1. Washington Wizards Seek Balance Between Idealism and Tempered Optimism

    Just about everything has gone right for the Wizards during this whirlwind offseason. They drafted the future of the franchise, point guard John Wall, they made a few trades to free ...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 942 reads 18 comments

  2. LeBron James Decision 2010: 10 Ways LBJ's Choice Could Affect His Legacy

    The NBA season is over, the draft is finished and free agency is in full swing. With Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amar'e Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer already spoken for, only LeBron James remains unclaimed...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 2,437 reads 26 comments

  3. Washington Wizards Opt For Foundation Over Flair This Offseason

    The Washington Wizards have been the quiet winners of the offseason. They won the first pick in the draft, proceeded to draft the future of their franchise, and maneuvered a few trades that put five total first-round picks on their roster for next season.

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 680 reads 33 comments

  4. NBA Trade Rumors: Washington To Move Gilbert Arenas and Face Roster Uncertainty

    The Wizards are in the midst of one of the most exciting offseasons in recent history. In the last few months alone, the team has won the first pick in the draft lottery, welcomed Ted ...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 4,098 reads 35 comments

  5. Washington Wizards Fans Praise Selection of John Wall, Scoff at the Rest

    Since the Wizards claimed the first overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, the town has been abuzz with hype over their impending selection of Kentucky point guard John Wall...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 791 reads 4 comments

  6. 2010 NBA Trade Rumors: 10 Possible Targets for the Washington Wizards

    The Washington Wizards had a season to forget with a second straight losing season, Gilbert Arenas being suspended for gun charges, and familiar faces being shipped off for the sake of the future...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 5,809 reads 6 comments

  7. Washington Wizards Forego Draft Smokescreen, Do Not Workout Evan Turner

    In stark contrast to the excitement of winning the first overall pick in the upcoming 2010 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards opt out of any pre-draft hype by not working out Ohio State star Evan Turner...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 257 reads 11 comments

  8. Pac-10 Expansion: 10 Reasons Why a Change Is Bad for USC

    Conference expansion is nothing new in the college football ranks, but recent news of Pac-10 expansion and Big 12 destabilization has put a brand new spin on the familiar subject...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 5,788 reads 58 comments

  9. 2010 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Shake-up Doesn't Change Top Picks

    As is the trend with NBA Draft Lotteries, the team with the worst record did not claim the top pick in the draft. Washington, who was the fifth-worst team, jumped into the top spot...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 1,652 reads 0 comments

  10. 2010 NBA Draft: Will the Wizards Buck John Wall Hype for Buckeye Evan Turner?

    Ever since the NBA Draft Lottery landed the Washington Wizards with the No. 1 pick, there has been less-than-compelling speculation as to who they will choose in the draft...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about almost 3 years ago 1,173 reads 5 comments

  11. Gilbert Arenas: Rededicated and Renumerated

    The Washington Wizards have no doubt been tirelessly studying the top prospects in next month's NBA draft, wherein they hold the first overall pick...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 808 reads 18 comments

  12. Washington Wizards Fans Tag John Wall As Overhyped, Not The Franchise's Future

    Now that the shock of landing the first overall pick in June's NBA Draft has worn off, Wizards fans can get back to doing what they do best. Being wrong...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 874 reads 23 comments

  13. Washington Wizards Land Top Pick In 2010 Draft, Options Abound

    It seems like a lifetime ago that the Washington Wizards held the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. While some may have had to choke back tears (or vomit) in recalling the ill-fated ...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 266 reads 0 comments

  14. 2010 NBA Mock Draft: No Surprise at the Top, John Wall Goes First

    The 2010 NBA Draft is on the horizon and the futures of several struggling franchises will be brightened with the potential stars in this year's class...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 4,626 reads 2 comments

  15. Washington Wizards Cannot Afford Another "Off" Season

    Who knew there were new levels of abysmal which the Wizards could sink to? They followed up a 19-63 season with a somehow worse 26-56 record this season, traded three starters, and ...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 510 reads 0 comments

  16. Washington Wizards Season Wrap-Up: Here's Looking at Next Year

    The 2010 season is finally over for the Washington Wizards and with it goes a number of difficulties they'd rather forget. Their 26-56 record gives them the fifth-worst record to close out the season...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 316 reads 0 comments

  17. Washington Wizards' Miserable March Doesn't Change Their Uncertain Future

    Things couldn't get much worse for the Wizards, who have seen their season go from bad to worse since the turn of the new year. The March Madness associated with college basketball stood as the antithesis to the March Washington just finished...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 202 reads 0 comments

  18. Ted Leonsis Takes Over Sole Ownership of the Washington Wizards

    Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals and Mystics, has agreed to become the owner of the Washington Wizards. Talks had been ongoing between Leonsis and the Pollin family since the death of owner Abe Pollin last November...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 378 reads 0 comments

  19. Washington Wizards Moving Forward With Blueprint for Rebuilding

    The Washington Wizards have an uphill battle to fight over the next few years. Through diligent work, good talent evaluation, and the right mix of players/player personalities, they could have a surprisingly bright future...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 332 reads 11 comments

  20. Washington Wizards Have a Future and a Star in Andray Blatche

    The Washington Wizards have exceeded their output from last year, but fallen well short of their preseason expectations. With all of their big names gone, the Wizards must now look to a new leader for the future...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about 3 years ago 623 reads 7 comments

  21. Washington Wizards Made All The Right Moves, Save For Gilbert Arenas

    Just days after the Wizards completed trades that sent Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison, and Brendan Haywood elsewhere, GM Ernie Grunfeld has failed to fully answer the nagging question on everyone's mind...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about over 3 years ago 541 reads 4 comments

  22. Washington Wizards Trade Familiarity for Their Future

    Andray Blatche is the longest tenured member of the Washington Wizards. Let that fact sink in. The trade deadline marked the end of an era for the Wizards...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about over 3 years ago 445 reads 0 comments

  23. NBA Trade News: Washington Wizards Trade Antawn Jamison, Signal New Direction

    After a lackluster seven player deal that sent Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to Dallas, the Wizards complete the dismantling of their roster by trading Antawn Jamison to the Cavaliers. This time around, the return for the Wizards is much greater...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about over 3 years ago 459 reads 0 comments

  24. Washington Wizards' Caron Butler to Be Traded to Mavericks for Josh Howard

    After several weeks of trade talks, it appears the Wizards finally have their first taker. The Dallas Mavericks appear ready to deal Josh Howard for former All-Star Caron Butler before the Feb...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about over 3 years ago 973 reads 16 comments

  25. The Washington Wizards Look Toward To an Uncertain Future

    The Washington Wizards have successfully outdone themselves in futility by making their 19 win season from a year ago look moderately successful. At least then they weren't making headlines for criminal behavior...

    Matthew Brown Written by Matthew Brown about over 3 years ago 293 reads 2 comments