The NBA still doesn’t know how the Wizards‘ COVID-19 outbreak started, with six players testing positive and four games recently being postponed, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports writes. The outbreak, which is considered to be the worst of the season to date, has left the Wizards unable to produce the league-required eight players needed to play. As Hughes notes, the team is still … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards, Gallinari, Ball, Heat, Oladipo
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NBA Postpones Wednesday’s Wizards/Hornets Game
The Wizards‘ coronavirus outbreak continues to force postponements, with the NBA announcing today that Wednesday’s game in Charlotte between the Wizards and Hornets won’t take place as scheduled. It’s the fifth consecutive Washington game that has been postponed. General manager Tommy Sheppard confirmed over the weekend that the Wizards have had six players test positive for … [Read more...] about NBA Postpones Wednesday’s Wizards/Hornets Game
Wizards’ COVID-19 Problems Worsen As Another Player Tests Positive
The Wizards’ COVID-19 issues continue to mount, as a seventh player and a staff member have now tested positive, Ava Andrews of the Washington Post tweets. On Friday, Washington GM Tommy Sheppard confirmed that six players had tested positive for the virus and three others were under health and safety protocols. However, there is some room for optimism. The team could practice … [Read more...] about Wizards’ COVID-19 Problems Worsen As Another Player Tests Positive
Report: Wizards release Pasecniks
Anzejs Pasecniks only made one appearance for the Washington Wizards in the 2020-21 season. | Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images The center only played one game in the 2020-21 NBA season with Washington. On Sunday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reported that the Washington Wizards released center Anzejs Pasecniks. Pasecniks played two seasons for the Wizards since … [Read more...] about Report: Wizards release Pasecniks
Bradley Beal is now the NBA’s hottest trade target
With James Harden now in Brooklyn, teams could be gearing up for a bidding war to get Bradley Beal. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Wizards guard is putting up big numbers and had past playoff success. But the current Wizards are losing and Beal admitted his patience is limited. The NBA just saw some big trade news last week with James Harden … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal is now the NBA’s hottest trade target