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.

Dec 19, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) shoots the ball as Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) looks on in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards Malcolm Brogdon becoming prime trade target for contending teams

Dec 19, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) shoots the ball as Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) and Hornets center Nick Richards (4) defend in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards get back in the win column after arguably their best team performance this season

Apr 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) holds the ball as Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) defends at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards are making e a realization that the Lakers' brass already knew about Kyle Kuzma

Mar 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) celebrates on court against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards have prime opportunity when they return to action on Thursday vs. Hornets

Dec 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) yells at an official as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) looks on in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Latest report shows the Wizards may have a way out of disastrous trade mistake

Jan 10, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

A Kyle Kuzma suitor could be closer to the Wizards than they may realize

Dec 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards may have finally found a trade suitor for Jordan Poole

Dec 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts after the final horn against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards are making a realization that Warriors fans already know about Jordan Poole

Dec 15, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

This bizarre stat shows just how bad the Wizards' start to the season really is

Feb 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) defends Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

3 keys for a Wizards win as Wizards face old friend in Kristaps Porzingis and the Celtics

Dec 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Wizards fall to Cavaliers despite another career-night for Bilal Coulibaly

Dec 10, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) drives to the basket against Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (4) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Weekly way too early NBA mock draft: Could the Wizards pivot to a guard?

Dec 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Wizards guard Carlton Carrington (8) drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and guard Sam Merrill (5) during the first half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Wizards head on the road vs. Cavaliers with laundry list of injuries piling up

Nov 22, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) talks with Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) during a stoppage in play against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards historically rough start to the season is being "addressed" as struggles continue

Nov 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) drives to the basket against LA Clippers center Mo Bamba (4) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Jonas Valanciunas could remain with Wizards for the "long haul" despite trade interest

Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) high fives guard Ace Bailey (4) during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Ohio State won 80-66.

3 Reasons the Wizards should take Ace Bailey over Cooper Flagg if they earn No. 1 pick