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Poole will be the Wizards' first option at point guard this season

Jordan Poole is set to play a crucial role as a point guard for the Wizards this season. Expect a focus on increasing assists.

Wizards sign Dennis to two-way contract

The Wizards signed rookie guard RayJ Dennis on a two-way contract to potentially develop as a backup point guard.

How the Washington Wizards can win the 2023 NBA Draft

While they may not have a pristine draft history, the Washington Wizards have had some noteworthy success in their history when it comes to the NBA Draft.This could easily be one of those years where they just get the right pieces at the right time through the highly-anticipated event.It has been well noted across the NBA community that this draft class is absolutely loaded with talent.

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.

5 players for the Washington Wizards to watch during March Madness

After Selection Sunday this past weekend, we now know who is going to be in the NCAA tournament this season.While most fans are filling out their brackets in an effort to successfully predict the most unpredictable sporting event in the world, NBA scouts are preparing for the most important part of their jobs.

Poole will be the Wizards' first option at point guard this season

Jordan Poole is set to play a crucial role as a point guard for the Wizards this season. Expect a focus on increasing assists.

Wizards sign Dennis to two-way contract

The Wizards signed rookie guard RayJ Dennis on a two-way contract to potentially develop as a backup point guard.

How the Washington Wizards can win the 2023 NBA Draft

While they may not have a pristine draft history, the Washington Wizards have had some noteworthy success in their history when it comes to the NBA Draft.This could easily be one of those years where they just get the right pieces at the right time through the highly-anticipated event.It has been well noted across the NBA community that this draft class is absolutely loaded with talent.

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.

5 players for the Washington Wizards to watch during March Madness

After Selection Sunday this past weekend, we now know who is going to be in the NCAA tournament this season.While most fans are filling out their brackets in an effort to successfully predict the most unpredictable sporting event in the world, NBA scouts are preparing for the most important part of their jobs.
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Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie looking to build off strong game vs. Trail Blazers

Spencer Dinwiddie had a breakout performance in the Nets' loss to the Trail Blazers, scoring 19 points and being a team-high plus-12.
Dinwiddie had been in a slump prior to this game, averaging just 3.3 points in the previous three games.

Favorite Woj Bomb Moments, Early Play-In Predictions, and More Offseason Questions

Discussing major NBA preseason questions reveals critical insights into team dynamics and player roles.
Farewell to a sports journalism icon reflects the changes in the media landscape.

Nets' Dennis Schroder, Dennis Smith Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith done for season

Injuries sideline Schröder, Smith Jr., and Finney-Smith for the 2023-24 season.

Ben Simmons Rocks as Nets Roll Over Jazz

Ben Simmons returns to the lineup and leads the Nets to a dominant win over the Jazz.
Simmons' impact was felt on both ends of the floor, providing scoring, playmaking, and defense.

Rob Pelinka says Lakers are looking for ball handler in buyout market

The Lakers are primed to make a move in the buyout market after not making a trade before the deadline.
Their top priority is to add a ball-handling guard due to the lack of depth in that position on their roster.

Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie looking to build off strong game vs. Trail Blazers

Spencer Dinwiddie had a breakout performance in the Nets' loss to the Trail Blazers, scoring 19 points and being a team-high plus-12.
Dinwiddie had been in a slump prior to this game, averaging just 3.3 points in the previous three games.

Favorite Woj Bomb Moments, Early Play-In Predictions, and More Offseason Questions

Discussing major NBA preseason questions reveals critical insights into team dynamics and player roles.
Farewell to a sports journalism icon reflects the changes in the media landscape.

Nets' Dennis Schroder, Dennis Smith Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith done for season

Injuries sideline Schröder, Smith Jr., and Finney-Smith for the 2023-24 season.

Ben Simmons Rocks as Nets Roll Over Jazz

Ben Simmons returns to the lineup and leads the Nets to a dominant win over the Jazz.
Simmons' impact was felt on both ends of the floor, providing scoring, playmaking, and defense.

Rob Pelinka says Lakers are looking for ball handler in buyout market

The Lakers are primed to make a move in the buyout market after not making a trade before the deadline.
Their top priority is to add a ball-handling guard due to the lack of depth in that position on their roster.
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Nets eyeing Hawks' Dejounte Murray as potential fix point-guard problem

The Brooklyn Nets have a problem at the point guard position and are in desperate need of a solution.
They are interested in acquiring Atlanta guard Dejounte Murray, but it would be costly. They could also try to address the issue internally with players like Ben Simmons or Spencer Dinwiddie.

How has Immanuel Quickley been as a point guard?

The New York Knicks saw Immanuel Quickley as a scoring shooting guard, while the Toronto Raptors viewed him as a point guard.
Since joining the Raptors, Quickley has significantly increased his assists, averaging 6.4 per game compared to his 2.5 per game with the Knicks.

Brunson's pep talk inspires big Game 2 rebound

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Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer

CloseNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago.Friedell is a graduate of the S.I.Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.comfor its launch in April 2009.NEW YORK -- Jalen Brunson said he was feeling the weight of expectations as he struggled to find any rhythm at the start of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks rally to steal a 111-105 win over Miami to tie the series 1-1 | amNewYork

Despite playing a Miami team without its star forward Jimmy Butler, the Knicks needed every second to escape with a 111-105 win at Madison Square Garden to tie the series at one game apiece before heading to Miami.With Butler out and both Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson cleared to play for New York, it seemed like the Knicks had a good shot to even the series before traveling down South, but nobody told the Heat, who played like a team with no pressure and nothing to lose, moving the ball with confidence and matching the Knicks' usual physicality, often simply being the aggressor themselves.

Playoff Preview: Knicks vs. Heat

Few pundits picked the New York Knicks to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.(Sure, , but no one is giving me a locker room pass. . ..)And yet, the Knicks won the series in a gentleman's sweep.Almost nobody picked the eighth-seeded Miami Heat to beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in their first round match-up.

Patrick Beverley is making the Bulls fun to watch again

Let's be honest, things haven't been going great for the Chicago Bulls this season.They've struggled to recapture the success of last season, have failed to find an effective starting point guard, and appear on a trajectory to miss the 2023 NBA Playoffs...
... at least, all that was true, until Patrick Beverley arrived in Chicago.

Nets eyeing Hawks' Dejounte Murray as potential fix point-guard problem

The Brooklyn Nets have a problem at the point guard position and are in desperate need of a solution.
They are interested in acquiring Atlanta guard Dejounte Murray, but it would be costly. They could also try to address the issue internally with players like Ben Simmons or Spencer Dinwiddie.

How has Immanuel Quickley been as a point guard?

The New York Knicks saw Immanuel Quickley as a scoring shooting guard, while the Toronto Raptors viewed him as a point guard.
Since joining the Raptors, Quickley has significantly increased his assists, averaging 6.4 per game compared to his 2.5 per game with the Knicks.

Brunson's pep talk inspires big Game 2 rebound

12:44 AM ET



Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer

CloseNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago.Friedell is a graduate of the S.I.Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.comfor its launch in April 2009.NEW YORK -- Jalen Brunson said he was feeling the weight of expectations as he struggled to find any rhythm at the start of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks rally to steal a 111-105 win over Miami to tie the series 1-1 | amNewYork

Despite playing a Miami team without its star forward Jimmy Butler, the Knicks needed every second to escape with a 111-105 win at Madison Square Garden to tie the series at one game apiece before heading to Miami.With Butler out and both Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson cleared to play for New York, it seemed like the Knicks had a good shot to even the series before traveling down South, but nobody told the Heat, who played like a team with no pressure and nothing to lose, moving the ball with confidence and matching the Knicks' usual physicality, often simply being the aggressor themselves.

Playoff Preview: Knicks vs. Heat

Few pundits picked the New York Knicks to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.(Sure, , but no one is giving me a locker room pass. . ..)And yet, the Knicks won the series in a gentleman's sweep.Almost nobody picked the eighth-seeded Miami Heat to beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in their first round match-up.

Patrick Beverley is making the Bulls fun to watch again

Let's be honest, things haven't been going great for the Chicago Bulls this season.They've struggled to recapture the success of last season, have failed to find an effective starting point guard, and appear on a trajectory to miss the 2023 NBA Playoffs...
... at least, all that was true, until Patrick Beverley arrived in Chicago.
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Nets' Ben Simmons 'as healthy as he's ever been' since last season in Philly': report

Ben Simmons is reported to be as healthy as he's ever been since his last year with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The expectation is that Simmons will be the Brooklyn Nets' point guard and primary ball handler this coming season.

Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie stepping up as distributor in Ben Simmons' absence

Spencer Dinwiddie has found his niche as the Brooklyn Nets' starting point guard.
Dinwiddie has excelled in commanding the basketball, getting his team in the right spots and making the right plays.
Dinwiddie has a history of success as a passer, leading the NBA in assists during certain months.

Nets' Ben Simmons 'as healthy as he's ever been' since last season in Philly': report

Ben Simmons is reported to be as healthy as he's ever been since his last year with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The expectation is that Simmons will be the Brooklyn Nets' point guard and primary ball handler this coming season.

Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie stepping up as distributor in Ben Simmons' absence

Spencer Dinwiddie has found his niche as the Brooklyn Nets' starting point guard.
Dinwiddie has excelled in commanding the basketball, getting his team in the right spots and making the right plays.
Dinwiddie has a history of success as a passer, leading the NBA in assists during certain months.
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Chris Paul discovering he's in point guard paradise with Golden State Warriors

Chris Paul is enjoying playing alongside elite shooters like Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry.
Paul has improved his assist-to-turnover numbers since returning to the starting lineup.
Paul's presence has allowed Curry to play more off the ball.
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