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Three Biggest NBA Storylines This Week

….and how they are relevant to the Washington Wizards

Candi Waller

Three Biggest NBA Storylines This Week
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There’s three storylines circling the NBA currently. Let’s take a look at the hot topics:

New Orleans Pelicans: A Western Conference Team To Watch

The New Orleans Pelicans are emerging as one of the teams to watch in the Western Conference. Most recently, the Pelicans fell to the Utah Jazz but that does not mean eyes shouldn’t stay locked in on the team. Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played December 5 – December 11. Many have been anticipating Williamson to begin his superstar shine in the NBA. He is doing just that currently this season.

The Wizards will face the Pelicans on January 9 at 7:00pm at Capital One Arena and then head to the Big Easy to face the Pelicans on January 28 at 8:00pm.

76ers Joel Embiid Is Playing Like A MVP Candidate

After a slow start to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid, are again strong contenders in the Eastern Conference. Embiid was down with an illness in one of the team’s early season match-ups with the Wizards and the Center not at 100% in another. However, the Sixers still had some success against the Wiz. Since Embiid’s injuries, he has averaged 35 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Currently the Sixers and Wizards are split 1-1 on their season series. The Wizards will need to find an answer for Embiid and his teammates for their next match-up.

The Wizards will face the Sixers on December 27 at Capital One Arena. The teams won’t face each other again until March.

The Wizards Will Face The Lakers Again This Weekend

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis reacts with Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma after the game at Capital One Arena.
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In recent weeks, the Lakers and Wizards have been in several trade rumor reports. It’s been reported that the Lakers have expressed interest in both Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma. It’s also been reported that the Lakers are trying to deal former Wizard and league MVP Russell Westbrook. These trade storylines are ones to watch. Not to mention the Wizards are taking on the Lakers out West on December 18. The Wizards are in desperate need for a win and an opportunity to save their season. Lakers' Anthony Davis dominated the first Wizards vs Lakers match-up by scoring 55 points in front of the Wizards home crowd. The Lakers will be without AD due to right foot soreness. Let’s see if the Wizards have an answer for LeBron and the Lakers tomorrow night.

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Candi Waller
CANDI WALLER

Candi Waller also known as "CWall" is the Founder and CEO of CWall® Sports & Entertainment, President of the CWall Foundation, Inc, the Managing Publisher of the Fan Nation Inside the Wizards site, and President of Bowie Television. A native of Gorgeous Prince George's County, Maryland, Candi has been an authentic lover of all sports since her childhood. She was such a sports fan at an early age that she notes one of her favorite childhood shows as the legendary "George Michael Sports Machine". Candi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University, Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from The George Washington University and a certificate in Sports Industry Essentials from Columbia University.  Prior to and during her work in the sports industry, Candi has established her identity as a results-driven, relationship building advocate and professional with extensive years of experience leading and implementing successful strategic change, communications, and stakeholder engagement programs across geographically dispersed organizations. She’s worked across Big Four and Government Trusted Advisor consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte, and the MITRE Corporation. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Women in Sports & Events (WISE), the National Press Club (NPC), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce and is an ambassador for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In terms of what she likes to do for fun, that’s just it…anything that is considered fun, she’s all for it! She’s very close to her parents, brother, and sister, and has a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren. 

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