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Javaris Crittenton and Gilbert Arenas (Screengrab courtesy of Netflix on YouTube). Shooting Guards

‘Shooting Guards’ is a better effort from Netflix’s ‘Untold’ series

The documentary on the Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton gun incident is an upgrade over recent Netflix Untold episodes.

By Michael Grant OnMay 11, 2025 0
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly takes hard fall

Wizards analyst Drew Gooden has very honest reaction to scary NBA fall: ‘Oh Sh*t!’

"That was probably one of the worst falls I’ve seen"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 11, 2025 0
A pair of January NBA games between the Thunder and Cavaliers will now be viewable for the league's fans throughout the country. Photo by Liam McGuire

ESPN, TNT add January games between NBA powerhouses

Cleveland and Oklahoma City have the best records in their respective conferences

By Michael Dixon OnDec 13, 2024 0
Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon on ESPN's Pardon the Interruption

Ted Leonsis slams Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser as ‘cheaters’

"Wilbon was criticizing me for moving 3½ miles — from Phoenix, where he moved 20 years ago."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 25, 2024 0
Dean Oliver

Dean Oliver returning to ESPN as data scientist for basketball metrics

Oliver worked at ESPN from 2011-14 between stints in NBA front offices.

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 13, 2024 0
NBC Sports broadcast of the Bulls-Wizards game. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

Bulls broadcasters got fooled by Derrick Rose retirement report from fake Adrian Wojnarowski

"It is out on the internet. Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that Derrick Rose is retiring after 15 seasons."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 17, 2024 1
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama highlight leaves Spurs announcer befuddled

"That's like a block and a steal at the same time."

By Robert O'Neill OnJan 30, 2024 0
Washington Wizards reporter Neil Dalal

Washington Wizards revoke reporter’s credential after drama over a billboard

Neil Dalal has covered Wizards games for more than a decade, but has now been banned by the team.

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 26, 2024 1
Clinton Yates

‘Around the Horn’ panelist Clinton Yates slams Ted Leonsis over Caps-Wizards move: ‘This is not just villainous, it’s despicable’

"You're gonna have to look yourself in the face every day, Theodore, when people start walking away from your team. And you're going to know exactly why they did it."

By Chris Novak OnDec 14, 2023 3
Michael Wilbon

Michael Wilbon slams Ted Leonsis for moving Washington Wizards out of DC

"What does that say to your fan base that has been loyal despite zero years of contention for that franchise for a championship?"

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 13, 2023 2
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) defends against Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall (11) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

Monumental Sports reportedly told broadcasters not to commemorate John Wall or praise opponents

"Our instruction to talent is to play the ball where it lies."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 16, 2023 0
Monumental Sports Network

Monumental Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer service for $19.99/month

The Monumental Sports Network has entered the DTC game just before the start of the NHL season.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 10, 2023 0
Monumental Sports Network

Monumental Sports Network officially launches, replacing NBC Sports Washington

NBC Sports Washington is officially gone, and the Monumental Sports Network has arrived.

By Joe Lucia OnSep 20, 2023 0
Jordan Poole Draymond Green

Jordan Poole really did not want to talk about Draymond Green during recent media appearance

“We’re in Washington now."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 12, 2023 0
A logo for Monumental Sports and Entertainment.

Monumental plans to invest $20 million in NBC Sports Washington infrastructure, streaming app, rebrand

"Overleveraged operators are experiencing distress, but that should not be conflated with the incredibly strong and stable demand for local sports rights."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 21, 2023 2
NBC Sports Washington aired a possible fart

It certainly sounded like a fart ripped during the Wizards broadcast on NBC Sports Washington

Shortly after the possible fart, the play-by-play announcer noted there was a timely foul "on the push."

By Brandon Contes OnJan 23, 2023 0
Chris Miller and Drew Gooden

Chris Miller, Drew Gooden, & Meghan McPeak discuss being the NBA’s only all-Black broadcast crew

“We’re not the first [all-Black crew], we’re just the next. Which means, hopefully, more of us will follow.”

By Sean Keeley OnNov 23, 2022 2

Wizards analyst Glenn Consor apologizes for Kevin Porter Jr. comment, cites mistaken identity

Consor, as suspected, apparently thought Kevin Porter Jr.'s father was former NBA player Kevin Porter. That doesn't make it okay.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 6, 2022 3

Wizards’ commentator: ‘Kevin Porter Jr., like his dad, pulled that trigger right at the right time’

Hopefully, this is a case of very mistaken identity at the wrong time.

By Sean Keeley OnJan 6, 2022 1

“I want to be the best off the floor”: Russell Westbrook talks about his Tulsa Massacre doc, charitable efforts with Trevor Noah

"It's the biggest challenge of my life."

By Ian Casselberry OnFeb 19, 2021 1

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and John King announce Washington Wizards’ schedule election style

Nice creativity from the Washington Wizards' social media team here for NBA Season in America.

By Matt Clapp OnDec 4, 2020 2
Steve Buckhantz

Steve Buckhantz learned he was being replaced while at a hospital with his mother, adding further insult to the way the Wizards treated...

NBC Sports Washington's poor handling of letting go of Steve Buckhantz included stringing him out for months, only to inform him via a phone call while he was at a hospital with his mother.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 18, 2019 0
Steve Lavin and Justin Kutcher.

Justin Kutcher to be new Wizards play-by-play man for NBC Sports Washington, Wizards fans aren’t happy about replacing Steve Buckhantz

Wizards fans are angry that 22-year play-by-play man Steve Buckhantz will no longer have the job.

By Matt Clapp OnJul 17, 2019 0
Stephen A. Smith on his radio show.

Stephen A. Smith’s latest attempt to be “A REPORTER” involved reading a text from an anonymous Wizards’ player on air

"We love Scott Brooks. Love playing for him. He just can’t coach John. John just walks all over him and it frustrates everybody. The way he plays is impossible to play with. We have so many guns, not enough bullets."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 20, 2018 2

NBA Christmas Day viewers guide: 10 things to watch

LeBron, the Warriors, the Process, Westbrook and Lonzo are under the tree.

By Shlomo Sprung OnDec 24, 2017 0

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