Free agents, player options and a major expiring deal await WIZARDS
Now that the Wizards season is over, and the NBA draft is next month with a No. 19 overall pick, the bigger picture is the offseason. Theyll have decisions to make on the roster which has four unrestricted free agents, two player options and a.
Paul Pierce considers retirement after WIZARDS crushing Game 6 elimination
It is safe to say that Paul Pierce and the Washington Wizards were eliminated from the 2015 postseason under crushing circumstances. Pierce looked to have knocked down a buzzer-beater three-pointer to put Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks into overtime, .
This Kiss Cam moment during Wizards-Hawks may have been staged, but it.
What with the return of John Wall, followed by a back-and-forth contest that ended in a one-point margin, Wednesdays Wizards-Hawks playoff game provided plenty of excitement, both for fans in attendance and elsewhere. Nevertheless, viewers of the.
WIZARDS Use Second-Half Rally to Top Hawks
Atlanta - The Washington Wizards withstood a sizzling start from the Atlanta Hawks and rallied in the second half for a 104-98 win Sunday in Game One of an Eastern Conference semi-final series.
WIZARDS star John Wall will play in Game 5 against the.
Washington Wizards guard John Wall will suit up and play in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night after testing his injured hand during pregame, according to the team. Wall was initially considered a��.
Know your NBA playoff team visual history, Wizards edition
The Wizards are currently playing the Hawks in the NBAs Eastern Conference semifinals in an unusual mid-May appearance for a franchise that has won but one single NBA championship (1977-78). Resplendent in their bold red, white and blue uniforms, .
Hawks vs WIZARDS Game 6 final score: Atlanta advances to.
The Wizards swingman converted a three-point attempt that was (correctly) waved off on replay, and while the Atlanta Hawks needed every bit of 48 minutes, they were able to hold on for dear life in a 94-91 victory to advance��.
Paul Pierce yelled series at Atlanta bench after late three.
Paul Pierce yelled series at Atlanta bench after late three-pointer in Wizards loss. By Ricky ODonnell ��� @SBN_Ricky on May 13, 2015, 11:49p 136. Oh no, Paul Pierce. Oh no. ��� Tweet Share on Twitter ���Share Share on Facebook ���Pin��.
Wizards Wall Has Multiple Fractures in Left Wrist, Hand
The Washington Wizards say All-Star guard John Wall suffered five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand, and his playing status has not been determined.
Wizards vs. Hawks Game 6 post-game show - Bullets Forever
The Wizards series and season ends on a 94-91 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. We discuss what happens next here.
Jeff Teagues 26 points, key 3 help Hawks pull even with WIZARDS
Jeff Teague scored 26 points, Millsap added 19 points, six assists and five rebounds, and Al Horford had 18 points and 10 rebounds as three of Atlantas four All-Stars played significant roles to help the Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 106-101 on .
Hawks vs Wizards Game 6 preview: Atlanta looks for close.
With some help from Al Horford in the final seconds, the Atlanta Hawks secured a much-needed victory over the Washington Wizards in Game 5 on Wednesday night. However, there is still an important task at hand for the��.
Horfords Late Follow Gives Hawks 82-81 Win Over Wizards
Al Horford snatched away an offensive rebound and dropped in the winning basket with 1.9 seconds left after Dennis Schroders drive to the basket was blocked by John Wall, giving the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks an 82-81 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night and a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Pierces Shot Too Late, Hawks Hold On to Beat Wizards 94-91
Avoiding overtime in Game 6 when Paul Pierces potential tying 3-pointer was released after the clock expired, the Atlanta Hawks made it to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time by beating the Washington Wizards 94-91 on Friday night.
Hawks Break Wizards Unbeaten Spell to Level Series
Forward DeMarre Carroll led five double-figure scorers with 22 points as the Atlanta Hawks used an 11-2 run midway through the final quarter to pull away for 106-90 Game Two victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.
Lopez Leads Nets Over Wizards, 117-80
Brooklyn Nets coach Lionel Hollins hasnt been doing too much scoreboard watching with his team fighting to stay alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Wizards Wall Shows Improvement; Game 5 Status Uncertain
Washington Wizards guard John Wall took the next step in recovery from a fractured left hand and wrist: He dribbled.
Illness limits Marcin Gortat in Wizards Game 6 loss
Marcin Gortat does not know exactly why he spent the last two days so ill. He assumes it was something he ate in Atlanta after his Washington Wizards lost Game 5 to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Whatever it was, left him feeble, vomiting, and .
Paul Pierce 3-Pointer Doesnt Beat the Buzzer, Wizards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wMh7EvoQbg For the Washington Sports are Cursed crowd, add this one to the ledger: After trailing for most of the game, the Wizards rallied in the 4th quarter to briefly take a lead against��.
The truth about Paul Pierces role with the WIZARDS - SB Nation
The Wizards signed Paul Pierce hoping hed add a presence of veteran leadership and hit big shots. Mission accomplished.
WIZARDS vs. Hawks 2015 results: 3 things we learned in.
The Hawks held a slim one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, but the Wizards went on a 9-0 run as Atlanta didnt score a point in the frame until there was 6:33 remaining. When all hope appeared to be lost for the��.
Warriors advance.Hawks oust Wizards.NCAA hopes to speed up games.
WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Atlanta Hawks have reached the NBAs semifinals for the first time since 1970, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals with a 94-91 triumph over the Wizards in Washington. DeMarre Carroll scored a playoff career-high 25 .
Meet Paperboy Prince, the flashiest WIZARDS fan of them all
Youve probably seen him at a game and didnt realize it. The yellow Game Boy necklace is impossible to miss and the ostentatious getups are rather remarkable as well. He goes by the name of Paperboy Prince, as in the prince of the suburbs. And among .
WIZARDS John Wall Plays Well Returning From Hand Injury
John Wall says he does not know if hell be able to play in Game 5 of the Wizards playoff series against the Hawks after working on his dribbling for the second straight day.
Nats, Caps, Wizards and United have never all won on the same day
The Nationals, Capitals, Wizards and United all play Wednesday. By my count, its the seventh time these four teams have played on the same day, and its the first time that two of the four games are playoff games. Last month, the Capitals and Wizards.
TIPOFF: WIZARDS Look to Keep Up Their Winning Ways on Road
The Washington Wizards are right at home on the road.
Hawks vs. Wizards 2015: Time, TV schedule and live stream.
Game 5 in this series could have gone either way. The Wizards almost survived on the strength of Paul Pierces triple, before the Hawks just barely skated in and stole the victory on Al Horfords putback layup with the seconds��.
WIZARDS PG John Wall Out for Game 3 Against Atlanta Hawks
All-Star point guard John Wall was inactive for Game 3 of the Washington Wizards Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday because of an injured left hand and wrist.
Bradley Beal scores 29 in Wizards loss
Wizards guard Bradley Beal scored 29 points in a losing effort in Game 6 on Friday. Atlanta clinched the series with a 94-91 win. Beal shot 11 of 24, including 3 of 8 on 3-pointers. He added six rebounds and three assists in the loss. Topics: Bradley.
Officials: Monty McCutchen, James Capers, Derrick Stafford
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WIZARDS vs. Hawks Game 6 preview: Washington tries to.
The Wizards look to avoid last years fate at home in Game 6 as they face elimination against the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks.
Buzzer beats Paul Pierce, barely, and WIZARDS are eliminated by Hawks
Paul Pierce sat slumped at his corner locker late Friday in the white Washington Wizards uniform he had dazzled in for the last month, fiddling through his smartphone, demoralized. Hanging behind him was a red T-shirt reading ���Why Not Us,��� the mantra.
The Washington Post sports page is the true dagger to.
@washingtonpost @PostSports Thursday cover off #Wizards loss to #Hawks #PAULPIERCE pic.twitter.com/n8ozLJG8dc. ��� Dan Worthington (@danWorthington) May 16, 2015. This one is going to keep hurting for D.C. fans.
Wizards John Walls double-double not enough in series-ending loss
Wizards guard John Wall battled through an injured wrist to get a double-double in Fridays series-clinching 94-91 loss to the Hawks in Game 6. Wall had a game-high 13 assists and added 20 points on 7-of-21 shooting. He also had two steals in the.
Pierce Buzzer-Beater Lifts WIZARDS Past Hawks
Forward Paul Pierce banked in the winning jumper at the buzzer as the short-handed Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks 103-101 in Game Three of their Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Saturday.
As John Wall Aches, Wizards Prepare to Go On Without Him
Wall has fractures in his left wrist and hand that could sideline him for the rest of Washington’s series against the Atlanta Hawks.
WIZARDS vs. Hawks Game 6 final score - Bullets Forever
The Wizards last-ditch effort to keep their season going came up just a second short as Washington was knocked out of the playoffs.
Pacers Survive Scare With 99-95 Double OT Win Over Wizards
C.J. Miles and George Hill helped Indiana survive Part I of its playoff push Tuesday night.
Teague Leads Hawks Past WIZARDS 106-101 to Tie Series
Finally looking a bit more like a No. 1 seed than the team thats been so-so in the playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 106-101 on Monday night behind Jeff Teagues 26 points, including a key 3, to even their second-round series at two games apiece.
An obvious case for the WIZARDS to terminate Randy Wittman.
Despite the fact that the Wizards have advanced to the second round of the playoffs in consecutive seasons, they need to let head coach Randy Wittman go in order to accelerate their growth.
Hawks Eliminate Wizards With Game Six Win
The Atlanta Hawks survived a frantic finish to eliminate the Washington Wizards with a 94-91 win in Game Six of their Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Friday.
Hawks vs. WIZARDS 2015 final score: 3 things we learned as.
Paul Pierce almost did it again, but after his three-point shot at the buzzer was waved off, the Atlanta Hawks are going to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1970 after beating the Washington Wizards, 94-91,��.
Pierce Leads Wizards Past Raptors in OT in Game 1
Paul Pierce beat the Raptors with a veteran mix of brains and baskets.
WIZARDS Eliminate the Raptors in a Rout
Paul Pierce scored 14 points and received a standing ovation as Washington ousted Toronto in a sweep.. NBA Roundup; Washington Wizards defeat Toronto Raptors, 125-94, to reach second round of playoffs; other basketball news noted.
Cavaliers Extend Lead on Scrappy Celtics
LeBron James scored 30 points, 15 in the fourth quarter, to pass the Hall of Famer Jerry West on the career playoff scoring list and make sure Cleveland did not slip up at home.. NBA Roundup; Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston Celtics, 99-91, taking 2-0 lead in playoff series; other basketball news noted.
Teague Leads Hawks Over WIZARDS to Tie Series
Atlanta guard Jeff Teague scored 26 points as the Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 106-101 to square their Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series at 2-2 on Monday.
Horford Game-Winner Helps Hawks Swoop Ahead of WIZARDS
Atlanta forward Al Horford fought off several Washington Wizards defenders to snatch an offensive rebound and scored on a put-back with one second remaining to give the Hawks a vital 82-81 win at Philips Arena on Wednesday.
Can the Capitals and WIZARDS possibly keep us smiling?
For the last 35 springs, the Capitals and Wizards have usually made Washington want to laugh or cry. Do we even dare to think they might keep us smiling? On Wednesday night, Washington fans will feel, in duplicate, the powerful emotions that grab us.
The Wizards are starting ---- at point guard in Game 5
Who will start for the Wizards at point guard in Game 5???? Its not like the whole world already knows. What gamesmanship by Washington on their own whiteboard. Who will get the start? Gilbert Arenas? Garrett Temple? Only time will tell. Update: The .
Wizards season ends by a Paul Pierce fingertip as final 3.
Paul Pierce hit several clutch shots during the Washington Wizards-Atlanta Hawks series. He nearly hit another one,. NBA playoff results: Hawks eliminate Wizards, Warriors try to close out Memphis. 12:02a 13 comments��.
The Washington Post sports page is the true dagger to WIZARDS fans
The Wizards thought Paul Pierce had done the impossible again. He didnt. #DCsports spring ends with thud. @washingtonpost @PostSports Thursday cover off #Wizards loss to #Hawks #PAULPIERCE pic.twitter.com/n8ozLJG8dc. ��� Dan Worthington .
WIZARDS vs. Hawks Game 6 postgame reaction thread.
Congratulations to the Atlanta Hawks for a great and competitive second-round series. Unfortunately, we didnt have enough to force a Game 7 tonight. There will be a time to talk about what the Wizards should do this summer��.