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With Trevor Ariza now in store, Wizards begin new phase against Hawks originally appeared on nbcsportswashington.com The Wizards have undergone a midseason roster renovation over the past week-plus, culminating with a trade over the weekend to acquire Trevor Ariza. On Tuesday in Atlanta, a new phase will begin for the Wizards as they take on the Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington. Continue to Article

December 18, 2018 11:36:am EST

The Cleveland Browns had a surprise visit from Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant at their team meeting and it appears to have given the team a boost, according to Jabrill Peppers. Bryant visited the Browns on Friday before Cleveland upstaged the Denver Broncos 17-16 in NFL action on Saturday. Second-year Browns safety Peppers had nothing but good things to say about the experience. Continue to Article

December 17, 2018 8:28:pm EST

John Wall, Gilbert Arenas each had epic games to carry Wizards over Lakers 12 years apart originally appeared on nbcsportswashington.com Almost exactly 12 years apart, John Wall and Gilbert Arenas each wrecked the Los Angeles Lakers on their way to victories for the Washington Wizards. First, on Dec. 17, 2006, Arenas helped the Wizards take down the Lakers, 147-141, with a legendary 60-point performance in the overtime game, 41 of which came in the second half. Thanks to that game, Arenas set a new career-high, an all-time franchise record and an NBA season-high points scored by a single player in a game. Continue to Article

December 17, 2018 7:53:pm EST

Kyle Lowry will be happy with whatever choice Toronto Raptors team-mate Kawhi Leonard makes as the NBA star enters free agency. Leonard, who is in his first season with the Raptors after being traded by the San Antonio Spurs, can opt out of his contract and become a free agent after 2018-19. The 2014 NBA champion and Finals MVP – who is averaging 26.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists this season – has been linked with both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers amid speculation of a return to his home city. Continue to Article

December 17, 2018 6:49:pm EST

A big part of this season for the Lakers was figuring out which of their young stars could fit well playing alongside LeBron James. Lonzo Ball took longer to figure it out, but LeBron sees in him a kindred spirit, and the two racked up matching triple-doubles the other night. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report gets into why — Ingram tends to hold on to the ball longer, be less decisive — and also into the speculation around the league that the Lakers will use Ingram as a key piece of trade bait if that’s how they will acquire their next star. Continue to Article

December 17, 2018 6:29:pm EST