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Yahoo
05-08-2025
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Wizards advised against signing former 76ers star Ben Simmons
Wizards advised against signing former 76ers star Ben Simmons originally appeared on The Sporting News The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a rebuild, with several promising players poised to earn meaningful minutes next season. Washington boasts a deep pool of young talent, including Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, AJ Johnson and Cam Whitmore. Alongside this youth movement, the team also features veterans Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum. While the Wizards could explore adding another veteran presence in three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, Tyrone Montgomery of advised against such a move. 'With his skill set, he would be able to help the Wizards in many different ways, possibly playing every position for them,' he wrote. 'However, it could come as a challenge for him mentally, ultimately resulting in a distraction to the Wizards in the end.' MORE: Star guard Tyrese Maxey breaks down blueprint for Sixers' success ahead of 2025-26 season Simmons' best days are behind him. While his defensive versatility is tempting, the Wizards should prioritize giving their young players larger roles. With the team unlikely to compete in the near future, adding the former 76ers Rookie of the Year could hinder the development of Washington's young core. Rumors have already circulated about potential buyouts for the team's veterans, with Washington likely to fully embrace its youth movement. Simmons, who has bounced around the league in recent years, doesn't fit that mold. He has also dealt with injury concerns, appearing in just 108 regular-season games over the past four NBA seasons. His best years came with Philadelphia, where he averaged 15.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.7 steals while shooting 56.0 percent from the field in 33.9 minutes per game over four seasons. MORE NBA NEWS: NBA writer offers trade update on Celtics' $45 million sharpshooter Sam Hauser Giannis Antetokounmpo tops Eastern Conference player rankings for 2025-26 season Jalen Brunson climbs Eastern Conference player rankings for 2025-26 season Knicks urged to take low-risk gamble on former first-round pick Jaylen Brown takes spot among Eastern Conference's best as new role awaits
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Nets' Drew Timme brings house down with two-handed poster vs. Wizards
The post Nets' Drew Timme brings house down with two-handed poster vs. Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints. Drew Timme pulled off a spectacular highlight during Sunday's Summer League matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards. Timme is progressing through the second year of his NBA career after completing his rookie season with the Nets. He only took part in nine games, including two starts. Looking to make a strong impression as a sophomore, Timme burst onto the court with an amazing poster dunk. It took place with 6:25 remaining in the second quarter as he threw down the dunk over Wizards big man Alex Sarr. He even drew the foul for an and-1 opportunity, drawing cheers from the crowd. How Drew Timme, Nets played against Wizards Drew Timme delivered an excellent performance, but it wasn't enough as the Nets lost 102-96 to the Wizards. The Nets and Wizards traded blows throughout the course of the first half. The former initially possessed a seven-point lead before the latter evened up the score at halftime. Washington took further control of the game as they outscore Brooklyn 52-46 in the second half, securing the victory. Brooklyn was unable to keep up with Washington's offensive efficiency for the entire game. The Nets shot 43.9% from the field, including 38.1% from beyond the arc. This was in stark contrast to the Wizards' shooting splits of 49.3% and 35.5%. One bright spot for Brooklyn was their ball movement, creating 26 assists, eight more than Washington's assist total. Three players scored in double-digits on Brooklyn's behalf, including Timme. He torched the nets with a stat line of 30 points, five rebounds, three assists, and a steal. He shot 13-of-24 from the field, including 2-of-7 from beyond the arc. Tyson Etienne came next with 15 points and three assists, while Egor Demin provided 12 points and four rebounds. The Nets will prepare for their third matchup at Las Vegas. They face the New York Knicks on July 15 at 6 p.m. ET. Related: Michael Porter Jr. reveals hilarious reaction to Brooklyn trade Related: Ben Saraf reveals how Nets' three rookie point guards can fit together
Washington Post
17-07-2025
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- Washington Post
With Wizards starters out at summer league, it's AJ Johnson's time to shine
LAS VEGAS — They wore the same uniforms, had the same coach and again played in UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center, but the Washington Wizards squad that appeared Tuesday and Wednesday looked quite different from the team that suited up for the team's first two NBA Summer League games. Washington tipped off the event with a starting lineup of five first-round picks — Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Will Riley, Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr. None of them played in the last two games, a 74-58 loss to the Brooklyn Nets and Wednesday's 86-76 loss to the Utah Jazz.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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Wizards vs. 76ers preview: Washington hunts for second SL win against Philly
The Washington Wizards take on the Philadelphia 76ers in their third 2025 Summer League contest scheduled for Tuesday. Game Info When: Tuesday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET Where: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV Advertisement How to Watch: NBA TV, League Pass Washington is riding high after snagging its first SL win Sunday over the Brooklyn Nets. Virtually all of the Wizards' youngsters played well in the 102-96 contest. Alex Sarr led the way defensively with a Summer-League-record eight blocks on top of his 16 points and 12 rebounds. Tre Johnson stayed sizzling-hot offensively with 21 points on 7/11 shooting. The Wizards take on a winless Sixers squad that may not have prized rookie VJ Edgecombe available. The No. 3 overall pick is nursing a thumb injury that could derail the first-ever VJ-Tre clash in the pros. Aside from Edgecombe, Philadelphia's roster features incoming sophomores Adem Bona and Justin Edwards.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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NBA Summer League Fantasy Takeaways: Who cooked, who's draftable and who holds dynasty intrigue
The 2025 NBA Summer League spotlighted an exciting mix of draft hopefuls, fantasy risers and under-the-radar dynasty stashes. With the opening weekend in the books, here's a breakdown of the players who stood out and are worth paying attention to across formats. Summer League players who are draftable in 2025 Cooper Flagg - F, Dallas Mavericks Flagg proved that he's NBA-ready. He willingly took on point guard duties and I came away impressed by his composure and vision running the offense. The playmaking upside enhances his versatility as a fantasy asset, making him a likely candidate to not last past the fifth round in drafts this season. Advertisement Alex Sarr - F/C, Washington Wizards Sarr's rim protection and mobility stood out. He broke the Vegas Summer League record for blocks in a game (8) and shot a surprisingly efficient 48% from the field across two games. He's still a bit raw offensively, but there's top-100 potential since he'll start and be a reliable shot blocker. Isaiah Collier - G, Utah Jazz Utah's starting point guard is probably done with Vegas and he did about what I expected. He averaged 12 points with 5 rebounds and 8 assists per game across three games. The efficiency will be inconsistent, but he'll be a cheap late-round option for teams needing assists. Advertisement Matas Buzelis - F, Chicago Bulls Buzelis looked stronger while playing with more physicality than last year. He averaged 2.5 stocks and went to the charity stripe 20 times over two games. That would be a nice development for his scoring profile if it translates to his second NBA season. Jaylen Wells - F, Memphis Grizzlies No Bane, no problem. The Grizzlies need Wells to step up and his first trial went successfully, averaging over 20 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3.0 3s and 1.5 steals. If he ends up starting with 30+ minutes per game, he'll be a draftable asset in deep redraft leagues. Players who cooked but are not yet draftable assets Kyle Filipowski - F, Utah Jazz Flip will make the All-Summer League team and be in contention for Summer League MVP. In three games, the second-year pro averaged 29.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 3.3 3s per game. He looks like Lauri Markkanen. Advertisement Terrance Shannon Jr. - F, Minnesota Timberwolves No surprise that Shannon torched the competition, considering he was getting minutes throughout the Wolves' Western Conference Finals run. Shannon's summer league is likely over after averaging 22-6-6 in two appearances this weekend. Rob Dillingham - G, Minnesota Timberwolves We know what Dillingham can do as a scorer. However, he looked much better as a distributor. Dillingham averaged 7.5 assists per game in Vegas and, if he can manage to keep his turnovers down, he'll be an important rotational piece behind aging PG Mike Conley. Kyshawn George - F, Washington Wizards If the Wizards continue experimenting with George at point guard, that'll bump him up into the draftable tier. It's the right decision, but until there's more clarity, he's a player I'll be monitoring closely this offseason. Advertisement Tre Johnson - G, Washington Wizards Johnson was a walking bucket, looking like the Wizards' most natural scorer offensively. The Wizards need to buy out some guys, but by midseason, Johnson could emerge off the fantasy waiver wire. Others who cooked: Reed Sheppard, G, Rockets; Ryan Dunn, F, Suns; Oso Ighodaro, C, Suns Dynasty league risers Liam McNeeley - G, Charlotte Hornets McNeeley, a late first-round pick, was the most consistent player for the Hornets. Known for his shooting prowess, I did not expect him to be such a good rebounder (8.5 per game). Nique Clifford - G, Sacramento Kings The Kings have a lot of veterans in the locker room which may delay Clifford's immediate fantasy impact. Still, he flashed multi-category fantasy appeal, averaging 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 3-pointers and 2.0 steals per game at Summer League. Advertisement Jaylon Tyson - G/F, Cleveland Cavaliers The 24th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft was an early candidate for "too good for Summer League." He helped Cleveland finish with a 2-1 record over the weekend, dropping 19 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game. He notched an impressive 20-point, 12-assist double-double against the Pacers. That said, as good as Tyson was, he needs to chill with the turnovers. Other intriguing dynasty options: Derik Queen, F/C, Pelicans; Joan Beringer, C, Minnesota Timberwolves; Ron Holland, F, Pistons; Daniss Jenkins, G, Pistons; Kevin McCullar Jr., F, Knicks; Bronny James, G, Lakers
