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Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images He replaces Adrian Wojnarowski as their lead NBA Insider. lt’s rare when NBA reporters become major news stories. But when they are the biggest names breaking free agency moves and transactions, any job changes those reporters make will be news. Yesterday, Shams Charania announced on X that he was leaving The Athletic to become … [Read more...] about Shams Charania leaves The Athletic for ESPN

Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly Pre-season in sports is the time for unbridled optimism. Players and coaches play the greatest hits — everyone’s in shape, everyone’s feeling great, everyone gets along, the coach’s system is smart and innovative. The team is committed to defense and playing the right way. Sometimes, the players and coaches mean what they’re … [Read more...] about The Savvy Viewer’s Guide to Washington Wizards Preseason Basketball

Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images The NBA is back. The Washington Wizards play the Toronto Raptors tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. Yanir Rubinstein has the formal preview here. You can also watch Matt Modderno and the Bleav in Wizards podcast host a live preview show at 7 p.m. ET tonight above. And here are some last minute thoughts of mine: Jordan Poole should … [Read more...] about Wizards at Raptors game discussion and information

Photo by Jordan Jones/NBAE via Getty Images Alex Sarr had a strong debut with 15 points and got the start. Jordan Poole was also effective when he was on the floor. The Washington Wizards were blown out by the Toronto Raptors in a 125-98 loss on Sunday in Montreal in their first 2024-25 NBA preseason game. The Wizards were thoroughly demolished from start to finish in … [Read more...] about Recap: Wizards lose to Raptors, 125-98 in first preseason game

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images The rookie forward scored 15 points and got the start yesterday. The Washington Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors last night in a 125-98 blowout. But it’s also a new beginning for the rookies. Of Washington’s three rookies, forward Alex Sarr had the most notable game. Sarr scored 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting and also got … [Read more...] about Watch Sarr’s NBA preseason debut for the Wizards