FOX 5 visits Washington Wizards’ practice facilities ahead of new season
The Washington Wizards are getting ready for the new season!
Nets' Kyrie Irving won't play with team until he is 'eligible to be a full participant'
Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving will not be allowed to play or practice with the team anywhere until he is "eligible to be a full participant," announced General Manager Sean Marks.
18 former NBA players charged in alleged health care fraud scheme
Federal authorities say 18 former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million.
NBA will not randomly test players for marijuana this season
The NBA has agreed to not randomly test players for marijuana this season, a continuation of the policy that was put in place last year for the COVID-19 “restart bubble” and has remained since.
Warriors' Andrew Wiggins speaks out about finally getting vaccinated
"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."
Wizards guard Bradley Beal reveals he hasn’t been vaccinated against COVID-19
Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal revealed this week that he hasn’t been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus – and he doesn’t feel any pressure to receive the vaccine.
NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
Washington Wizards complete 5-team trade for 6 players, including guard Dinwiddie
The Washington Wizards have officially completed a five-team trade to put six new players on the roster.
Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook traded to Los Angeles Lakers
The Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night as part of the NBA draft, according to FOX Sports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
Washington Wizards tab Wes Unseld Jr. for head coach: report
The Washington Wizards have selected Wes Unseld Jr. as their next head coach.
Bradley Beal out of Olympics for health and safety reasons
A person with knowledge of the situation says U.S. Olympic guard Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards has entered the health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus, which raises the possibility that he might miss the Tokyo Games.
Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41, Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1
The Phoenix Suns lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks. The loss forces a Game 5 in Phoenix where fans could see the Suns win it all.
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura selected to Team Japan
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura has been named to Team Japan for the Olympics.
Bradley Beal selected to the US Olympic Men’s National Team
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been selected to the U.S. Olympic Men's National Team.
Washington Wizards part ways with coach Scott Brooks, ESPN reports
Washington Wizards hare reportedly parting ways with coach Scott Brooks, according to a report from ESPN.
Wizards eliminated from playoffs after stumbling against 76ers 129-112
The Washington Wizards playoff run came to an abrupt end in Philadelphia Wednesday night when they lost 129-112 to the Eastern Conference's top-seeded 76ers.
76ers All-Star Joel Embiid won’t play in game 5 against Wizards after meniscus tear
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid will not play in game five of the playoff series against the Washington Wizards after confirming he’d suffered a meniscus tear in his knee.
Fan banned from Capital One Arena after running onto court during Wizards playoff game
A fan was tackled as he tried to get on the court during an NBA playoff game between the Wizards and 76ers on Monday night, the latest example of unruly behavior as teams increase the number of spectators they're allowing in the stands during the pandemic.
Wizards beat 76ers 122-114 to hold off playoff exit after Embiid leaves game with sore knee
After the Philadelphia 76ers lost NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid to a sore right knee late in the first quarter Monday night, they lost their Game 4 lead — and the Washington Wizards staved off elimination to take the playoff series back to the City of Brotherly Love.