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Liam Griffin

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Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reached at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36), formerly of the Boston Celtics, acknowledges the crowd during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Wizards overhaul roster, load up on draft picks in trade deadline frenzy

The Washington Wizards weren't shy ahead of Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline. General manager Will Dawkins was wheeling and dealing, shipping out veterans on expiring contracts in exchange for promising young prospects and future draft picks. After two days of trades, the roster has been overhauled.

February 6, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, sits next to forward LeBron James on the bench before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Mavericks refund season ticket holders after trading Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks seem to know that fans aren't happy with Sunday's trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Several season ticket holders have said the team is offering them refunds for the remainder of the NBA season.

February 5, 2025
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt York)

NFL ditches ‘End Racism’ slogan on Super Bowl field

The NFL won't be calling to "end racism" at Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans. The league announced it wouldn't stencil the call to action in a Superdome end zone ahead of the showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.

February 5, 2025
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett heads off the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Myles Garrett to Washington? Analysts see Commanders as trade contenders

The Washington Commanders are early favorites in the Myles Garrett sweepstakes after the Cleveland Browns' perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate requested a trade on Monday. For the first time in years, the District looks like an attractive trade destination for one of the NFL's top stars.

February 4, 2025
Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Wizards look to future after snapping 16-game losing streak

The Wizards avoided the worst kind of history on Saturday night when they beat the Timberwolves to snap a 16-game losing streak, tied for the worst stretch in franchise history. However, amid a dreadful 7-41 campaign, fans and analysts are still looking toward the Wizards' future.

February 2, 2025