Projected top-10 pick Nikola Topic avoided a serious injury after a scary incident during the Adriatic League finals, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports (Twitter link). Topic suffered a non-contact injury, with an initial diagnosis of a sprained left knee that will likely rule him out for the remainder of the Adriatic League tournament. However, he should be a full participant in … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Topic, Top Five Picks, Combine, Bronny
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Washington Wizards
The 2023/24 season was the first of the Wizards‘ full-fledged rebuild, which was arguably long overdue after five straight campaigns of finishing between 25 and 35 wins. While expectations were very low from a results standpoint, given the dearth of talent on the roster, I don’t think Washington’s new front office, which is run by president Michael Winger and GM Will Dawkins, … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Washington Wizards
Aldridge: Play It Safe, Take Clingan
Donovan Clingan compares to Brook Lopez, according to The Athletic’s David Aldridge, and that’s why the Wizards should select the UConn center with the No. 2 overall pick. Clingan is 7’2”, 280 pounds and as close to a sure thing as any team can find in this draft filled with uncertainty, Aldridge notes. He’ll provide a defensive presence, set solid screens and score inside, … [Read more...] about Aldridge: Play It Safe, Take Clingan
Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, Kuzma, Hawks, Bridges, Brogdon, DeRozan, More
The Wizards already hold a pair of picks in the first round of this year’s draft at No. 2 and No. 26, but there’s an expectation that they’ll try to acquire another 2024 first-rounder, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As Scotto explains, the Wizards’ current front office – led by president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins – is focused on building … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, Kuzma, Hawks, Bridges, Brogdon, DeRozan, More
Brian Keefe Top Candidate For Wizards’ Coaching Job?
The Wizards are expected to start interviewing candidates for their head coaching vacancy within the next few days, a team source told Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Brian Keefe, who finished out the 2023/24 season as interim head coach, is viewed by sources from three rival teams as the top candidate for the job, they told Robbins. Robbins’ sources also speculated that the … [Read more...] about Brian Keefe Top Candidate For Wizards’ Coaching Job?