LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Bradley Beal #4 of the United States passes against Nigeria during an exhibition game at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nigeria defeated the United States 90-87. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Arike Ogunbowale was tweeting during timeouts
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Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards. (Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Notre Dame students and faculty go to war with Chick-fil-A, Lindsey Graham by John Buhler Panthers make Taylor Moton NFL’s 2nd highest-paid RT in new contract extension by Braulio Perez Bradley Beal will be replaced on the Team USA roster ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
The All-NBA Teams were revealed on Tuesday night, and NBA Twitter has a bone to pick with the voters. The All-NBA Teams, on the surface, are never really all that bad. Sure, a few fanbases feel turned off by the league failing to recognize their homegrown star, but is it could surely be worse. It’s
Fan on court during 76ers-Wizards Game 4. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Brendan Gallagher strikes first for the Canadiens in Game 7 by Griffin Youngs Kevin Pillar returns to Mets following gruesome injury by Scott Rogust A fan ran onto the court and got tackled by security during Game 4 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington
May 20, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Mets give depressing update after Noah Syndergaard rehab start ends in disaster by Josh Hill WNBA Shootaround: Jonquel Jones for MVP, Connecticut Sun, injuries
May 20, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after making a third quarter basket against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports San Francisco Giants commitment to Pride month proves baseball belongs to everyone by Braulio Perez Philadelphia 76ers fans — or
The Washington Wizards kept their season alive with a 122-144 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal led the Washington Wizards to a much-needed win, seizing the moment as Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid left the game with knee soreness. Washington still finds itself in a 3-1 series hole, but will live
76ers center Joel Embiid. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Steph Curry offers support for Naomi Osaka after French Open withdrawal by Natalie Abele Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid had to leave Game 4 against the Wizards with an injury after falling hard on his back. Fans of the 76ers may need to start holding their breath
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers. (Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) The Knicks absolutely need to start Derrick Rose in Game 3 by Brad Berreman Did the Cowboys try to trade Jaylon Smith during the NFL Draft? by Josh Hill Joel Embiid celebrated his and-1 hilariously in front of the Philadelphia 76ers home crowd. En route to
The Boston Celtics snagged the 7-seed from the Washington Wizards thanks to 50 points from Jayson Tatum in Tuesday’s play-in game. Here are three takeaways from the game. After an absolute throttling in the first play-in game between the Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night, NBA fans were hoping for a much more entertaining
The Washington Wizards clinched the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a dominant blowout victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Here are three takeaways from the game. Thursday night was a must-win situation for both the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers. Whoever secured the victory would clinch the 8-seed in the Eastern
The Washington Wizards may have what it takes to make some postseason noise this spring. After struggling out of the gate, the Washington Wizards played strong enough basketball down the stretch that they project as the last team into the Eastern Conference Playoffs this season. Washington finished in eighth place in the East this year, meaning the Wizards
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The NBA’s play-in tournament kicks off Tuesday and every team will need stars and role players to come up big. Here’s the secret weapon each team will count on.
At the conclusion of Sunday’s NBA games, the Eastern Conference play-in round is now officially set. The 2020-21 NBA season reached its conclusion on Sunday, with many keeping their eyes peeled on the new play-in round. While there were teams looking to avoid the mini-bracket altogether, there were others looking at it as their final
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry faces off against Washington Wizards whiz Bradley Beal in close race for NBA scoring leader. Both Curry and Beal know a thing or two about carrying teams on their backs. Curry’s insane statistics in April alone make you wonder why he’s not more frequently talked about in the MVP
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 27: Troy Brown Jr. #6 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 27, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
With Cassius Winston’s Michigan State Spartans falling to the UCLA Bruins, he had to wear UCLA gear to satisfy the bet he made with Washington Wizards teammate Russell Westbrook. The Michigan State Spartans narrowly lost to the UCLA Bruins on Friday night, 86-80. All it means for a pair of Washington Wizards guards is that
Today’s NBA is often said to be a little too friendly amongst the players, but Reggie Miller thinks these guys are the best trash-talkers. It’s obvious to the average NBA fan that today’s game isn’t as hostile as it was when the ‘Jordan rules’ applied or when the ‘Bad Boy’ Detroit Pistons were a thing.
Feb 28, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is hugged by a teammate after making the winning basket late in the fourth quarter of their 111-110 win over the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Mel Kiper also sees some Tom Brady in Mac Jones by
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images NBA players hesitant to endorse COVID vaccine by Bre’ana Singleton Howie Roseman might want to stay off Eagles Twitter after Carson Wentz trade by Josh Hill Inspired by Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards Over & Back explores the best players on the worst NBA teams. Last season, Bradley
Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports Dak Prescott rumors: 5 best fits in NFL free agency by Russell S. Baxter The hypothetical Bradley Beal trade saga continues in Washington, as his agent says the star ‘doesn’t want to quit’ on the Wizards. Since Russell Westbrook has joined Bradley Beal in Washington things haven’t really been going all
Jan 31, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) gestures after making a three point field goal against the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State vs. Iowa live stream: Betting odds, TV channel, prediction by Mike Phillips Bradley
Jan 31, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Boston Celtics get positive injury update on Marcus Smart by Scott Rogust The Wizards beat
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Bradley Beal just keeps scoring. He’s already dropped a 60-piece this season, he hung 47 on the Pelicans Wednesday night and he’s averaging 41.0 per game over his
No, there’s no teeth to Bradley Beal trade rumors yet, but NBA fans can dream. After James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team mega-deal, NBA fans wondered who would be the next start-caliber player dealt. While there’s plenty of choices, the most popular may be Washington Wizards star Bradley
NBA fans should get ready for more delayed games after the league postponed its sixth matchup of the season, this time between the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz. As expected, coronavirus is beginning to run rampant through the NBA as it pushes through its 2020-21 campaign without a bubble. It only took three weeks for
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 08: Tacko Fall #99 of the Boston Celtics defends Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at TD Garden on January 08, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
John Wall and Russell Westbrook were traded for each other on Wednesday night. The two are both on unfavorable contracts, making such a deal actually quite even for both the Rockets and Wizards. Westbrook still has plenty left in the tank, while Wall is coming off season-ending surgery. When healthy, however, Wall is one of
The Rockets and Wizards are swapping Russell Westbrook for John Wall. Here are NBA Trade Grades for both sides. The Houston Rockets had a disgruntled point guard who wanted out in Russell Westbrook. The Washington Wizards had a disgruntled point guard who wanted out in John Wall. And although both sides denied the tension and
Mandatory Credit: Nick Wass/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports DK Metcalf is tired of your player comparisons by Scott Rogust Thomas Bryant wanted to fight Blake Griffin, but the Detroit Pistons star just laughed. Thursday’s NBA preseason game between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards could hardly be considered appointment viewing, but in the third quarter of