Andray Blatche gets booed again in Wizards’ loss to Nuggets

Andray Blatche was excited to return to the starting lineup for the first time in five games – until he heard fans at Verizon Center react to hearing his height (6 feet 11), position (power forward), school (South Kent Prep) and name announced during pregame introductions. His picture came across the huge HD screen and boos filled the arena. Read full article >>

The last time many of us paid any mind to JaVale McGee’s mom, she was smooching Dr. J during the Dunk Contest. This time, she gives a fascinating interview to the WaPo about her son: “He is not a knucklehead,’ Pamela McGee says. ‘JaVale is a good kid. My son is special. He has gifts you can’t teach: hands, height and heart. If I’m the Wizards and I’m really...

Once you get a reputation in the NBA, it is very difficult to change it. Reporters and broadcasters will hammer that reputation down for their neat little stories. Coaches and general managers do not have the time to watch game tape or be around the player long enough to change perceptions. When a player with a bad reputation hits the market it stays with them -- see the story of...

The Washington Wizards may be complacent on the court, but no one works harder on finding hilarious ways to be dysfunctional. Today's contributor: JaVale McGee's mommy, who has complaints about her son's playing time, his role in the team's offense, and whether he's being coached properly.More »

The Washington Wizards (2-12) try for their first winning streak of the sesaon against Denver (10-5), which has the second best record in the Western Conference and is two games behind Oklahoma City. The Wizards beat the Thunder, 105-102, on Wednesday night for their second victory of the season. Read full article >>

With every Wizards player that touches the ball, there seems to be a uniformity of negative chants blaring from the crowd. Whether it’s “pass the ball!” while Jordan Crawford is aimlessly dribbling around the perimeter, or “God please don’t shoot it” every time Rashard Lewis makes eye contact with the basket, the fans refuse to contain their emotions, and with a record...

JaVale McGee, we're sorry, has spent a good chunk of his four NBA seasons playing like a bit of a knucklehead. There might be a sound NBA player in there somewhere, but so far the Washington Wizards center seems to want to remain the guy who chases down big stats and silly dunks at the expense of typical basketball protocol. Wizards brass, coaching staff, and fans seem in constant...

The Wizards have received some of their best production from a lineup featuring John Wall, Jordan Crawford and Nick Young on the perimeter.

Here's what John Wall, Nick Young, Andray Blatche and Trevor Booker had to say about last night's victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Video produced by Wizards Extreme correspondent Roni B aka @BBallWiz330 [youtube]ZDuFXZRhESA[/youtube]

If I wanted to transition away from a life transcribing Redskins radio interviews, this winter is providing me a unique opening: the chance to spend my life transcribing Wizards radio interviews. Because goodness, the pundits are out for their pound of diaper breath in recent weeks. The latest to pop off was former WaPo columnist and JaVale McGee antagonist Michael Wilbon, who eviscerated...

Jan 22, 1:00 PM | Verizon Center Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Odds 5-9TEAM RECORD2-13 Washington will look to improve on its 2-13 record on Sunday when they host Boston in NBA odds action at Verizon Center. The Wizards currently sports a record of 2-13, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 5-10 ATS. The Celtics are 5-9 and 6-8 ATS. Betting totals have...

Jan 20, 7:00 PM | Verizon Center Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Odds 10-5TEAM RECORD2-12 A key NBA battle sees the visiting Nuggets travelling to Washington Friday to face the Wizards on Friday. Supporters of the Nuggets have seen them go 10-5 and 11-4 ATS so far this season, while the Wizards are at 2-12 and 4-10 ATS. In totals betting, the Wizards are 5-9, while...

After reading Dan Shanoff’s first person account of watching the Wiz beat the Thunder, I thought I should chime in with my own. I am a fan of Shanoff, have been since the Daily Quickie way back, but we had very different experiences at this game. To start, Shanoff said he had “phenomenal seats.” I did not. My section was fun and the seats provided a good angle to...

The Denver Nuggets shoot for their third straight win this evening when they visit the lowly Washington Wizards at Verizon Center.