• LeBron on his first playoff game: "They [Wizards] were playing great ball that year, we were inexperienced as hell... I didn't want to lay an egg." Redick: "What'd you have?" LeBron: "32/11/11" https://streamable.com/9h9s05 402 comments 18/4/2024 nba
• [Dakhil] They (the Wizards) really want to re-sign him (Kuzma), and it sounds like he really doesn’t want to re-sign there. He wants to leave. It sounds like he’s definitely dead set on leaving. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rV1KaMwsuBZNPrdbyTk0d?context=spotify%3Acollection%3Apodcasts%3Aepisodes&si=U1UOIS2cTIWW4yVg6LS4Zg&t=1769 231 comments 20/1/2023 nba
• [Stein] I've heard a rumble or two in recent months from parties hopeful of luring Bradley Beal away from DC that Beal is known for saying, in essence, that he wants to be the Dirk Nowitzki of the Wizards in terms of playing only for the franchise that drafted him. https://marcstein.substack.com/p/a-weekends-worth-of-nba-intel 235 comments 13/6/2022 nba
• [theScore] Bertans on the Wizards "For me personally, you know the rotations of players, multiple players getting limited minutes, it's tough to have team chemistry when every single day, the team is basically fighting with each other about, 'I want to get more minutes' and 'I want a bigger role,'" https://www.thescore.com/nba/teams/15 15 comments 13/2/2022 nba
• [O'Connor] The Wizards want to move Dinwiddie because he looks like a shell of his former self and his teammates don’t want him there https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/1/31/22910354/los-angeles-clippers-nba-trade-deadline 453 comments 31/1/2022 nba
• [Lowe] There is some beautiful-mind framework in which the Lakers might still sign-and-trade Schroder and acquire Hield. It's just hard to find it. The Wizards and Kings don't want Schroder, sources said. The Lakers would need a fourth team that does, with assets the Kings want https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31924093/what-russell-westbrook-imperfect-fit-los-angeles-lakers-means-lebron-james-anthony-davis 308 comments 31/7/2021 nba
• [Athletic] Russell Westbrook had a growing desire to join LeBron James and Anthony Davis to compete for a championship. He formally informed the Wizards recently: if they could find a trade, he wanted to go to the Lakers. Sources tell @FredKatz and @ShamsCharania https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/1421114685512986628 259 comments 30/7/2021 nba
• [Shelburne] Westbrook and Bradley Beal have been in close communication throughout the offseason. Both wanted to do right by the other and the Wizards. https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/1420880583408984066 90 comments 29/7/2021 nba
• Tobias Harris Reacts to Fan Who Stormed Court vs. Wizards: “That was just some dumbass...I don't know what you really want the NBA to do. I know people have been stuck in the house for a long time. Social media is a big thing, so everybody wants clout somewhere. So, he got his 15 seconds of fame." https://www.si.com/nba/76ers/news/sixers-tobias-harris-reacts-fan-stormed-court-wizards 64 comments 2/6/2021 nba
• Embiid Credits Wizards Fans for Motivation Behind Monster Slam Dunk: “I missed a dunk, and they let me hear about it. I had another opportunity, and I actually made the dunk. So, that’s when I went over to them, and I wanted to hear more boos because it gets me going. I like it.” https://www.si.com/nba/76ers/news/joel-embiid-credits-wizards-fans-motivation-slam-dunk 12 comments 31/5/2021 nba
• Bradley Beal on spending his whole career with the Wizards: “That would mean the world, man. I’m a loyal guy. I want to be here. I’m here. I’ve signed my extension.” https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/jcdrej/bradley_beal_on_spending_his_whole_career_with/ 287 comments 16/10/2020 nba
• Dwight Howard is giving the Lakers exactly what the Wizards wanted a year ago https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/11/29/dwight-howard-is-giving-lakers-exactly-what-wizards-wanted-year-ago/ 17 comments 30/11/2019 nba
• [2003 New York Times Article] In the season's final days, when many of Jordan's teammates were asked if they wanted to contribute to a retirement gift, the Wizards arrived quickly at a collective decision: no. https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/cphl3w/2003_new_york_times_article_in_the_seasons_final/ 69 comments 12/8/2019 nba
• [Spears] Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura: “One of my jobs is to represent Japan. People want to see me right now. I’m everywhere right now in Japan on TV, newspapers. I am doing it for my country and the little kids watching me”. https://theundefeated.com/features/wizards-rui-hachimura-is-the-nba-rookie-with-the-biggest-following-japanese-born-star/ 621 comments 15/7/2019 nba
• [Lane] Rumors are swirling around the Lakers, including the Wizards wanting Lonzo Ball in any deal for Bradley Beal and who they may select with the 4th overall pick. https://twitter.com/trevor_lane/status/1133273139071340544?s=20 143 comments 28/5/2019 nba
• Washington Wizards owner wants the band Fugazi to reunite for charity concert https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/05/washington-wizards-capitals-owner-wants-fugazi-reunion/ 14 comments 15/5/2019 nba
• [Haberstroh] Top NBA execs circling Wizards GM job : “It’s amazing how many guys want that job,” said one rival league executive. “A ton of names want it.” https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/nba-insider-tom-haberstroh/life-after-ernie-wizards-have-plenty-choices-next-gm 160 comments 2/4/2019 nba
• [Oringher] FWIW: I’m told that @sheridanhoops report about Bradley Beal wanting a new home is true. #Wizards #DCFamily https://twitter.com/bryanoringher/status/1067201626371436555 50 comments 27/11/2018 nba
• Bradley Beal wants to leave the Washington Wizards, according to report https://www.bulletsforever.com/2018/11/26/18113441/bradley-beal-washington-wizards-trade-rumor 8 comments 26/11/2018 nba
• [Young] A number of Wizards players pointed to defensive miscommunication as an issue, but Austin Rivers hinted at a deeper problem. "It could be more than that. I don't want to speak on it too much. But, you know." https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/9tu8o3/young_a_number_of_wizards_players_pointed_to/ 115 comments 3/11/2018 nba
• [AP] Wizards coach Scott Brooks wants team to stop talking https://www.tampabay.com/ap/sports/wizards-add-dwight-howard-coach-wants-team-to-stop-talking-ap_sports294467b508124889944b146ec6146299 134 comments 10/10/2018 nba
• [Amick] Corey Brewer expected to take his time in deciding his next spot after his Lakers buyout, I’m told. Cavs, Wizards, Portland, Bucks have shown some interest already, but Corey wants a legit role. https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/968881812809199622 73 comments 28/2/2018 nba
• Game-suggestions: I want to feel like a wizard again... https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/7of6wv/gamesuggestions_i_want_to_feel_like_a_wizard_again/ 26 comments 5/1/2018 linux_gaming
• This guy wants to use tech to create a 'wizarding pub' in London http://mashable.com/2017/05/31/wizarding-pub-kickstarter/#jsoopoywe8qh 3 comments 31/5/2017 technology
• John Wall not ready to commit to Wizards long-term? Reportedly wants to see "bigger picture" before signing contract extension http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2711117-john-wall-reportedly-wants-to-see-bigger-picture-before-new-wizards-contract 62 comments 23/5/2017 nba
• [Bill Simmons] I don't want the Wizards to get Lou Williams send him anywhere else please. https://twitter.com/billsimmons/status/832240246716641280 18 comments 16/2/2017 nba
• Current KKK Grand Wizard: “We Want Hillary Clinton To Win” http://www.redflagnews.com/headlines-2016/todays-kkk-grand-wizard-we-want-hillary-clinton-to-win 4 comments 14/3/2016 politics
• [Castillo] The Wizards want to play faster this season https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/09/29/the-wizards-want-to-play-faster-this-season/ 50 comments 30/9/2015 nba
• Report: Bradley Beal wants a max contract, but Wizards aren’t willing to giving him one now http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/jmicahel-talks-walls-leadership-beals-extension 176 comments 25/8/2015 nba
• Gortat wants Matt Barnes on the Wizards https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ci6u8nowcaaypxe.jpg 4 comments 2/7/2015 nba
• Kobe Bryant Confirms He Wanted to Join Michael Jordan on Wizards http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2342810-kobe-bryant-confirms-he-wanted-to-join-michael-jordan-on-wizards?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national 11 comments 26/1/2015 nba
• The Washington Wizards needed fans. Wale wanted to promote his music. Like a John Wall pass, there was no denying the connection http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12162643/wale-washington-wizards-meet-nexus-music-sports 13 comments 21/1/2015 nba
• Wizards want public to fund new practice facility in Shaw neighborhood of DC to hopefully attract players and stars, displacing popular dog and skate park http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/leaders-hope-wizards-training-facility-in-shaw-could-lure-players-to-city-living-281970211.html 8 comments 10/11/2014 nba
• The Wizards Want To Be Hated (article by Mike Prada) http://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/10/7/6936567/washington-wizards-villans-paul-pierce 87 comments 7/10/2014 nba
• Apparently, the FBI doesn't watch "Deadliest Catch". A controversial Greenhorn Deckhand, on the Wizard, is wanted for up to 3 bank robberies in Oregon; 1 in 2007, 2 in 2009. FBI reportedly saddened, " we can't catch anybody these days". PIC http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/12/deadliest_catch_deckhand_wante.html 6 comments 1/1/2010 reddit.com
• [Charania] Just in: The Lakers and Wizards are engaged on a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to L.A., sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Westbrook wants a move elsewhere and the Lakers are his preferred destination, sources said. https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1420855153410854925 1221 comments 29/7/2021 nba
• [Hughes] The Wizards have not received any indication Westbrook wants out, either, the team source told NBC Sports Washington. There was also pushback from the source with the team on the draft being a deadline for the Wizards to decide their course. https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/rumors-bradley-beal-weighing-his-future-surfaced-again-how-serious-are-they 37 comments 26/7/2021 nba
• [Mayo] "There are no Beal sweepstakes and that's why he signed with the Wizards," (Beal’s) agent Mark Bartelstein told Adam Zagoria. "Brad re-signed with the Wizards because he wanted to stay in Washington and the Wizards want to keep him there." https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/report-once-again-bradley-beals-agent-has-shut-down-trade-rumors?amp&__twitter_impression=true 75 comments 22/5/2020 nba
• [Ganguli] With Ariza having let the Suns know he wanted to go to the Lakers, the two teams stayed in communication. Ultimately, the Lakers weren’t willing to give up as much as the Wizards were. https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/status/1074039272150315011 56 comments 15/12/2018 nba
• [Buckner] Bradley Beal's Agent on Sheridan's report that he wants out of Washington: "That is absolutely not true. The only sources that would know Brad thinking’s are Brad and myself. And Brad’s focus is 100% on helping the #Wizards play consistent, winning basketball.” https://twitter.com/candacedbuckner/status/1067205266482044928 160 comments 26/11/2018 nba