John Canady

John Canady

Joined: Oct 3, 2024

John Canady is a Site Expert for FanSided, where he covers the Washington Wizards at Wiz of Awes. With over four years of writing experience and a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Entertainment Management, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. John has worked with world-renowned organizations such as SportsGrid and The Sporting News, as well as received multiple accolades for achieving the highest monthly views at SportsGrid. As an avid NBA fan, he stays up to date with every game and in the know with trending news across the league. However, as a diehard Boston Celtics fan, he’ll always bleed green. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and watching horror movies with his fiance.

Jan 25, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after he made a three point shot during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant trade fallout could quietly favor the Wizards

Mar 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) reacts against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Ace Bailey vs. VJ Edgecombe: Evaluating the Wizards' potential trade-up decision

Feb 5, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) looks to pass during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Bill Simmons drops Wizards truth bomb on drafting Ace Bailey

Mar 4, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) reacts after basket during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Wizards’ top 3 options at No. 6 revealed in NBA consensus Mock Draft

Feb 5, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) reacts after basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wizards' Ace Bailey dreams hinge on unexpected development gaining rapid momentum

Washington Wizards Introduce 2024 NBA Draft Picks

After Cooper Flagg miss, Wizards embrace patient rebuild strategy

Mar 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) looks on during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards painfully obvious reason to keep Khris Middleton around

Mar 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) drives the ball around Purdue Boilermakers forward Camden Heide (23) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Wizards should do whatever it takes to land ideal 2025 draft target

Feb 9, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) drives to the basket against Maryland Terrapins guard Selton Miguel (9) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards land potential top 3 player at No. 6 in ESPN’s latest NBA Mock Draft

Mar 13, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (19) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Wizards expected to trade Marcus Smart — these 3 teams should be calling

Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) looks on during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards could use Marcus Smart to tempt title-hungry teams as NBA offseason unfolds

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) celebrates during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Wizards pull off the impossible in latest NBA Mock Draft surprise

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wizards may have already found a team to relieve them of their Marcus Smart problem

Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

It is time for Wizards to make difficult Jordan Poole decision

Feb 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Former teammates Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) and Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) hug prior to their game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards can't repeat Kyle Kuzma mistake with Jordan Poole

Mar 8, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) reacts after a play against the Houston Cougars during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Wizards ideal draft pick is worth trading up for