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Chris Thompson

Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks in the second half during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Capital One Arena on November 17, 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. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Jordan Poole Slipped In His Own Slime

The Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 16, 2023.

The Pee Stains Alone

Ted Leonsis sits at a lectern emblazoned with Wizards logos.

Ted Leonsis Is Chasing A Wad Of Public Dough Out To The ‘Burbs

Ray Ratto

Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards battles for control of the ball against Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on November 27, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Washington won the game 126-107.

The In-Season Tournament For Even The Least Of Us

Patrick Redford

Jordan Poole Charts A New Frontier In Unseriousness

The Wizards Are Exploring New Horizons Of Permanent Suckitude

Samer Kalaf

A closeup of the Qatar World Cup gold medal

Capital

Qatar’s Interest In The Washington Wizards Is The Next Step

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 25: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on October 25, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 134-105. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Whatever The Warriors’ Plan, It Doesn’t Involve Jordan Poole

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.

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

Giri Nathan

Split image: Spencer Dinwiddie on the left, dribbling a basketball; on the right, Kyle Kuzma, in street clothes on an NBA bench, pointing

Kyle Kuzma Docks His Boat On “Dinshittie Island”

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.

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

In Tidy Role Reversal, The Lakers Profit From The Wizards’ Dysfunction

Deni Avdija of the Washington Wizards celebrates in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets

A Suggestion For How To Watch Your Puke Team Without Puking

Welcome To Obscurity, Kristaps

For The Love Of God, Trade This Man

A Spalding ball sits on the court during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets at Philips Arena on November 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Some Basketball You Don’t Need To See To Comprehend

The Wizards Are Circling The Drain, Forever

Laura Wagner

Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 15, 2022 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)

Nets Assistant Coach Contributes “Horseshit” Steal In One-Point Win Over Wizards

Could My Entire Family Fit Inside Kyle Kuzma’s Large Pink Sweater With Enough Room Left Over For Rations To Survive The Winter? An Investigation

Please Wait Until After The First Free Throw To Chant “M-V-P” For Montrezl Harrell Of The First-Place Washington Wizards

Arena view. Fans point to another fan who it appears threw popcorn

The Assholes Are Back, Too

Kwame Brown Is Tired Of Being The Joke

Wizards Complete U-Turn

Westbrook holds the game ball after breaking Oscar Robertson's triple-double record.

Russell Westbrook Ended A Good Night With A Bad Shot

Russell Westbrook, Ish Smith, and Bradley Beal celebrate during the Wizards' win over the Lakers.