Did the Celtics-Wizards rivalry die this summer?

Though the 2016-17 season saw an unprecedented third-straight Finals clash between the Warriors and Cavaliers, it was the Celtics and Wizards that owned the leagues most interesting rivalry. The two clubs jockeyed for position in the Eastern Conference standings throughout the regular season, and produced a titillating seven-game playoff series.

What started as a post-game dispute back in January between Jae Crowder and John Wall saw physical dust-ups and pointed fashion. So-called "funeral games" gavefans a bit more blood-lust than usual, especially given how friendly and sociable many of the Associations biggest stars seem to be. In an era where players are quick to team up with their buddies, the Celtics-Wizards rivalry injected a bit of real controversy into the mix

AP Sources: John Wall, Wiz agree to $170M, 4-year extension

WASHINGTON - All-Star point guard John Wall and the Washington Wizards have agreed to a $170 million, four-year contract extension that will start with the 2019 season, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday night.The people confirmed the terms of the agreement to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Wizards have not officially announced the deal.The extension includes a player option for the final season in 2023, and a 15 percent trade kicker, according to one of the people.

John Wall has agreed to the designated player veteran exception

John Wall has agreed to the designated player veteran exception with the Wizards for a total of $207 million through 2023. Wall's extension includes a fourth-year player option and a 15 percent trade kicker, per ESPN. [...]

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