The Nets hot streak apparently doesn’t apply against Washington. See Also inside the nets What D’Angelo Russell’s trip around the NBA taught him about embracing his new role with the Nets Brooklyn blew a late lead in a 107-99 loss to the tanking Wizards at Capital One Arena on Monday,

One Washington Wizards rookie got a huge seal of approval from his former Milwaukee Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo. Khris Middleton was the big name the Wizards received in the trade for Kyle Kuzma at the NBA trade deadline. But Washington also received 23rd overall pick AJ Johnson in the deal.

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Doc Rivers admitted that the massive trade involving Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton took some time because the Milwaukee Bucks hesitated to send 20-year-old guard AJ Johnson to the Washington Wizards. Speaking with the media, Rivers said the Bucks wanted to keep Johnson on the roster, given his limitless potential.

We took some time off due to the All-Star Break, but we’re back with a pair of plays for tonight’s Monday-night slate. Both plays are taking place in the early

Orlando is eager to get back in the win column after dropping a back-and-forth 105-104 battle with the Western Conference powerhouse Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. In that outing, miscommunication down the stretch proved costly, as the Magic were unable to take advantage of their last possession and come away with a win.