Magic fans are embracing Desmond Bane following Orlando’s blockbuster acquisition of the scoring guard early this offseason, The Athletic’s Josh Robbins writes. Bane is feeling the love in the city. “I haven’t been to the grocery store yet, honestly,” Bane said. “But my car broke down on the side of the road today on the highway. There was a decent amount of people screaming my … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bane, Hawks, Leonsis, George
NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Washington Wizards
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2025 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Washington Wizards. Free agent signings Marvin Bagley III: One … [Read more...] about NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Washington Wizards
Bilal Coulibaly’s Updated Injury Timeline
It was recently announced that Wizards‘ wing Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb that he suffered during his time with the French national team competing at EuroBasket. Grant Afseth of RG has now provided an update on the timeline of Coulibaly’s recovery process. According to Afseth, the 21-year-old will likely miss six to eight weeks, … [Read more...] about Bilal Coulibaly’s Updated Injury Timeline
Wizards’ Coulibaly Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery on Friday in order to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Coulibaly – who sustained the injury while playing for the French national team at EuroBasket 2025 – will likely miss some time at the start of the regular season. The Wizards have formally … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Coulibaly Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Johnson Is Already Improving; Should Wizards Retire Wall’s Jersey?
Wizards lottery pick Tre Johnson III was viewed as one of the best shooters entering the 2025 draft but he also displayed improved ball-handling a couple months ago at Las Vegas Summer League, writes Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network. “I watch bits and pieces of Kyrie (Irving) and Darius Garland, just from a guard’s perspective how they can change speeds,” Johnson said. … [Read more...] about Johnson Is Already Improving; Should Wizards Retire Wall’s Jersey?