Wiz of Awes 22 hours ago
The Washington Wizards Are A Mess
The NBA Draft isn’t far off and free agency will begin soon. But the Washington Wizards are still full of question marks. The Washington Wizards are a mess going into the 2019-2020 season. It has now been more than 50 days since former president of basketball operations, Ernie Grunfeld, was relieved of his duties after […] The Washington Wizards Are A Mess - Wiz of Awes - Wiz of Awes - A Washington Wizards Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge May 24, 2019
Report: Washington Wizards Interested in Neil Olshey
Ben Standig of NBC Sports Washington says the Wizards might turn their focus on Portland’s head executive. The Washington Wizards might be looking towards Portland Trail Blazers executive Neil Olshey to fill their vacant President of Basketball Operations position. A report from Ben Standig of NBC Sports Washington cites “numerous sources” relaying Washington’s interest in Portland’s President of Basketball Operations. Olshey has been with the Blazers since June of 2012. Standig begins by recounting the Wizards’ pursuit of Denver Nuggets executive Tim Connelly, whose team, like...
Wiz of Awes May 24, 2019
Washington Wizards React to Bradley Beal’s All-NBA Snub
Some people out there don’t think Bradley Beal deserved an All-NBA spot. His teammates seem to disagree, however. The All-NBA selections have been made and if you haven’t heard, Bradley Beal headlines the list of 2019 snubs. The Washington Wizards’ all-star shooting guard put up gaudy numbers while carrying Washington’s cast of misfits all season. […] Washington Wizards React to Bradley Beal’s All-NBA Snub - Wiz of Awes - Wiz of Awes - A Washington Wizards Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints May 23, 2019
Wizards’ Bradley Beal is 4th player in NBA history to record at least 2,000 points, 400 rebounds, 400 assists in a season and not earn All-NBA honors
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is just the fourth player in NBA history to record at least 2,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists in a season and not earn All-NBA honors. By not making an All-NBA team this season, Beal is not eligible for a supermax extension with the Wizards. Bradley Beal is […] The post Wizards’ Bradley Beal is 4th player in NBA history to record at least 2,000 points, 400 rebounds, 400 assists in a season and not earn All-NBA honors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Candace Buckner / Washington Post May 23, 2019 Bradley Beal left off all-NBA team, as Wizards potentially sidestep supermax dilemma
Following a career year, Beal received 31 points in third-team votes and 34 overall points, the most of all other players left off one of the three all-NBA teams.
ClutchPoints May 23, 2019
Bradley Beal not eligible for supermax extension with Wizards this summer after failing to make All-NBA team
Despite turning in the best season of his career, Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal did not make any of the three All-NBA teams, and is thus ineligible to sign a supermax extension this summer: Well. Wizards dodged a Bradley Beal supermax bullet with his career-year failing to yield a spot on one of the […] The post Bradley Beal not eligible for supermax extension with Wizards this summer after failing to make All-NBA team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wiz of Awes May 23, 2019
Bradley Beal Misses Out on All-NBA and Supermax Eligibility
After one of the most impressive seasons in franchise history, Washington Wizards fans have been wondering for weeks, some for months, whether Bradley Beal would make an All-NBA team. Today, they got their answer. We’re not even halfway through 2019 and we may have already seen the biggest snub of the year. Today, the 2019 […] Bradley Beal Misses Out on All-NBA and Supermax Eligibility - Wiz of Awes - Wiz of Awes - A Washington Wizards Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Wiz of Awes May 23, 2019
Washington Wizards May Have Had Deal in Place to Send John Wall to Miami Heat
Seen by many as a cautionary tale against the supermax deals, John Wall’s contract is a big one. But the Washington Wizards may have been trying to give it to someone else. There’s a lot changing in Washington this summer. The team has still yet to name a replacement for former GM and president of […] Washington Wizards May Have Had Deal in Place to Send John Wall to Miami Heat - Wiz of Awes - Wiz of Awes - A Washington Wizards Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Candace Buckner / Washington Post May 23, 2019 As Wizards’ GM search rolls on, Tommy Sheppard keeps going without assurance of permanent gig
Across the globe, Sheppard continues to serve as interim president of basketball operations.
ClutchPoints May 22, 2019
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis predicts big things for NBA 2K in the next decade
With the Washington Wizards suffering another horrendous year, it seems team owner Ted Leonsis is starting to focus his attention on other avenues. In a live event for Wall Street Journal Future of Everything, Leonsis discusses how eSports could be the next big thing in the entertainment industry. He specifically emphasized popular basketball video game, […] The post Wizards owner Ted Leonsis predicts big things for NBA 2K in the next decade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Washington Post May 22, 2019
Clock is ticking for Wizards to salvage driftless GM search
The NBA draft is less than a month away and Washington still has two-thirds of a roster to fill.
The Denver Post May 21, 2019
“Loyalty and patience”: Why Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly passed on Wizards
Tim Connelly was effusive in his praise of the Washington Wizards organization, but if you parse his words closely at Tuesday’s end-of-the-year news conference, the Baltimore native didn’t sound like he was ever too close to leaving Denver.
Wiz of Awes May 20, 2019
Washington Wizards Miss Out on Tim Connelly and Can Only Blame Themselves
With each passing day, the Washington Wizards spend more and more time without a permanent front office replacement for Ernie Grunfeld. They’ll have to wait a little longer. They just missed out on their top choice. Last Friday, Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis reportedly met with current Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations and former […] Washington Wizards Miss Out on Tim Connelly and Can Only Blame Themselves - Wiz of Awes - Wiz of Awes - A Washington Wizards Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Candace Buckner / Washington Post May 20, 2019 Tim Connelly opts to stay in Denver, Wizards’ GM job remains open
Washington will shift to previous candidates, including Troy Weaver, Danny Ferry and Tommy Sheppard.
The Denver Post May 20, 2019
Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly passes on Wizards, ESPN reports
After a weekend spent contemplating a possible future with the Washington Wizards, Nuggets' Tim Connelly will remain in Denver to continue working on what he started, according to ESPN.
