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The way Martell Webster shrugged his shoulders after his career-best matching seventh 3-pointer in the Wizards' 127 -105 blowout of Phoenix on Saturday harkened back to the prime of Michael Jordan's career. But the swingman's career-high 34 points had John Wall thinking ahead about next year. "I already talked to Ted about that one," Wall said, referring to Wizards owner Ted Leonsis. "That's an easy, hands down question about trying to get [Webster] back here because him being a free agent, there's a lot of people that are going to come after him." Washington Examiner

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Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and coach Randy Wittman got in each other's faces. Then, after Wittman momentarily walked away, they got in each other's faces again. Whatever was said during that third-quarter timeout Wednesday night worked. Wall had 23 points and 10 assists, and the Wizards beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-93. ESPN.com

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Randy Wittman 

The exchange came as Washington was blowing a 20-point second-half lead, but Wall rallied with eight fourth-quarter points to hold off the Bucks. "Oh, that's coaching. C'mon," Wittman said emphatically. "I love that." ESPN.com

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Randy Wittman 

"Just us being both competitive and being on different pages," Wall said. "But we talked about it, and we did a great job in the fourth quarter of keeping Ilyasova from getting hot." ESPN.com

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Randy Wittman 

Have you started thinking about your contract extension talks yet? John Wall: I haven’t started thinking about that. Really? The deadline isn’t that far away. John Wall: That’s true. Look, I’m just enjoying D.C. This hasn’t been going the way we wanted it to, in terms of winning, but I think we are building something here. Do you feel like you deserve a max contract? That you’re a max guy? John Wall: I feel like I am. I do, definitely. Grantland

Washington Wizards, John Wall 

John Wall talked on Friday about where he believes he ranks amongst the NBA's top point guards. "I put myself somewhere in the top-5, top-10," Wall told RealGM. Wall missed the first part of the current season with a knee injury, returning on Jan. 12. Wall had a PER of 17.8 last season, but it has dropped to 15.9 so far this season. RealGM

Washington Wizards, John Wall 

John Wall recently launched his own site, complete with a news section and a corner dedicated to Kentucky. But it was the site’s welcome message that caught my eye. The only destination for all things JW2, from the latest news and exclusive content to official JW2 products and apparel. Want to go #WALLin and never miss a beat? Enlist in my squad and receive email updates on all premium content, releases and updates. From “JW2″ to the play on #allin, this has adidas written all over it. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, John Wall 

Wall confirmed that both adidas and Red Bull, companies with which he has sponsorship deals, were involved in the creation of the site. It’s certainly a marketing effort, but Wall sees the site as the next step to something he’s wanted to do for a while. “I’m trying to start my own foundation this season, so to have all my giveaways and jerseys and shoes for the game, tickets for a game, just those types of things to give my fans more,” he told me. “It’s tough to do all that on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook. I have a good fanbase, and it gives me more opportunity to give tickets away. “It’s exciting to interact with my fans more often,” he added. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, John Wall 

Randy Wittman: Hey, John Wall is huge for this team. The people that want to bash John Wall have no idea how the game is being played and what his impact is on the game. I think everyone always looks at points and that's crazy. John Wall's more than a guy that can score points. I want him to be more than that and he wants to be more than that. Bullets Forever

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Randy Wittman 

No report yet from the Houston Chamber of Commerce, but we hear that J.R. Smith is the favorite to get the Visitor of the Year award. The Knicks’ sixth-man and Washington’s John Wall kept various clubs hopping during All-Star weekend, along with some of their new D-League friends. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, John Wall, JR Smith 

Alex Kennedy: The Wizards called the Hawks, but didn't have assets to bid for Josh Smith. Washington wants a big move, while keeping Wall, Beal and Nene. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Chris Broussard: In talks with ATL for Josh Smith, Wizards have said all but 3 players available: J Wall, B Beal & Nene Twitter @Chris_Broussard

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If the Sixers do not attempt to re-sign Bynum, he may be in trouble, because if the team that knows the most about his condition decides to let him walk, other teams may be less inclined to offer a max deal. Questions abound. And there's an awful lot of money hanging in the balance. What advice would Wall offer Bynum? "One thing I can say is, as a young person, I looked at it like I have a long career ahead of me, so I want to make sure everything is right," Wall said. "But just love the game and know that you're blessed to play. Because I could have been out a year. And you kind of realize, well, what if my career is over? You see how easy it can go away and how fast it can come, and just enjoy every moment you play out there, every second, every minute." USA Today Sports

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Therefore, one reporter asked Payton about David Falk's recent criticism that Wall will never be a franchise player. Wizards Extreme caught the exchange on video: "I disagree with that. We talked today, we talked yesterday when I first got here. I told him a lot of things that he needed to work on this summer. He's on board. He's going to be with me. So I don't care about that," Payton said. Then, Payton said something that should resonate with many here. "The guy reminds me of myself. He's very long. He can score. He's got a good knack for the basketball. He just needs somebody that can teach him how to play defense," he said. Bullets Forever

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Gary Payton 

David Aldridge: Very interesting interview w/HOF finalist Gary Payton that will run today on @NBATV. Asked who reminds him of himself, he said John Wall. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Gary Payton 

David Aldridge: GP also said he plans to work out this summer with Wall and @Damian Lillard. Thinks Wall has the potential to be a lockdown defender/scorer. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, John Wall, Gary Payton, Damian Lillard 

But Fegan, one of the NBA’s most powerful agents, was still furious over what Falk said about his client late Wednesday night and called to address the situation. “David Falk’s rant about John Wall was uneducated, unsophisticated and immature. It proved the adage that one can grow old without ever growing up,” Fegan said. “I’m relieved David had the sense to apologize for his remarks but that doesn’t change the fact that he publicly disparaged a classy young man and a great young player. I have no further comment on what David said.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, John Wall, David Falk, Dan Fegan, Agents 

David Falk: Therefore, I want to publicly apologize to both Ted Leonsis and Ernie Grunfeld for publicly expressing opinions that better judgment should have kept private. I also want to publicly apologize to John Wall. I hope he either ignores my comments completely or tacks them up on his locker and uses them as motivation. Ultimately, whether or not he becomes an elite NBA player will have far more to do with his dedication and commitment than the opinions of critics, professional or amateur. I have lived in Washington for more than 40 years and I am rooting for Ted to make the Wizards a championship team. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, John Wall, David Falk 

But he mostly wanted to go off on any perceived homer who believes Wall can eventually make Washington a contender. “I’m going to save you from embarrassment,” Michael Jordan’s former agent said as an introduction Monday night when he called. A Wizards season ticket holder, Falk added: “You guys are in dreamland. Because this team [stinks] so bad you guys want John Wall to be someone he will never be. “Before Wall becomes Nene, I would trade him and get rid of him.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Trade, John Wall, David Falk, Agents 

“I’m not down on John Wall,” Falk said, before being further down on John Wall. “I just think people want him to be something he’s never going to be. He’s a big tease. He doesn’t have a good enough feel for the game to be an elite player. I don’t think he’ll ever be the player you think he is.” Washington Post

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