Blaise Malley

Blaise Malley

Joined: Sep 8, 2016

Blaise Malley is a contributor at Wiz of Awes. He previously covered the Washington Wizards for the site during the 2016-17 season and has worked as a journalist covering politics and other non-sports-related topics since 2020. His sportswriting has also been published in Bleacher Report and Bullets Forever. A DC native and lifelong Wizards, Commanders, Nats, and Caps fan, Blaise currently lives and studies in New York City. Outside of writing and going to school, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and watching and playing tennis.

Oct 30, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) and Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) defend in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Best-case scenarios for Wizards' young core amid rebuilding year

Oct 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) prepares to shoot the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Four takeaways from the Wizards' opening night rotation

Oct 14, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) shoots the ball while Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff (30) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

5 Underrated talents the Wizards should try to acquire this season

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WASHINGTON, DC January 24: Wizards General Manager Ernie Grunfeld (L) looks on during a press conference introducing Randy Wittman as the interim head coach on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Ernie Grunfeld’s Past Mistakes Coming Back to Haunt Washington Wizards

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: John Wall #2 and Scott Brooks of the Washington Wizards react against the Boston Celtics during Game Seven of the NBA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at TD Garden on May 15, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

A Reflection of the Washington Wizards Season: Game Seven Failure Exposed Deeper Issues

Apr 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dives into the stands to save a loose ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 118-111. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards 2016-17 Individual Player Awards

Apr 16, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots a layup as Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) look on during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 114 - 107. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks 2017 NBA Playoffs Analysis: 5 Takeaways from Wizards’ Game-1 Rotation

Feb 28, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) defends in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 112-108. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards: Where John Wall Ranks Among NBA’s Top Point Guards

Mar 3, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) reacts in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Verizon Center. The Raptors won 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards: Debating Otto Porter’s Impending Max Contract

Oct 6, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks and guard Tomas Satoransky (31) and center Ian Mahinmi (28) and forward Jason Smith (14) and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) and guard Sheldon McClellan (9) during a timeout against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards Need To Find Their Josh Norman

Nov 17, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots a layup against the New York Knicks during the second half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards’ Offense Cannot Grow Too Dependent on John Wall

Nov 11, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) battle for a loose ball in the second quarter at Verizon Center. The Cavaliers won 105-94. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards Have Two Flaws That Are Holding Them Back

Apr 8, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) gets defended by Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 112-99. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Could Markieff Morris be Wizards’ Second Most Important Player?

Oct 4, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks argues a call with referee Kane Fitzgerald (5) against the Miami Heat in the second quarter quarter at Verizon Center. the Heat won 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards Five Takeaways: Scott Brooks’ Opening Night Rotation