Brian Keefe picked up his first victory as interim head coach of the Wizards this afternoon in Detroit, writes Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post. Keefe, the team’s former top assistant, took over after Wes Unseld Jr. was moved to a front office role on Thursday. It’s just the eighth win of the season for Washington, but Keefe said players are responding well to the … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Keefe, Kuzma, Bagley, Trade Deadline
Trade Rumors: Gafford, Grimes, Wizards, Raptors, Jazz, Bridges
The Wizards are among the teams with interest in Knicks wing Quentin Grimes, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who also confirms that Washington center Daniel Gafford remains on New York’s radar. A report a couple weeks ago indicated that the Knicks had inquired on Gafford. With Isaiah Hartenstein playing well in a starting role, Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims providing … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Gafford, Grimes, Wizards, Raptors, Jazz, Bridges
Marvin Bagley III Continues To Thrive In Washington
Marvin Bagley III continues to look like a different player since the Wizards acquired him from Detroit, observes Ava Wallace of The Washington Post. Bagley came off the bench to score 17 points and grab 15 rebounds Wednesday night, collecting six of the team’s seven offensive boards. “I’m just playing hard, man. I’m just trying to bring energy whenever I’m on the floor, trying … [Read more...] about Marvin Bagley III Continues To Thrive In Washington
Trade Rumors: Bucks Targets, Payne, Allen, Suns, Hornets, Kuzma
The Bucks don’t have a ton of trade assets left after completing blockbuster deals in recent years for Jrue Holiday and then Damian Lillard, but they’re perusing the market in an effort to upgrade their perimeter defense, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. According to Fischer, the Bucks have contacted teams to gauge the value of Portland’s 2024 second-round pick, which … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Bucks Targets, Payne, Allen, Suns, Hornets, Kuzma
Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr. Transitioning To Front Office Role
Wes Unseld Jr. will no longer serve as the head coach of the Wizards, according to the team, which announced in a press release today that Unseld will transition to a front office advisory role. “After several thoughtful conversations with Wes, we determined together that a change was needed for the benefit of the team,” Wizards president Michael Winger said in a statement. … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr. Transitioning To Front Office Role