Joshua Valdez

East Coast United States, Washington, D.C., United States

Mystics Reporter at ClutchPoints

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Tre Johnson reveals how he fits Wizards' rebuilding puzzle

1 day ago | clutchpoints.com | Joshua Valdez |Nish Patel

It seemed unlucky when the Washington Wizards drew the No. 6 pick on May 12's Draft Lottery, but the board was kind to them on Wednesday night. After rumblings of a possible trade-up, they stood pat at No. 6 and selected Texas guard Tre Johnson, the best overall shooter in the class. The 19-year-old explained how he can mesh with Washington's young roster after he got picked. I asked Tre Johnson on how he fits with the Wizards’ roster. He emphasized floor-spacing and playmaking.
Washington Wizards' perfect outcome for No. 6 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Joshua Valdez |Nish Patel

Wednesday's draft will be the second straight blockbuster event of the week for the Washington Wizards, as they traded veteran guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The former NBA champion wasn't part of the franchise's future plans, but they'll have a different vision for whoever they get with the No. 6 overall pick. There's one prospect in particular that they hope will fall to them, via The Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey.
Wizards rumors: 1 player Washington may trade up for in NBA Draft

3 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Joshua Valdez |Nish Patel

The Washington Wizards may not have a draft capital war chest like the Brooklyn Nets, but they have the resources to transform their franchise on Wednesday. They made their first trade of the offseason by sending Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, and they're probably not done making deals. Washington wants to move up for Maryland big man Derik Queen, via ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel. “Another interesting name whose draft stock is all over the place is Derik Queen.
Wizards rumors: Washington’s draft plans lead to Corey Kispert trade speculation

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Joshua Valdez

The Washington Wizards re-signed sharpshooting guard Corey Kispert in October, but they don’t need him anymore. The 26-year-old is one of the last holdovers from the team’s previous regime, and this front office wants to build around its own draft picks. The Houston Rockets were interested in Kispert before they traded for Kevin Durant on Sunday, via ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “The Rockets are said to have interest in Wizards wing Corey Kispert, sources said,” he reported on Friday.
Washington's draft plans lead to Corey Kispert trade speculation

4 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Joshua Valdez |Nish Patel

The Washington Wizards re-signed sharpshooting guard Corey Kispert in October, but they don't need him anymore. The 26-year-old is one of the last holdovers from the team's previous regime, and this front office wants to build around its own draft picks. The Houston Rockets were interested in Kispert before they traded for Kevin Durant on Sunday, via ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel. “The Rockets are said to have interest in Wizards wing Corey Kispert, sources said,” he reported on Friday.
Wizards rumors: Washington’s draft plans lead to Corey Kispert trade speculation

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Joshua Valdez

The post Wizards rumors: Washington’s draft plans lead to Corey Kispert trade speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Washington Wizards re-signed sharpshooting guard Corey Kispert in October, but they don’t need him anymore. The 26-year-old is one of the last holdovers from the team’s previous regime, and this front office wants to build around its own draft picks.
Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt Breaks Silence After Getting Pulled From No-Hitter

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | Joshua Valdez

Almost everything went right for the New York Yankees against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, but there was one issue: right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt didn't get to finish the job after throwing seven innings of no-hit ball. The 29-year-old notched five strikeouts against two walks across 103 pitches, including 70 strikes. That pitch count tied his career high, and manager Aaron Boone elected to save his arm rather than risk injury.
The star draft prospect Wizards are 'locked in on,' and it's not Ace Bailey

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Joshua Valdez |Nish Patel

The Washington Wizards have a group of prospects they're pondering picking at No. 6, but they especially like one of them. Although Rutgers star Ace Bailey could be available at that spot, they're big fans of Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears, via Wizards insider Troy Haliburton. “To my understanding, there is no internal connection to the Wizards with Ace's people, and this play is for him to get to [the] Brooklyn [Nets]. Wizards locked in on Fears right now,” he reported on Wednesday.
NBA rumors: The star draft prospect Wizards are ‘locked in on,’ and it’s not Ace Bailey

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Joshua Valdez

The post NBA rumors: The star draft prospect Wizards are ‘locked in on,’ and it’s not Ace Bailey appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Washington Wizards have a group of prospects they’re pondering picking at No. 6, but they especially like one of them. Although Rutgers star Ace Bailey could be available at that spot, they’re big fans of Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears, via Wizards insider Troy Haliburton.
Wizards rumors: Team insider hints at Washington’s draft board

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Joshua Valdez |Nish Patel

The Washington Wizards are just six days away from progressing in their rebuild, but will they make the right decision? Only time will tell, but there's a clear picture of who they want to take during Wednesday's draft. A team insider revealed insight into the front office's thought process, via The Athletic's Josh Robbins. “A team source said the Wizards’ draft board is similar to [The Athletic's Sam] Vecenie’s,” Robbins reported on Tuesday.