Hoops Rumors

Monumental Sports, the Ted Leonsis-led company that owns the Wizards, has formally announced a plan to move the team from D.C. to Alexandria, Virginia. The NHL’s Washington Capitals, which are also controlled by Monumental Sports, would be part of the move too. Virginia state lawmakers voted on Monday to move forward with a proposal to build a new arena and “entertainment … [Read more...] about Wizards Announce Plan To Move From D.C. To Virginia

The Warriors remain the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico (subscription required), who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2023 on Wednesday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $8.28 billion, making them one of three teams to surpass the $7 billion mark this year. The Knicks have a projected worth of $7.43 … [Read more...] about Warriors, Knicks, Lakers Top Latest NBA Franchise Valuations

Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly studies a lot of game film to see where he can improve, and he concentrates on Kyle Kuzma as much as himself, according to Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports. “I watch the whole game to see how he plays. There’s a lot to take,” Coulibaly said of his teammate. “He’s been talking to me a lot about eventually going through the guy when going up for … [Read more...] about Bilal Coulibaly Studying Film Of Kyle Kuzma

10:08am: The Wizards have officially signed Bernard to a two-way deal, the team announced today in a press release. 8:30am: The Wizards, who are opening up a two-way contract slot by waiving big man John Butler Jr., intend to use that open spot to sign guard Jules Bernard to a two-way deal, reports Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). An undrafted rookie out of UCLA in … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Jules Bernard To Two-Way Contract

The Wizards are waiving forward/center John Butler Jr., a league source tells Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). Butler is on a two-way deal with Washington. According to Robbins, if Butler clears waivers, the plan is for him to sign a NBA G League contract with the Wizards’ affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go. He would remain an unrestricted free agent if that comes to … [Read more...] about Wizards To Waive John Butler Jr.