Kevin Broom

Deputy Managing Editor at Bullets Forever

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Annual Checkup: Riding the roller coaster of Bub Carrington’s rookie season

5 days ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images If you’re not rooting for Bub Carrington to have a long and prosperous NBA career, you’re either not a Wizards fan or you have no soul. Those are the only options. I don’t make the rules.** Editor’s Note: a) This isn’t a rule. b) It’s entirely made up by Kevin, who in this instance is making “the rules.” c) This isn’t a rule. Carrington, the Wizards’ other teenage rookie, was tough, feisty, competitive — a gamer in the best sense of the word.
Annual Checkup: Does Coulibaly join Sarr in the potential building block group?

1 week ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images In my first Annual Checkup of the 2025 offseason, I suggested the Washington Wizards may have found a building block in Alex Sarr. He rated below average, but his performance for his age was pretty good, and with normal improvement, he could end up great. Why am I rehashing? Because — believe it or not — the same is true for Sarr’s countryman Bilal Coulibaly. Like Sarr, I get it if you felt disappointed in Coulibaly’s performance this season.
Annual Checkup: Have the Wizards found a building block in Alex Sarr?

2 weeks ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images If you emerged from Alex Sarr’s rookie season with a vague (or even specific) sense of disappointment, I’m not going to say you’re wrong. He was a mess at times. His offensive efficiency was 16.5 points per 100 possessions below average. He didn’t excel on the boards. Just 17% of the seven-footer’s field goal attempts were from within the restricted area. An epically bad team was worse when he was on the floor.
Washington Wizards wrap a colossally bad yet somehow encouraging 2024-25 season

3 weeks ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images An epically bad Washington Wizards season is in the books. By winning percentage, this was the second worst team in franchise history — its 22.0% winning percentage outpaced only by the 2023-24 squad’s 18.3%. By scoring margin (or scoring margin adjusted for strength of schedule) this was the weakest team in franchise history. Other worsts?
The Numbers Crunch: Carrington hits buzzer beater and Wizards beat Miami Heat in final game

1 month ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images The Wizards committed to tanking for a tie with the Utah Jazz for the NBA’s worst record this season. All established veterans were stripped from the rotation. None were added back even when two-way forward JT Thor was a late scratch, which left them with just seven players available. A string of wacky and improbable plays — including a buzzer-beater from Bub Carrington, who doesn’t turn 20 for another 99 days.
The Numbers Crunch: Wizards youth trampled by Chicago Bulls in team’s penultimate game

1 month ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images With a “must lose” game on the schedule, the Washington Wizards took the court against the Chicago Bulls with only eight players available, the oldest and most experienced of whom was 23-year-old Justin Champagnie. Champagnie entered the game with just 1,813 career minutes spread over four seasons — with 1,263 coming this season. He was on a two-way contract until about a month ago.
The Numbers Crunch: Bub Carrington scores a career high 32 in Wizards loss to the Orlando Magic

1 month ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Bub Carrington had the best game of his career (so far), and the Wizards lost to the Orlando Magic by 12. Carrington’s night was special — 32 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and just 1 turnover. He hit 12-18 from the floor and 7-10 from three-point range. He posted new career highs in points and threes and looked confident with step-backs and sidestep pull-up bombs. His teammates couldn’t keep pace against a stout Orlando defense, and the Wizards lost by 12.
The Numbers Crunch: Wizards outlast Kings for win No. 17

1 month ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images The Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings last night, and the Utah Jazz got stomped by the Houston Rockets, which means Washington will almost certainly finish with the NBA’s second worst record this season. When it comes to trying to lose, Utah has been serious while the Wizards started playing better. Over their past 20 games, the Jazz have just two wins.
The Numbers Crunch: Wizards blasted by surging Heat

1 month ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images At least they didn’t lose by 53 again. This time — against the Miami Heat — Washington lost by 26 despite Miami just 28.1% from three-point range. It’s the Wizards’ 23rd loss this season by 20 or more points. If you didn’t watch this one, I congratulate you for your mental health. If you bailed early, I commend your decision-making. If you stayed to the final buzzer, I welcome you to the Wizards Bandwagon. What else are we to do on a Monday night in March?
The Numbers Crunch: Wizards youth movement falls short against the Nets

1 month ago | bulletsforever.com | Kevin Broom

For a game between two of the NBA’s worst teams, this matchup between the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets was pleasantly competitive and entertaining. The Wizards seemed in control during the first half, cruising to a 17-point lead before letting the Nets close the margin to eight at the halfway point. In the second half, Brooklyn came back, and the teams settled into a contest that remained within a five-point margin until midway through the fourth quarter.