Chase Hughes
@chasedcsports
Wizards, NBA Draft @MonSportsNet | @WashWizards radio sideline reporter | CofC alum | IG/TikTok/YT: chasedcsports
Kyshawn George was doing drills in his driveway at 12yo his dad learned off YouTube from a coach they called the 'vitamins guy.' The way it all came full-circle with the Wizards is one of the more unique stories I've had the chance to tell. @MonSportsNet monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/how-a-…
AJ Johnson hits the spin button in transition for one of the best highlights of the Wizards’ Summer League so far.
Tre Johnson III averaged the 2nd-most points (19.5) in Wizards Summer League history, only behind John Wall. Alex Sarr and Jamir Watkins set records on defense. Takeaways from what the Wizards showed in Las Vegas. @monsportsnet monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/tre-jo…
The Washington Wizards have reached a buyout agreement with guard Blake Wesley.
Smart moves on after a brief but memorable tenure with the Wizards.
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
🗣️ DILLON JONES 20-PIECE 📊 He's got 25 points so far today.
Today's starting 5️⃣: 🔹Keshon Gilbert 🔹Jamir Watkins 🔹Dillon Jones 🔹Jonathan Pierre 🔹Akoldah Gak 🤝Pres. by @MichelobULTRA
Now THAT'S a real Wizards Legend! @JPFinlayNBCS @chasedcsports
BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.
Wizards fall to the Jazz, 86-76, in their 4th Summer League game. They will play a TBD 5th game. Some standouts: AJ Johnson - 25 pts (10-16 FG), 5 reb Jamir Watkins - 13 pts (5-15 FG), 7 reb, 2 stl, blk Dillon Jones - 12 pts (4-12 FG) Leaky Black - 10 pts, 11 reb, 4 blk, 2 stl
Before the Wizards take on the Jazz in SL game #4 tonight, here's a story on Jamir Watkins' historic outing yesterday, plus some tidbits on VJ Edgecombe, AJ Johnson and more! 👇monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/jamir-…
Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson III (hamstring) and Will Riley (thumb) are all OUT tonight against the Jazz. Tip-off- is at 10 pm on @MonSportsNet. Starters: (AJ) Johnson, Black, Gilbert, Watkins, Robbins
FINAL: 76ers 74, Wizards 58 Jamir Watkins was a clear standout tonight: tied a SL record 8 steals to go along with three blocks, 10 points and just one foul. An undermanned WSH held VJ Edgecombe to a poor shooting day (4-14 FG), but he still managed to put up 15 points.
ESPN now has Watkins credited with his 8th steal of the game, which, if it stands, would tie the all-time Summer League record. Incredible outing for the rookie tonight.
FYI, eight is the summer league record for steals in a game
Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson III and Will Riley are all OUT tonight against the Sixers, per the team. Johnson III is out with right hamstring tightness, Riley with left thumb soreness. They're day-to-day. Starters: AJ Johnson, Leaky Black, Dillon…
As the Wizards get set for their third Summer League game tonight (vs. Sixers, 8:30 pm ET on @MonSportsNet), read about what we learned in their last game featuring a record-setting performance by Alex Sarr. monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/alex-s…
Full breakdown of the Wizards' trade for Cam Whitmore: 🏀 His background as a Wizards fan 🏀 Numbers to know 🏀 Opportunity ahead With @bijan_todd @monsportsnet youtube.com/watch?v=Qxfeiz…
Alex Sarr's eight blocks mark a Summer League record, per RealGM's database. Previous high was 7, held by multiple players.
Wizards hold on to beat the Nets. Lot of guys showed improvement from the first game. Some standouts: Alex Sarr: 16 pts (7-15 FG), 12 reb, 8 blk Tre Johnson III: 21 pts (7-11 FG), 3 reb Bub Carrington: 17 pts (3-4 3PT), 6 reb, 3 ast Will Riley: 16 pts (5-6 FG, 3-4 3PT)