Brad Townsend: Wes Unseld Jr. on Dinwiddie: “He’s in a situation that fits him better.” Says Porzingis is positively impacting Wizards and that Dinwiddie/Bertans are positively impacting Dallas. “I think it’s a win-win.”
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Chase Hughes: Wes Unseld Jr. says the …
Chase Hughes: Wes Unseld Jr. says the Wizards being eliminated from the playoffs does not change their plans to return Kyle Kuzma from his injury, at least as of now. Indicated that could change for both him and Porzingis.
Chase Hughes: Kyle Kuzma was a partial …
Chase Hughes: Kyle Kuzma was a partial participant at today’s practice and is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game due to his right knee tendinitis. Wes Unseld Jr. said he is personally “doubtful” about his status.
Drafted fourth overall by the Knicks in …
Drafted fourth overall by the Knicks in 2015, Porzingis was named an All-Star by his third NBA season before suffering a torn ACL in February of 2018. He expressed his unhappiness with the Knicks’ direction during his rehab and was shipped to Dallas — essentially in exchange for since-spent cap space and two first-round picks — nearly one year after his injury. And the Garden faithful certainly have not forgotten. “I think that’s just natural, you just deal with it. That’s the league. Guys get traded and there’s always energy when a guy comes back,” Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said. “I think [Porzingis] handled that part fine. I think he’s still working his way back into a rhythm. Missing the better part of a month and a half of games, he’s played a handful now, but he’s still getting his legs under him.
His first season has been amid COVID-19 …
His first season has been amid COVID-19 protocols, with the Wizards suiting up a franchise-record amount of players as a result [at 29]. He missed four games himself after testing positive. Along the way, the team has had several public rifts among players, including one during halftime of a game. Their best player, Bradley Beal, suffered a season-ending injury just before the All-Star break. And this is all while carrying the expectations of a team that made the playoffs last season and began this one 10-3.
“With this being my first experience in …
“With this being my first experience in this chair, in a weird way it’s the norm. I can’t compare it to anything,” Unseld Jr. told NBC Sports Washington. “But it’s not lost on me that this has been a bizarre experience, just because of all the things that we’ve had to process and go through.”
“It’s a lot. You’re asking somebody to …
“It’s a lot. You’re asking somebody to come in and basically turn around a franchise. It’s pretty much a whole new team, new coach, new system; everything. You’re asking him to come out and do it at a high level,” Beal said. “That’s tough on a coach, a first-year coach. I’m very impressed with how well he’s handled the adversity… I have a huge respect for coach, for sure.”
Kristaps Porzingis to make Wizards debut tonight
Chris Miller: Kristaps Porzingis will play tonight vs. Pacers but will be restricted minutes wise according to Wes Unseld Jr. Source: Twitter @cmillsnbcs What’s the buzz on Twitter? Neil Dalal @ NeilDalal96 Bradley Beal whispers something quick into …
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal whispers something quick into Kristaps Porzingis’ ear minutes before his Wizards debut – 5:56 PM
Bradley Beal whispers something quick into Kristaps Porzingis’ ear minutes before his Wizards debut – 5:56 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
I like starting Kristaps Porzingis at center because it allows Daniel Gafford not to pick up fouls in the opening minutes.
I am looking forward to the Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, and Daniel Gafford frontcourt. Bet Bradley Beal is too. – 5:42 PM
I like starting Kristaps Porzingis at center because it allows Daniel Gafford not to pick up fouls in the opening minutes.
I am looking forward to the Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, and Daniel Gafford frontcourt. Bet Bradley Beal is too. – 5:42 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kristaps Porzingis will start at center in his first game as a Wizard, bumping Daniel Gafford to the bench. Here’s who Wes Unseld Jr. is going with:
Neto
Kispert
KCP
Kuzma
Porzingis – 5:37 PM
Kristaps Porzingis will start at center in his first game as a Wizard, bumping Daniel Gafford to the bench. Here’s who Wes Unseld Jr. is going with:
Neto
Kispert
KCP
Kuzma
Porzingis – 5:37 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards starters tonight, with a new addition and a lot of Ks:
R Neto, C Kispert, KCP, K Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis – 5:36 PM
Wizards starters tonight, with a new addition and a lot of Ks:
R Neto, C Kispert, KCP, K Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis – 5:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wizards starters tonight: Raul Neto, Corey Kispert, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. – 5:31 PM
Wizards starters tonight: Raul Neto, Corey Kispert, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. – 5:31 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
🦄 Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his Wizards debut at 6 pm on @NBCSWashington 🦄
Here are 3 keys to Wizards-Pacers and an important message about MS awareness month from special guest @davejsports. pic.twitter.com/sGcVlvGQAC – 5:20 PM
🦄 Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his Wizards debut at 6 pm on @NBCSWashington 🦄
Here are 3 keys to Wizards-Pacers and an important message about MS awareness month from special guest @davejsports. pic.twitter.com/sGcVlvGQAC – 5:20 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis’ former coach Rick Carlisle was very complimentary of the Unicorn ahead of his Wizards’ debut against Carlisle’s Pacers
“You’re talking about a 7-foot-3 guy who can really do anything on the basketball floor. … I see him fitting in fell with their roster.” pic.twitter.com/raFTZifOCB – 5:14 PM
Kristaps Porzingis’ former coach Rick Carlisle was very complimentary of the Unicorn ahead of his Wizards’ debut against Carlisle’s Pacers
“You’re talking about a 7-foot-3 guy who can really do anything on the basketball floor. … I see him fitting in fell with their roster.” pic.twitter.com/raFTZifOCB – 5:14 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The time has come. Kristaps Porzingis will wear the Wizards uniform for the first time since he traded. At this stage of the season his return means a lot to the Wizards.
“We’re excited to see how he fits, how he impacts the game”, coach Unseld jr said.
sdna.gr/mpasket/941344… – 4:45 PM
The time has come. Kristaps Porzingis will wear the Wizards uniform for the first time since he traded. At this stage of the season his return means a lot to the Wizards.
“We’re excited to see how he fits, how he impacts the game”, coach Unseld jr said.
sdna.gr/mpasket/941344… – 4:45 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. will not reveal the Wizards’ starters yet. My guess is Kristaps Porzingis in at the 5 alongside Kyle Kuzma at the 4 and KCP stays at the 3, but we’ll know for sure about 30 min before tipoff. – 4:20 PM
Wes Unseld Jr. will not reveal the Wizards’ starters yet. My guess is Kristaps Porzingis in at the 5 alongside Kyle Kuzma at the 4 and KCP stays at the 3, but we’ll know for sure about 30 min before tipoff. – 4:20 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight vs the Pacers. KP is ready to roll in DC. #DCaboveall – 4:19 PM
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight vs the Pacers. KP is ready to roll in DC. #DCaboveall – 4:19 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Kristaps Porzingis is IN tonight against the #Pacers, per Wes Unseld Jr. Porzingis will make his Washington debut. – 4:18 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is IN tonight against the #Pacers, per Wes Unseld Jr. Porzingis will make his Washington debut. – 4:18 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Kristaps Porzingis will play tonight vs. Pacers but will be restricted minutes wise according to Wes Unseld Jr. – 4:17 PM
Kristaps Porzingis will play tonight vs. Pacers but will be restricted minutes wise according to Wes Unseld Jr. – 4:17 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight vs. the Pacers – 4:17 PM
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight vs. the Pacers – 4:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight against the Pacers, as expected. It’s officially PorzingiSZN. pic.twitter.com/fpdZnt6oOU – 4:16 PM
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight against the Pacers, as expected. It’s officially PorzingiSZN. pic.twitter.com/fpdZnt6oOU – 4:16 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kristaps Porzingis expected to make Wizards debut Sunday vs. Pacers nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/06/kri… – 2:01 PM
Kristaps Porzingis expected to make Wizards debut Sunday vs. Pacers nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/06/kri… – 2:01 PM
More on this storyline
Chris Miller: Kristaps Porzingis is listed as probable for Sunday’s game vs. Indiana. -via Twitter @cmillsnbcs / March 5, 2022
Chase Hughes: Kristaps Porzingis is expected to be available tomorrow to make his Wizards debut, @NBCSWashington has learned. As long as things go well in shootaround, it is looking good for him to play. -via Twitter @ChaseHughesNBCS / March 5, 2022