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• Wizney World Blog: Exploring the excursions

  12-07-2020 03:02 via nba.com
  
  Another day in the books in Orlando!
  
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• Wizney World Blog: The new normal

  11-07-2020 03:31 via nba.com
  
  The Wizards were back on the court this morning for our second practice here in Orlando.
  
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• Wizney World Blog: Quarantine ends, first day of practice

  10-07-2020 04:10 via nba.com
  
  After 34 hours, at 2:03 P.M. on Thursday, the Wizards received word that quarantine had concluded.
  
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• Opportunity arises for Wizards' young core with Beal, Bertans out

  09-07-2020 17:39 via nba.com
  
  Earlier this week, just before departing D.C. for Orlando, the Wizards announced that leading scorer Bradley Beal would not accompany the team on the trip and would not be participating in the NBA’s restart as he continues to nurse a shoulder injury that has nagged him all season.
  
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• Wizney World Blog: Quarantine day!

  09-07-2020 03:15 via nba.com
  
  Wednesday was a full day of quarantine, which meant we could not leave our rooms for the full 24 hours.
  
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• Storylines to watch as the Wizards arrive in Orlando

  08-07-2020 16:03 via nba.com
  
  With the Wizards’ touching down in Orlando on Tuesday night and the NBA hiatus nearing its end, the Wizards’ front office staffers, coaches and players addressed the media over the last week and a half, discussing their time off, preparations for the restart, protocol in Orlando and more.
  
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• Wizney World Blog: Team arrives in Orlando

  08-07-2020 06:39 via nba.com
  
  The Wizards have made it to Orlando!
  
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• Welcome to the Wizney World Blog

  07-07-2020 18:33 via nba.com
  
  Welcome to the Wizney World Blog. Later on Tuesday, members of the Washington Wizards organization will head to Orlando for what will be quite the journey in the NBA's restart.
  
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• Wizards announce Beal will not participate in 2019-20 NBA restart due to shoulder injury

  07-07-2020 17:16 via nba.com
  
  The Washington Wizards announced today that guard Bradley Beal will not participate in the NBA’s 2019-20 season restart in Orlando due to a right rotator cuff injury.
  
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• Beal surprises four RBHS students with HBCU scholarships, gifts for college

  03-07-2020 15:18 via nba.com
  
  Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bradley Beal found a way to connect with his little brothers at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School.
  
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• DMV native Jerian Grant on joining the Wizards: "A dream come true"

  03-07-2020 03:02 via nba.com
  
  On Wednesday, the Wizards announced the signing of Jerian Grant, a versatile, long-armed guard who has played a total of five seasons in the NBA and NBA G League.
  
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• Wizards add Jerian Grant

  01-07-2020 23:34 via nba.com
  
  The Washington Wizards announced today the addition of free agent guard Jerian Grant.
  
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• Sheppard, Medina on restart preparations, goals for Orlando and activism

  30-06-2020 16:59 via nba.com
  
  On Monday, Wizards General Manager Tommy Sheppard and Chief of Athlete Care and Performance Daniel Medina addressed the media in a Zoom press conference for nearly an hour.
  
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• Wizards' Opponent Breakdown: Games 1-4 (PHX, BKN, IND, PHI)

  29-06-2020 01:09 via nba.com
  
  With the schedule now released for the NBA’s return to play in Orlando, franchises and fans are equipped to map out their team’s path to the postseason. Washington, and each of the other 21 teams participating in the league’s resumption at Walt Disney World Resort, will play eight “seeding games” to wrap up the regular season and set the 16-team playoff field. At the conclusion of the seeding game period, any team within four games of the eighth seed in either confe
  
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• A closer look at the Wizards' eight-game schedule in Orlando

  27-06-2020 02:27 via nba.com
  
  On Friday, the NBA announced scheduling details for all 22 teams participating in the league’s restart beginning in late July at Walt Disney World Resort.
  
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• Wizards set to return to play in Orlando

  27-06-2020 01:47 via nba.com
  
  The Washington Wizards announced their final eight games of the 2019-20 regular season today, set to be played in Orlando at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
  
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• John Wall Family Foundation's "202 Assist" rent assistance program raises over $550,000 to help aid Ward 8 residents

  24-06-2020 22:25 via nba.com
  
  The John Wall Family Foundation (JWFF) announced today that it has raised over ​$550,00​ ​during its month-long “202 Assist” fundraiser, ​nearly doubling its original goal of $300,000. John Wall and the JWFF would like to extend their sincere gratitude to those who donated, shared, and assisted in this campaign.
  
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• Wall's first 10 years, by the numbers

  24-06-2020 12:50 via nba.com
  
  On this day 10 years ago, the Wizards selected John Wall with the number one overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft.
  
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• Wizards, Mystics lead "Together We Stand" peaceful protest to commemorate Juneteenth

  19-06-2020 22:18 via nba.com
  
  On Friday, outside Capital One Arena, Bradley Beal and Natasha Cloud stood, backed by dozens of Wizards and Mystics teammates, coaches and staff members.
  
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• Mahinmi details powerful weekend protesting in Texas

  16-06-2020 15:56 via nba.com
  
  In early June, Ian Mahinmi decided to drive four hours to the Dallas, TX area to participate in peaceful protests and rallies. He left not knowing what to expect, but believes he made one of the best decisions of his life.
  
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• シーズンが再開するウィザーズの注目スタッツ

  12-06-2020 04:21 via nba.com
  
  フロリダ州オーランドのウォルト・ディズニー・ワールド・リゾートにて、7月31日から22チームでNBAシーズンが再開する方向で動いている。ウ
  
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• Milestones to watch as the Wizards' season resumes

  10-06-2020 17:45 via nba.com
  
  While most eyes will be on the standings as Washington tries to chase down Orlando and Brooklyn for a playoff spot, a number of significant statistical milestones are on the line: franchise scoring and 3-point records, a battle for the league’s best bench unit, an historic free throw shooting season and more.
  
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• Bryant's top three performances of the season so far

  09-06-2020 14:38 via nba.com
  
  In his second season with the team, Thomas Bryant has been a fixture in the Wizards’ frontcourt rotation and a constant source of energy and aggressiveness.
  
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• The history of the Wizards' fan-favorite Stars & Stripes uniform series

  08-06-2020 17:08 via nba.com
  
  On May 11, the Wizards announced the start of the Geico Jersey Bracket Challenge, a multi-week, four-round competition to determine the best jersey in the history of the franchise.
  
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• Wizards one of 22 teams returning to play in 2019-2020 NBA season

  04-06-2020 23:05 via nba.com
  
  The NBA announced Thursday that it plans to bring 22 teams to Orlando's Walt Disney World Resort to complete the league's 2019-20 season.
  
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• Isaac Bonga and Ish Smith assist DCPS families

  04-06-2020 18:13 via nba.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Wizards players Isaac Bonga and Ish Smith have partnered with the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to assist families that are part of the DCPS community.
  
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• The basketball community reacts to the passing of Wes Unseld

  03-06-2020 18:10 via nba.com
  
  On Tuesday, the NBA community lost a formative member of its early history, but importantly, it lost the “gentlest of giants,” a “great friend,” a “legend and a leader,” and a “true champion.”
  
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• Remembering Wes Unseld

  02-06-2020 22:36 via nba.com
  
  On June 2, the Wizards announced that Bullets legend Wes Unseld passed away at the age of 74.
  
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• Wizards, NBA mourn passing of Wes Unseld

  02-06-2020 15:56 via nba.com
  
  The Washington Wizards mourn the passing of franchise and NBA legend Wes Unseld. Universally considered the greatest player in franchise history, Unseld led the then-Bullets to the NBA Championship in 1978.He was 74 years old.
  
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• Statement from the Unseld family

  02-06-2020 15:31 via nba.com
  
  It is with profound sadness that we share that our adored husband, father and grandfather Wes Unseld passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family following lengthy health battles, most recently with pneumonia.
  
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• Wizards statement on the passing of Wes Unseld

  02-06-2020 15:27 via nba.com
  
  The Washington Wizards are saddened to announce the passing of franchise and NBA legend Wes Unseld. Universally considered the greatest player in franchise history, Unseld led the then-Bullets to the NBA Championship in 1978.He was 74 years old.
  
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• Wizards begin individual voluntary workouts at MedStar Wizards Performance Center

  29-05-2020 22:36 via nba.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards announced today that they will allow players to participate in individual voluntary workouts at the MedStar Wizards Performance Center.
  
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• Wizards mental health anonymous mailbag

  27-05-2020 18:31 via nba.com
  
  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As part of our continued efforts to support our fans during this challenging time, the Monumental Basketball mental health team of Derick Anderson, Jim Soda, and Stu Singer answered anonymous questions. Wizards Wellness is in partnership with MedStar Health.
  
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• Napier's top three performances of the season so far

  27-05-2020 17:31 via nba.com
  
  Acquired by the Wizards in a trade deadline deal with the Nuggets, Shabazz Napier has played just 15 games in Washington this season, including eight starts.
  
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• Wall launches 202 Assist program to provide rent relief for Ward 8 residents

  22-05-2020 14:58 via nba.com
  
  In his latest act of support for those impacted directly by the COVID-19 pandemic, John Wall, in conjunction with the John Wall Family Foundation (JWFF), announced on Friday the launch of the “202 Assist” program.
  
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• John Wall Family Foundation launches "202 Assist" rent assistance program to help Ward 8 residents impacted by pandemic

  22-05-2020 14:57 via nba.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 22, 2020)–Washington Wizards All-Star guard John Wall, in collaboration with the John Wall Family Foundation (JWFF), announced today the launch of the “202 Assist” program. 202 Assist is aimed at providing rent assistance to Ward 8 residents impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Mental Health Do's & Dont's during Coronavirus

  19-05-2020 18:19 via nba.com
  
  Welcome to the first installment of the final pillar of our Wizards Wellness platform in partnership with MedStar Health. Over the next two weeks, we'll be covering a wide range of topics on mental health.
  
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• Smith's top three performances of the season so far

  19-05-2020 17:35 via nba.com
  
  In his 10th year in the league, Ish Smith has been a steadying force for the Wizards high-flying offense.
  
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• Brooks shaves head, matches donations as Brooks' Looks Charity Challenge reaches its goal

  15-05-2020 00:24 via nba.com
  
  On Thursday, the Wizards and head coach Scott Brooks announced that the Brooks’ Looks Charity Challenge, presented by Fresh Vine Wine, had successfully reached its goal of $25,000, all of which will go to the MSE Foundation’s “Feeding the Frontlines” fund.
  
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• Wizards & Scott Brooks raise $50,000 with “Brooks’ Looks” Charity Challenge presented by Fresh Vine Wine

  14-05-2020 23:28 via nba.com
  
  The Washington Wizards and Head Coach Scott Brooks announced that the “Brooks’ Looks” charity challenge, presented by Fresh Vine Wine, reached the donation goal of $25,000 to the MSE Foundation’s “Feeding the Frontlines” fund. As a result, Brooks allowed his daughter, Lexi, to cut his hair and announced an additional $25,000 donation to Feeding the Frontlines on behalf of the Brooks family.
  
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• John Wall, Jason Smith reflect on third anniversary of Game 6 winner against Celtics

  13-05-2020 18:31 via nba.com
  
  On Tuesday night, John Wall and Jason Smith reunited over Zoom to look back on the Wizards’ Game 6 win over the Celtics in second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on the third anniversary of Wall’s game-winning 3-pointer.
  
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• Hachimura's top three performances of the season so far

  11-05-2020 16:50 via nba.com
  
  Over the first 41 games of his career, Rui Hachimura has done a little bit of everything for the Wizards.
  
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• Five takeaways from Thursday's 'Wizards Social Hour' with Davis Bertans

  08-05-2020 00:40 via nba.com
  
  On Thursday, Davis Bertans joined ‘Wizards Social Hour’ on the Wizards’ Twitter account.
  
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• Payton II takes part in Dream on 3 Foundation's virtual game night

  07-05-2020 17:28 via nba.com
  
  On Wednesday night, Wizards guard Gary Payton II took part in the Dream on 3 Foundation’s NBA2K & Fortnite Game Night event, which paired NBA players with kids living with a disability or life-altering condition to fulfill their sports dreams.
  
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• Q&A: Admiral Schofield on his daily workouts, The Last Dance, rookie duties, goals and more

  05-05-2020 21:17 via nba.com
  
  Wizards rookie Admiral Schofield talks daily workouts, The Last Dance, rookie duties, goals for the future and more in a conversation with Wizards Digital.
  
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• Wizards & Scott Brooks launch “Brooks' Looks” Charity Challenge presented by Fresh Vine Wine

  05-05-2020 18:01 via nba.com
  
  The Washington Wizards and Head Coach Scott Brooks announced the “Brooks’ Looks” charity challenge, presented by Fresh Vine Wine. Brooks will allow his daughter, Lexi, to cut his hair if donations to the MSE Foundation’s “Feeding the Frontlines” fund reach $25,000 (see video message from Coach Brooks and Lexi below).
  
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• Bonga's top three performances of the season so far

  05-05-2020 00:02 via nba.com
  
  In his second season in the league and his first with the Wizards, Isaac Bonga has shown flashes as one of the most versatile players on the team.
  
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• April in review: how the team stayed connected to the Wizards’ community

  01-05-2020 19:17 via nba.com
  
  With the NBA in its second month without basketball, players and fans have had to adopt new methods of staying connected.
  
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• Q&A: Shannon Clancy, Senior Manager of Youth Basketball

  27-04-2020 16:32 via nba.com
  
  In this week’s edition of Wizards Digital’s interview series with members of the Wizards’ business staff, Shannon Clancy, Wizards Senior Manager of Youth Basketball, discussed his career path, the importance of keeping basketball fun for the young fanbase and tips for sharpening skills without access to a court.
  
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• NBC Sports Washington, in partnership with MSE, to present Wizards and Capitals ‘Greatest Hits’ specials

  27-04-2020 16:00 via nba.com
  
  NBC Sports Washington, in partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, will present five-part special series for both the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, entitled Greatest Hits, featuring many of the teams’ most historic and memorable performances, beginning this week.
  
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