The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. I’m not sure calling it ‘improbable’ even does justice to the Washington Wizards’ start. After Monday night’s win 105-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, they are 10-3 with
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Washington Wizards small forward Kyle Kuzma finally answered the viral Cleveland news station who said Kuzma won an NBA Championship “thanks to LeBron.” The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers last Wednesday, but Kyle Kuzma and the city of Cleveland have been taking shots ever since. It all started on Wednesday, when Kuzma was in Rocket Mortgage
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. One week into the NBA season and 23 teams have already taken their first L (or three of them in the case of the Thunder and Pelicans). The best
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 13: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 13, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
Before being traded to the Lakers, Russell Westbrook attempted to urge then-teammate Bradley Beal to request a trade to get away from the Washington Wizards. Fans all over the league have been urging Bradley Beal to get free from the Washington Wizards but time after time, he has reasserted his commitment to the organization. On
Montrezl Harrell of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Washington Wizards. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Phillies-Diamondbacks game delayed due to COVID-19 concerns by Scott Rogust Former Vikings, Chiefs lineman fires back at Jadeveon Clowney’s insulting comments by Mark Powell Montrezl Harrell took to instagram to give parting words to the Lakers organization
The 2021 MGM Resorts Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada is now over. The NBA’s Christmas schedule for the upcoming 2021-22 season has also been released. NBA spectators and bettors alike might be wondering now what their teams’ odds are of qualifying for the playoffs in 2022. Thus far, the biggest trade move this offseason
The Washington Wizards remain as the number one team for Bradley Beal. According to oddsmakers at MyBookie, showing -400 odds, the highest probability is Beal staying put and playing his first game of the 2021-22 NBA season with Washington. The 28-year-old even said so himself that he never requested a trade and wants to remain
Spencer Dinwiddie, Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Tyreek Hill leaves practice early for the Chiefs by John Buhler The Washington Wizards are close to signing Spencer Dinwiddie away from the Brooklyn Nets. Entering day two of 2021 NBA free agency, the Washington Wizards are nearing a deal that would bring Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Spencer
Russell Westbrook, Washington Wizards. (Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) A kicker won the NFL MVP award in the NFL’s weirdest year by Matt Verderame MLB Trade Deadline: Did Kris Bryant get traded by the Cubs? by Josh Hill Skip Bayless crushes the Los Angeles Lakers after trading for Russell Westbrook. While most people believe the Los Angeles
Russell Westbrook, Washington Wizards. (Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Twitter was a giant ball of stress during the USWNT thrilling match against Netherlands by Josh Hill How valuable is Ben Simmons right now? by Micah Wimmer Russell Westbrook was pure class in thanking Washington Wizards fans over Instagram. They may have only been together for
Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images,) Cavaliers pick up Ricky Rubio in trade with Timberwolves by Alicia de Artola The Los Angeles Lakers are in trade talks for both Russell Westbrook and Buddy Hield. Can they actually trade for both? To the surprise of nobody, the NBA was filled with news in the hours leading up
Kendrick Nunn, Bradley Beal, Duncan Robinson (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has reportedly ‘welcomed’ each of the following teams in a trade scenario. After multiple seasons of saying he wants to stay where he’s at, Wizards guard Bradley Beal may be looking for a way out. Jake Fisher of Bleacher Report ” is
Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards. (Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Notre Dame students and faculty go to war with Chick-fil-A, Lindsey Graham by John Buhler Panthers make Taylor Moton NFL’s 2nd highest-paid RT in new contract extension by Braulio Perez Bradley Beal will be replaced on the Team USA roster ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Bradley Beal #4 of the United States passes against Nigeria during an exhibition game at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nigeria defeated the United States 90-87. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Arike Ogunbowale was tweeting during timeouts
May 20, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Mets give depressing update after Noah Syndergaard rehab start ends in disaster by Josh Hill WNBA Shootaround: Jonquel Jones for MVP, Connecticut Sun, injuries
The All-NBA Teams were revealed on Tuesday night, and NBA Twitter has a bone to pick with the voters. The All-NBA Teams, on the surface, are never really all that bad. Sure, a few fanbases feel turned off by the league failing to recognize their homegrown star, but is it could surely be worse. It’s
Basketball Insiders continues the “Now What” series with a look at the Indiana Pacers. A disappointing 34-38 record earned them a spot in the Play-In Tournament, where they crushed the Charlotte Hornets but were then destroyed by the Washington Wizards. They limped across the finish line, and now face an uncertain offseason that could be
Fan on court during 76ers-Wizards Game 4. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Brendan Gallagher strikes first for the Canadiens in Game 7 by Griffin Youngs Kevin Pillar returns to Mets following gruesome injury by Scott Rogust A fan ran onto the court and got tackled by security during Game 4 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington
While it was quite the bumpy ride, the Washington Wizards clinched a playoff berth in the 2020-21 season despite starting the year at 17-32. It required big moves at the trade deadline, a 17-6 run to close out the regular season and a Play-In Tournament win but the Wizards managed to make the playoffs and
May 20, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after making a third quarter basket against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports San Francisco Giants commitment to Pride month proves baseball belongs to everyone by Braulio Perez Philadelphia 76ers fans — or
The Washington Wizards kept their season alive with a 122-144 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal led the Washington Wizards to a much-needed win, seizing the moment as Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid left the game with knee soreness. Washington still finds itself in a 3-1 series hole, but will live
76ers center Joel Embiid. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Steph Curry offers support for Naomi Osaka after French Open withdrawal by Natalie Abele Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid had to leave Game 4 against the Wizards with an injury after falling hard on his back. Fans of the 76ers may need to start holding their breath
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers. (Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) The Knicks absolutely need to start Derrick Rose in Game 3 by Brad Berreman Did the Cowboys try to trade Jaylon Smith during the NFL Draft? by Josh Hill Joel Embiid celebrated his and-1 hilariously in front of the Philadelphia 76ers home crowd. En route to
The Washington Wizards clinched the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a dominant blowout victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Here are three takeaways from the game. Thursday night was a must-win situation for both the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers. Whoever secured the victory would clinch the 8-seed in the Eastern
The Washington Wizards may have what it takes to make some postseason noise this spring. After struggling out of the gate, the Washington Wizards played strong enough basketball down the stretch that they project as the last team into the Eastern Conference Playoffs this season. Washington finished in eighth place in the East this year, meaning the Wizards
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The NBA’s play-in tournament kicks off Tuesday and every team will need stars and role players to come up big. Here’s the secret weapon each team will count on.
At the conclusion of Sunday’s NBA games, the Eastern Conference play-in round is now officially set. The 2020-21 NBA season reached its conclusion on Sunday, with many keeping their eyes peeled on the new play-in round. While there were teams looking to avoid the mini-bracket altogether, there were others looking at it as their final
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry faces off against Washington Wizards whiz Bradley Beal in close race for NBA scoring leader. Both Curry and Beal know a thing or two about carrying teams on their backs. Curry’s insane statistics in April alone make you wonder why he’s not more frequently talked about in the MVP
Since starting the season at a miserable 17-32 mark, the Washington Wizards have won 12 of their last 14 games. The unlikely run gave the team a shot at the postseason that would’ve seemed laughable just mere weeks ago. Now, the team is on the verge of making the play-in tournament. Let’s take a look
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