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Posted at 10:57 PM ET, 01/30/2012

Derrick Rose is too much for Wizards

By Gene Wang

Bulls point guard Derrick Rose scores season-high 35 points in 98-88 victory over John Wall and the Wizards.

By Gene Wang | 10:57 PM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:12 PM ET, 01/30/2012

Game 21 discussion thread: Wizards vs. Bulls

By Gene Wang

Starting forward Andray Blatche to miss three to five week with strained calf

By Gene Wang | 07:12 PM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:23 PM ET, 01/30/2012

Andray Blatche out three to five weeks

By Gene Wang and Michael Lee

Wizards veteran forward and second-leading rebounder sidelined with strained left calf muscle .

By Gene Wang and Michael Lee | 06:23 PM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 01/30/2012

Washington Wizards have challenging schedule ahead

By Michael Lee

Wizards collected two wins against Charlotte, but will have a greater challenge with seven of their next 13 opponents having winning records.

By Michael Lee | 10:02 AM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 01/30/2012

JaVale McGee joins Gheorghe Muresan on Wizards’ franchise list

By Michael Lee

After recording 22 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in win over Charlotte, JaVale McGee becomes first player since Gheorghe Muresan with multiple 20-10-5 games in same month.

By Michael Lee | 07:00 AM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards Insider | Tags: JaVale McGee, Washington Wizards

Posted at 01:47 AM ET, 01/29/2012

Wizards’ Trevor Booker steps up with Andray Blatche injured

By Michael Lee

Trevor Booker hasn’t had much opportunity to contribute since losing his starting job, but he had his best performance as Wizards ended road losing streak in Charlotte.

By Michael Lee | 01:47 AM ET, 01/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:02 PM ET, 01/28/2012

Wizards at Bobcats: Open thread Game 20

By Michael Lee

Wizards will attempt to end eight-game road losing streak to start season against injury-riddled Bobcats.

By Michael Lee | 07:02 PM ET, 01/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 01/28/2012

Wizards’ Jan Vesely learns “valuable lesson” in first career start

By Michael Lee

Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola takes Jan Vesely to school in Vesely’s first career start.

By Michael Lee | 02:24 PM ET, 01/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:47 PM ET, 01/27/2012

Wizards vs. Rockets: Open thread for Game 19

By Washington Post editors

The Wizards hope to get their elusive first road tonight in Houston, as Randy Wittman faces the man who fired him from his last coaching job in Kevin McHale.

By Washington Post editors | 07:47 PM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 PM ET, 01/27/2012

Wizards’ Trevor Booker still waiting to play his cousin, Jordan Hill

By Michael Lee

Trevor Booker has faced the Rockets three times but never had the chance to go one-on-one with his cousin, Jordan Hill. “This might be the moment,” he said.

By Michael Lee | 07:45 PM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards Insider | Tags: washington wizards

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 01/27/2012

Wizards’ Randy Wittman on being drafted by the Bullets: “I wore a hat. That’s about it”

By Michael Lee

Wizards Coach Randy Wittman was drafted by the Bullets but never suited up for the organization: “I wore a hat. That’s about it.”

By Michael Lee | 03:33 PM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 01/27/2012

Charles Barkley wants to ‘shoot’ the Wizards

By Michael Lee

TNT analyst Charles Barkley is disappointed in the Wizards but refuses to call them by that name. “I call ‘em the Bullets, ‘cause I want to shoot ‘em,” he said.

By Michael Lee | 10:43 AM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:39 PM ET, 01/26/2012

Rockets’ Kevin McHale has “no thoughts” on Wizards’ coaching stiuation

By Michael Lee

Houston Coach Kevin McHale worked closely with both Flip Saunders and Randy Wittman in Minnesota, but chose to avoid questions about them or the Wizards’ coaching situation.

By Michael Lee | 09:39 PM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards Insider

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/26/2012

Wizards’ JaVale McGee discusses not getting extension, deflects questions about Flip Saunders

By Michael Lee

Wizards center JaVale McGee blocked four shots against Charlotte, then deflected questions about his contract extension and the firing of Coach Flip Saunders.

By Michael Lee | 08:00 AM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 01/26/2012

Wizards starters John Wall, Nick Young in game late despite blowout of Bobcats

By Gene Wang

Starters are re-inserted despite the Wizards’ 92-75 outcome well in hand aginast Charlotte.

By Gene Wang | 12:26 AM ET, 01/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:57 PM ET, 01/25/2012

Wizards vs. Bobcats: Open thread for Game 18

By Washington Post editors

The first game of the Randy Wittman era tips off tonight at Verizon Center, when the Wizards take on the Charlotte Bobcats.

By Washington Post editors | 06:57 PM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:06 PM ET, 01/25/2012

Wizards’ JaVale McGee ‘unlikely’ to receive contract extension

By Michael Lee

Wizards speak with representatives for 7-foot-1 center JaVale McGee but are unlikely to reach an agreement before the midnight deadline.

By Michael Lee | 06:06 PM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 01/25/2012

New Wizards Coach Randy Wittman takes over the reins

By Michael Lee

Randy Wittman has taken over for Flip Saunders. Roger Mason Jr. is among the players who is excited to have a different voice and more accountability, saying, “It’s a new day.”

By Michael Lee | 04:08 PM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 01/25/2012

Wizards’ John Wall: “Me and Flip had no problems”

By Michael Lee

John Wall understands why Wizards decided to fire Flip Saunders but is disappointed that players didn’t give more effort to ensure his first coach remained employed.

By Michael Lee | 01:10 PM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 01/25/2012

Ted Leonsis blogs about firing Flip Saunders

By Washington Post editors

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis believes the team’s young players were not improving quickly enough and says roster changes are coming.

By Washington Post editors | 11:04 AM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:06 AM ET, 01/25/2012

Former Wizards coach Flip Saunders took fall for failed season

By Michael Lee

With Wizards off to franchise-worst 2-15 start, something had to change, and that meant Flip Saunders was going to get fired.

By Michael Lee | 02:06 AM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:40 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Wizards fire Flip Saunders: News conference highlights from Randy Wittman

By Michael Lee

New Coach Randy Wittman addresses the media today.

By Michael Lee | 11:40 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:03 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Wizards fire Flip Saunders: News conference highlights from Ernie Grunfeld

By Michael Lee

President Ernie Grunfeld addresses the media today.

By Michael Lee | 05:03 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Flip Saunders: ‘It’s disappointing’

By Michael Lee

Former Wizards head coach talks about his dismissal from the team.

By Michael Lee | 02:40 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 01/24/2012

POLL: Did Wizards Coach Flip Saunders deserve to be fired?

By Washington Post Editors

Do you agree with the Wizards’ decision to fire Flip Saunders?

By Washington Post Editors | 12:15 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 01/24/2012

Wizards Coach Flip Saunders fired

By Michael Lee

Coach Flip Saunders has been fired after a 2-15 start by the Washington Wizards. A league source confirms that he has been replaced by lead assistant Randy Wittman.

By Michael Lee | 11:54 AM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:36 AM ET, 01/24/2012

Wizards get day off following humbling loss

By Gene Wang

Nick Young says team will ‘try to forget about it’

By Gene Wang | 08:36 AM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:41 AM ET, 01/24/2012

Wizards come out flat after making progress

By Gene Wang

Loss is third in a row to Atlantic Division leaders this season

By Gene Wang | 12:41 AM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 01/23/2012

Wizards at 76ers: Open thread for Game 17

By Washington Post editors

The Wizards are 2-14, but they are not the same team that was humiliated by the 76ers in a home-and-home series earlier this month. Can Washington avoid a third straight loss to Philadelphia?

By Washington Post editors | 06:30 PM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 01/23/2012

Celtics’ Doc Rivers on Wizards: ‘Their body language is better’

By Michael Lee

John Wall and the Wizards have improved since losing back-to-back games to Philadelphia earlier this month. Celtics Coach Doc Rivers has noticed the difference.

By Michael Lee | 11:49 AM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:51 PM ET, 01/22/2012

Wizards fail to take advantage of undermanned Celtics

By Michael Lee

Celtics don’t have Rajon Rondo, then lose Ray Allen, but Wizards still find a way to lose a home game that was there for the taking.

By Michael Lee | 08:51 PM ET, 01/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards Insider

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 01/22/2012

Wizards vs. Celtics: Open thread for Game 16

By Michael Lee

Wizards will try to end four-game homestand at .500 against a Celtics team that will be without all-star point guard Rajon Rondo.

By Michael Lee | 01:03 PM ET, 01/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 01/22/2012

Wizards, NBA kick off Chinese New Year celebration

By Gene Wang

Washington’s game against Boston to be shown live in China to kick off week-long event.

By Gene Wang | 12:50 PM ET, 01/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:54 PM ET, 01/20/2012

Andray Blatche gets booed again in Wizards’ loss to Nuggets

By Gene Wang

The Wizards forward hears it from the Verizon Center crowd in going 0 for 7 from the field during a four-point loss to Denver.

By Gene Wang | 11:54 PM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards Insider

Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 01/20/2012

Game 15 discussion thread: Wizards vs. Nuggets

By Gene Wang

Following upset of Oklahoma City, Washington goes for first winning streak of season

By Gene Wang | 06:30 PM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 01/20/2012

Was 66 too much? Shortened season producing injuries, poor offense

By Michael Lee

Through first four weeks of condensed season, several all-star caliber players have dealt with injuries while offenses have lagged.

By Michael Lee | 05:39 PM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 01/20/2012

Smaller lineup has generated big production for Wizards

By Gene Wang

Smaller lineup figures to get more playing time as team seeks second straight win

By Gene Wang | 11:04 AM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:19 AM ET, 01/20/2012

Wizards’ Andray Blatche on getting booed, playing hurt

By Michael Lee

Wizards forward Andray Blatche returned to the starting lineup against Oklahoma City, but fans were not pleased. He discusses the boos and playing with a shoulder injury.

By Michael Lee | 08:19 AM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 01/19/2012

Wizards’ Flip Saunders finds reasons to eat well

By Michael Lee

Flip Saunders no longer had to eat dinner at Subway after Wizards heeded his words and pulled out biggest upset of the season, with 105-102 win over Oklahoma City.

By Michael Lee | 11:14 AM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/19/2012

John Wall finishes strong against Thunder, Russell Westbrook

By Gene Wang

Wizards point guard closes strong in 105-102 victory over league’s best team.

By Gene Wang | 08:00 AM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:18 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Nick Young ignites Wizards in second half

By Gene Wang

Twenty-two points after break include game-high five three-pointers in upset of Thunder

By Gene Wang | 11:18 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Wizards vs. Thunder: Open thread for Game 14

By Washington Post editors

Andray Blatche returns to the starting lineup as the 1-12 Wizards take on the 12-2 Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at Verizon Center.

By Washington Post editors | 06:58 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Wizards’ Rashard Lewis on former franchise: ‘They built around the right player’

By Michael Lee

The franchise has changed tremendously since he left Seattle in 2007, but Rashard Lewis believes the Thunder has solid foundation in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

By Michael Lee | 05:04 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Wizards’ John Wall faces a ‘tough point guard’ in Russell Westbrook

By Michael Lee

Coming off a season-best performance, John Wall has a huge challenge with Russell Westbrook, who had 53 points, 25 assists and 17 rebounds in two Thunder wins last season.

By Michael Lee | 02:36 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/18/2012

Kevin Durant, John Wall don’t see a problem with summer league hoops

By Michael Lee

Wizards Coach Flip Saunders is down on summer league basketball and charity games, but Kevin Durant and John Wall both saw the benefits of staying busy during the lockout.

By Michael Lee | 08:00 AM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:55 PM ET, 01/17/2012

Post Sports Live: Clueless Wizards

By Washington Post editors

The crew discusses JaVale McGee and the Wizards’ most recent act of “tomfoolery.”

By Washington Post editors | 03:55 PM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 01/17/2012

Wizards’ John Wall has career-high 38 points: ‘I’m just relaxing’

By Michael Lee

After struggling for much of this season, John Wall scored a career-high 38 points against Houston and credits performance on “just relaxing.”

By Michael Lee | 01:00 PM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:44 PM ET, 01/16/2012

JaVale McGee’s ‘unacceptable’ highlight dunk

By Michael Lee

JaVale McGee tried to get his teammates “hype” with a self-alley-oop pass in the third quarter of the Wizards’ 114-106 loss, but it only upset his coach - and the Houston Rockets.

By Michael Lee | 08:44 PM ET, 01/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 01/16/2012

Wizards vs. Rockets: Open thread for Game 13

By Michael Lee

Flip Saunders faces Kevin McHale, his former college teammate and boss, for the first time as the Wizards will try to end a three-game losing streak.

By Michael Lee | 01:54 PM ET, 01/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 01/16/2012

Washington Wizards working on turnovers, ball movement

By Michael Lee

The Wizards rank 29th in assists (15.9), but turn over the ball with almost the same frequency (15.3).

By Michael Lee | 07:00 AM ET, 01/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Wizards Insider

Posted at 02:32 AM ET, 01/15/2012

Wizards’ JaVale McGee, Nick Young bounce back against Philadelphia

By Michael Lee

The Wizards (1-11) are still off to the worst start in franchise history, but Nick Young and JaVale McGee did their best to avoid a second straight loss to Philadelphia at Verizon Center.

By Michael Lee | 02:32 AM ET, 01/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:57 PM ET, 01/14/2012

Wizards vs. 76ers: Open thread for Game 12

By Michael Lee

Wizards will try to bounce back from most lopsided loss of the season as they conclude a home-and-home series with Atlanta Division-leading Philadelphia.

By Michael Lee | 06:57 PM ET, 01/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 01/14/2012

At 1-10, Washington Wizards’ frustration grows

By Michael Lee

After 31-point loss in Philadelphia, the Wizards are 1-10 for the second time in franchise history and continue to repeat the same mistakes.

By Michael Lee | 12:20 PM ET, 01/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:54 PM ET, 01/13/2012

Wizards at 76ers: Open thread for Game 11

By Washington Post editors

The Wizards face the Atlantic Division-leading Philadelphia 76ers tonight without Andray Blatche, who saw a specialist in New York today about his sore right shoulder.

By Washington Post editors | 06:54 PM ET, 01/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 01/13/2012

Wizards’ Andray Blatche visits shoulder specialist

By Michael Lee

Andray Blatche was not with the team during shootaround in Philadelphia as he met with a doctor to examine his sore right shoulder.

By Michael Lee | 01:17 PM ET, 01/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 01/12/2012

Move aside, Michael Jordan: Wizards set new franchise record for scoring futility

By Michael Lee

In the city where Michael Jordan built his esteemed legacy, the Wizards set a new franchise-record for scoring futility with just 64 points — bumping aside previous record set in 2002.

By Michael Lee | 12:05 PM ET, 01/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:25 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Wizards at Bulls: Open thread for Game 10

By Washington Post editors

The no-longer-winless Wizards face the Derrick Rose-less Bulls tonight in Chicago.

By Washington Post editors | 07:25 PM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Wizards’ Jan Vesely provides crowd-pleasing performance

By Michael Lee

Rookie Jan Vesely played little more than 16 minutes, but there was hardly a moment when his presence wasn’t felt in the Wizards’ first win of the season.

By Michael Lee | 12:47 PM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/11/2012

After nine long months, Wizards finally get a win

By Michael Lee

Wizards put an end to eight-game losing streak as they defeat the Toronto Raptors, 93-78. Flip Saunders adjusts his lineup and sees the benefits.

By Michael Lee | 08:00 AM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Raptors at Wizards: Open thread for Game 9

By Washington Post editors

Trevor Booker and Chris Singleton start in favor of Andray Blatche and Rashard Lewis as Washington attempts to get into the win column tonight at home against Toronto (4-5).

By Washington Post editors | 06:30 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Flip Saunders advises John Wall to focus on the future

By Michael Lee

Wizards Coach Flip Saunders met with John Wall on Monday to implore him to think about the next steps of his career.

By Michael Lee | 05:26 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Post Sports Live: The winless Wizards

By Washington Post editors

Michael Lee joins the Post Sports Live crew to assess the myriad problems ailing the Wizards.

By Washington Post editors | 02:08 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Nick Young, Wizards teammates visit season ticket holders

By Gene Wang

Community outreach comes in midst of franchise worst 0-8 start.

By Gene Wang | 12:34 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 01/09/2012

Wizards’ Rashard Lewis denies spat with Sam Cassell

By Michael Lee

Rashard Lewis says his knee, and not a reported dispute with Wizards assistant Sam Cassell, was the reason he sat out against Minnesota.

By Michael Lee | 04:03 PM ET, 01/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 01/09/2012

Are the Wizards the worst team ever? Thomas Boswell answers readers questions on the 0-8 Wizards.

By Washington Post Editors

As part of Thomas Boswell’s weekly chat (Mondays at 11 a.m.), he answered a handful of questions about the Wizards 0-8 start.

By Washington Post Editors | 01:00 PM ET, 01/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 01/09/2012

Sources: Flip Saunders safe, despite slow start

By Michael Lee

Two sources confirm that Wizards have no intention of firing Flip Saunders despite franchise-worst 0-8 start and embarrassing 21-point home loss on Sunday.

By Michael Lee | 12:12 PM ET, 01/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 01/09/2012

Ricky Rubio returns to haunt Wizards

By Michael Lee

Ricky Rubio will be inextricably linked to the Wizards after they deal the fifth overall pick to Minnesota in 2009. In his first game in Washington, he has 13 points and 14 assists.

By Michael Lee | 07:00 AM ET, 01/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:10 PM ET, 01/08/2012

Wizards’ inept offense primary reason for struggles

By Michael Lee

Wizards score a season-low 72 points in a 21-point loss to the Minnesota that revealed how inept the offense has been.

By Michael Lee | 10:10 PM ET, 01/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 01/08/2012

Timberwolves at Wizards: Open thread for Game 8

By Washington Post editors

Chris Singleton will get his first career start as the winless Wizards (0-7) host Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-5) today at 1 p.m.

By Washington Post editors | 12:56 PM ET, 01/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:41 PM ET, 01/07/2012

Wizards’ Jordan Crawford “not tripping” on early slump

By Michael Lee

Backup guard Jordan Crawford is shooting just 18.5 percent in his past four games, but believes he will break through soon.

By Michael Lee | 09:41 PM ET, 01/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 01/07/2012

Wizards’ Trevor Booker, Chris Singleton provide boost in close loss

By Michael Lee

Rookie Chris Singleton and second-year forward Trevor Booker combined for 20 points, 14 rebounds, five steals and four blocked shots in Wizards’ 99-96 loss to New York.

By Michael Lee | 01:45 PM ET, 01/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Open thread, Game 7: Knicks at Wizards

By Washington Post editors

Winless Washington takes on the New York Knicks, who have have won only two of their first four games this season.

By Washington Post editors | 06:40 PM ET, 01/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Carmelo Anthony thinks Wizards could eventually become a destination team

By Michael Lee

Carmelo Anthony believes that the Wizards might become a destination team, but he never considered playing in Washington over going to New York.

By Michael Lee | 06:25 PM ET, 01/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Why is John Wall struggling?

By Michael Lee

Washington Post columnist Thomas Boswell and the Sporting News both take a look at the difficult start to John Wall’s second season.

By Michael Lee | 02:29 PM ET, 01/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/06/2012

Wizards’ Roger Mason Jr. ready for reunion with New York

By Michael Lee

After a season with the Knicks that left him with a “bad taste in my mouth,” Roger Mason Jr. will face his former team on Friday at Verizon Center.

By Michael Lee | 08:00 AM ET, 01/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:56 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Wizards’ Jan Vesely getting closer to making his debut

By Gene Wang

Wizards rookie Jan Vesely participated in three-on-three drills at the end of practice as he heals from his hip ailment.

By Gene Wang | 06:56 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Will homestand help Wizards?

By Michael Lee

Wizards will play four of the next five games at home, beginning on Friday with New York, but players aren’t sure it will make any difference.

By Michael Lee | 03:28 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:06 AM ET, 01/05/2012

Wizards doomed in Orlando by terrible start

By Michael Lee

Washington goes for 0 for 12 to open Wednesday night’s loss in Orlando and is now 0-6 for first time in franchise history.

By Michael Lee | 03:06 AM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:57 PM ET, 01/04/2012

Open thread, Game 6: Wizards at Magic

By Washington Post editors

In Orlando tonight, will Washington finally notch its first win of the season?

By Washington Post editors | 06:57 PM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 01/04/2012

Gilbert Arenas waits, as his former teams meet

By Michael Lee

Gilbert Arenas won’t be representing the Wizards or Magic — or any team, for that matter — as the two squads meet on Wednesday.

By Michael Lee | 03:54 PM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:19 PM ET, 01/04/2012

Wizards’ Rashard Lewis excited to be back in Orlando

By Michael Lee

Rashard Lewis is back in the place where he had his most successful run. His former coach, Stan Van Gundy, gives him credit for his contributions.

By Michael Lee | 01:19 PM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:15 AM ET, 01/04/2012

Flip Saunders: “As a coach, I’m going to back my players”

By Michael Lee

Wizards players credit Flip Saunders’s first-quarter ejection for inspiring their effort in Boston.

By Michael Lee | 07:15 AM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 01/03/2012

Jan Vesely feeling ‘better,’ hopes to return soon

By Michael Lee

Wizards’ top choice has yet to make NBA debut, but Coach Flip Saunders said he could return soon after he gets evaluated in Orlando.

By Michael Lee | 12:36 PM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:57 AM ET, 01/03/2012

Early technicals set stage for Ray Allen barrage

By Michael Lee

Wizards show some encouraging signs while dropping to 0-5, but early technical fouls let Ray Allen get into shooting groove that helped him lead Boston to victory late.

By Michael Lee | 01:57 AM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:35 PM ET, 01/02/2012

Open thread: Game 5, Wizards at Celtics

By Michael Lee

Wizards will play the second end of a back-to-back set with the Boston Celtics, but they will be without reserve Ronny Turiaf, who broke his hand on Sunday.

By Michael Lee | 07:35 PM ET, 01/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:53 PM ET, 01/02/2012

Kings have no intention of moving DeMarcus Cousins

By Michael Lee

Sacramento claims John Wall’s good friend DeMarcus Cousins has asked for a trade but Kings have no intention of moving him.

By Michael Lee | 03:53 PM ET, 01/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 01/02/2012

Wizards’ Nick Young readjusting to starting role

By Michael Lee

Nick Young was the Wizards’ top scoring option after the first two games, but struggled to find his shot in his first six quarters back in the starting lineup.

By Michael Lee | 01:01 PM ET, 01/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:20 PM ET, 01/01/2012

John Wall shines, but Rajon Rondo is better as Celtics top Wizards

By Gene Wang

The Wizards point guard has his best game of season, but his Boston counterpart records a triple-double in the Celtics’ victory.

By Gene Wang | 10:20 PM ET, 01/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 01/01/2012

Open thread: Game 4, Wizards vs. Celtics

By Michael Lee

Coach Flip Saunders hopes John Wall can find some joy in his game as the team plays first end of home-and-home, back-to-back set against Boston.

By Michael Lee | 06:12 PM ET, 01/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 01/01/2012

NBA: Roger Mason Jr. omitted because of “technical glitch”

By Michael Lee

NBA blames the omission of Roger Mason Jr. from Wizards official roster on Friday on a “technical glitch.”

By Michael Lee | 03:13 PM ET, 01/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 01/01/2012

Yi Jianlian headed to Dallas

By Michael Lee

Wizards free agent big man Yi Jianlian has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the defending champion Dallas Mavericks.

By Michael Lee | 02:49 PM ET, 01/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 12/31/2011

Wizards off to a rough start in this shortened season

By Michael Lee

Only three games in, the Wizards have already had plenty of reasons to have concern about this 66-game season. Forgetting to have Roger Mason Jr. on roster was the latest incident.

By Michael Lee | 11:49 AM ET, 12/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Stats, scores and schedules

Nationals| Nationals Park, DC

Summer Solstice Sun Salutation Celebration| American Visionary Art Museum, MD

D.C. United| RFK Stadium, DC

Wizards Insider: January, 2012