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Bradley Beal talked in detail about his perspective on his trade from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns in June 2023 with the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat also in play at the time. "First off, Phoenix wasn't really in the picture for me to go to. It wasn't," Beal said on the Run Your Race podcast with Theo Pinson. "That was a fly ball that came out ... I'm in left … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Discusses Bucks’ Pursuit Of Trade For Him In 2023

Malcolm Brogdon underwent a surgical procedure on Tuesday in New York City to repair a ligament tear to his right thumb. The injury was sustained during Saturday's practice in Montreal. Brogdon's recovery status will be updated as appropriate. The Washington Wizards acquired Brogdon from the Portland Trail Blazers this past offseason. … [Read more...] about Malcolm Brogdon Undergoes Surgery On Right Thumb

Ish Smith has been hired by the Washington Wizards as a pro scout. Smith appeared in 43 games last season with the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 17.2 minutes. Smith was waived by the Hornets at last year's trade deadline. Smith had two separate stints with the Wizards during his career. … [Read more...] about Wizards Hire Ish Smith As Pro Scout

For years, the Washington Wizards avoided leaning fully into a rebuild. The team would tinker with their roster year over year, in an attempt to continue to compete for playoff spots. Now, under their new front office leadership, the Wizards are fully in rebuilding mode. "If we're really to think about it, the phases of the rebuild," Wizards GM Will Dawkins said. "There's the … [Read more...] about Wizards In ‘Deconstruction’ Phase Of Rebuild

Evan Fournier signed a two-year deal with Olympiacos earlier this week. Before heading back to Europe, Fournier had an opportunity to sign with the Washington Wizards. Fournier told L'Equipe that he turned down a two-year offer from the Wizards. Fournier said he didn't want to be in a "mentoring role" for Washington's young players. The veteran wing also said he wasn't … [Read more...] about Evan Fournier Turned Down Two-Year Deal From Wizards