Meet new interim Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe. Former Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. was relieved of his duties Thursday morning. Under Unseld Jr., Washington had a 77-130 overall record. This opportunity for Keefe will be his first time serving as a head coach. Can Keefe work out some kinks for the Wizards? Washington Wizards Name Brian Keefe Interim Head Coach Who … [Read more...] about Washington Wizards Name Brian Keefe Interim Head Coach
Who Should Start at Center for the Wizards, Bagley III or Gafford?
The Washington Wizards will have an important decision to make: which big man should start at center? Daniel Gafford or Marvin Bagley III? Gafford has been a member of the Wizards since 2021 and recently returned from concussion protocol (missed two games) against the Denver Nuggets. Bagley, who recently came to Washington via a trade from the Detroit Pistons, has shown flashes … [Read more...] about Who Should Start at Center for the Wizards, Bagley III or Gafford?
Boston Celtics Trade Review #17: Initial Kristaps Porzingis Trade
On June 21, 2023, the Boston Celtics agreed to a three-way trade to acquire Washington Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis. In the trade, the Celtics were sending reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon, to the Los Angeles Clippers. The trade happened so the Celtics could shake things up on the basketball court after getting eliminated in seven games by the Miami Heat in … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Trade Review #17: Initial Kristaps Porzingis Trade
Wizards’ Marvin Bagley III Shined in Washington Debut
Washington Wizards center Marvin Bagley III, recently traded from the Detroit Pistons, shined in his debut. Despite losing to the New York Knicks 113-119 on Thursday night, Bagley tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds (season-high). The No. 2 pick in the 2018 NBA draft started in place of starter Daniel Gafford, who is currently in concussion protocol. Bagley also contributed three … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Marvin Bagley III Shined in Washington Debut
Washington Wizards Center Daniel Gafford in Concussion Protocol
Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford is in concussion protocol after suffering a head-to-head collision with Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart. Washington is coming off a loss to the 4-win Pistons this past Monday 129-117 and will be without Gafford when they face the New York Knicks (23-17) on Thursday evening. Gafford averages 10.4 points per game along with 7.6 … [Read more...] about Washington Wizards Center Daniel Gafford in Concussion Protocol