sports 16 hours ago Ex-NBA player J.J. Hickson Jr. accused of stealing $100,000 in violent home invasion A former NBA player was arrested Friday night for allegedly stealing $100,000 in cash during a Georgia home invasion that left a teenage resident with a broken nose, police said.
U.S. 16 hours ago Wizards play ‘negro national anthem’ for Black History Month February’s Black History Month saw several NBA teams play a song known as the “negro national anthem” during their games after months of advocacy by a retired university professor.
Sports 16 hours ago Former NBA player Rasual Butler, 'American Idol' star killed in car crash Ex-NBA player Rasual Butler and his wife Leah LaBelle, a singer who appeared on "American Idol," were killed early Wednesday in a single-car crash in Southern California.