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Diana Moskovitz

Bradley Beal #3, Josh Okogie #2, Isaiah Thomas #4 and Thaddeus Young #30 of the Phoenix Suns react on the bench during the second half of game four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 28, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. They all look very sad.

Sad Phoenix Suns

A Post-Season Debrief With The World’s (Still) Most Pessimistic Suns Fan

Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant (35) stretches during warmups before their season opener against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Kevin Durant as a Phoenix Sun

A Brief Q&A With The World’s Most Pessimistic Phoenix Suns Fan

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Israel Daramola

Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards watches during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 17, 2023.

Washington Wizards v Cleveland Cavaliers

Bradley Beal Is A Wizard No More And The Suns Are Going For It

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Tom Ley

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 18: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards rests during a break in the game against the Sacramento Kings at Capital One Arena on March 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Sacramento Kings v Washington Wizards

Bradley Beal Would Like Gambling-Related Insults Kept To A Minimum

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Chris Thompson

For The Love Of God, Trade This Man

The Wizards Are Circling The Drain, Forever

The Crackdown On Unnatural Motions Is Working

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Laura Wagner

Charlotte Hornets v Washington Wizards

Wizards Complete U-Turn

Kent Bazemore experiences a caffeine high.

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Kent Bazemore, Under The Influence Of Buttered Joe, Vibrates His Way Into Trouble

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Ray Ratto

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Bradley Beal Is Trapped In Washington And Stuck On Earth

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Albert Burneko

Russell Westbrook celebrates hitting the game-winning shot as Joe Harris looks on

Brooklyn Nets v Washington Wizards

Joe Harris’s Brainfart Gives The Wizards One Night Of Sweet, Sweet Dignity

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