More NBA games off, coaches vow to improve mask-wearing
The NBA gave Orlando coach Steve Clifford a call recently, telling him he had to do a better job of keeping his mask on during games. Clifford’s answer was concise. “Yes, sir,” he said. He didn’t argue. He knows the rules, and how important they are. It has been a rough week for the NBA, […]
Wizards cancel practice in latest COVID issue for NBA
The Washington Wizards say two of their players are going on the NBA’s health and safety protocols list, the latest in a wave of bad news related to the coronavirus pandemic for the league in recent days. The Wizards canceled their Tuesday practice, saying that decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.” They […]
Beal scores 34, Wizards beat Suns 128-107 for first home win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 34 points and the Washington Wizards snapped their three-game losing streak and won at home for the first time this season, beating the Phoenix Suns 128-107 on Monday night. The Wizards (3-8), who had lost five straight at home, played without guard Russell Westbrook. He will miss at least […]
Wizards lose Thomas Bryant to torn ACL in left knee
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards likely will be without center Thomas Bryant for the remainder of the season because of a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Bryant is one of only two players who started all 10 games so far this season for the Wizards. He got hurt after incidental […]
Tatum has 32 to help Celtics hold off Beal, Wizards 116-107
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 32 points, Jaylen Brown had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics held off Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards 116-107 Friday night for their fourth straight win. Beal had 41 points and eight rebounds a game after tying the franchise record with 60 points against the […]
Sixers top Wizards despite Beal’s record-tying 60 points
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 38 points and the NBA-leading Philadelphia 76ers overcame a Washington record-tying 60-point performance by Bradley Beal in a 141-136 win over the Wizards on Wednesday night. The Sixers are an NBA-best 7-1 in coach Doc Rivers’ first season in Philadelphia. “They pay me to take over the game, and […]
NBA tells teams that rules on mask-wearing will get tougher
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is adopting a tougher policy regarding masks, telling teams Monday that players on the active roster will have to wear the face coverings in the bench area until they enter games. That memo, obtained by The Associated Press, was released on the same day the Brooklyn Nets ruled All-Star forward […]
Wizards edge Nets 123-122 after Irving, Durant miss late
NEW YORK (AP) — Bradley Beal had 27 points, 10 rebounds and the assist on Thomas Bryant’s go-ahead dunk with 14.9 seconds left, leading the Washington Wizards to a 123-122 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant missed jumpers on the last possession, dropping the Nets to 3-4. Russell Westbrook […]
Beal leads Wizards, minus Westbrook, past Wolves for 1st win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bradley Beal had 31 points and seven assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-109 on Friday night without Russell Westbrook for their first win of the season. Westbrook sat out for rest on the second game of a back-to-back, but the Wizards (1-5) looked like a much better team […]
Short-handed Bulls send Wizards to 5th straight defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Otto Porter scored 28 points, Zach LaVine added 22 and the Chicago Bulls, playing without four players who were in the NBA health and safety protocol, beat the winless Washington Wizards 133-130 on Thursday. The Bulls played without Lauri Markkanen, their second-leading scorer and top rebounder, as well as forward Chandler Hutchison […]