Morant, Grizzlies beat Nuggets in matchup of West leaders
February 26, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies raced to an early lead and coasted to a 112-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s top teams.
Morant scores 23, Grizzlies rout Nuggets in West showdown
February 26, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies raced to an early lead and coasted to a 112-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s top teams.
Jokic’s NBA-leading 20th triple-double leads Nuggets to win
February 12, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his league-leading 20th triple-double and the short-handed Denver Nuggets handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight defeat, 119-105 on Saturday night.
Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Hornets 119-105
February 12, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his league-leading 20th triple-double and the short-handed Denver Nuggets handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight defeat, 119-105 on Saturday night.
Timberwolves cruise to 128-98 win against Jokic-less Nuggets
February 6, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 14 of his 18 points in the first quarter and added 10 assists, Anthony Edwards scored 20 and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 128-98 win Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets, who were missing two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and three other starters on the second night of a back-to-back.
Jokic, 3 other starters out for Nuggets at Timberwolves
February 5, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has been ruled out for Sunday night's game at Minnesota because of left hamstring tightness.
Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also rested injuries after playing in Saturday night's 128-108 victory over Atlanta at home.
Antetokounmpo helps Bucks beat short-handed Nuggets 107-99
January 26, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ability to keep getting to the free-throw line assured the Milwaukee Bucks would outlast the short-handed Denver Nuggets.
Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 14 rebounds Wednesday night as the Bucks won 107-99 over the Nuggets, who were playing without two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and three other usual starters.
Jokic won’t play for short-handed Nuggets at Milwaukee
January 25, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic won’t play for the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night at Milwaukee as he continues to recover from a tight left hamstring.
Murray, Jokic help Nuggets rally for 124-119 win over Heat
December 31, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray struggled to find his range or rhythm for most of the game.
Then, crunch time hit. Like that, he was locked in.
Murray scored seven of his 14 points over the final two minutes, Nikola Jokic had his eighth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Miami Heat 124-119 on Friday night.
Young and the Hawks take on the Nuggets
December 1, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (14-7, second in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (12-10, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup with Denver.
Murray, Jokic guide Nuggets to 120-100 rout of Rockets
December 1, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 26 points, Nikola Jokic had 10 of his 12 assists in the first half and the Denver Nuggets cruised past the Houston Rockets 120-100 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
Los Angeles takes on Denver, seeks to stop 5-game skid
October 29, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (4-2, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (0-5, 15th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles enters the matchup with Denver as losers of five in a row.
Jokic, Murray lead tired Nuggets past Thunder 122-117
October 23, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — On the night the Denver Nuggets celebrated Nikola Jokic's second straight MVP trophy and their superstar tied Wilt Chamberlain for sixth all-time with his 78th triple-double, it was Jamal Murray who got the strongest hugs from his coach and biggest ovations from the crowd.
Jokic has supporting cast back with healthy Murray, Porter
September 26, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray spotted his two-time reigning MVP teammate in the open and quickly hollered out to him.
"Grab me a grape,” the Denver Nuggets point guard said with Nikola Jokic breaking toward a fruit tray Monday at media day.
AP source: Nuggets and Wizards agree to 4-player swap
June 29, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal that would send guards Will Barton and Monte Morris to the Washington Wizards for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday.
All eyes on Bradley Beal as big offseason begins for Wizards
April 11, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A few weeks after the surgery that ultimately ended his season, Bradley Beal was talking with reporters when he was asked a simple question: Was it fair to say he was leaning toward re-signing with Washington?
Kuzma and the Wizards take on conference foe Charlotte
April 9, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (35-46, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (42-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Kyle Kuzma and the Washington Wizards take on Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference action.
Porzingis scores 24 against Mavericks as Wizards win 135-103
April 2, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Once introductions for the game against the Dallas Mavericks were complete Friday night, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope delivered a direct message to Washington Wizards teammate Kristaps Porzingis.
Satoransky’s unusual double-double lifts Wizards past Magic
March 31, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Tomas Satoransky couldn't decide if this type of double-double was good or bad. It was certainly unusual.
Satoransky went scoreless Wednesday night, but he also had 13 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Washington Wizards to a 127-110 win over the Orlando Magic.
Wood makes career-best 8 3s as Rockets down Wizards 115-97
March 22, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Late in a difficult season, Christian Wood gave the Houston Rockets a reason to smile Monday night.
Wood set career highs with eight 3-pointers and 39 points as the Rockets used a huge second-half run to rally for a 115-97 win over the Washington Wizards.
LeBron James passes Karl Malone for 2nd all-time in scoring
March 20, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — LeBron James moved into second place on the NBA’s career scoring list Saturday night, surpassing Karl Malone in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at Washington.
James now trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the lead.
Randle, Barrett help Knicks hold on to beat Wizards 100-97
March 19, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, RJ Barrett had 18 points and the New York Knicks outlasted the Washington Wizards 100-97 on Friday night.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Wizards, who have lost their last six games.
Washington faces New York, seeks to break 5-game slide
March 17, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (29-39, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (29-40, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington comes into the matchup against New York as losers of five in a row.
Wizards face the Nuggets on 4-game slide
March 15, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (41-28, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (29-38, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington heads into the matchup with Denver as losers of four straight games.
Warriors play the Wizards on 3-game win streak
March 13, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (29-37, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (46-22, third in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State is looking to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Washington.
James and the Lakers face the Wizards
March 10, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (29-35, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (28-37, ninth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Washington Wizards.
Kuzma, Wizards host the Pacers
March 5, 2022 GMTIndiana Pacers (22-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (28-34, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.
Hunter, Young help Hawks hold off Wizards 117-114
March 5, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — De'Andre Hunter scored 26 points and Trae Young added 25 to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 117-114 on Friday night.
The Wizards never led, but they pulled to within one with 5.3 seconds left when Raul Neto made a 3-pointer.
Wizards beat Pistons for 14th straight time at home, 116-113
March 2, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 21 points and Thomas Bryant added 16, and the Washington Wizards won their 14th straight home meeting with Detroit, holding off the Pistons 116-113 on Tuesday night.
Pacers snap 7-game losing streak by beating Wizards 113-108
February 17, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton leaned on Tristan Thompson for advice when the two were traded to Indiana last week.
On Wednesday night, the teammates celebrated one final performance together.
Indiana plays Washington, looks to break home slide
February 16, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (26-30, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (19-40, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -1.5
Kuzma scores 23, Wizards deal Pistons 8th straight loss
February 15, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16, and Deni Avdija had 12 points and a career-high 15 rebounds as the Washington Wizards sent the Detroit Pistons to their eighth straight loss, 103-94 on Monday night.
Detroit takes on Washington on 7-game losing streak
February 13, 2022 GMTDetroit Pistons (12-44, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (25-30, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit enters the matchup with Washington as losers of seven games in a row.
Kuzma leads Wizards past Irving, in-flux Nets, 113-112
February 11, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — In a matchup of teams that were transformed at the trade deadline, the Washington Wizards got an immediate boost from improved chemistry.
The Brooklyn Nets are focused squarely on the future.
Beal and the Wizards host conference foe Toronto
January 20, 2022 GMTToronto Raptors (21-21, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (23-22, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Washington and Toronto will play on Friday.
Caldwell-Pope’s 3 lifts Wizards over Thunder 122-118
January 12, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards pulled out another close game, this time with their biggest star sidelined.
This is how it's gone for new coach Wes Unseld Jr. this season. If the score is tight, his team tends to come through.
Oklahoma City takes on Washington on 4-game skid
January 10, 2022 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (13-25, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (19-20, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City enters the matchup against Washington after losing four straight games.
Kuzma’s 22 boards lift Wizards over Magic 102-100
January 10, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 27 points and a career-best 22 rebounds, Bradley Beal scored 20 points and the Washington Wizards rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 102-100 on Sunday night.
Porter hits 3 with 0.4 left, Rockets beat Wizards 114-111
January 6, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. hit a 3-pointer from the right wing with 0.4 seconds left to give the Houston Rockets a 114-111 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Porter and Christian Wood returned from one-game suspensions for conduct detrimental to the team.
Houston visits Washington, aims to break road skid
January 4, 2022 GMTHouston Rockets (10-27, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (18-18, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Houston travels to Washington looking to stop its five-game road losing streak.
DeRozan, Chicago set for matchup against Washington
January 1, 2022 GMTChicago Bulls (22-10, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (18-17, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wizards -2.5; over/under is 214.5
Harris, 76ers to visit Beal, Wizards
December 25, 2021 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (16-16, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (17-15, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Tobias Harris and the Philadelphia 76ers visit Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards in Eastern Conference play Sunday.
Kings take on the Wizards on 3-game slide
December 14, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (15-13, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (11-17, 11th in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Kings take on Washington.
Utah faces Washington on 6-game win streak
December 10, 2021 GMTUtah Jazz (18-7, third in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (15-11, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah seeks to continue its six-game win streak with a victory over Washington.
Washington visits Detroit, aims to stop road losing streak
December 7, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (14-11, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (4-19, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington will attempt to end its three-game road skid when the Wizards play Detroit.
Wizards host the Timberwolves in non-conference action
November 30, 2021 GMTMinnesota Timberwolves (11-10, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (13-8, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves visit Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards in cross-conference action.
Bradley Beal scores 26 points, Wizards beat Mavs 120-114
November 28, 2021 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 26 points, Kyle Kuzma had 10 of his 22 in the fourth quarter and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored the clinching four points in the closing seconds in the Washington Wizards’ 120-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
Caldwell-Pope, Beal help Wizards beat Thunder, 101-99
November 27, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a season-high 20 points, Bradley Beal also had 20 and the Washington Wizards beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-99 on Friday night.
The Wizards led by as many as 10 points in the second half and fended off a late scare by the Thunder to snap a two-game skid.
Rozier’s late 3-pointer helps Hornets over Wizards, 109-103
November 23, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Terry Rozier scored a season-high 32 points and hit his eighth three-pointer of the game with 12.9 seconds left as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 109-103 on Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics beat Thunder 111-105
November 21, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Dennis Schroder had 29 and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 on Saturday night.
Al Horford added 10 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for Boston, which won for seventh time in 10 games.
Wizards beat Heat 103-100 to split home-and-home series
November 21, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Spencer Dinwiddie each scored 16 points and hit two 3-pointers during a crucial late stretch and the Wizards rallied for a 103-100 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.
Wizards play the Pelicans on 4-game win streak
November 14, 2021 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (2-12, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-3, first in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington heads into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of four games in a row.
Lakers take Jackson in first round before trading him
July 30, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers selected Isaiah Jackson in the first round of Thursday's NBA draft, but he wasn't with the team for long.
The Lakers traded the rights to the 6-foot-11 forward from Kentucky to the Indiana Pacers via the Washington Wizards.
AP sources: Lakers acquiring All-Star Westbrook from Wizards
July 30, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson.
According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances.
Davis done at halftime, Caldwell-Pope out for Lakers in Gm 4
May 30, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been ruled out for the second half of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns due to a left groin strain.
The defending NBA champion Lakers also played Sunday without starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was sidelined by a bruised knee.
Lakers’ Caldwell-Pope has knee bruise, no structural damage
May 29, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has a mildly bruised left knee, and his availability is uncertain for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against Phoenix.
Davis takes charge in Lakers’ emphatic 123-110 win over Suns
May 10, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is playing like his superstar self again. At the same time, he's reminding everyone just how dangerous the Los Angeles Lakers can be.
Davis had 42 points and 12 rebounds and the Lakers never trailed in a 123-110 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night...
Lakers hold off NBA-leading Jazz 127-115 in OT
April 18, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Dennis Schröder hit the tying basket to force overtime and finished with 25 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Utah Jazz 127-115 on Saturday in a game between short-handed teams...
Kuzma nets 24, lifts Lakers past short-handed Hornets 101-93
April 14, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Frank Vogel isn't complaining about the Los Angeles Lakers finishing a seven-game road trip with a 4-3 record...
Kuzma’s season-high 30 points lead Lakers past Kings 115-94
April 3, 2021 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 10 of his season-high 30 points in the fourth quarter and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers thumped the Sacramento Kings 115-94 on Friday night...
Westbrook joins Wilt in NBA history, Thunder beat Lakers
April 3, 2019 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook became just the second player in NBA history to have 20 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a game as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-103 Tuesday night...