Nene is still weeks away from playing
(Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST)
Wizards big man is still waiting for a foot injury that dates from his days in Denver to heal “100 percent.”
Homecoming not so sweet for Randy Wittman, A.J. Price and Jordan Crawford
Randy Wittman, A.J. Price and Jordan Crawford all have ties to the Hoosier state but the trio was unable to have have success on Saturday against the Pacers.
Price, Wizards can’t cash in a win
A.J. Price dishes out a game-high 14 assists against his former team, but his teammates fail to back his play and fall to 0-5 with a loss in Indiana.
This season, why watch the Wizards?
OPINION | The team is bad, but here’s a fans’ guide to make an unbearable season more interesting.
Wall gets ‘positive report’
Randy Wittman says the MRI on John Wall’s knee shows everything “going in the right direction,” but the Wizards remain cautious.
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Chris Singletons game-tying dunk on Kevin Garnett
Singleton embarrasses Kevin Garnett to send the Wiz into overtime.”
Morning Pixels: A fitting Sean Taylor tribute
Some tributes to the late Redskins are more appropriate than others. ”
Wizards take Business of Basketball class, accuse each other of cheating
John Wall earned a prize for getting all of the answers in the post-class quiz right, amidst allegations of cheating.”
Wizards will give out replica Bullets NBA title rings
It's been a long time since D.C.'s pro basketball team was great; replica rings might help bring back that feeling.”
Kevin Seraphin’s back tattoo
For the first tattoo of his life, the Wizards big man got an elaborate image on his back that took five hours to craft.”
Latest NBA news
- Timberwolves swingman Chase Budinger out indefinitely with torn meniscus in left knee
- NBA Capsules
- Lakers beat Kings 103-90 to move to 2-0 under Bickerstaff with Jackson waiting in wings
- Russell Westbrook's 3-point shooting spree spurs Thunder past Cleveland 106-91
- Wayne Ellington scores career-high 25 points as Grizzlies win 5th straight, 104-86 over Heat
Lakers speak to Phil Jackson
Los Angeles has been in contact with 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson about returning for a third stint on their bench.
Meet the 2012-13 Wizards
Wizards beat writer Michael Lee assesses the strengths and weaknesses of a team that has maturity but will rely heavily on its young core.
Ready for an encore?
After finally getting the championship monkey off his back, the Heat’s LeBron James preps for his next act.
NBA preview: Playoff predictions
Who will make the playoffs this season? Compare your picks to Michael Lee's selections.
Scores and Schedule
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Wizards & NBA galleries
PHOTOS | NBA power rankings
Michael Lee evaluates the best teams in the National Basketball Association.
Homegrown D.C. basketball stars
From Elgin Baylor and Dave Bing to David Robinson and Kevin Durant, the District has produced a plethora of basketball stars.
NBA’s newest stars align in Newark
The Hornets select Kentucky star Anthony Davis with the No. 1 overall draft pick, followed by Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to the Bobcats and Florida freshman Bradley Beal to the Wizards.
Then and now: D.C.’s best sports products
Kendall Marshall joins a list of Washington area athletes to make it big.
NBA mock draft 2012: Predictions for the top 15 picks
Gene Wang predicts the first 15 picks of the 2012 NBA Draft.
President Barack Obama: Basketball Star
For his 49th birthday, President Obama treated himself to a game of hoops with a team of NBA all-stars. Take a look back at Obama's long love affair with basketball.
Wizards’ Martin takes it 10 days a time
Cartier Martin, signed to a 10-day contract by the Wizards, is hoping to stick in the league.
Wizards videos
John Wall, Bradley Beal serve at Salute to the Stars
NBA Wizards players John Wall and Bradley Beal served drinks and food to the families of U.S. service members.
NBA commissioner David Stern retiring after 30 years in charge
NBA commissioner David Stern will retire on Feb. 1, 2014, 30 years after he took charge of the league. He will be replaced by Deputy commissioner Adam Silver.
National pastime ranks as American favorite
The latest Washington Post-ABC News poll shows professional baseball is more popular among Americans than other sports that are currently in season.
Will Jeremy Lin take Yao Ming's place? (1:16)
New York Knicks player Jeremy Lin is the first Taiwanese-American to play in the NBA and he is quickly gaining fans in the U.S. and around the world. (Feb. 15)
PSL: What effect will Beal have on Wall?
The Washington Post’s Michael Lee describes how the Wizards got their main target with the selection of Bradley Beal with the third pick in the NBA Draft and discusses the effect that Beal’s shooting will have on point guard John Wall.
Post Sports Live: Nationals All-Stars, Real Deal Beal and Oates joins Caps
The Washington Post’s Michael Lee joins Dan Steinberg, Jason Reid and Jonathan Forsythe to discuss the first-place Nationals’ All-Star selections, the Wizards’ first-round selection of shooting guard Bradley Beal and the Capitals’ hiring of Adam Oates as head coach.
Post Sports Live: LeBron James on the cusp of elusive NBA title
The Washington Post’s Jason Reid offers some perspective on the Heat-Thunder series and what has been a historically strong postseason run for LeBron James while Dan Steinberg laments that James gets too much respect from the referees.
Durant Powers Thunder Past LeBron's Heat 105-94
Kevin Durant scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook added 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-94 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (June 13)
Seattle watches as Thunder rolls into NBA Finals
As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to face the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, basketball fans in Seattle have a tough choice to make. Root for the team that left town four years ago, or become Heat fans for a couple of weeks.
Durant Powers Thunder Past LeBron's Heat 105-94
Kevin Durant scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook added 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-94 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (June 13)Recent columns
OPINION | The team is bad, but here’s a fans’ guide to make an unbearable season more interesting.
OPINION | The Wizards rid themselves of big headaches after last season, but the question remains: Will they ever get better?
OPINION | Ernie Grunfeld remade the roster over past six months, but will it make a difference on the court?
Trading for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza provides another example that the team needs to raise its bar.
OPINION | Capitals’ Game 7 victory, Redskins’ drafting of Robert Griffin III and Nationals’ fast start give D.C. sports fans reasons to smile.
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- Wizards waste a stellar effort by Beal
- Wall gets ‘positive report’
- This season, why watch the Wizards?
- Wizards run out of steam in overtime
- Beal ponders his early struggles
- Ariza struggles to settle into new home
- It’s early, but concern builds
- Club shows heart, but still lacks talent
- Wizards fumble ending vs. Celtics
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