Author Archives: Stephen D. Riley

The reported tension between the Washington Wizards’ John Wall and Bradley Beal isn’t a surprise. The two couldn’t be any further apart when it comes to personalities. Wall is outgoing, boisterous and a natural star. Beal is reserved, low key and keeps to himself off the court. When it comes to their abilities they’re still […]

The performance of the U.S. men’s basketball team during the Rio Olympics was called into question several times, but the squad delivered a dominant performance when it mattered the most. The U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team poses for a photo during a news conference. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) An 8-0 march to gold was capped by […]

United States’ Klay Thompson (11) shoots past France’s Charles Kahudi (8) during a men’s basketball game at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) The 100-97 win over France wasn’t the score that Team USA wanted but it was still a welcome outcome as they clinched […]

Despite years of flirtatious courting, Washington Wizards fans wearing his jersey and even fancy nicknames like “KD2DC,” Kevin Durant didn’t even give his hometown team a visit once he became available on the market. Durant’s loyalty was called into question just over a month ago because the Maryland-raised NBA All-Star was expected to either remain loyal to his Oklahoma […]

A few days ago, NBA legend Michael Jordan opened up about the recent acts of violence against African Americans that have gripped the nation. Jordan’s words were echoed by other popular Black athletes including Carmelo Anthony, Cam Newton, LeBron James and Chris Paul. Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan watches an NBA basketball game between the […]

Former Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green will be remembered for numerous achievements following his death on July 21 at age 67. In this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo, American team head coach Dennis Green speaks to his players in the locker room before the start of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at […]

The Washington Wizards have been using their summer break to focus on team building and player improvement. The Las Vegas Summer League Tournament certainly isn’t the NBA Finals, but for teams that missed the playoffs last season, like the Wizards, the tournament serves as an added opportunity to spot growth among the league’s first- and […]

It was a busy week for the Washington Wizards as NBA free agency continued and summer league play began. Washington Wizards’ Kelly Oubre Jr., left, Atlanta Hawks’ Stephane Lasme, second from left, and Wizards’ Micheal Eric (50) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Sunday, July 10, […]

In this March 27, 2016, file photo, Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) works against Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela during an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. A person familiar with the deal says that Mahinmi has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity […]

Washington Wizards John Wall drives to the basket while teammate Bradley Beal looks on. (AP Photo) Opinions on LeBron James may vary, but there’s no denying the incredible story that the 2016 Finals MVP just penned for the Cleveland Cavaliers. James is no author, but if he ever wrote a tell-all book about how the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) walks to the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland, Thursday, June 16, 2016. Cleveland won 115-101.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Draymond Green’s Game 5 suspension set the NBA world ablaze with conspiracy theories and high-priced ticket demands. Golden […]