Matthew Paras

Nets ship Kyrie Irving to Mavericks after trade demand

Kyrie Irving got his wish.

February 5, 2023

Wizards can’t stop blowing leads as blame goes all around

Kyle Kuzma called Friday's 124-116 loss -- a defeat Washington led by as much as 20 -- to the Portland Trail Blazers a "master class" in how to lose a game.

February 5, 2023

Wizards part of muddled, fast-approaching NBA trade deadline

Though next Thursday's NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, good luck trying to figure out which teams are buyers and which teams are sellers.

February 2, 2023

A slam-dunk hire, a special draft class and more: Bobby Beathard’s 5 best moves in Washington

Bobby Beathard had a hand in seven Super Bowl teams, but none arguably had his imprint more than the championship-winning squads with Washington

February 2, 2023

Bobby Beathard, former Washington general manager, dies at 86

One of the architects who constructed Washington's Super Bowl-winning teams has died.

February 1, 2023

Tom Brady’s ‘for good’ retirement comes at a perfect time

If last year's "retirement" was based on an emotional decision -- one that Tom Brady ultimately couldn't stand by -- this year's choice to hang 'em up was a much more logical one.

February 1, 2023

Detroit-Washington game off after Pistons grounded by weather delays in frozen Texas

The NBA announced that Wednesday's game between the Wizards and the Detroit Pistons will be rescheduled because of ongoing travel issues with Detroit. The makeup date for the contest will be announced at a later time, the league said in a statement.

February 1, 2023

Tom Brady announces retirement — again; quarterback says it’s ‘for good’ this time

Tom Brady is retiring. Again.

February 1, 2023

Eagles rebuild quickly to get back to Super Bowl

Two years ago, the Philadelphia Eagles were at the bottom of the NFC East. Their season had turned into a disaster. A lot has changed since then.

January 31, 2023

Less is more for Bradley Beal as Wizards continue to surge

The Wizards have now won six straight, making up the longest active win streak in the NBA.

January 31, 2023

Rex Ryan links Tom Brady, Sean Payton to Commanders

Forget exactly who the Commanders' next owner is going to be. Rex Ryan has an idea of what that person can bring to the franchise.

January 30, 2023

Capitals sputtering as playoff race tightens

Sunday's loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs marked the latest instance in which the Capitals failed to string together back-to-back wins. Washington hasn't produced consecutive victories in more than a month.

January 30, 2023

Deni Avdija taking advantage of minutes freed up by Rui Hachimura trade

The Wizards have now won five straight games, including three since the team's front office traded forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers.

January 29, 2023

Eric Bieniemy on Commanders’ radar for offensive coordinator: A pairing might make sense

As the Washington Commanders' search for a new offensive coordinator drags into another week, an intriguing name has emerged for the position: Eric Bieniemy.

January 29, 2023

Kam Curl’s possible contract extension looms over Commanders offseason plans

Ron Rivera sticks to a common refrain when asked about potential contract negotiations: The Washington Commanders coach often tries to punt the question entirely so as to not give leverage to that player's agent. Kam Curl was no exception.

January 26, 2023

‘Finally we got one’: Patrick Ewing keeps fighting as Georgetown’s losing streak snapped

The Hoyas snapped a 29-game Big East losing streak Tuesday when they pulled off an 81-76 victory over the DePaul Blue Demons.

January 25, 2023

Rui Hachimura trade reflects Wizards poor drafting record

The Rui Hachimura trade was (rightfully) viewed as another trainwreck for a franchise that constantly misvalues, fails to develop and then abandons former first-round draft picks.

January 24, 2023

Commanders interview Thomas Brown for offensive coordinator

The Washington Commanders' search for an offensive coordinator continued Tuesday as the team conducted an interview with Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach Thomas Brown, making him the fifth candidate to be interviewed for the position.

January 24, 2023

After Chase Young showed promise in return, Markelle Fultz might know what’s next

As Chase Young rehabbed from his knee injury last season, Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz reached out periodically to check on his high school friend. The 24-year-old had torn his ACL almost a year before the pass-rusher -- and so he could relate. And relay a bit of advice.

January 23, 2023

Wizards trade Rui Hachimura to Lakers

The Washington Wizards traded forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.

January 23, 2023