Articles by Matthew Paras
As Chase Young rehabbed from his knee injury last season, Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz reached out periodically to check on his high school friend. The 24-year-old had torn his ACL almost a year before the pass-rusher -- and so he could relate. And relay a bit of advice.
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January 23, 2023
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The Washington Wizards traded forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.
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January 23, 2023
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Jeff Bezos has yet to make a bid for the Washington Commanders. But a new report suggests that could change.
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January 23, 2023
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Damar Hamlin attended Sunday's AFC divisional game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, visiting with Bills teammates in the locker room before kickoff.
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January 22, 2023
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Patrick Mahomes battled through a painful ankle injury to lift his team to the AFC Championship with a 27-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Kansas City Chiefs, however, may be fortunate that the star quarterback's injury is not worse.
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January 22, 2023
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Ron Rivera's coaching staff is about to experience another shake up.
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January 22, 2023
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It was fitting that Hachimura and Kyle Kuzma were the Wizards' leading scorers in Saturday's 138-118 win over the Orlando Magic.
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January 22, 2023
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Daron Payne is going to the Pro Bowl, after all.
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January 19, 2023
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Wentz won't be Washington's only cap casualty. The NFL's yearly roster churn can lead to surprising releases, as was the case last year when the Commanders unexpectedly cut defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis and guard Ereck Flowers to make room for Wentz's $28.3 million cap hit.
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January 19, 2023
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More teams are in the market for a new offensive coordinator. And there are now more potential candidates for the Washington Commanders to interview.
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January 19, 2023
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There are a lot of dominos still to fall, but Josh Harris' track record across two major North American franchises presents an interesting look at how the Commanders might be run differently under someone else other than Dan Snyder.
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January 18, 2023
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Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese interviewed Wednesday for the team's vacant offensive coordinator position, adding an in-house name to the growing list of candidates in the running to replace the recently-fired Scott Turner.
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January 18, 2023
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The Washington Commanders are just beginning their offseason, but they're signaling their plans to prospective offensive coordinators.
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January 14, 2023
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The Raiders will reportedly start exploring trades for Carr -- making him the latest veteran quarterback to be available in a league in which teams are always desperate to find an upgrade under center.
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January 12, 2023
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Shortly after the Washington Commanders fired Scott Turner, former coach Jay Gruden was on a local radio station Tuesday to discuss the offensive coordinator's departure. Specifically, he noted the challenge that Ron Rivera could face in filling the position.
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January 11, 2023
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A year ago at his season-ending press conference, Martin Mayhew set the stage for guard Brandon Scherff's eventual departure from the Washington Commanders. This year, the general manager was much more diplomatic regarding Daron Payne.
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January 11, 2023
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If the Washington Commanders are sold, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is ready to talk business.
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January 10, 2023
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The Washington Commanders fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner on Tuesday, parting ways with the play caller after three seasons.
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January 10, 2023
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Sometime recently, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera met with owner Dan Snyder to briefly discuss the coming offseason. But a full sit down -- a conversation that will presumably cover the direction of the team as well as the possible sale of the franchise -- is scheduled to take place Monday.
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January 10, 2023
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To keep Daron Payne, the Commanders will have to open up their checkbook. But who will be signing those checks is a topic even more relevant.
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January 9, 2023
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