September 30, 2021 Ted Cruz backs NBA players' vaccine status positions Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, expressed his support for a handful of NBA players who defended their position on the coronavirus vaccine as well as LeBron James, who said he wasn’t going to influence any player or teammate one way or the other on the jab.
September 27, 2021 Wizards' Bradley Beal explains why he's unvaccinated Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal revealed during the team’s media day on Monday he isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19 and was pressed about the reason.
July 29, 2021 Russell Westbrook acquired by Lakers in mega trade, joining LeBron James in LA Russell Westbrook is headed home – and he’s joining LeBron James.
June 16, 2021 Scott Brooks out as Wizards coach after 5 seasons Scott Brooks will not return as coach of the Washington Wizards after five seasons with only one playoff series victory in 2017 to show for his tenure.
June 3, 2021 Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd round Ben Simmons challenged Seth Curry during an afternoon “Call of Duty” session to score 30 points and send the 76ers into the next round of the playoffs. With Joel Embiid hurt, Simmons told Curry he would do his part and get a triple-double.
June 1, 2021 Young, Westbrook, Morant back at scenes of ugly fan actions Philadelphia, Utah and Atlanta can reach the second round. Dallas or the Los Angeles Clippers will get to the verge of it.
June 1, 2021 Wizards players react to latest fan incident: 'Wild to see the liberties people are taking' Washington Wizards players were unhappy with the latest fan incident that occurred Monday night at the Capital One Arena during their Game 4 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
June 1, 2021 Wizards' Scott Brooks sends message to 'some' fans after latest incident: 'We don’t need you' Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks called the latest incident involving an NBA fan “unacceptable” Monday night after the team’s win in Game 4 over the Philadelphia 76ers.
June 1, 2021 Embiid leaves with sore knee, 76ers lose to Wizards 122-114 After the Philadelphia 76ers lost NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid to what the team called a sore right knee late in the first quarter Monday night, they lost their lead — and their chance at the franchise's first playoff sweep in 36 years.
May 31, 2021 Fans Gone Wild: Spectator tries to get on floor at NBA game A fan was tackled as he tried to get on the court during an NBA playoff game between the Wizards and 76ers on Monday night, the latest example of unruly behavior as teams increase the number of spectators they're allowing in the stands during the pandemic.