April 2020 Washington Wizards Wiretap

Wizards Sign Jarrod Uthoff As Substitute Player

Jul 17, 2020 4:57 PM

The Washington Wizards have signed forward Jarrod Uthoff as a substitute player for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. 

Uthoff (6-9, 221) spent most of the season with the Memphis Hustle (the Grizzlies’ G League affiliate), where he appeared in 34 games (all starts) and averaged 18.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 34.9 minutes. The 26-year-old was also named to the Western Conference Midseason All-NBA G League Team in February.  Uthoff saw limited action in four games with the Memphis Grizzlies after signing a 10-day contract on Feb. 27.

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Bradley Beal Won't Play In Restart Due To Shoulder Injury

Jul 7, 2020 11:20 AM

Bradley Beal will not play in the NBA's return-to-play plan in Orlando due to a shoulder injury.

Beal's status had remained uncertain over the past few weeks.

The Washington Wizards will also be without Davis Bertans. 

The decision was made in full consultation with Wizards Chief of Athlete Care & Performance Daniel Medina, Wizards Orthopedist Dr. Wiemi Douoguih, Beal and his representation.

“Bradley did everything possible to be ready to play, but after closely monitoring his individual workouts we came to the conclusion that it was best for him to sit out the upcoming games in Orlando and avoid the risk of further injury,” said Wizards General Manager Tommy Sheppard. “Although he was able to play through the majority of the season with the injury, the layoff from March until now did not leave any of us feeling comfortable that he would have enough time to be ready to perform at the extremely high level we are all accustomed to seeing and agreed that not participating in the games in Orlando was the right decision.”

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Bradley Beal To Travel To Orlando With Wizards, Still No Decision On Playing Status

Jul 7, 2020 1:21 AM

Bradley Beal will travel with the Washington Wizards to Orlando, but still has yet to decide whether he'll play in the Orlando bubble.

"No final decision. We are all still day by day. He's looking great. His physical condition has been pretty good and continues to improve every day, along with our other guys," said Scott Brooks.

Beal said last week that he was "not swayed one way or another" about resuming his season.

Brooks added that there is no timetable for Beal's decision.

The Wizards will be without John Wall and Davis Bertans in Orlando. 

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Bradley Beal Unsure If He'll Participate In Return-To-Play

Jul 1, 2020 1:45 PM

Bradley Beal has yet to decide if he will participate in the NBA's return-to-play plan in Orlando.

Beal has been working out as if he will play.

Beal expects to make the decision in concert with the Washington Wizards' training staff.

Davis Bertans has already opted out of playing for the Wizards.

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