LeBron James rejects Zlatan’s criticism of activist athletes

 LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up and dribble.

Wizards guard Bradley Beal named NBA All-Star starter

Washington Wizards star guard and current NBA scoring leader Bradley Beal has been named to the starting All-Star team for the first time in his career.

Bradley Beal outduels ex-teammate John Wall, Wizards top Rockets 131-119

Bradley Beal scored 37 points in an entertaining duel with ex-teammate John Wall, and the Wizards beat the undermanned Houston Rockets 131-119 on Monday night in Wall's return to Washington.

Sheriff's deputy drops suit against Toronto Raptors president after shoving incident

Deputy Alan Strickland has since returned to work, according to Alameda County Sheriff's spokesman Ray Kelly. He has been assigned to administrative duties. 

Beal on historic scoring streak as Wizards beat the Heat in Miami

Beal has scored at least 25 points in all of his 17 games this season, the fifth player to start a season on such a streak and the first since Rick Barry did it in 25 straight to begin the 1966-67 campaign.

Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48

Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48. 

Wizards to face John Wall tonight for the first time since he was traded

The Washington Wizards will square off tonight against former franchise star John Wall in what will undoubtedly be an emotional reunion.

Wizards struggle against Spurs after 6-game COVID-19 layoff

Washington struggled offensively and suffered some communication breakdowns defensively in crucial situations, but Wizards coach Scott Brooks could forgive those lapses.

Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.

Washington Wizards see a 5th consecutive game postponed by virus issues

The Washington Wizards are now assured of going at least 11 days between games, after yet another postponement while the team deals with COVID-19 issues.

Another 3 NBA games called off amid coronavirus, 16 players test positive

Contact tracing issues involving the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards forced the NBA to postpone three more games Wednesday, raising the leaguewide total from this week alone to eight.

Doc Rivers denounces D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine if those were all Black people'

“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.