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.

Mar 17, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Khris Middleton (32) is introduced before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Wizards are stuck with Khris Middleton as struggles continue

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) is guarded by New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Kyshawn George's future role on contending Wizards becomes crystal clear

Mar 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) handles the ball against Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma trade looks better for the Wizards after recent stretch

Mar 19, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) make a breakaway against the Utah Jazz during the first half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Wizards' Alex Sarr turns criticism into motivation to silence the noise

Sep 30, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Saddiq Bey (14) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards media day 2024 at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards set for first glimpse of promising young forward as season approaches end

Mar 19, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Washington Wizards guard Colby Jones (1) attempts a free throw against the Utah Jazz during the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Did the Wizards find a diamond in the rough at the trade deadline?

Mar 17, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija (8) stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Washington Wizards at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Deni Avdija opens up about blindsided trade away from the Wizards

Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe looks on with forward Kyshawn George (18) during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Can the Wizards right their wrongs against the Jazz? Key matchup preview

Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Did the Wizards ruin their offseason plans, or are they thinking outside the box?

Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) handles the ball during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards already feeling the loss of Bilal Coulibaly in key area

Mar 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) (center) celebrates with teammates following his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Fans should be as excited as Jordan Poole about the Wizards future

Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) celebrates with forward Kyshawn George (18) during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Alex Sarr showing signs Wizards fans should be excited about

Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe reacts during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards could ruin their offseason early if this trend continues

Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) and guard Bub Carrington (8) talk during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

How the Wizards can have a perfect yet realistic offseason

Jan 13, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) celebrates in front of guard Ace Bailey (4) during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

What the Wizards’ draft could look like If Cooper Flagg stays at Duke

Mar 11, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) reaches for a pass in front of Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Wizards look to get their future back on track vs. Pistons on Thursday