June 20, 2013

Wizards Nab Third Pick in 2013 NBA Draft

May 22, 2013 by

The NBA announced Tuesday night that the Washington Wizards received the third overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, taking place June 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Wizards entered the Draft Lottery with a 4.79 percent chance of receiving the third overall pick and were originally slotted to pick eighth prior to the unveiling of the draft order.

“We have recently been able to use the draft to form a potent backcourt in John Wall and Bradley Beal that we envision leading us for years to come,” said Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld.  “We are thrilled to be able to add in another young talent with the third pick in this year’s draft and are very optimistic about what our team can accomplish moving forward.” [Read more...]

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Bradley Beal Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

May 14, 2013 by

The NBA announced Tuesday that Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. With the announcement, Beal becomes the 15th rookie in franchise history to receive NBA All-Rookie First Team honors.

Beal appeared in 56 games during the 2012-2013 season, including 46 starts. Beal’s season was cut short due to a stress injury in his right fibula.
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Sports community shows support for Jason Collins

April 29, 2013 by

On Monday morning, news broke that Washington Wizards center Jason Collins announced his coming out in the May 6 edition of Sports Illustrated. In the article, he states: “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.”

With news of Collins’s announcement, Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld issued the following statement on behalf of the team: “We are extremely proud of Jason and support his decision to live his life proudly and openly.  He has been a leader on and off the court and an outstanding teammate throughout his NBA career.  Those qualities will continue to serve him both as a player and as a positive role model for others of all sexual orientation.” [Read more...]

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Washington Wizards Game 74 Wrap: Wall’s 27 points power Wizards to eighth straight home win

April 2, 2013 by

The Washington Wizards (28-46) may have their sights set on ninth place in the East, but John Wall played as though the Wiz Kids were vying for a playoff spot in the team’s 90-86 win over the Chicago Bulls (40-33) at the Verizon Center. [Read more...]

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Washington Wizards Game 67 Wrap: Beal injures ankle as Wizards beat Suns 88-79

March 21, 2013 by

The Washington Wizards (24-43), who have been starved of road wins throughout this season, overcame defensive blunders and 21 turnovers to top the Phoenix Suns (23-46) 88-79 Wednesday night at US Airways Center.

There wasn’t much to write home about in this matchup. The Wizards looked a bit worn from travel and their much-needed boost came not from the usual suspects, but from the bench – particularly Trevor Ariza and Kevin Seraphin in the second quarter. [Read more...]

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Washington Wizards Game 65 Wrap: Webster posts career-high 34 points as Wiz shut down Suns

March 17, 2013 by

Martell Webster single-handedly put on a show for the 16,882 in attendance Saturday night as the Washington Wizards (23-42) dominated the Phoenix Suns (22-45) to record a 127-105 win at the Verizon Center.

To say Webster was on top of his game would be a gross understatement. By the end of the night, he was skipping around the court like a kid playing a pickup match with neighborhood friends. [Read more...]

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Washington Wizards Game 58 Postgame Audio: Wittman, Wall, Beal & Price

March 4, 2013 by

Late in the game, Beal jumped to challenge a shot and landed awkwardly, twisting his ankle and landing in a heap.

“I just jumped in the air and came down on my own. Ended up rolling it,” he said.

“I’m grateful it wasn’t my knee, but it still felt bad,” Beal described from the locker room. “Whenever you have something like that, like an ankle sprain where it rolls over completely, it feels bad. I’m thankful it wasn’t my knee or anything too, too serious.”

Beal moved around gingerly while meeting with press and the team has him listed day-to-day.

“I got an x-ray,” Beal said. “It looks the same, looks normal I just have to see how it feels tomorrow.”

“I honestly thought it was more serious than what it was. At first I really couldn’t move my foot, I couldn’t really feel it. I guess that’s what happens when you’re just in shock, when your mind’s just going all over the place. I’m grateful to have the teammates that I have and they have my back.”

For Beal’s complete comments, plus those of head coach Randy Wittman, John Wall and A.J. Price, please click the links below.

03-03-13 Randy Wittman Postgame RAW

03-03-13 John Wall Postgame RAW

03-03-13 Bradley Beal Postgame RAW

03-03-13 AJ Price Postgame RAW

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Washington Wizards Game Wrap 58: Wizards down 76ers late, lose Bradley Beal to injury

March 3, 2013 by

Even though John Wall stole the show for the Washington Wizards with a huge bucket to seal a 90-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, the long-term story of the game is the loss of rookie Bradley Beal.

The Wizards’ rookie franchise single season three-point recorder holder went down with little contact in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter and did not return to the game. Scoring 14 points in the game, Beal is a key-cog in the Wizards’ plans. [Read more...]

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Washington Wizards Game 57 Wrap: Beal posts record-breaking numbers in Wizards’ 96-88 loss to Knicks

March 2, 2013 by

Four Washington Wizards (18-39) reached double-digit points Friday night against the New York Knicks (35-20), but Carmelo Anthony took matters into his own hands, contributing 30 points and six rebounds to the Knicks’ 96-88 victory at the Verizon Center.

It was a record-setting night for Bradley Beal as he set a new career single-game high with 29 points and broke the Wizards’ franchise record for most three-pointers in a season by a rookie. With 25 games left to play this season, Beal will likely shatter the previous record of 75, set by Steve Blake in 2003-04.

The Wizards were without Nene – sidelined with a sore right shoulder – and A.J. Price – who sat out with a bruised right thigh. Additionally, they were without a strong home base, as a large percentage of the 20,308 in attendance had transformed the Verizon Center into Madison Square Garden South.  [Read more...]

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Washington Wizards Game 55 Wrap: Wizards extend winning streak to three games after downing Raptors

February 25, 2013 by

It may not have been pretty, but the Washington Wizards persevered through some tough shooting and poor offense to pull out their third win in a row with a 90-84 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Bradley Beal was the Wizards’ best shooter all night, scoring 20, but it was a tough night for both teams around the bucket. Both shot under 45 percent, with the Raptors shooting under 40 percent, to make for some less than thrilling basketball. Washington put three players in double-figures compared to Toronto who just had two players go over ten points. [Read more...]

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