Hoops Rumors

A pair of big men have been named the NBA’s Rookies of the Month for games played in December, the league announced on Thursday (via Twitter). Pelicans center Yves Missi won the award for the Western Conference, while Wizards forward/center Alex Sarr has claimed the award in the East. More to come… … [Read more...] about Yves Missi, Alex Sarr Named Rookies Of The Month

The fighting spirit that makes 6’6″ Justin Champagnie one of NBA’s best offensive rebounders has also helped him survive a difficult journey to earn a secure spot in the league, writes Varun Shankar of The Washington Post. Champagnie is still on a two-way contract he signed in March after joining the Wizards on a 10-day deal, but he’s become one of the team’s most dependable … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Champagnie, Kuzma, Carrington, Sarr

Mitchell Robinson‘s ongoing recovery from a May ankle procedure initially described as minor has led to speculation that the Knicks will be seeking frontcourt help ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Examining a few potential targets who could appeal to New York, Bondy zeroes in on Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, who played … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Valanciunas, Anunoby, Offense, Lessort

The Wizards and Kyle Kuzma are targeting Monday’s rematch with New York for the veteran forward’s return to action, team sources tell Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). As Robbins notes, Kuzma has missed the past 12 games with a sprained rib cartilage, having last played on Nov. 27. The two sides will determine if he’s able to suit up in the hours leading up to the … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Kuzma, Raptors, Morant, Celtics, Suggs

It’s hard to be optimistic about a team with a 5-24 record, but veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon believes the Wizards are moving in the right direction, tweets Josh Robbins of The Athletic. “This team is actually just getting better every day,” Brogdon said after Saturday’s overtime loss to New York. “… We won that one game — maybe that was Denver, or whatever game that was — and … [Read more...] about Malcolm Brogdon Believes Wizards Are Improving