Deron Snyder
Articles by Deron Snyder
Kirk Cousins soap opera headed for July fireworks
The Kirk Cousins melodrama is coming to a head: Either he signs a long-term deal or he plays a second consecutive season under the franchise tag, virtually guaranteeing himself a roster spot with San Francisco, Los Angeles or elsewhere in 2018. Published June 12, 2017
Koda Glover makes his statement for Nationals
In another installment of his TIDU List, Deron Snyder ponders everything from Koda Glover's rise to Alex Ovechkin's aging process to Josh Norman keeping his composure (or not). Published June 8, 2017
Kareem Abdul Jabbar is wrong on ‘one and done’
It's not a travesty for actors and musicians who begin their pro careers with nothing more than a high school diploma. So why are young basketball stars told they're making a dreadful mistake if they choose not to pursue higher education? Published June 5, 2017
LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Hoops Christmas
Thursday night's Game 1 of Cavs-Warriors III should be a scrumptious hoops feast, offering tasty treats for everyone no matter their preference. Published May 31, 2017
Colin Kaepernick still unemployed not because of his play on the field
If you say Kaepernick's protests during the national anthem have nothing to do with his failure to find a job, you sound dumber than NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Published May 29, 2017
Kevin Durant, the Wizards and what might have been
Washington came within one game of the Eastern Conference finals without arguably the NBA's second-best player. With him, the Wizards might have reached the NBA Finals and perhaps won. Published May 24, 2017
LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant? Yes please
We knew this was coming, knew the Cavaliers and the Warriors arguably have six Top 20-players. We knew LeBron James and Kevin Durant are on missions. So why all the carping? Published May 22, 2017
Without closer, Nats just a good regular-season team
Nationals fans are forgiven if they have experienced recurring nightmares since 2012, bad dreams that start the same way every time, when the outfield door swings open. Published May 17, 2017
No amount of money for those in charge will give the NCAA pause
Conference commissioner who receives a $20 million bonus? Coach who receives an $11 million salary? Sure. It's standard as the NCAA continues to disperse money to everyone except the players. Published May 15, 2017
Bradley Beal, John Wall come through when it matters most
John Wall couldn't make any shot. Bradley Beal couldn't make 3-pointers. But, by the end of the night, Washington's dynamic backcourt had hoisted the team and forced a Game 7. Published May 13, 2017
Wizards must be able to bring home cooking on road to Boston
The Wizards' loss Wednesday in Boston wasn't as devastating as the Capitals' loss that night at Verizon Center. But the Wizards' defeat in Game 5 felt just as bad as their co-tenants' season-ender in Game 7. Published May 11, 2017
LaVar Ball, Lonzo Ball’s dad, says the shoes cost $495
When you're the owner of the company, LaVar Ball says, you get to determine what your future NBA star son's shoe is worth. And that's $495, Mr. Ball says. Published May 8, 2017
SNYDER: Size, speed and lockdown D have Wizards in control
Both teams have two wins, but there's a distinctly different feel between Boston's pair and the Wizards' two. Washington could have won twice on the Celtics' home court and has every reason to feel good about their chances as the series shifts to the north. Published May 8, 2017
John Wall, Wizards climb back into ring, KO Celtics
The Wizards battered the Celtics from wire-to-wire in a resounding 116-89 victory. If Boston stole Washington's heart in the first two games, the Wizards snatched it back, punched the Celtics in the nose and kicked them in the rear. Published May 5, 2017
Bradley Beal needs some of whatever Isaiah Thomas is having
Since Allen Iverson was "The Answer," Isaiah Thomas must be "The Question." As in: "How does someone so small come up so large in moments so big?" It beats me. And he's beating the Wizards. Published May 3, 2017
Isaiah Thomas must be tested on both ends
It's easy to root for Isaiah Thomas. But the Wizards can't take it easy on the Celtic's sparkplug: They should punish him early and often, on offense when he drives and on defense when he hides. Published May 1, 2017
SNYDER: Struggle to put Hawks away not good omen
Maybe it's just me, but I thought this Washington Wizards squad was better than the playoff version two and three seasons ago. Published April 27, 2017
SNYDER: Instant NFL draft grades fun but meaningless
It's the nature of the NFL draft. Much will be made of which player goes No. 1 and who Washington takes at No. 17 . But the truth is, final grades are often a few years down the road -- sometimes after players reach their third or fifth team. Published April 26, 2017
Westbrook won’t say it, but he can’t do it alone
Through four games in the series, Oklahoma City is plus-3 with Russell Westbrook on the floor and minus-40 hen he sits down. Published April 24, 2017
Overzealous refs render Wizards-Hawks near unwatchable
Wednesday night's concert at the Verizon Center, "Whistles Forever, a Three-Part Concerto for Referees," was occasionally interrupted by a Wizards-Hawks basketball game. Published April 20, 2017
