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 18, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) watches his shot against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Wizards weekend proves the Jordan Poole experiment needs a turning point

Jan 19, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) walks back to the bench after a time out was called during the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Door just swung wide open for Wizards to trade Jordan Poole to contender

Jan 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Kyshawn George's career-best performance can't prevent Wizards' loss to Suns

Dec 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots the ball as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Knicks eye Jonas Valanciunas as Mitchell Robinson's future remains unclear

Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg could functionally become a Wizard on this revealed date

Jan 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards' woes deepen with 7th loss in a row to Timberwolves

Jan 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts to his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Wizards set asking price for Jonas Valanciunas ahead of NBA trade deadline

Dec 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards land young talent in Bleacher Report's most recent trade mock

Apr 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) drives into the lane defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

3 Things to watch in Wizards showdown against Timberwolves on Monday

Jan 12, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) defends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards get blown off their own court in embarrassing fashion vs. Thunder

Dec 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Struggling West team can admit trading for ex-Wizards' star was a mistake

Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts to hitting a three-pointer during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Way too early Mock Draft: Wizards land Flagg in most recent two-round mock

Jan 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Wizards strengthen No. 1 pick odds with Blowout loss against Bulls

Jan 1, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards battle Bulls on Friday: 3 Keys to win while WAS aims for No. 1 pick

Jan 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler (4) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Wizards fall to 76ers despite strong outing from surprise bench player

Feb 4, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards trading Bradley Beal looks genius as Suns headache worsens