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Jarrett L. Spence
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Came over from NBA Threads
Contributor for the Lead covering Washington Wizards & Mystics
NABJ & WABJ Member
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Allow me to formally introduce myself. I’m an independent sports journalist covering NBA/WNBA sports. I am based in D.C. and credentialed by the Wizards/Mystics. I cover both with “The Lead” and cover the rest if both leagues with my blog. Here’s a video of me interviewing A’ja Wilson #nbathreads
10 days until the Wizards play again 👀
October 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Kyshawn George said he’s heard comparisons of himself to Jalen Williams and Joe Ingles. The J-Dub one been floating around for a while but the Joe one is new to me. I like it
October 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Bub Carrington says he wants to get downhill and finish at the rim more via Varun Shankar/Washington Post. A big chunk of his offense came in the midrange (.139% from 16 ft-3 PT range). Here is a video of Bub working in the midrange
September 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
New newsletter on my Substack discussing the news across the associations this last week. Check it out now ⬇️

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The Stop and Pop: Weekly Update July 30th-August 5th
Welcome back to The Stop and Pop, your weekly recap of what’s happening across the NBA and WNBA. Let’s get into the biggest stories, the best performances, and the moments you might’ve missed.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This can be looked at as a win-win for both Sykes and the Mystics going forward
New article by me for @theleadsm
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Brittney Sykes Trade Is Surprising but Needed
Sykes has been trade from the Mystics to the Storm. This gives the young players in washington a chance to shine and get more touches.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Tre Johnson looks to become a main scoring option for the Wizards in year 1

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Tre Johnson looks to become a main scoring option for the Wizards in year 1
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August 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Prayers up for Phee!
August 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Last night, I asked Angel Reese what it’s like to go up against another great rebounder like Kiki Iriafen #WNBA
July 31, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Paige is a superstar
July 31, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Hey everyone! 👋🏾 it’s been a long time. But I’m here to share a new newsletter dedicated to the Mystics right before tip-off! Talking about the Washington Monuments, Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen. Check it out now.
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The Stop and Pop: Weekly Update July 23rd-July 29th
Welcome back to The Stop and Pop, your weekly recap of what’s happening across the NBA and WNBA. Let’s get into the biggest stories, the best performances, and the moments you might’ve missed.
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July 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Bilal Coulibaly tied a career-high with 27 and also connected on five 3-pointers, also a career-high. The Wizards fall to the Cavs 105-115 #NBASky
December 14, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Coulibaly has a career-high five made 3-pointers tonight #NBASky
December 14, 2024 at 2:23 AM
After 3, Wizards down 80-87. Coulibaly has 19-6-5 #NBASky
December 14, 2024 at 1:55 AM
At the half, Wizards down 3 to the Cavs 54-57. Poole has 12 to lead. Good half of basketball against the best team in the league #NBASky
December 14, 2024 at 1:11 AM
After 1, Wizards and Cavs tied at 25. Sarr leads with seven points #NBASky
December 14, 2024 at 12:38 AM
The starting five for the Wizards tonight as the face the Cavs #NBASky
December 13, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Interviewing Santi Aldama after the Grizzlies beat the Wizards on Sunday #NBASky
December 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM
On Saturday, the Wizards survived a thriller against the Denver Nuggets. On Sunday, they lost to an injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies team. New article by me for @theleadsm.bsky.social #NBASky #SkyHoop #WashingtonWizards #ForTheDistrict
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Positives Remain From Wizards' Confusing Weekend
The Wizards won a Jokic career game but then lost to a Ja Morant-less Grizzlies team. Here are positive takeaways from those games.
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December 11, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Santi Aldama tells me that the team has been super impressive with their next man up mentality based on all the injuries they’ve suffered this season. What helps them is that they are friends outside the basketball court #NBASky
December 9, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Coach Keefe said the team just didn’t have it tonight on the second night of a back-to-back, falling with the Grizzlies #NBASky
December 9, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Wizards fall to the Grizzlies 140-112

Valančiūnas 20-14
Coulibaly 15-5-4
Champagnie 14-8
Bagley 20-7
Butler 14-5-7

#NBASky
December 9, 2024 at 2:30 AM
The crowd starts a “we want Yuki” chant, a day after giving Jordan Poole MVP chants #NBASky
December 9, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Big block by Bilal as LaRavia tried to dunk on him #NBASky
December 9, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Wizards win against a Jokic slaughter house last night, but are down big against an injury-riddled Grizzlies team tonight. Just doesn’t make sense #NBASky
December 9, 2024 at 1:58 AM