Still with Wizards, and with a new contract, Kyle Kuzma is ready to take on a leadership role
Kyle Kuzma stayed with the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $102 million deal this offseasonOCTOBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Deni Avdija - Logs partial practice Avdija missed portions of Tuesday's practice due to back stiffness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Avdija dealt with a hip injury throughout the summer, but Tuesday's report is the first mention of back issues for the 22-year-old. Avdija participated in the open segment of Washington's practice and has until Oct. 12 to shake the issue without missing any preseason action.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Perspective | Jordan Poole is smiling now — and happy to talk about what's next Why is Jordan Poole smiling? He’s ready for this assignment with the Washington Wizards, and ready to move on from the past.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
'This is what I've been working for': Tyus Jones relishes his opportunity in Washington Jones is projected as his team's starting point guard for the first time in his NBA career.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Daniel Gafford - Will be limited by elbow injury Gafford sustained an elbow injury during a recent pickup game and is expected to miss two-to-four weeks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gafford reportedly took a hard fall during a recent pickup game and landed on his elbow. While the exact diagnosis, or even which elbow it is, remains unknown, the belief is that the big man will be sidelined to start training camp, and he'll likely miss some preseason action. The goal, of course, is to have Gafford back for the Wizards' opener on Oct. 25 at Indiana. Gafford is projected to start at center for Washington -- a role he held for 47 of his 78 appearances a year ago.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Dealing with broken toe Shamet sustained a broken big toe Sunday and is expected to miss two-to-four weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact It's unclear how Shamet suffered the injury, but it will cost him the start of training camp and will be something to monitor as the Wizards' Oct. 25 regular-season opener quickly approaches. Shamet, who came over from Phoenix as part of the Chris Paul trade, is expected to be in the mix for minutes at both guard spots off the bench.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Poole's 'expensive backpack' comment reportedly sparked Draymond Green punch
Jordan Poole reportedly told Draymond Green that he was "an expensive backpack to 30," which led to Green punching Poole in the face.SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Making Wizards an NBA destination will begin with painful — but needed — first steps The Wizards have started to rebuild their culture, but it will take time for the new front office to make the team relevant again.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Deni Avdija - Fully healthy for camp Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Thursday that Avdija (hip) is set to participate fully in training camp Tuesday, Joshua Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Avdija's hip injury stopped him from playing for the Israeli national team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. However, he appears fully healthy ahead of the 2023-24 season. The 22-year-old forward is expected to be one of Washington's first off the bench this year.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics Bring in More Training Camp Competition The Boston Celtics have signed former Washington Wizards guard Jordan Schakel to a training camp contract, per Spotrac’s Keith Smith. Schake...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
What NBA scouts are saying about the Wizards' Corey Kispert and his future Kispert made 42 percent of his 3-pointers last season, but how valuable is he?
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Q&A: Wes Unseld Jr. on what you can expect from new-look Wizards As the Wizards pivot after trading Bradley Beal, Wes Unseld Jr. is tasked with guiding development up and down the roster.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NBA.COM
30 teams in 30 days: Wizards take new direction with reshaped roster Washington is ready to embrace its rebuild after parting ways with franchise stars Bradley Beal & Kristaps Porzingis this offseason.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NBA.COM
As House panel backs RFK site redevelopment, DC inches closer to a football future WASHINGTON — A House panel on Wednesday advanced legislation that could pave the way for the Washington Commanders’ return to the District a...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Johnny Davis earns first NBA start The former Wisconsin guard performed well for the Wizards Sunday night.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
What NBA scouts are saying about the Wizards' Johnny Davis and his future The 6-foot-5 swingman endured a rough rookie season. Can he have a bounce-back 2023-24 and a productive NBA career?
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Washington Wizards re-sign veteran Taj Gibson, who played 49 games for them last season
The Washington Wizards have re-signed veteran Taj GibsonSEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wizards re-sign F Taj Gibson to one-year deal The Washington Wizards are re-signing veteran forward Taj Gibson to a one-year, $3.2 million contract.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Wizards re-sign F Taj Gibson to one-year deal The Washington Wizards are re-signing veteran forward Taj Gibson to a one-year, $3.2 million contract.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Taj Gibson - Returning to Washington Gibson signed a one-year, $3.2 million deal with the Wizards on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Gibson will return to Washington for a second season after he appeared in 49 games (two starts) during the 2022-23 campaign. The backup center averaged 3.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per game, marking the fewest time in his 14-year career he ended a season with less than 10 minutes per game. The 38-year-old may be able to carve out a bigger role behind Daniel Gafford with Kristaps Porzingis no longer in the picture, but Gibson likely still won't be fantasy relevant during the 2023-24 season.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What NBA scouts are saying about Deni Avdija's future What are the 22-year-old Wizards forward's strengths and weaknesses according to NBA scouts?
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NBA releases 2023-24 schedule with eye on player rest and travel
Maximizing player rest and limiting travel demands were again part of the NBA’s formula for the coming regular season.AUGUST 18, 2023
Warriors Player Makes Bold Statement About Jordan Poole Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala adamantly defended Jordan Poole
AUGUST 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Warriors Player Makes Bold Statement About Jordan Poole Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala adamantly defended Jordan Poole
AUGUST 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jordan Poole set to return to Chase Center on December 22 The Athletic: Jordan Poole’s return to Chase Center has a date The Wizards make their lone San Francisco visit to face the Warriors on De...
AUGUST 17, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
