Washington Wizards Rumors & News

UNLV’s Anthony Bennett doesn’t expect shoulder injury to affect draft stock

Wizards Insider | Washington Post — UNLV freshman power forward Anthony Bennett frowned as he glanced down at his left arm while attending the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday. Nearly a week removed having surgery to repair a torn left rotator cuff, Bennett is wearing a … Continue reading →    

John Wall and Bradley Beal expected to participate in Team USA minicamp

Washington Post — John Wall and Bradley Beal are both expected to be among the 24 players to participate in USA Basketball's minicamp in July. Team USA officials have already begun the process of tracking potential talent for the 2014 World Cup in Madrid and 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and the Wizards' back-court duo will soon have a chance to leave an impression. Read full article >>    

John Wall and Bradley Beal expected to participate in Team USA minicamp

Wizards Insider | Washington Post — John Wall and Bradley Beal are both expected to be among the 24 players to participate in USA Basketball’s minicamp in July. Team USA officials have already begun the process of tracking potential talent for the 2014 World Cup in … Continue reading →    

Wizards move up but could still miss out on Otto Porter Jr.

Washington Post — Wizards Coach Randy Wittman called Bradley Beal from the golf course about an hour before Tuesday's NBA draft lottery and had one simple message: "Don't screw it up." Beal delivered, as the Wizards hurdled five teams to enter a more hopeful draft position at No. 3. Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld received several handshakes and dozens of congratulatory phone calls and text messages after his team was one of the two teams to move up in the lottery -- Cleveland jumped two spots to claim the No. 1 overall pick. Read full article >>    

Wizards move up but could still miss out on Otto Porter Jr.

Wizards Insider | Washington Post — Wizards Coach Randy Wittman called Bradley Beal from the golf course about an hour before Tuesday’s NBA draft lottery and had one simple message: “Don’t screw it up.” Beal delivered, as the Wizards hurdled five teams to enter a more … Continue reading →    

Gary Williams mock draft has the Wizards taking Alex Len

Washington Post — Near as I can tell, most Wizards fans -- or at least, most Wizards fans who hang out on the internet -- believe their favorite team should target either Otto Porter or Anthony Bennett with their third overall pick in next month's draft. Read full article >>    

Washington Wizards have options with No. 3 pick in 2013 NBA draft

Washington Post — The Washington Wizards defied improbable odds — 4.79 percent — at the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday in New York, hurdling five teams to snag the third overall pick for the second year in a row. Now the franchise finds itself with two enviable choices: hold on to the pick and select a top young talent to go along with John Wall and Bradley Beal, or move the selection to acquire a more veteran player via trade. Read full article >>    

Wizards' Bradley Beal brought the luck, still waiting to be cleared to play

Washington Post — Bradley Beal doesn't wear his copper-colored tie too often, but felt that representing the Wizards in Tuesday night's NBA draft lottery was one occasion that warranted him to put it on display once more. The tie is special to him, but he's not ready to call it lucky. Read full article >>    

Ernie Grunfeld says this is a 'three-player draft'

Washington Post — I've often heard the 2013 NBA draft described as the weakest in years, but I'm not sure how often I've heard it described as a two-player draft, with the two players being Nerlens Noel and Ben McLemore. Nevertheless, DraftExpress floated that idea past Wizards GM Ernie Grunfeld on Tuesday night, shortly after Grunfeld found out his Wizards would be picking third. Read full article >>    

Wizards’ Bradley Beal brought the luck, still waiting to be cleared to play

Wizards Insider | Washington Post — Bradley Beal doesn’t wear his copper-colored tie too often, but felt that representing the Wizards in Tuesday night’s NBA draft lottery was one occasion that warranted him to put it on display once more. The tie is special to him, … Continue reading →    

Wizards make the leap to draft night relevance

Washington Post — When Bradley Beal gleefully walked down from his seat in the back row of the stage at the Disney/ABC Times Square studios to stand next to Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert's son, Nick, and Orlando Magic senior vice president Pat Williams, he only had one thought on his mind. Read full article >>    

Wizards make the leap to draft night relevance

Wizards Insider | Washington Post — When Bradley Beal gleefully walked down from his seat in the back row of the stage at the Disney/ABC Times Square studios to stand next to Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert’s son, Nick, and Orlando Magic senior vice president Pat … Continue reading →    

Washington Wizards should move their pick in upcoming NBA draft

Washington Post — The worst thing the Washington Wizards could do at this moment is give in to public sentiment and view their unexpected surprise of a No. 3 pick in the NBA draft lottery as a nameplate above a cubicle in their locker room next season. Read full article >>    

Washington Wizards jump from No. 8 to No. 3 in NBA draft lottery; Cleveland Cavaliers win No. 1 overall pick

Washington Post — NEW YORK — If the Washington Wizards felt securing a top three pick was the only way for the franchise to make progress, then claiming the eighth pick or lower in the NBA draft lottery Tuesday would’ve been a serious disappointment. Read full article >>    

Randy Wittman's lottery advice to Bradley Beal: 'Don't mess it up'

Washington Post — Bradley Beal is in New York City representing the Wizards in tonight's lottery draft. According to Monumental Sports, Beal didn't bring any good luck charms, but he is wearing the same tie he wore to the 2012 NBA draft. Read full article >>    

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• Bullets Forever:VIDEO: Otto Porter scouting report from Draft Express
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