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The Washington Wizards may not be winning many games in the Summer League, but they have showcased the growth of the young core. The offense still needs improve ...
The Wizards' isolation defense has helped them beat some of the best in the league at those plays. They can count victories against the Grizzlies (1st in isolation offense), Cavaliers (7th), Heat ...
The Washington Wizards have improbably been the best team in the Eastern Conference. But can they sustain their elite defensive performance?
At 3-19, the Washington Wizards probably aren't competing for anything of worth this season, but they are building for the future. Even though wins and losses won't completely measure the growth ...
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The Wizards have been over-fouling for so long that Ish Smith probably once hacked James Naismith, and defenses that relinquish so many free throws can’t become elite. But even so, the math said ...
The Wizards, already without center Daniel Gafford, lose Corey Kispert during the game and fall to 1-3. ... But improving his one-on-one defense was a priority for Kispert in the offseason, ...
The Washington Wizards defense has allowed 107 or more points in every game so far this season, including in the team's last game against the San Antonio Spurs, where they surrendered 139. Last ...
The Wizards’ defense — an area where team brass expressed preseason optimism — has been abysmal. Washington has the league’s worst defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions), ...
The Washington Wizards spent their first two drafts as a rebuild-focused unit by bringing in defensively-tilted prospects, guys who could play together with plenty of potential to grow on the ...
At 3-19, the Washington Wizards probably aren't competing for anything of worth this season, but they are building for the future. Even though wins and losses won't completely measure the growth ...
To the relief of Wizards fans everywhere, new head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said on Wednesday that Washington wouldn't rely as heavily on a switching defense as much as years past.. If this is ultimately ...