Former Gator basketball player Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns Sunday. Beal committed to the University of Florida as a guard in 2009 and played one season for the Gators in the 2011-12 season. After his only season, Beal declared for the NBA Draft. He was drafted by …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Frenzy Begins
The NBA Free Agency period began Thursday, shaking up the league with many NBA players on the move. Multiple superstars signed max extensions on Thursday, as well as teams making trades to shake up the offseason. After a busy draft day, NBA teams look to continue to build for the …
Read More »Celtics set to host Wizards for Eastern Conference play-in
The Boston Celtics (36-36) are set to host the Washington Wizards (34-38) for the eastern conference play-in tournament. https://www.wruf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Wizards-Pre-Excited-To-Be-Back-In-Playoffs.mp3 The winner of Tuesday’s game earns the No.7 seed and will face the No.2 seed Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The loser will then move on …
Read More »Magic, Pacers aim to remain unbeaten in restart
The Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers may not be the top seeds in the Eastern conference, but they are two of the hottest teams in the league. Both teams own a 2-0 record since the restart. Earlier in the regular season, the Pacers beat the Magic both times. However, neither …
Read More »Heat remain unbeaten in overtime; top Wizards 134-129
With 35.7 seconds left in the fourth quarter, James Johnson buried a clutch three from the left corner to knot the game at 118 and send the game to overtime. Familiar territory for the Miami Heat. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1220178371600158720 The Heat finished off the Washington Wizards in overtime, winning 134-129 and moving …
Read More »Magic Fall to Wizards in Comeback Fashion
The Magic couldn’t come together in the final minutes of the game as the Washington Wizards managed to score 34 points in the fourth quarter, ultimately beating the Magic 117-109 in Washington D.C. 🎥 FULL HIGHLIGHTS 🎥 Started the homestand off with a Monday night W vs. Orlando.#WizMagic | #DCFamily …
Read More »Raptors Protect Home Court, Take 2-0 Series Lead
The top seed in the East, the Toronto Raptors, took care of business in Game 2, defeating the Washington Wizards 130-119. DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 37 points on 60.9% shooting. He received a lot of help from his teammates, as eight different players made three-pointers for Toronto. The …
Read More »Wizards Defeat Hawks Behind Huge Night From Wall
The last time the Wizards hosted the first game of a playoff series, they were the Washington Bullets. It was Easter Sunday , 1979. Elvin Hayes had 31 points, Bob Dandridge had 30 points and the Bullets knocked off the Hawks 103-89. Fast forward 38 years and not much has changed, …
Read More »Preview: Miami Heat Have A Chance to Make The Playoffs
After a rough start, the Miami Heat now find themselves inches away from going back to the NBA Playoffs. The Heat will take on the Washington Wizards in a game they must win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Heat are now 3rd in the southeast division …
Read More »Magic Ready for Road Test at Washington
If there is a team that is finding a stride, strangely enough it is the Orlando Magic. The team has proven to be a worthy opponent, taking down the Spurs, Pistons, 76ers, and only losing to the Grizzlies by one on a recent road trip. Frank Vogel says his guys are turning the corner …
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