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Deni Avdija is Portland-bound, as the volatile trade market focuses on future

Deni Avdija of the Washington Wizards and Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers in action during the first quarter of the game at the Moda...

It’s remarkable in isolation the Washington Wizards received more for small forward Deni Avdija than either newly-crowned NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis or longtime star shooting guard Bradley Beal, but the trade market is so unpredictable that quality players on good contracts are worth their weight in gold – something emphasised by their return haul from this latest trade. Continue reading “Deni Avdija is Portland-bound, as the volatile trade market focuses on future”

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Wizards 110-107 Warriors: Bradley Beal’s spirited surge saves Wiz blushes

Watch Bradley Beal drain game-winning 4-point play, Wizards top Warriors

All-Star SG Bradley Beal didn’t need telling he struggled – but stepped up when his teammates relied on him most, scoring six points in the final 6.1 seconds to push the Washington Wizards past a determined Golden State Warriors effort with a 110-107 victory on the road overnight. Continue reading “Wizards 110-107 Warriors: Bradley Beal’s spirited surge saves Wiz blushes”

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NBA Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with number 1 pick

Twitter Reacts To Minnesota Selecting Anthony Edwards No. 1 Overall | Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Georgia guard Anthony Edwards with the first pick of the rescheduled 2020 NBA draft on Wednesday. Golden State Warriors chose center James Wiseman with the number two pick, before guard LaMelo Ball was taken third by the Charlotte Hornets. Continue reading “NBA Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with number 1 pick”