Michael Lee
Michael Lee
Reporter

Michael Lee has covered the Wizards and the NBA at the Washington Post since October 2004. Before coming to Washington, Lee spent more than six years at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where he covered the Hawks, Braves, colleges and high schools. He has covered two Olympics, eight NBA Finals, and one World Series. A 1998 graduate of Florida A&M University, Lee is still scarred by the Kings leaving his hometown of Kansas City, Mo., for Sacramento when he was 8. An award-winning writer, Lee was honored with the National Association of Black Journalists’ sports story of the year in 2009.

Latest by Michael Lee

Bennett still expects to go high

The forward from UNLV is disappointed to be injured with the NBA draft approaching, but still believes he'll help a team once he recovers.

Wall, Beal to Team USA minicamp?

Wall, Beal to Team USA minicamp?

John Wall and Bradley Beal will have a chance to impress Team USA officials during a minicamp in Las Vegas.

Is No. 3 high enough?

Is No. 3 high enough?

The Wizards made a big leap in the lottery but will still have to wait to see what Cleveland and Orlando do.

Wizards have options at No. 3

Wizards have options at No. 3

When the NBA draft lottery went their way, the Washington Wizards found themselves in an enviable position.