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The quiet free agent signing who could finally unlock KD, Booker and the Suns' Big 3

Bradley Beal faced identity challenges in his new role with the Suns, struggling as a facilitator rather than a scorer.

Phoenix Suns: Beal In, Durant Out For Game Against Warriors

The Phoenix Suns made changes in the off-season to form a new big three with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant.
Injuries have prevented the trio from playing a single game together so far this season.

Kevin Durant to miss another game against Warriors tonight

Kevin Durant will miss the game against the Phoenix Suns due to a sprained left ankle.
Bradley Beal is set to play his first game in a month after dealing with a back injury.

Kram Session: The Suns Finally Rise, a Fake Knicks Trade, and an All-Star Fix

The Phoenix Suns are on a seven-game winning streak and have a 26-18 record, tied for fifth in the West.
The Suns' surge is attributed to the return of their three stars, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, who have given the team the highest offensive ceiling in the NBA.

KD out vs. Warriors; Suns' big 3 debut on hold

Kevin Durant is ruled out for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Golden State Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Bradley Beal will be returning for the game after missing most of the season with a back injury.

KD out vs. Warriors; Suns' big 3 debut on hold

Kevin Durant is ruled out for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Golden State Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Bradley Beal will be returning for the game after missing most of the season with a back injury.

The quiet free agent signing who could finally unlock KD, Booker and the Suns' Big 3

Bradley Beal faced identity challenges in his new role with the Suns, struggling as a facilitator rather than a scorer.

Phoenix Suns: Beal In, Durant Out For Game Against Warriors

The Phoenix Suns made changes in the off-season to form a new big three with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant.
Injuries have prevented the trio from playing a single game together so far this season.

Kevin Durant to miss another game against Warriors tonight

Kevin Durant will miss the game against the Phoenix Suns due to a sprained left ankle.
Bradley Beal is set to play his first game in a month after dealing with a back injury.

Kram Session: The Suns Finally Rise, a Fake Knicks Trade, and an All-Star Fix

The Phoenix Suns are on a seven-game winning streak and have a 26-18 record, tied for fifth in the West.
The Suns' surge is attributed to the return of their three stars, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, who have given the team the highest offensive ceiling in the NBA.

KD out vs. Warriors; Suns' big 3 debut on hold

Kevin Durant is ruled out for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Golden State Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Bradley Beal will be returning for the game after missing most of the season with a back injury.

KD out vs. Warriors; Suns' big 3 debut on hold

Kevin Durant is ruled out for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Golden State Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Bradley Beal will be returning for the game after missing most of the season with a back injury.
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KD out vs. Warriors; Suns' big 3 debut on hold

Kevin Durant is ruled out for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Golden State Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Bradley Beal will be returning for the game after missing most of the season with a back injury.

LeBron's minutes, Bulls' revamp: Which preseason plans are panning out (and which are not?)

The Phoenix Suns' star trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal have yet to play together in the regular season.
Devin Booker has transitioned well to a full-time point guard role.
The Suns took a major risk in trading for Beal, who has durability concerns.
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3 Wizards players who definitely should not be back next season

The Washington Wizards are too comfortable with mediocrity.The mandate from their owner has been simple: to "make the playoffs."They have accordingly pursued a strategy of maintaining the status quo over one that would give them a chance at contending for a title.That narrow target cost general manager Tommy Sheppard his job last month, as he missed out on the playoffs two seasons in a row.

3 key traits needed for the next Wizards general manager

With the recent decision to move on from Tommy Sheppard, the Washington Wizards are looking for their second general manager in the past 4 years.As they start this process, there are three critical traits that are needed for this new general manager to get this team on the right track.Must Be Exceptional At Drafting
I think this goes without saying for many of us, but it needs to be said for the people in the back.

What should the Wizards do with Kristaps Porzingis?

Among the decisions facing whoever replaces Tommy Sheppard as head of basketball operations is what to do with Kristaps Porzingis.The 7-3 Unicorn was Washington's best player last season, and the combination of his height and shooting range made him a nightmare matchup - at least in the first quarter.

Real reasons to hope Johnny Davis can improve next season

I do not envy the marketing team for the Washington Wizards.What sells in the NBA is wins.Washington has posted a losing record for five consecutive years.They haven't cracked 50 wins since 1978-79 - 44 seasons.During that 44-season timeframe, the Wizards/Bullets have a record of 1,566-2,056 - a winning percentage of 43.2%.

8 Players the Washington Wizards gave up on too soon

Whether it was the towering Walt Bellamy in the early 1960s for the Chicago Packers/Chicago Zephyrs, the "Big E" Elvin Hayes in the 1970s for the Washington Bullets, or modern era elite scorers like Gilbert Arenas and Bradley Beal ( who could be on the trading block soon), the Washington Wizards have enlisted the talents of some premier hoopers throughout their history.

Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Bucks Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 30

The Boston Celtics battle the team with the top record in the NBA, the Bucks, on March 30 in what could be their final chance to make a run for the Eastern Conference's postseason No. 1 seed following a win streak-snapping disappointment against the Wizards this past Tuesday.The Celtics were fully healthy - minus offseason addition Danilo Gallinari, who has sat out the entire 2022-23 season and isn't likely to make a return at any point - for the first time since March 6 but was unable to take out a Washington squad operating without two of its top three scorers, Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma.

3 Wizards players who definitely should not be back next season

The Washington Wizards are too comfortable with mediocrity.The mandate from their owner has been simple: to "make the playoffs."They have accordingly pursued a strategy of maintaining the status quo over one that would give them a chance at contending for a title.That narrow target cost general manager Tommy Sheppard his job last month, as he missed out on the playoffs two seasons in a row.

3 key traits needed for the next Wizards general manager

With the recent decision to move on from Tommy Sheppard, the Washington Wizards are looking for their second general manager in the past 4 years.As they start this process, there are three critical traits that are needed for this new general manager to get this team on the right track.Must Be Exceptional At Drafting
I think this goes without saying for many of us, but it needs to be said for the people in the back.

What should the Wizards do with Kristaps Porzingis?

Among the decisions facing whoever replaces Tommy Sheppard as head of basketball operations is what to do with Kristaps Porzingis.The 7-3 Unicorn was Washington's best player last season, and the combination of his height and shooting range made him a nightmare matchup - at least in the first quarter.

Real reasons to hope Johnny Davis can improve next season

I do not envy the marketing team for the Washington Wizards.What sells in the NBA is wins.Washington has posted a losing record for five consecutive years.They haven't cracked 50 wins since 1978-79 - 44 seasons.During that 44-season timeframe, the Wizards/Bullets have a record of 1,566-2,056 - a winning percentage of 43.2%.

8 Players the Washington Wizards gave up on too soon

Whether it was the towering Walt Bellamy in the early 1960s for the Chicago Packers/Chicago Zephyrs, the "Big E" Elvin Hayes in the 1970s for the Washington Bullets, or modern era elite scorers like Gilbert Arenas and Bradley Beal ( who could be on the trading block soon), the Washington Wizards have enlisted the talents of some premier hoopers throughout their history.

Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Bucks Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 30

The Boston Celtics battle the team with the top record in the NBA, the Bucks, on March 30 in what could be their final chance to make a run for the Eastern Conference's postseason No. 1 seed following a win streak-snapping disappointment against the Wizards this past Tuesday.The Celtics were fully healthy - minus offseason addition Danilo Gallinari, who has sat out the entire 2022-23 season and isn't likely to make a return at any point - for the first time since March 6 but was unable to take out a Washington squad operating without two of its top three scorers, Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma.
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Wizards fans' one word reactions to Sheppard's departure

Thank you for your responses to last week's Washington Wizards survey on Tommy Sheppard's departure.Today, I'd like to share you the results in a word cloud.We had over 300 responses, where we asked you to sum up your reaction to the news.Twenty-nine respondents said "Finally" or some form of it, making it our most-selected word.
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Preview: Wizards take on the Magic to end month of March

When: Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
How to watch: NBC Sports Washington, League Pass
WIZARDS - Kyle Kuzma, OUT (ankle); Bradley Beal, OUT (knee); Daniel Gafford, QUESTIONABLE (foot)
MAGIC - Kevon Harris, OUT (elbow); Jonathan Isaac, OUT (hamstring)
The Washington Wizards are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference meaning if the season ended today so would theirs.

NBA: Short-handed Wizards bully the Celtics (130-111)

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Washington.Nick Wass (AP) Just when it appeared Washington fans would have little to worry about besides draft position over the next couple weeks, the short-handed Wizards delivered a dominating victory over one of the NBA's best teams.

This time around, the Wizards bully the Celtics for an uplifting win

Deni Avdija lets loose after a dunk during the Wizards' win over the Celtics on Tuesday night.(Patrick Smith/Getty Images) The Washington Wizards don't have to say their intentions for the rest of the season out loud.That three starters missed Tuesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics - two days after three starters missed a loss at the Toronto Raptors - says enough about their level of concern for winning as the season winds down.

Recap: Wizards beat Celtics 130-111

After many bad losses in the post All-Star Break, the Washington Wizards somehow, someway pulled off a big win against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, 130-111.No Bradley Beal?No Kyle Kuzma?No problem.Kristaps Porzingis and Deni Avdija made up for the deficit.They scored a combined 57 points with Porzingis scoring 32 and Avdija adding 25.

Preview: Wizards are at home hosting the Celtics on Tuesday

When: Tuesday March 28 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
How to watch: NBC Sports Washington, League Pass
WIZARDS - Kyle Kuzma, OUT (ankle); Bradley Beal, OUT (knee); Daniel Gafford, QUESTIONABLE (foot); Monte Morris, QUESTIONABLE (groin)
CELTICS- Payton Pritchard, OUT (heel); Danilo Gallinari, OUT (knee)
The Washington Wizards are almost four games out of the 10th spot that would put them in the play-in tournament.

Preview: Wizards take on the Magic to end month of March

When: Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
How to watch: NBC Sports Washington, League Pass
WIZARDS - Kyle Kuzma, OUT (ankle); Bradley Beal, OUT (knee); Daniel Gafford, QUESTIONABLE (foot)
MAGIC - Kevon Harris, OUT (elbow); Jonathan Isaac, OUT (hamstring)
The Washington Wizards are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference meaning if the season ended today so would theirs.

NBA: Short-handed Wizards bully the Celtics (130-111)

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Washington.Nick Wass (AP) Just when it appeared Washington fans would have little to worry about besides draft position over the next couple weeks, the short-handed Wizards delivered a dominating victory over one of the NBA's best teams.

This time around, the Wizards bully the Celtics for an uplifting win

Deni Avdija lets loose after a dunk during the Wizards' win over the Celtics on Tuesday night.(Patrick Smith/Getty Images) The Washington Wizards don't have to say their intentions for the rest of the season out loud.That three starters missed Tuesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics - two days after three starters missed a loss at the Toronto Raptors - says enough about their level of concern for winning as the season winds down.

Recap: Wizards beat Celtics 130-111

After many bad losses in the post All-Star Break, the Washington Wizards somehow, someway pulled off a big win against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, 130-111.No Bradley Beal?No Kyle Kuzma?No problem.Kristaps Porzingis and Deni Avdija made up for the deficit.They scored a combined 57 points with Porzingis scoring 32 and Avdija adding 25.

Preview: Wizards are at home hosting the Celtics on Tuesday

When: Tuesday March 28 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
How to watch: NBC Sports Washington, League Pass
WIZARDS - Kyle Kuzma, OUT (ankle); Bradley Beal, OUT (knee); Daniel Gafford, QUESTIONABLE (foot); Monte Morris, QUESTIONABLE (groin)
CELTICS- Payton Pritchard, OUT (heel); Danilo Gallinari, OUT (knee)
The Washington Wizards are almost four games out of the 10th spot that would put them in the play-in tournament.
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The Celtics are probably headed for the No. 2 seed: 5 takeaways after loss to Wizards

Celtics They could enter Thursday's showdown with the Bucks trailing by three games.The Celtics dropped a bad loss to the Wizards on Tuesday, falling 130-111 to a Wizards team that was without Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford.Here are the takeaways.1.There are games throughout the course of a season that get forgotten but affect the standings disproportionately, and Tuesday's loss - which joins a surprisingly lengthy list of losses that could reasonably be described as "embarrassing" - has the potential to be one of those games.

Wizards vs. Celtics odds and more

The Washington Wizards play the Boston Celtics tonight at 7 p.m. ET.Here are the odds and last minute thoughts for the game.The odds*
The Wizards are 11 point underdogs to the Celtics with an over/under of 222.5 points, according to DraftKings.Since Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma aren't playing tonight, I'm not surprised to see that Washington is expected to lose big time given the absences.
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