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The Case For Jordan Crawford

On Friday, the Wizards picked up Jordan Crawford’s fourth-year rookie option. A relatively routine decision and announcement caught my eye as one Twitter user suggested it was incoherently dumb to bring…Read More

Washington Wizards: Initial Storylines

John Wall mustn’t have spent much money on lottery tickets, because it looks like he blew it all in the club. Johnny has been much maligned this offseason for showing up more on posters for embarrassing…Read More

What We Learned In Last Week’s Trade

Ernie Grunfeld somehow did it again. He traded the untradeable. This is the second immovable object he has found a way to shove to another city. Respect him for that. Disrespect him for what he received…Read More

Captain Hook

It was March 7. I was at Vapiano in Chinatown enjoying a nice ham and arugula panini with a side tomato soup. My coworkers and I were about done when my boss came back from the soda fountain to inform…Read More

Trevor Booker’s Ceiling

Wizards fans have an odd infatuation with Trevor Booker. A fan base that used to adamantly defend Gilbert Arenas due to his video game numbers has taken the exact opposite approach with Booker. His numbers…Read More

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“Nenew” Traditions

After Nene’s 22 point, 10 rebound effort in the Wizards’ eleventh 19+ point win since 2008, I was…Read More

There Will Be Tears

A week ago, this Wizards team was toxic. The team had me-first guys who didn’t quite get the…Read More

The Lone Voice for JaVale

I understand why everyone hates JaVale McGee – he does really stupid things on the basketball…Read More

Wizards vs. Cavaliers Breakdown

At 13-21, there are only seven teams in the NBA with a worse record than the Cleveland Cavaliers, and…Read More

Wizards Midseason Offensive Report

For as bad as the Wizards record says they are, they have at least been fun to watch. In between blowing…Read More

Mr. February

John Wall was poised to make “the leap” this season. Everyone expected it. Everyone expected him…Read More

Wizards @ Jazz Preview

The Jazz entered February with a surprising 12-7 record behind strong play from Paul Millsap and Al…Read More

Jordan Crawford’s Shooting Woes

Jordan Crawford wanted to impress his family. I get the feeling he generally wants to impress everyone,…Read More

Wiz Ice Cold, Heat Red Hot

The NBA’s most unintentionally comical yet lovable losers seemed ready to keel over and die after…Read More