Deni Avdija To Miss World Cup

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (elbow) has decided to skip the upcoming World Cup. This news comes after the team barred him from participating while he manages a hip issue. He missed the final few games of the regular season due to an elbow injury, but this hip problem sounds new. Possibly, the Wizards are […]

Biggest Moves of the 2023 NBA Offseason - Fred VanVleet, Jordan Poole, Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big man Victor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft. While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Guards That Should Retire

In the ever-evolving world of professional basketball, time spares no player, not even the most skilled and revered guards in the game. As the seasons pass and the relentless march of time takes its toll, there comes a point when even the brightest NBA stars begin to fade. The average guard's career lasts around 4.3 […]

Some Executives Didn't Support Trading Away Jordan Poole

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole was traded to the nation's capital for an aging Chris Paul ,who is nearing the end of his career. According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, there were some executives that didn't support sending away the 24-year-old guard because it meant swapping him for someone "with so little […]

Point Gods: Ranking The 10 Greatest NBA Point Guards of All-Time

As the game of basketball evolves, that evolution has been especially true of the point guard position. Once known as facilitators that primarily distributed the basketball to teammates, point guards are now able to score. Modern players like Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook are still great passers, but they shine the most for their ability […]

Quenton Jackson Released By Wizards

Washington Wizards guard Quenton Jackson has been released by the organization on Monday. The 24-year-old guard agreed to a two-year, two-way deal with the team before the 2022-2023 campaign. Despite that, the Wizards have decided to move in a different direction that doesn't include Jackson. He averaged 6.2 points and 1.7 assists in 15.2 minutes […]

Jared Butler Joins Wizards

The Washington Wizards have signed guard Jared Butler to a two-way contract on Monday. The 22-year-old has spent time with both the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. In two seasons, Butler has averaged 4.1 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 9.1 minutes per game. He looked solid in the Summer League as he […]

Epic NBA Contract Fails: Ranking The NBA's Five Worst Current Contracts

As the free agent market heats up, NBA salaries continue to soar. While some franchises find their team's "missing piece" in free agency, some organizations make huge mistakes by shelling out massive contracts to players that are destined to underperform. Former contracts such as Chandler Parsons getting $94 million and Eddy Curry getting $60 million […]

Shocking NBA Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Worst Draft Picks of All Time

A draft bust is typically characterized by a player's inability to make a meaningful impact on their team, despite being selected with a high NBA draft pick. These players may struggle with various aspects of their game, such as skill development, adapting to the NBA's level of competition, or staying healthy. Their underperformance or lack […]

2023 Fantasy Basketball: Summer League Risers and Fallers

Now that the draft has concluded and free agency has dried up, basketball fans are starving for more entertainment. The summer league is the most sought-after event by NBA fans because it gives them insight into what their future stars are going to be like at the next level and also because it's just really […]

2023-24 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to the slower part of the offseason, Rotoballers! The NBA Draft has come and gone. All of the prospects showcased their skills in the various summer leagues and now we wait for training camp and preseason. With that being said, we're going to take a look at the top 50 rookies this season for […]

NBA Offseason: Winners From 2023 NBA Free Agency

NBA fans all around the globe waited patiently for the start of the free agency period, and it's safe to say that the wait was worth it. Although next year's FA class is more stacked, there were a lot of big deals and many surprises that happened during this off-season. And just like every year, […]

Nuggets Sign Jay Huff To Two-Way Contract

The Denver Nuggets are signing Jay Huff to a two-way contract on Sunday according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The seven-footer made his NBA debut in 2021 with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted rookie. He appeared in only four games in his first year and seven games last year for the Wizards. During […]

Hornets Reportedly Interested In Delon Wright

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hornets are interested in trading for Wizards guard Delon Wright. Charlotte lost Dennis Smith Jr, who is now with the Brooklyn Nets. At the same time, Aaron Holiday, a coveted free-agent target, signed with the Houston Rockets. That said, acquiring the 31-year-old wouldn't be a consolation prize, considering […]

Bilal Coulibaly Posts Strong Two-Way Game

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly registered a very efficient shooting night to go along with a stout defensive performance. The rookie out of France ended with 19 points, one triple, four rebounds, three assists, and four blocks while shooting 5-for-10 from the floor and 8-for-9 from the charity stripe. Each game has looked better and […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Centers That Should Retire During The Offseason

As the NBA landscape continues to evolve and young talent takes center stage, it's essential to reflect on the players who have defined an era and left an indelible mark on the game. While it is never easy to discuss retirement, there comes a time when even the best athletes must contemplate hanging up their […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League continues today with eight more games in Las Vegas. Only four of these games take place in the evening hours, however, so we are left with a 4-game main slate for DFS purposes on DraftKings. The Summer League and NBA Preseason are both really fun for DFS because it feels like […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/11/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Summer League continues on Tuesday. It's safe to say it hasn't disappointed, as we've witnessed some stellar showings over the weekend and into Monday night. Unfortunately, Victor Wembanyama is done for the summer, with the team limiting him to only two games. The No. 1 overall pick had a rough shooting night on Friday but […]

Ryan Rollins Swipes Five Steals Against Boston

Washington Wizards guard Ryan Rollins registered a solid two-way game as the team took home the victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The former Golden State Warrior ended the game with 17 points, nine assists, three rebounds, and five steals while shooting 5-for-13 from the floor. Rollins seemed to be everywhere defensively and made […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/9/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing as every team has played at least one game and now we're onto the second look for some of these prospects. We're also entering the muddy waters of the better players getting more rest and the fringe prospects seeing more opportunities, which can make it hard […]

Monte Morris Traded To Detroit

The Wizards traded guard Monte Morris to Detroit on Friday. In exchange, Washington will receive a second-round draft pick. The 28-year-old started 61 games for the Wizards last season, averaging 10.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds. Of course, he likely won't see nearly as many runs with the first five in Detroit, considering Jaden […]

Kyle Kuzma Staying In Washington

Forward Kyle Kuzma agreed to a four-year, $102 million deal to remain with the Wizards. The 27-year-old had the best season of his career in 2022-23, averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. It's a new era in Washington, with Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis no longer on the roster. That said, there is […]

Second Year NBA Players to Watch in Summer League

Now that the 2023 NBA draft has concluded, Summer League is quickly approaching. We'll get to see the top picks on display and see them get their first taste of competition with their new teams. Last year, Sacramento Kings rookie and fourth overall pick Keegan Murray took home Summer League MVP honors. The summer basketball […]

2023 NBA Draft: Biggest Draft Night Surprises

After many months of waiting, the 2023 NBA draft finally arrived and lived up to the hype. Every once in a while, we see the dawn of a new era in the NBA, and we might have seen just that when the San Antonio Spurs selected Frenchman Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick on […]

Timberwolves Engaged In Talks To Acquire Delon Wright Or Monte Morris

According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Minnesota Timberwolves have engaged with the Washington Wizards in trade talks to acquire either Monte Morris or Delon Wright. With the Wizards additions of Jordan Poole and Bilal Coulibaly, this is no surprise. NBA reporter Jake Fischer previously reported that the Wizards were seeking draft compensation for […]

Wizards Seeking Draft Compensation For Monte Morris

Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris is one of the next assets on the trading block as the rebuild efforts continue. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the team is looking for draft compensation in exchange for the 28-year-old point guard. Championship-contending teams will likely shift their focus to trade for the Iowa State product […]

2023 NBA Draft Night Losers

Just a few days ago, I wrote up my winners from the NBA draft, now I'm going to be going over my losers. I completely understand that not everything can go your way on draft night, but I feel like these teams could've gone in some different directions to improve their team. Not every team […]

Bilal Coulibaly Lands In Washington At No. 7

The Indiana Pacers selected forward Bilal Coulibaly with the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, he was traded to Washington. Many had expected the 18-year-old to be taken later on Thursday night. But the Wizards must have liked something, considering the team made a move to acquire […]

2023 NBA Final Mock Draft (First Round Projections)

The NBA Finals are over and now that Denver has claimed its first championship in nearly half a decade, all eyes in the NBA shift to the draft! Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing a revised NBA mock draft. This will be a modified version of my latest mock draft,  with new rumors and news […]

Ryan Rollins Headed To Wizards

The Washington Wizards acquired Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins, and multiple draft picks in exchange for veteran point guard Chris Paul. The Warriors recently said they weren't willing to move Poole, but that quickly changed. It sounds like Rollins is a throw-in here, but the 20-year-old does have potential. He was limited to 12 games last […]