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Chris Thompson

Wizards rookie Deni Avdija lies injured on the court.

Deni Avdija’s Brutally Frustrating Season Comes To A Brutal End

Julius Randle of the Knicks watches his shot.

Julius Randle Is Suddenly Dirk Nowitzki Or Some Shit

Russell Westbrook walks toward the center court logo during another Wizards loss.

Russell Westbrook Sure Knows How To Lose A Basketball Game

Albert Burneko

John Wall clutches his dick and balls on the floor of Rockets arena

This Is So Stupid

Oh Wow, Look At That, John Wall Is Out Here Making History

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Russell Westbrook Can’t Believe He Airballed A Free Throw Either

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)

Bradley Beal Is Trapped In Washington And Stuck On Earth

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

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

Not That The Wizards Needed The Help, But John Wall Made Them Look Like Idiots

Patrick Redford

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 13: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks draws an offensive foul from Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic during a preseason game at State Farm Arena on December 13, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Season Of Gross Basketball Is Upon Us

John Wall, Washington Wizards, during his rookie season

John Wall Deserved Better Than The Washington Wizards

Tom Ley

Go Ahead And Feel Good About The John Wall And Russell Westbrook Trade

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: John Wall of the Washington Wizards sits on the bench in the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 12, 2020 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

John Wall Wants The Wizards To Trade Him, Just As I Want The ESO’s Gigantic Quad-Laser To Vaporize My Corporeal Self

John Wall examines his cards during a live TV segment