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Griffin's near triple-double lifts Clips (AP)

Blake Griffin fell two assists shy of a triple-double, and he didn't even play in the fourth quarter. It was that kind of dominating night for the Los Angeles Clippers, who rebounded from a disappointing loss in a big way, jumping on the Washington Wizards early and cruising to a 107-81 win. Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and tied a season-high with eight assists to lead Los Angeles, but he...

Griffin flirts with triple-double as Clippers romp
Blake Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 107-81 victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Barbosa, Johnson pace Raptors past Wizards
Leandro Barbosa shook off flulike symptoms to score 19 points, Amir Johnson had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 106-89 on Friday night.

Howard, Anderson help Magic snap losing skid
Ryan Anderson scored 23 points, including six 3-pointers, to help the Orlando Magic snap a four-game losing streak with a 109-103 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Magic beat Wizards to snap 4-game slide (AP)
Ryan Anderson scored 23 points, including six 3-pointers, to help the Orlando Magic snap a four-game losing streak with a 109-103 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Dwight Howard and J.J. Redick added 21 points each for Orlando, which beat Washington for the eighth straight time. It was the Magic's first 100-point game since a win at Indiana on Jan.

Rose's 35 carry Bulls over Wizards 98-88 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 35 points, Carlos Boozer had 18 and Kyle Korver added 17 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 98-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. One day after a four-point loss in Miami, the Bulls rebounded to improve their Eastern Conference-leading record to 18-5. They had lost two of their last three.

Rose goes for 35 as Bulls take care of Wizards
Derrick Rose scored a season-high 35 points, Carlos Boozer had 18 and Kyle Korver added 17 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 98-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

Bulls' Hamilton, Deng won't play vs. Wizards
The Chicago Bulls will be without Luol Deng (wrist) and Richard Hamilton (groin, thigh) and C.J. Watson will be a game-time decision against the Washington Wizards on Monday.

Wizards' Blatche out 3-5 weeks with calf strain
Wizards forward Andray Blatche will be out three to five weeks because of a strained left calf.

Wizards F Blatche to miss 3 to 5 weeks (AP)
Wizards forward Andray Blatche will be out three to five weeks because of a strained left calf. Washington coach Randy Wittman made the announcement before Monday night's game against Chicago. Blatche was injured in Saturday's win in Charlotte. After an MRI exam, he was advised to stay off his feet.

McGee powers Wizards by Bobcats (AP)

JaVale McGee scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds as the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Bobcats for the second time in a week, 102-99 on Saturday night. The matchup between two teams tied for the fewest wins in the NBA came down to the final shot, but Matt Carroll's 3-point attempt at the buzzer fell short.

McGee guides Wizards past Bobcats again
JaVale McGee scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds as the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Bobcats for the second time in a week, 102-99 on Saturday night.

Bobcats' Henderson (back) out against Wizards
Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson will sit out Saturday night against the Washington Wizards after re-aggravating his back in Friday night's loss to Philadelphia.

Budinger lifts Martin-less Rockets past Wizards
Chase Budinger scored a season-high 21 points and Luis Scola added 19 points to help the Houston Rockets blow out Washington 103-76 on Friday night.

Rockets leading scorer Martin out vs. Wizards
Rockets leading scorer Kevin Martin is inactive for Friday night's game against Washington with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

Wizards beat Bobcats in Wittman's debut (AP)

Randy Wittman didn't sleep on Tuesday night. Excited and nervous about his debut as Washington Wizards coach, Wittman couldn't wait to get started. His players couldn't wait, either. The Wizards led throughout the game and blew out the woeful Charlotte Bobcats 92-75 on Wednesday night. Washington is still just 3-15, but after the Wizards quickly built a 20-point lead and didn't blow...

Young, Blatche give Wittman win in Wiz debut
Nick Young scored 20 points, and Andray Blatche had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 92-75 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night in Randy Wittman's first game as coach.

Young leads Wizards past Bobcats
Nick Young scored 20 points, and Andray Blatche had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 92-75 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night in Randy Wittman's first game as coach.

Sources: Saunders fired by two-win Wizards
The Washington Wizards, owners of an NBA-worst 2-15 record, have fired coach Flip Saunders, league sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard.

Wizards fire Saunders after 2-15 start (AP)
A person familiar with the decision says Flip Saunders has been fired as coach of the Washington Wizards, who have the NBA's worst record at 2-15. Saunders will be replaced by assistant Randy Wittman, the person told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement of the change had been made.

Reports: Wizards fire coach Saunders
After losses in 15 of the first 17 games of the season, the Washington Wizards fired head coach Flip Saunders Tuesday, Yahoo! Sports reported.

Report: Wizards fire coach Saunders
Flip Saunders was fired Tuesday as coach of the NBA-worst Washington Wizards and replaced by assistant Randy Wittman, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

Saunders fired by Wizards amid 2-win start
The Washington Wizards, owners of an NBA-worst 2-15 record, have fired coach Flip Saunders.

Sixers untested, keep Wizards winless on road
Elton Brand had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Jrue Holiday also scored 17 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to 103-83 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

76ers roll, drop Wizards to 0-7 on road (AP)

Elton Brand had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Jrue Holiday also scored 17 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to 103-83 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Jodie Meeks added 15 points and Andre Iguodala had 11 assists. The Sixers led by 30 in the first half and easily cruised to their third win of the season against the hapless Wizards.

Celtics without Allen, Rondo, 3 reserves (AP)
The Boston Celtics were without starters Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo and three bench players, severely depleting their roster for Monday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Boston coach Doc Rivers delivered the news about an hour before the game. Allen jammed his left ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's win at Washington and didn't return.

Celtics' Rondo (wrist) out for 2nd game in row
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says point guard Rajon Rondo will miss Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right wrist.

Pierce carries Celts with 34, Allen hurt (AP)

Paul Pierce had season highs with 34 points and 10 assists and tied his season-best mark with eight rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 100-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. The Celtics won for the second time in three games despite playing most of the game without a pair of starting guards.

Celtics' Rondo out again; Allen injured in game
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo missed Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right wrist and guard Ray Allen left because of a jammed left ankle and will not return.

Hawks' Hinrich nearing season debut (AP)
Hawks guard Kirk Hinrich, who has missed the first 17 games of the season while recovering from left shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return on Atlanta's upcoming five-game trip. Hinrich started in 22 of his 24 games with Atlanta last season after he was traded to the Hawks from Washington. He averaged 10.2 points and 4.0 assists overall.

Nuggets drop Wizards for fifth win in six games
Al Harrington scored a season-high 29 points, and Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson each had 21 to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Washington Wizards 108-104 on Friday night.

Harrington helps Nuggets top Wizards (AP)

Al Harrington scored a season-high 29 points, and Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson each had 21 to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Washington Wizards 108-104 on Friday night. It was the fifth win in six games for the Nuggets, who played without Nene due to a bruised right heel. He's expected back Saturday in New York.

Bruised heel shelves Nuggets F Nene vs. Wiz
Denver Nuggets forward Nene is out of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards with a bruised right heel. Nene previously missed three games with a bruised left foot.

Wall, Wizards cool off Thunder for second win
John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game win streak and giving the Wizards their second win of the season.

Wizards' second win ends Thunder's run (AP)

John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game winning streak and giving the Wizards just their second win of the season. Oklahoma City lost for only the third time in 15 games getting 69 points from Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant.

Wall, Young power Wizards past Thunder
John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game winning streak and giving the Wizards just their second win of the season.

Rockets get by Wizards despite Wall's 38 (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 25 points, Samuel Dalembert added 20 and the Houston Rockets broke away in the third quarter Monday to beat John Wall and the Washington Wizards 114-106. Wall scored a career-high 38 points on 13 of 22 shooting. He began the game making under 35 percent this season. Luis Scola had 18 and Kyle Lowry had 16 for the Rockets in their highest-scoring game of the season.

76ers keep warm by again rolling lowly Wizards
Lou Williams scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala added a season-high 23 to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-90 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Surging 76ers defeat hapless Wizards (AP)

Lou Williams scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala added a season-high 23 to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-90 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Thaddeus Young tied his season high with 18 points and Jrue Holiday scored 13 for the 76ers, who have won eight of their last nine games.

76ers defeat hapless Wizards 120-89 (AP)

Jodie Meeks tied a career high with 26 points, Lou Williams had 19 and Spencer Hawes added 10 points and 10 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 120-89 on Friday night. Led by their usual balanced offense, the Sixers led by 34 points in the third quarter and crushed the NBA-worst Wizards.

Lucas shines with Rose out in Bulls' win (AP)

John Lucas III scored a career-high 25 points filling in for injured Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 78-64 on Wednesday for their third victory in three nights. Lucas, starting for the first time in his 70-game NBA career, was at the point in place of MVP Rose, who was out with a sprained big left toe.

Wizards rout Raptors to earn first win of season
Rashard Lewis and Nick Young each had 15 points to lead the Washington Wizards to their first win after eight straight losses, a 93-78 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Wizards finally break into win column (AP)

Rashard Lewis and Nick Young each had 15 points to lead the Washington Wizards to their first win after eight straight losses, a 93-78 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. After the worst start in franchise history, Coach Flip Saunders left Andray Blatche and Lewis on the bench to start the game.

Wizards snap 0-8 skid, pick up first win
Rashard Lewis and Nick Young each had 15 points to lead the Washington Wizards to their first win after eight consecutive losses, a 93-78 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Wizards fall to 0-8 in loss to T-Wolves
There's no telling how different the Washington Wizards would be if they had drafted Ricky Rubio when they had the chance. Surely they couldn't be any worse than what they are now: a winless team running out of ways to express its humiliation.

Rubio tallies 14 assists as Wolves paste Wizards
Kevin Love had 20 points and 16 rebounds, Ricky Rubio had 13 points and a career-high 14 assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves broke a two-game losing streak Sunday with a 93-72 victory over the winless Washington Wizards.

Rubio's 14 assists key Wolves by Wizards (AP)

Kevin Love had 20 points and 16 rebounds, Ricky Rubio had 13 points and a career-high 14 assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves broke a two-game losing streak Sunday with a 93-72 victory over the winless Washington Wizards. Spanish rookie Rubio also grabbed six rebounds and controlled the game during much of his 30 minutes off the bench.

'Melo has 37, Knicks drop Wizards to 0-7 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless. Amare Stoudemire added 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 15 boards in the Knicks' seventh straight victory over the Wizards.

Knicks keep Wizards winless
Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless.

Knicks keep Wizards winless as Melo caps rally
Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless.

Winless Wizards opt for players-only meeting
Maurice Evans says the winless Washington Wizards have a sense of entitlement like he's never seen before.

Players-only meeting for winless Wizards (AP)
Maurice Evans says the winless Washington Wizards have a sense of entitlement like he's never seen before. The veteran called a players'-only meeting Thursday to address leadership issues on the only NBA team without a victory. The Wizards are 0-6 for the first time in franchise history and weren't competitive in an 18-point loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Magic's Davis says he'll try to adjust (AP)
Magic forward Glen Davis says he'll keep working to adjust his game to fit into a more defensive and rebounding role the coaching staff wants him to fill. Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy was critical of Davis' shot selection in the Magic's win over Washington on Wednesday night. He spoke with Davis in more detail at practice Thursday.

Magic roll to victory as Wizards put up little fight
Dwight Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds, Ryan Anderson added 23 points and 15 rebounds and the Orlando Magic ran past the winless Washington Wizards 103-85 on Wednesday night.

Magic send Wizards to first 0-6 start (AP)

Dwight Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds, Ryan Anderson added 23 points and 15 rebounds and the Orlando Magic ran past the winless Washington Wizards 103-85 on Wednesday night. The Magic won for the fifth time in six games and had four players in double figures. Orlando has won seven straight against Washington and 15 of the last 18 meetings.

Celtics G Allen out sick vs. Nets (AP)
Celtics guard Ray Allen is missing Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets because of an illness. Boston coach Doc Rivers said the 36-year old Allen skipped the team's shootaround earlier in the day and was told to say home because he wasn't feeling well. Allen led the team with 27 points -- 11 in the final quarter -- in Monday's win over Washington.

Mavericks' Cuban blasts league for no D.C. trip
The NBA didn't do it so Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took scheduling the traditional championship trip to the White House into his own hands.

Allen's late push lifts Celtics by winless Wizards
Ray Allen scored 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Celtics won for the second straight night over Washington, beating the winless Wizards 100-92 on Monday night.

Allen leads Celtics past winless Wizards (AP)
Ray Allen scored 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics won for the second straight night over Washington, beating the winless Wizards 100-92 on Monday night. Paul Pierce had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Celtics (3-3), who pulled to .500 after losing their first three games of the season.

Celtics' O'Neal sits vs. Wiz with sore hamstring
Celtics center Jermaine O'Neal sat out Monday's game against the Wizards due to a sore left hamstring.

Mavericks' Cuban blasts league for no D.C. trip
The NBA didn't do it so Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took scheduling the traditional championship trip to the White House into his own hands.

Celtics' O'Neal sits vs. Wiz with sore hamstring
Celtics center Jermaine O'Neal sat out Monday's game against the Wizards due to a sore left hamstring.

Rondo's triple-double lifts Celtics (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds while Kevin Garnett had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics over the winless Washington Wizards 94-86 on Sunday night. The victory was the Celtics' second straight after losing their first three. Washington is 0-4. After losing their opener by six to New Jersey, the Wizards have lost the last three by 47 points.

Jennings, Bucks dump Wizards, improve to 2-1
Brandon Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-81 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Jennings leads Bucks by winless Wizards (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-81 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Friday night. Ersan Ilyasova had 16 points, and Carlos Delfino, who missed the first two games of the season with a sprained right wrist, added 15 off the bench for Milwaukee (2-1).

Wizards get technical for playing inactive Mason
Washington coach Flip Saunders got Roger Mason involved early Friday against Milwaukee.

Hawks use balanced attack to soar past Wizards
Joe Johnson led another balanced attack with 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 101-83 on Wednesday night.

Johnson leads balanced Hawks by Wizards (AP)

Joe Johnson led another balanced attack with 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 101-83 on Wednesday night. The Hawks have had six players score in double figures in each of their first two wins to open the season. Tracy McGrady had 11 points off the bench to join Atlanta's five starters in double figures.

Blatche on Twitter: Everybody 'shut up' (AP)
It took only one game for the new-look Washington Wizards to resemble their same old dysfunctional selves. Andray Blatche took to Twitter on Tuesday to, in effect, criticize the way his criticisms were criticized following the Wizards' season-opening loss to the New Jersey Nets. "Every body need to shut up I didn't call out my coach or team mates I said I had a bad game need it n the...

Wizards' Blatche rips critics on Twitter
It took only one game for the new-look Washington Wizards to resemble their same old dysfunctional selves.

Wizards' Blatche on reaction to tweets: 'Shut up'
Andray Blatche says everybody needs to "shut up" about his criticisms over the play-calling in the Washington Wizards' season-opening loss.

Humphries booed, but powers Nets with 21 (AP)

Kris Humphries was booed even before the start of the game between his New Jersey Nets and the Washington Wizards, presumably because of his much-hyped -- and short-lived marriage to reality TV star Kim Kardashian. Once the basketball was in the air Monday night, Humphries really gave the Wizards and their fans reason to be angry, finishing with 21 points and 16 rebounds to help New Jersey erase a...

Humphries leads Nets past Wizards
Kris Humphries shrugged off loud booing to finish with 21 points and 16 rebounds, and Deron Williams had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, helping the New Jersey Nets beat the Washington Wizards 90-84 Monday night in the season opener for both teams.

Nets emerge from an early hole to drop Wizards
Kris Humphries shrugged off loud booing to finish with 21 points and 16 rebounds, and Deron Williams had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, helping the New Jersey Nets beat the Washington Wizards 90-84 Monday night.

Kardashian ex Humphries, booed in DC
Apparently, Washington Wizards fans are keeping up with the Kardashians. Otherwise, why would they have booed Kris Humphries so vociferously?

Wizards re-sign guard Young to 1-year contract
Free agent Nick Young has signed a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards.

G Young re-signs with Wizards for 1 year (AP)
Free agent Nick Young has signed a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The shooting guard led Washington in scoring last season with a career-high 17.4 points per game, more than doubling the 8.6 he averaged in the 2009-10 season. His NBA career average is 10.9 points since being drafted in the first round by the Wizards in 2007.

Williams scores 19, 76ers hammer Wizards (AP)

With new 76ers owner Josh Harris sitting behind a baseline, Lou Williams scored 19 points and Philadelphia beat the cold-shooting and light-defending Washington Wizards 103-78 on Friday night before a sparse crowd in the first of two post-lockout exhibition games between the teams. Relying on the core that led them to last season's playoffs, the 76ers shot 51 percent.

Wizards re-sign veteran Evans to one-year deal
Swingman Maurice Evans, a union vice president during the NBA lockout, has re-signed with the Washington Wizards.

Wizards re-sign swingman Evans (AP)
Swingman Maurice Evans, a union vice president during the NBA lockout, has re-signed with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards announced the one-year contract with Evans during halftime of their exhibition opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Evans averaged 9.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 26 games with Washington after arriving from the Atlanta Hawks in a trade in February.

Jazz, former Mavericks F Howard agree to deal
Utah Jazz officials say they have reached a deal with free agent Josh Howard pending the outcome of a successful physical.

Knicks acquire Chandler from Dallas
The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade.

Knicks land Chandler as part of 3-team trade
The New York Knicks officially acquired Tyson Chandler Saturday via a sign-and-trade as part of a three-team trade.

Knicks acquire Chandler, waive Billups (AP)
The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade. The Knicks also announced Saturday they had waived Chauncey Billups and designated him as their amnesty player. Chandler helped the Mavericks win the NBA championship last season, averaging 10.1 points and 9.4 rebounds, and will provide the interior...

Bulls eye Wizards' restricted free agent Young
The Chicago Bulls have talked to the representative of Wizards restricted free agent Nick Young, but Mark Bartelstein emphasized Young is not in a hurry to leave Washington.

NBA stars on board for 'Obama Classic'
Lakers legend Magic Johnson has joined the list of past and present basketball superstars who will play in an exhibition game in Washington, D.C., next month to raise funds for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign.

Magic says Stern isn't racist (AP)
Magic Johnson said it's "ridiculous" to suggest that David Stern is racist, saying it's OK to disagree with the NBA commissioner but that you "can't attack the man and what he stands for." Johnson was responding to comments made by attorney Jeffrey Kessler, representing the NBA players' association, who told the Washington Post that owners are treating players...

Lawyer: Players treated like 'plantation workers'
Commissioner David Stern says union attorney Jeffrey Kessler is largely to blame for the NBA's stalled labor talks after Kessler told The Washington Post that the owners are treating the players "like plantation workers."

Aldridge hosts charity game in Portland (AP)
Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge put on a sold-out charity basketball game Sunday night with the NBA's tense labor situation as a backdrop. A fan held a sign that said "Thanks LaMarcus" during the game that included Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Josh Howard of the Washington Wizards, Atlanta's Jamal Crawford and several other players.

Washington Wizards Jordan Crawford says he can be better than Michael Jordan
Washington Wizards Jordan Crawford says he can be better than Michael Jordan

Wall: Stern trying to take advantage of players
Washington Wizards guard John Wall isn't very happy with NBA commissioner David Stern these days.

NBA union fighting off player doubts
JaVale McGee only acknowledged the inevitable Friday when the Washington Wizards center said a few NBA players are ''ready to fold'' in their contentious labor negotiations with the league.

James honored by Boys & Girls Clubs (AP)
LeBron James of the Miami Heat has received the "Champion of Youth" award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The award was presented to James by actor Denzel Washington, the club's national spokesman. The award recognizes the relationship that the two-time NBA MVP has had with clubs across the country for the past several years.

Drew-Goodman rematch set for October in LA
After much waiting and anticipation, there will finally be a rematch between the Los Angeles based Drew League and the Goodman League of Washington D.C.

Durant says players won't back down (AP)
Kevin Durant made his points on the court and off it Saturday, throwing down several thunderous alley-oops during a charity pickup game and saying afterward that the players will not give in to the owner's demands in the ongoing NBA labor negotiations. Durant, John Wall and other NBA players headlined the "Clash of the Superstars" at Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C.

Laettner found not in contempt of court - Christian Laettner (F/C) Miami Heat
A judge in Washington D.C. has ruled that Christian Laettner and Brian Davis are not in contempt of court for their failure to repay creditors, but they have two weeks to disclose their assets and liabilities.

Crittenton back in Atlanta, faces murder charge
Former Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton has been returned to Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of a woman, police said.

Crittenton in Atlanta to face murder charge
Authorities say former Washington Wizards basketball player Javaris Crittenton has been returned to Atlanta from Los Angeles to face a murder charge.

Crittenton to face murder charge
Former Washington Wizards basketball player Javaris Crittenton will be returned to Atlanta from Los Angeles on Thursday to face a murder charge, police said.

Ex-Wizards' Crittenton to face charge in Atlanta
Former Washington Wizards basketball player Javaris Crittenton will be returned to Atlanta from Los Angeles on Thursday to face a murder charge, police said.

Mayor Johnson, school reformer Rhee married
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and former Washington, D.C., schools chancellor Michelle Rhee were married over the weekend in a private ceremony in Tennessee.

FBI continues hunt for ex-Wiz guard Crittenton
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is helping police in Atlanta and Los Angeles search for a former NBA player wanted for murder.

Former Wizard Crittenton still wanted for murder
Javaris Crittenton was wanted on a murder charge as police searched on Saturday for the former NBA player in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Ex-Wizard Crittenton charged with murder (AP)
Javaris Crittenton, the former NBA player once suspended by the league for bringing a gun into the Washington Wizards' locker room, has been charged with murder in the shooting of a woman on an Atlanta street. Police spokesman Carlos Campos said Friday night that police have secured a murder warrant for the arrest of Crittenton in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Jullian Jones...

Durant scores 44 points as DC All-Stars beat LA
Kevin Durant scored 44 points to lead Washington's Goodman League to a thrilling 135-134 victory over the Drew League from Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Durant scores 44 in exhibition win (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 44 points to lead Washington's Goodman League to a thrilling 135-134 victory over the Drew League from Los Angeles on Saturday night. Locked-out NBA stars from both cities played in the game on the campus of Trinity University. The stands were packed beyond the listed 1,500 seat capacity and the crowd watched local hero Durant walk away with the game's Most Valuable...

Former Kentucky stars may take classes (AP)
In the era of one-and-done athletes, no school has been more of a lightning rod than Kentucky under coach John Calipari. Opting for the NBA doesn't mean that all those departed Wildcats have given up on their academic careers, though. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe were part of Calipari's...

Beasley shoves fan at playground game (AP)
Michael Beasley shoved a heckler in the face with his hand during a playground game, but the Minnesota Timberwolves forward later sought out the fan shook his hand. In the second half of a summer league game at Dyckman Park in Washington Heights, Beasley was jawing back and forth with a fan who was getting on his case.

Kobe: Besiktas link 'news to me'
Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant dismissed reports of a weekend meeting with Besiktas but declared he was ready to "play anywhere" overseas while the protracted NBA labor talks stumble on, The Washington Post reported Monday.

Report: Kobe dismisses Besiktas talks
Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant dismissed reports of a weekend meeting with Besiktas but declared he was ready to "play anywhere" overseas while the protracted NBA labor talks stumble on, The Washington Post reported Monday.

Wizards introduce 1st-round pick Vesely (AP)

Jan Vesely is right where he wanted to be all along. The 6-foot-11 forward from the Czech Republic was the sixth overall pick by Washington in the NBA draft last Thursday -- and he couldn't have been more thrilled during an introductory news conference. "I'm happy to be here," Vesely said Monday.

Kings take G Isaiah Thomas with final pick - Isaiah Thomas (G) Sacramento Kings
The Kings took G Isaiah Thomas out of Washington with the final pick of the NBA Draft.

Washington picks up options on Wall, Crawford
The Washington Wizards have picked up the third-year options on the rookie contracts of John Wall, Jordan Crawford, Trevor Booker and Kevin Seraphin.

Wiz pick up option on Wall's rookie deal
The Washington Wizards have picked up the third-year options on the rookie contracts of John Wall, Jordan Crawford, Trevor Booker and Kevin Seraphin.

Nash voices support for gay marriage
Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash voiced his support for gay marriage in a video released Monday by the Washington, D.C.-based Human Rights Campaign.

Wizards go old school with new-look uniforms
The Washington Wizards unveiled their new red, white and blue uniforms Tuesday

Wizards unveil new Bullets-like uniforms (AP)
The Washington Wizards have ditched the wizard. The team unveiled its new red, white and blue uniforms Tuesday. Gone is the wizard logo and the blue and gold color scheme that the franchise adopted when it changed its name from Bullets in 1997. Now the team looks like the Bullets again in everything but name.

Lakers heading into uncertain new era (AP)

Jerry Buss has always tolerated big egos, distracted players and huge luxury-tax bills as long as his Los Angeles Lakers were annual contenders for the NBA title. With the Lakers' threepeat quest abruptly over after seven miserable days in May, the owner must decide how much of this smoldering wreck he'll keep, and how much it will cost.

Wash. St. G Thompson to remain in NBA draft
Washington State junior guard Klay Thompson will remain in the NBA Draft and forego his senior season, it was announced Sunday.

Report: Jordan Williams staying in draft - Jordan Williams (C) College Player
Maryland sophomore C Jordan Williams has signed with an agent and will stay in the draft, sources tell the Washington Post.

Klay Thompson of Washington State declares for draft, won't hire agent
Washington State guard Klay Thompson will declare for the NBA draft without hiring an agent in what his father, former NBA player Mychal Thompson, said was "an exploratory move."

Washington State's DeAngelo Casto chooses to enter NBA draft
Washington State junior forward DeAngelo Casto has decided to forgo his senior season and will declare for the NBA draft.

Celts fall to Wiz, set for playoff series vs. Knicks
The Boston Celtics didn't play four of their usual starters, and the result was a 95-94 overtime loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night that handed the Miami Heat the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference.

Celtics sit 4 starters, lose to Wizards (AP)

The Boston Celtics didn't play four of their usual starters, essentially setting aside their bid for a better playoff seed for the chance to give their top players some rest, and the result was a 95-94 overtime loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night that handed the Miami Heat the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference.

Celtics rest Garnett, Allen, Rondo (AP)
A day after a beatdown by the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers chose rest over seeding when he sat Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo for Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards. Rivers also said Paul Pierce probably wouldn't play, and that Jermaine O'Neal would see limited minutes.

Boston Celtics rest Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo vs. Washington Wizards
The Celtics have decided that rest is more important than seeding.



Shaquille O'Neal doesn't travel with Boston Celtics; out vs. Miami Heat, Washington Wizards
Boston Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal did not travel with the team to Miami Saturday and has been ruled out for both of Boston's final two road games of the season.

Reeling Hawks routed by lowly Wizards (AP)

Next week, the Atlanta Hawks will face the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs. They couldn't be heading into the postseason in worse shape. The reeling Hawks lost their fourth straight game on Saturday, 115-83 against the Washington Wizards, and weren't even competitive. The loss was embarrassing and puzzling.

Blatche, Wizards send Hawks to 4th straight loss
Andray Blatche scored 23 points, John Wall had 19, and the Washington Wizards dealt the playoff-bound Atlanta Hawks their fourth straight loss, 115-83 on Saturday night.

Celtics stay in hunt for East's No. 2 (AP)

Boston coach Doc Rivers wasn't hiding it. He hopes his team shows up ready Sunday to play a key game. Rajon Rondo had 20 points and 14 assists to lead the Celtics to a 104-88 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night, setting up a showdown with Miami for the Eastern Conference's second spot.

Rondo comes up big as Celts overcome Wizards
Rajon Rondo had 20 points and 14 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 104-88 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Delonte West ejected from Boston Celtics' game vs. Washington Wizards
Celtics guard Delonte West was ejected in the second quarter of Boston's game against the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Boston Celtics' Jermaine O'Neal sits vs. Washington Wizards for extra rest
Celtics center Jermaine O'Neal, who has appeared in five games over the last eight days since returning from left knee surgery, was held out by coach Doc Rivers Friday night.

Pacers get first playoff spot since 2006 (AP)

Danny Granger scored 25 points, and the Indiana Pacers clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2006 with a 136-112 victory against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. The Pacers needed a win and a Charlotte loss to Orlando to clinch a spot in the postseason. As the Pacers' game ended, the Orlando-Charlotte game was in overtime, and the Conseco Fieldhouse staff put the game on...

Pacers cruise to earn 1st playoff berth since '06
Danny Granger scored 25 points, and the Indiana Pacers clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2006 with a 136-112 victory against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Wizards' win streak now season-high 3 (AP)

John Wall scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Washington Wizards have their first three-game winning streak since 2008 following Tuesday night's 107-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Wall, showing none of the complacency that might befall a rookie at the end of a long, losing season, also had 12 assists and six rebounds for the Wizards.

Six injured Washington Wizards players won't be back this season
Coach Flip Saunders said Tuesday that the six injured players on the Washington Wizards roster will not return for the final half-dozen games.

Six injured Wizards players won't return
Everybody's out for the season for the Washington Wizards. At least it seems like it.

Wizards stun Bobcats with 2nd straight road win
Andray Blatche had 25 points and 17 rebounds, Jordan Crawford added 23 points and the Washington Wizards made it two straight road wins while putting a dent in Charlotte's postseason hopes with a 97-91 victory over the Bobcats on Sunday night.

Bobcats dealt blow in playoff chase (AP)

Andray Blatche had 25 points and 17 rebounds, Jordan Crawford added 23 points and the Washington Wizards made it two straight road wins while putting a dent in Charlotte's postseason hopes with a 97-91 victory over the Bobcats on Sunday night. After a 1-35 start away from home that threatened to match an NBA record for futility, the Wizards followed a victory at Utah last week by building a...

Knicks end 7-year playoff drought (AP)

The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth since 2004 with a 123-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday behind 28 points from Amare Stoudemire. Shortly after Charlotte's home loss to Washington, the Knicks snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Cavaliers to secure their spot.

Blatche's career night lifts Wall-less Wiz to win
Andray Blatche tied a career high with 36 points and had a career-best 19 rebounds, Jordan Crawford added 21 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-107 on Friday night.

Blatche helps Wizards win without Wall (AP)

Andray Blatche tied a career high with 36 points and had a career-best 19 rebounds, Jordan Crawford added 21 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-107 on Friday night. The Wizards played without John Wall, who was suspended for one game due to his part in a scuffle against Miami earlier this week.

Washington Wizards' John Wall to serve one-game suspension Friday against Cleveland Cavaliers
Wizards rookie guard John Wall was suspended for Friday night's game against Cleveland due to his part in a scuffle against Miami earlier this week.

Washington Wizards' John Wall suspended one game; Miami Heat's Juwan Howard, Zydrunas Ilgauskas fined for roles in scuffle
Wizards rookie John Wall has been suspended one game without pay and two Miami Heat players have been fined for their actions in Wednesday night's game at Washington.

Wall suspended, Howard, Ilgauskas fined (AP)
Wizards rookie John Wall has been suspended one game without pay and two Miami Heat players were fined for their actions in Wednesday night's game at Washington. NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson announced the penalties Thursday in a statement. In addition to Wall's suspension, Heat forward Juwan Howard was handed a $35,000 fine and teammate Zydrunas...

Wall suspended; Ilgauskas, Howard fined
Wizards rookie John Wall has been suspended one game without pay and two Miami Heat players were fined for their actions in Wednesday night's game at Washington.

Washington Huskies' Isaiah Thomas entering draft, won't be back
Washington guard Isaiah Thomas announced Thursday he's forgoing his senior season with the Huskies and entering the NBA draft and will not return to school no matter what happens.

After Wall's ejection, Heat beat Wizards (AP)

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat had a surprisingly tough time against the lowly Wizards -- even after No. 1 draft pick John Wall was ejected for a second-quarter scuffle. James finished with 35 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Wade had 33 points and nine assists, and Chris Bosh scored 26, helping Miami get past Washington 123-107 Wednesday night and avoid what would have been...

Wall, Ilgauskas ejected after skirmish (AP)
Top overall draft pick John Wall, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Juwan Howard were ejected after a skirmish during the second quarter of the Wizards' game against the Heat on Wednesday night. Washington guard Wall, who is listed at 6-foot-4, moved over to the 3-point line to play tight defense on Cleveland center Ilgauskas, who is 7-3.

Washington Wizards rookie Trevor Booker out for year after breaking foot
Washington Wizards rookie Trevor Booker will miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his right foot.

Wizards' Booker out for season with foot (AP)
Washington Wizards rookie Trevor Booker will miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his right foot. The 23rd overall pick in last year's NBA draft, Booker finishes the season averaging 5.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 54.9 percent on field-goal attempts. His foot will be put in a walking boot, and he'll be re-evaluated in six weeks, the Wizards said Wednesday.

Wizards' Booker out rest of season
Washington Wizards rookie Trevor Booker will miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his right foot.

Wizards beat Jazz for second road win (AP)

Rookie John Wall scored 28 points and Jordan Crawford hit a key shot at the end of regulation then made two steals in overtime to lead the Washington Wizards to only their second road win, a 100-95 victory Monday night over the Utah Jazz. Crawford finished with 25 points, including eight in the fourth quarter and the game-tying shot with 4.4 seconds left in regulation.

Ellis' 37 and 13 assists power Warriors (AP)

Monta Ellis had 37 points and 13 assists, leading the Golden State Warriors past the road-weary Washington Wizards, 114-104 on Sunday night. Ellis played the entire game and added seven rebounds, and David Lee had a season-high 33 points to help the Warriors to their second straight victory. Ellis was three rebounds short of his first career triple-double entering the fourth quarter and never came...

Surging Nuggets roll past Wizards (AP)

Chris Andersen grabbed 11 rebounds and was one of four Denver players to score 17 points as the Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 114-94 on Friday night. Danilo Gallinari, Ty Lawson and Al Harrington also had 17, while J.R. Smith added 14 to lead six Nuggets players in double figures. Jordan Crawford had 19 points, JaVale McGee had 13 points and 13 rebounds and John Wall had 13 rebounds and six...

Griffin's triple-double lifts Clips by Wiz in 2OT
Blake Griffin posted his first career triple-double and Eric Gordon scored 32 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Washington Wizards 127-119 in double overtime Wednesday night.

Griffin posts triple-double in 2OT win (AP)

Blake Griffin posted his first career triple-double and Eric Gordon scored 32 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Washington Wizards 127-119 in double-overtime on Wednesday night. Griffin finished with 33 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists, and Randy Foye hit a clinching 3-pointer in the final minute for the Clippers, one night after 12-year-old Staples Center hosted its first...

Blazers blister Wizards, inch closer to No. 6 spot
Gerald Wallace had 28 points, his most with the Trail Blazers, and Portland routed the Washington Wizards 111-76 on Tuesday night.

Griffin, Gordon outlast Wizards
Blake Griffin posted his first career triple-double and Eric Gordon scored 32 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Washington Wizards 127-119 in double-overtime on Wednesday night.

Wallace has 28 as Blazers rout Wizards (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 28 points, his most with the Trail Blazers, and Portland routed the Washington Wizards 111-76 on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points before sitting for the fourth quarter, and Nicolas Batum added 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Blazers, who are jockeying for playoff position in the Western Conference as the season winds to a close.

Injured Nets PG Williams out 3 games (AP)
New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams will miss at least three games with an injured right wrist. Nets coach Avery Johnson says the wrist will be re-evaluated after Williams sits out those games. The Nets play at Washington on Sunday. Johnson says he doesn't want to shut down Williams for the rest of the year.

Down 17, Wall and Wizards rally by Nets (AP)

John Wall scored 26 points to help the Washington Wizards overcome a 17-point deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 98-92 on Sunday. After New Jersey's Kris Humphries scored five straight points to tie the score at 90 with 1:44 left, Wall hit a jumper with 1:22 left and another with 46.5 for a 94-90 lead.

Bargnani, DeRozan net 63 in Raptors' win (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 33 points, DeMar DeRozan had 30 and the Toronto Raptors beat Washington 116-107 on Friday night, handing the hapless Wizards their 13th loss in 14 games. Jose Calderon had 17 points and Leandro Barbosa scored 15 for the Raptors, who won for just the sixth time in 31 games. Toronto had lost seven of nine.

Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah was sent home from practice, and Carlos Boozer will not face the Washington Wizards
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was sent home from shootaround with an illness, and he's a game-time decision for Tuesday night's game against the Washington Wizards. Carlos Boozer will miss the game with a sprained left ankle.

Bulls best Wizards to gain control of first in East
Derrick Rose scored 23 points in Chicago's seventh straight win, a 98-79 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night that moved the Bulls into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls move atop East, extend streak to 7 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 23 points in Chicago's seventh straight win, a 98-79 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night that moved the Bulls into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. Luol Deng added 20 points and Keith Bogans scored 17, his highest total since joining the Bulls.

Rose, Bulls cruise to 7th straight win
Derrick Rose scored 23 points in Chicago's seventh straight win, a 98-79 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night that moved the Bulls into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference.

Thunder ride roughshod over hapless Wizards
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Russell Westbrook had 18 points and 12 assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Washington Wizards 116-89 Monday night.

Durant has 32 as Thunder extend run to 4 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Russell Westbrook had 18 points and 12 assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Washington Wizards 116-89 Monday night. It was the 25th time this season that Durant, the NBA scoring leader, scored at least 30 points. He scored 40 in the previous meeting between the two teams on Jan.

Kendrick Perkins of Oklahoma City Thunder will make debut in starting lineup
Center Kendrick Perkins will make his Oklahoma City Thunder debut Monday night against the Washington Wizards after being sidelined for nine games with a left knee sprain.

Griffin's 26 in 1st half power Clippers (AP)
Blake Griffin scored all of his 26 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 122-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. In the matchup between the last two No. 1 overall picks, Griffin got the best of John Wall, both on the scoreboard and in the individual battle.

Bogut returns to help Bucks beat back Wizards
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points and Andrew Bogut had 14 points, nine rebounds amd seven assists in his first game back after an injury to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 95-76 on Tuesday night.

Jennings, Bogut lead Bucks over Wizards (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 23 points and Andrew Bogut had 14 points, nine rebounds amd seven assists in his first game back after an injury to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 95-76 on Tuesday night. John Salmons had 22 points for the Bucks, who ended a two-game losing streak. Jennings scored 10 points in the third quarter and the Bucks led 75-52 after three.

Andray Blatche of Washington Wizards leaves game with sprained shoulder
Wizards forward Andray Blatche left Washington's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sprained right shoulder around the 9-minute mark of the first quarter Tuesday night.

Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee Bucks returns to starting lineup
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is expected to return to the starting lineup tonight against the Washington Wizards after missing three games with a muscle strain in his left ribcage area.

Villanueva scores 16 in 2nd, Pistons win (AP)

Charlie Villanueva scored all 16 of his points in the second quarter, helping the Detroit Pistons build a lead they wouldn't relinquish in a 113-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Villanueva made three 3-pointers, then added a conventional three-point play that started a 10-0 run that put Detroit ahead 60-49 shortly before halftime.

Pistons pull away, drop Wizards to 1-29 on road
Charlie Villanueva scored all 16 of his points in the second quarter, helping the Detroit Pistons build a lead they wouldn't relinquish in a 113-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.

Rashard Lewis of Washington Wizards misses game with sore right knee
Rashard Lewis did not suit up for the Washington Wizards against Detroit on Sunday because of a sore right knee.

Wizards F Lewis out against Pistons (AP)
Rashard Lewis did not suit up for the Washington Wizards against Detroit on Sunday because of a sore right knee. Lewis scored 10 points Saturday in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Washington forward Josh Howard was also out with a strained left hamstring, and Wizards coach Flip Saunders missed the game, as expected, following the death of his mother Friday.

Wizards win despite 20 and 21 from Love (AP)

John Wall scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 103-96 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday night. Kevin Love scored 20 points and had 21 rebounds for Minnesota, the third straight game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds for the All-Star forward and his 11th of the season.

Wizards dispatch Wolves as Love nears record
John Wall scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 103-96 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday night.

Love one shy of double-double mark
John Wall scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 103-96 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday night.

Washington Wizards minus Nick Young, Josh Howard against Minnesota Timberwolves
The Washington Wizards are without starters Nick Young and Josh Howard for Saturday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Wizards missing starters Young, Howard (AP)
The Washington Wizards are without starters Nick Young and Josh Howard for Saturday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Washington coach Flip Saunders says Young is out because he has the flu, and Howard will sit because of a pulled left hamstring. Young leads the Wizards with 17.9 points a game.

Golden State Warriors sign former Washington Wizards forward Al Thornton
The Warriors have signed free-agent forward Al Thornton after he was released by the Wizards earlier this week.

Warriors sign former Wizards F Thornton (AP)
The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent forward Al Thornton after he was released by the Washington Wizards earlier this week. Golden State said Thursday that Thornton was expected to join the Warriors before Friday night's game with the Celtics in Boston. The 27-year-old Thornton averaged 8.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 21.8 minutes in 49 games this season for Washington.

Warriors hold off Wizards, snap skid (AP)

Golden State built a 20-point lead by the third quarter Wednesday night, then seemed to take it easy and very nearly paid the price. The Warriors withstood a furious rally by the Washington Wizards for a 106-102 victory that wasn't sealed until Stephen Curry hit three free throws in the final 5.9 seconds.

Saunders to miss game against Warriors
Washington coach Flip Saunders will miss the Wizards' game Wednesday against Golden State to address ''a family emergency involving his mother.''

Flip Saunders of Washington Wizards to miss game for family emergency
Washington coach Flip Saunders will miss the Wizards' game Wednesday against Golden State to address "a family emergency involving his mother."

Wizards coach Saunders to miss game (AP)
Washington coach Flip Saunders will miss the Wizards' game Wednesday against Golden State to address "a family emergency involving his mother." Assistant coach Randy Wittman will lead the team in Saunders' absence. Wittman also served as head coach when Saunders missed a game for the same reason on Dec.

F Al Thornton bought out by Washington Wizards; could be picked up by Golden State Warriors
Al Thornton has reached a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards and is headed to the Golden State Warriors as long as he clears waivers later this week, sources briefed on Thornton's plans told ESPN.com's Marc Stein.

Wizards, F Thornton reach buyout deal (AP)
Al Thornton has reached a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards. Team President Ernie Grunfeld announced the move Tuesday, saying the recent additions of Rashard Lewis and Mo Evans combined with Josh Howard's return from injury had created a logjam at small forward that made Thornton expendable.

Bulls maul Wizards to pull within game of Heat
Luol Deng and Derrick Rose scored 21 points apiece, Joakim Noah had 19, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 105-77 Monday night to move within a game of the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls top Wizards, within 1 game of Heat (AP)

Luol Deng and Derrick Rose scored 21 points apiece, Joakim Noah had 19, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 105-77 Monday night to move within a game of the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls never trailed as they won their third straight and seventh in eight games. Rose brought out some oohs and aahs with a backward between-the-legs pass to Noah for a fast-break dunk,...

Bibby agrees to buyout with Wizards
Mike Bibby has reached a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards, freeing him from the last-place team after just two games.

Sources: Mike Bibby agrees to buyout with Washington Wizards
Mike Bibby and the Washington Wizards have agreed to terms on a buyout, according to league sources.

Mavericks survive late Wizards surge
The Dallas Mavericks thought it was business as usual. Up nine against the sad-sack Washington Wizards with four minutes to play, it was time to think about Sunday night's game in Toronto.

Chandler helps Mavs win fifth straight (AP)

Jason Terry scored 25 points, Tyson Chandler had a season-high 23 and 13 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Washington Wizards 105-99 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Dirk Nowitzki added 21 points for the Mavericks, who have won 15 of 16 overall. Dallas improved to 8-1 in its last nine road games in the opener of a three-game trip.

Mike Bibby uncertain for Friday debut with Washington Wizards
Mike Bibby's availability for Washington's game in Miami on Friday is unclear, with the veteran guard saying some paperwork still needs to be completed following his trade from Atlanta.

Wizards may not have Bibby vs. Heat (AP)
Mike Bibby's availability for Washington's game in Miami on Friday is unclear, with the veteran guard saying some paperwork still needs to be completed following his trade from Atlanta. Bibby was with the Wizards for their Friday morning shootaround practice, but only watched from the sideline.

Wade drops 41 as Heat outduel Wall, Wizards
Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James added 25 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 121-113 on Friday night.

Wade's 41, James' 25 get Heat by Wizards (AP)

This was supposed to be the easy game for the Miami Heat, the one respite in a brutal 13-game stretch where every other opponent is a playoff contender. It turned out to be quite the challenge. Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James added 25 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 121-113 on Friday night.

Wade's 41 lead Heat over lowly WIzards
Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James added 25 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 121-113 on Friday night.

Sixers eclipse last season's win total (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, Thaddeus Young had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 117-94 on Wednesday night. Elton Brand and Evan Turner added 15 points apiece for the Sixers (28-29), who eclipsed last season's win total of 27. Marreese Speights had 14, Jodie Meeks finished with 12 and Andre Iguodala 10.

Hawks land Hinrich for playoff run
The struggling Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Kirk Hinrich from Washington in a five-player trade Wednesday, upgrading their backcourt for the playoff run.

Hawks close to getting Wizards G Hinrich (AP)
The struggling Hawks were finalizing a deal to acquire guard Kirk Hinrich from the Washington Wizards, upgrading the Atlanta backcourt for the playoff run, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced, said the Hawks would receive Hinrich and forward Hilton Armstrong in exchange...

Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards nearing five-player deal, sources say
The Atlanta Hawks are making progress toward their first move of note in the Eastern Conference arms race.

Report: Hawks close to acquiring Hinrich
A person with knowledge of the talks says the Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire guard Kirk Hinrich from the Washington Wizards.

Fast-break Pacers roll past Wizards (AP)

Danny Granger had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers piled on the fast-break points Tuesday night to open the season's homestretch with a 113-96 rout of the Washington Wizards. Tyler Hansbrough added 17 points in 21 minutes as the Pacers broke a two-game losing streak and improved to 8-3 under interim coach Frank Vogel.

DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall lead rookies' win vs. sophomores
Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 14 rebounds, Washington's John Wall racked up 22 assists, and the rookies rallied to beat the sophomores 148-140 Friday night in the NBA All-Star weekend's Rookie Challenge.

Cousins, Wall lead rookies to win
Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 14 rebounds, Washington's John Wall racked up 22 assists to win the MVP award, and the rookies rallied to beat the sophomores 148-140 Friday night in the NBA All-Star weekend's Rookie Challenge.

Rose, Wall voted into Skills Challenge (AP)
Stephen Curry of Golden State, Derrick Rose of Chicago, John Wall of Washington and Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City were selected in fan voting to compete against New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday. Fans had four weeks to vote online for players eligible through the "choose your squad" program.

Rose, Wall voted into Skills Challenge
Stephen Curry of Golden State, Derrick Rose of Chicago, John Wall of Washington and Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City were selected in fan voting to compete against New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday.

Howard leads Magic to rout of Wizards (AP)

Dwight Howard had 32 points and 10 rebounds for his 45th double-double of the season and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 101-76 Wednesday night. The Magic won their second straight game and head into the All-Star break winners of four of their last five. They are 10-1 in their last 11 games against teams with records below .500.

Howard (32 points), Magic too much for Wizards
Dwight Howard had 32 points and 10 rebounds for his 45th double-double of the season and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 101-76 Wednesday night.

Wizards beat Cavs for first road win (AP)

The Wizards traveled to the right place for a road win. Nick Young scored 31 points, John Wall had 19 points and 14 assists and Washington snapped its 25-game road winless streak with a 115-100 win Sunday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who reverted to their losing ways one game after ending their record skid.

Washington Wizards' Josh Howard returns from injury; Rashard Lewis out
Wizards forward Josh Howard is active for Washington's game against Cleveland after being out since Jan. 5 with a sore left knee.

Spurs bounce back to rout Wizards 118-94 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 10 of his 18 points in less than 2 minutes during the first quarter to jump-start the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-94 rout of the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. A day after losing 77-71 at Philadelphia, San Antonio bettered that points total before halftime. The Spurs shot better than 60 percent from the field for most of the game, finishing at 58.4 percent, including 13 of...

Six Spurs reach double-digit scoring in laugher
Tony Parker scored 10 of his 18 points in less than 2 minutes during the first quarter to jump-start the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-94 rout of the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

San Antonio Spurs shake up starting lineup, bench Manu Ginobili
Manu Ginobili was replaced by George Hill in San Antonio's lineup against Washington on Saturday night, the Spurs' first change to their starting five this season.

Ginobili not in Spurs' starting lineup (AP)
Manu Ginobili was replaced by George Hill in San Antonio's lineup against Washington on Saturday night, the Spurs' first change to their starting five this season. Ginobili had started the first 53 games of the season, along with guard Tony Parker, forwards Richard Jefferson and Tim Duncan, and center DeJuan Blair.

Banged-up Wizards snap losing skid, top Bucks
Nick Young scored a flashy 26 points, JaVale McGee had 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards broke an eight-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 100-85 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Young helps Wizards snap 8-game skid (AP)

Nick Young scored a flashy 26 points, JaVale McGee had 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards broke an eight-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 100-85 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Young had a flying one-handed baseline dunk in the first half and scored 11 points in the 16-4 run that gave the Wizards a 20-point lead early in the third quarter.

Smith leads Horford-less Hawks to win (AP)

Josh Smith scored 29 points and added a season-high 16 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 99-92 win against the Washington Wizards Saturday night. Atlanta has won the last 12 meetings. Overall, the loss extended the Wizards' losing streak to eight, a season high. Washington hasn't beaten the Hawks since an overtime win in Atlanta on Jan.

Smith's double-double lifts Hawks past Wizards
Josh Smith scored 29 points and added a season-high 16 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 99-92 win against the Washington Wizards Saturday night.

Atlanta Hawks C Al Horford (bruised back) out vs. Washington Wizards
All-Star center Al Horford will miss the Atlanta Hawks' game at the Washington Wizards due to a bruised back.

Howard stars in Arenas' return to DC (AP)

Dwight Howard scored 22 points and had 15 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 110-92 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday in Gilbert Arenas' return to the Verizon Center. While the pregame attention was on Arenas, Howard was the star of the game. A night after playing all 48 minutes in a 104-100 loss to Miami, Howard made his first 10 field goals and didn't miss a shot until 2:20...

Hornets drop Wizards to 0-25 on road (AP)

Jason Smith scored a career-high 20 points in a rare starting role and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Washington 97-89 on Tuesday night, dropping the Wizards to 0-25 on the road. Chris Paul had 15 points and nine assists and Trevor Ariza had 16 points for New Orleans, which snapped a two-game skid.

Hornets drop Wizards to 0-25 on road
Jason Smith scored a career-high 20 points in a rare starting role and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Washington 97-89 on Tuesday night, dropping the Wizards to 0-25 on the road.

Hornets send Wizards to 25th straight road loss
Jason Smith scored a career-high 20 points in a rare starting role and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Washington 97-89 on Tuesday night, dropping the Wizards to 0-25 on the road.

Mavs ride Nowitzki's 24 to five-game win streak
Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Tyson Chandler added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 102-92 victory over Washington on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road.

Mavericks keep Wizards winless on road (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Tyson Chandler added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 102-92 victory over Washington on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road. Jason Terry contributed 14 points and eight assists and Shawn Marion had 14 points and nine rebounds for Dallas, which has won six of seven following a...

Emeka Okafor of New Orleans Hornets to sit out Tuesday night with strained oblique
New Orleans Hornets officials say center Emeka Okafor will not play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards because of a strained oblique muscle.

Hornets C Okafor out Tuesday vs. Wizards (AP)
Hornets officials say center Emeka Okafor will not play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards because of a strained oblique muscle. Okafor, the Hornets' leading rebounder at 10.1 per game, doubled over in pain holding his left hip area with 1:56 left in the first half of New Orleans' loss at Phoenix on Sunday night and did not return to the game.

Okafor to miss Tuesday's game vs. Wiz
Hornets officials say center Emeka Okafor will not play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards because of a strained oblique muscle.

Randolph sends Wizards to another road loss
Zach Randolph had 24 points and 20 rebounds, Darrell Arthur added a career-high 22 points and the Memphis Grizzlies kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road this season with a 107-93 victory Saturday night.

Randolph's 24 and 20 power Grizzlies (AP)

Zach Randolph had 24 points and 20 rebounds, Darrell Arthur added a career-high 22 points and the Memphis Grizzlies kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road this season with a 107-93 victory Saturday night. Mike Conley and Tony Allen added 15 points each, Conley also had 12 assists, and Marc Gasol scored 14 points to help Memphis improve to 5-1 in its last six games.

Mayo: Energy drink led to positive test (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo believes an "energy drink" he bought at a gas station contained the substance that led to his 10-game suspension. Mayo spoke about his suspension for the first time Saturday before the Grizzlies' game against the Washington Wizards, saying he didn't know the drink "had any bad substances in it." The NBA suspended Mayo on Thursday for...

Durant's 40 lift Thunder to 2OT win (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 40 points in the second overtime, Russell Westbrook added his third triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 124-117 victory on Friday night. Durant converted a three-point play, hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the right wing and then added a jumper from the top of the key as the Thunder finally...

Durant takes over in second OT to beat Wizards
Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 40 points in the second overtime, Russell Westbrook added his third triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 124-117 victory on Friday night.

Nuggets rip Wizards to begin 5-game trip (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Nene and Al Harrington each scored 21 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 120-109 on Tuesday night. It was the sixth win in the last eight games for Denver, which began a five-game road trip with a strong performance that comes amid continued trade talk surrounding Anthony.

Anthony leads Nuggets to thrashing of Wizards
Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Nene and Al Harrington each scored 21 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 120-109 on Tuesday night.

Knicks nix slump, keep Wizards winless on road
Amare Stoudemire ended a mini-slump with 30 points, and the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak and dropped the Washington Wizards to 0-21 on the road with a 115-106 victory Monday night.

Knicks end 6-game skid, beat Wizards (AP)

Amare Stoudemire ended a mini-slump with 30 points, and the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak and dropped the Washington Wizards to 0-21 on the road with a 115-106 victory Monday night. Raymond Felton ended his dismal stretch with 17 points and 15 assists as the Knicks (23-21) avoided falling back to .500 with what would have been their longest skid of the season.

Wizards stun Celtics on Wall's late 3 (AP)

John Wall banked in a 3-pointer with the shot clock running down in the game's final minute, and the Washington Wizards rallied from a 16-point, first-quarter deficit to upset the Boston Celtics 85-83 Saturday night. Wall's fast-break layup with 2:35 to play gave the Wizards their first lead, and after the Celtics tied it, Wall made his team's first and only 3-pointer of the game to...

Wall's late 3-pointer stuns Celtics
John Wall banked in a 3-pointer with the shot clock running down in the game's final minute, and the Washington Wizards rallied from a 16-point, first-quarter deficit to upset the Boston Celtics 85-83 Saturday night.

Kirk Hinrich of Washington Wizards sits vs. Boston Celtics, to get MRI on elbow
Washington Wizards guard Kirk Hinrich sat out Saturday night's game against Boston and will have an MRI on his sprained right elbow.

Frye leads Suns past Wizards to 5th straight win
Channing Frye scored 25 points and led a third-quarter 3-pointer run Friday night and the Phoenix Suns won their season-high fifth straight, beating the Washington Wizards 109-91 to move within a game of .500.

Suns win fifth straight, near .500 mark (AP)

Channing Frye scored 25 points and led a third-quarter 3-pointer run Friday night and the Phoenix Suns won their season-high fifth straight, beating the Washington Wizards 109-91 to move within a game of .500. Frye made four of the Suns' six 3-pointers in a third quarter in which Phoenix outscored Washington 31-18.

Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Planner
A handful of players are starting to make some noise in Fantasy, namely Nick Young in Washington and Ryan Anderson in Orlando. Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and goes around the league in his Fantasy Planner.




Bucks drop Wizards' road record to 0-20 (AP)

Keyon Dooling scored a season-high 23 points, Corey Maggette added 21, and the Milwaukee Bucks dropped the Washington Wizards to 0-20 on the road with a 100-87 victory on Wednesday night. The Wizards had ample opportunities to open a big lead against the short-handed Bucks early, but squandered a 12-point lead in a matter of 7 minutes in the first half as the Bucks began hitting shots despite...

Wall, Wizards drop Jazz for 4th straight at home
Rookie John Wall had 19 points and a career-high 15 assists to lead the Washington Wizards to their fourth straight home victory and first two-game winning streak of the season, 108-101 over the Utah Jazz on Monday afternoon.

Wall's 15 assists lift Wizards over Jazz (AP)

Rookie John Wall had 19 points and a career-high 15 assists to lead the Washington Wizards to their fourth straight home victory and first two-game winning streak of the season, 108-101 over the Utah Jazz on Monday afternoon. Nick Young scored 25 points, and Andray Blatche had 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Young's big 3rd quarter keys Wizards win (AP)

Nick Young had his second big home game in a row, scoring 18 of his 29 points in the third quarter Saturday night as the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 98-95. Young didn't match the 43 he posted against Sacramento four nights earlier, but he again ignited a Wizards team that continues to look decent at home and terrible on the road.

Injured Raptors G Barbosa out 1-2 weeks (AP)
Toronto Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa is expected to miss one to two weeks with a strained right hamstring. Coach Jay Triano said Barbosa will not play on the Raptors' five-game road trip, which began Saturday night at Washington. Barbosa was hurt in the final seconds of the first half of Friday night's loss to Detroit.

Love, Wolves keep Wizards winless on the road
Kevin Love had 35 points and 11 rebounds and Darko Milicic had 14 points and 11 rebounds to keep the Washington Wizards winless on the road in Minnesota's 109-97 victory on Thursday night.

Wolves drop Wizards to 0-19 on road (AP)

Kevin Love had 35 points and 11 rebounds and Darko Milicic had 14 points and 11 rebounds to keep the Washington Wizards winless on the road in Minnesota's 109-97 victory on Thursday night. John Wall had 14 points and 10 assists for the Wizards, who fell to 0-19 on the road. They are the only team in the NBA that has yet to win away from home this season.

Love's big night lifts 'Wolves past Wiz
Kevin Love had 35 points and 11 rebounds and Darko Milicic had 14 points and 11 rebounds to keep the Washington Wizards winless on the road in Minnesota's 109-97 victory on Thursday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley (ankle) out vs. Washington Wizards
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley has been scratched for the game against Washington on Thursday night with a sprained left ankle.

Wolves F Beasley out with ankle sprain (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley has been scratched for the game against Washington on Thursday night with a sprained left ankle. Beasley is the second-leading scorer on the Timberwolves with 20.9 points per game. He's been bothered by the injury for the last several games and aggravated it when he landed on Tim Duncan's foot in a loss to the Spurs on Tuesday night.

T-Wolves' Beasley doubtful for Wiz game
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against Washington because of a sprained left ankle.

Young's 43 key banged-up Wizards' OT win (AP)

Nick Young scored a career-high 43 points, and Kirk Hinrich had six in overtime as the Washington Wizards survived a last-minute regulation meltdown to beat the Sacramento Kings 136-133 Tuesday night. The Wizards blew a six-point lead in the final 14 seconds of the fourth quarter -- and nearly blew a five-point lead in the final half-minute of overtime -- and finished the game without starters...

Young's 43 points lead Wizards past Kings in OT
Nick Young scored a career-high 43 points, and Kirk Hinrich had six in overtime as the Washington Wizards survived a last-minute regulation meltdown to beat the Sacramento Kings 136-133 Tuesday night.

Josh Howard of Washington Wizards out 7 to 10 days for sore knee
Washington Wizards swingman Josh Howard will be sidelined at least another week to 10 days with a sore left knee.

Henderson breaks out as Bobcats drub Wizards
Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, D.J. Augustin added 20 and Gerald Henderson had a career-best night as the Charlotte Bobcats kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 104-89 victory on Saturday night.

Bobcats keep Wizards winless on road (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, D.J. Augustin added 20 and Gerald Henderson had a career-best night as the Charlotte Bobcats kept the Washington Wizards winless on the road with a 104-89 victory on Saturday night. The often forgotten Henderson had 19 points and nine rebounds in 40 minutes -- all career highs -- and Charlotte pulled away early in the fourth quarter to improve to 3-2 under interim...

Wizards use fast start to roll past Nets (AP)

Rashard Lewis had 16 points and a season-high 13 rebounds Friday night, and the Washington Wizards raced out to an early 18-point lead before cruising to a 97-77 victory over the New Jersey Nets. The Wizards built a 21-3 lead in the first eight minutes and faced little resistance from the cold-shooting Nets the rest of the way in snapping a three-game skid.

Washington Wizards' Josh Howard (sore knee) out Friday against Nets
Washington Wizards swingman Josh Howard was ruled out against New Jersey on Friday night with a sore left knee and will miss at least one more game as a precaution.

76ers return home to keep Wiz winless on road
Jrue Holiday and Lou Williams each scored 26 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers returned from their longest road trip of the season to beat the Washington Wizards 109-97 on Wednesday night.

Sixers drop Wizards to 0-17 on road (AP)

Jrue Holiday and Lou Williams each scored 26 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers returned from their longest road trip of the season to beat the Washington Wizards 109-97 on Wednesday night. Elton Brand had 17 points to help the Sixers avoid the embarrassment of becoming the first home team to lose to the Wizards this season.

Clippers' Griffin enters dunk contest (AP)
Blake Griffin is bringing his ferocious dunks to the slam dunk contest. The Los Angeles Clippers rookie will join Milwaukee point guard Brandon Jennings and big men JaVale McGee of Washington and Serge Ibaka of Oklahoma City in next month's event at All-Star weekend, the NBA announced Wednesday. Griffin's powerful slams have made him a YouTube sensation and the leading candidate for Rookie...

Wizards waive G Hudson for second time (AP)
Guard Lester Hudson has been waived by the Washington Wizards for the second time this season. The move Wednesday comes after Hudson originally signed with the team in September, was waived in November, then signed again on Dec. 20. He totaled 18 points and 17 assists in 73 minutes spread over 11 games during his two stints with the Wizards.

Hornets waive reserve F Mensah-Bonsu (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have waived reserve forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu. The 6-foot-9 England native, acquired by New Orleans during the offseason, played in two games for the Hornets. He had two points and 11 rebounds in 35 minutes. Mensah-Bonsu has been inactive for the Hornets' last 22 games. Undrafted out of George Washington, he has appeared in 61 career games during four seasons split among...

Ariza's season-high 22 help Hornets win (AP)

Trevor Ariza scored a season-high 22 points, Emeka Okafor had 17 points and a season-high 15 rebounds and Chris Paul added 13 points and 11 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 92-81 on Saturday night. Ariza scored 13 points in the third quarter and New Orleans outscored Washington 26-15 to take a 68-62 lead.

Josh Howard of Washington Wizards to sit Saturday with sore knee
Washington Wizards' swingman Josh Howard, who missed nearly 10 months after surgery on a torn ligament in his left knee, will miss Saturday's game against New Orleans with soreness in the same knee.

Wizards' Howard out against Hornets (AP)
Washington Wizards' swingman Josh Howard, who missed nearly 10 months after surgery on a torn ligament in his left knee, will miss Saturday's game against New Orleans with soreness in the same knee. Howard originally injured the knee in just his fourth game with Washington on Feb. 22 after being acquired from Dallas.

Pacers drop Wizards to 0-16 on road (AP)

Danny Granger and Darren Collison scored 18 points apiece and the Indiana Pacers pulled away early for a 95-86 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Granger shot 8 of 12 from the field and scored 13 of his points in the first half in helping Indiana snap a three-game losing streak. John Wall scored 25 for the Wizards, who are 0-16 on the road this season and 8-7 at home.

Wizards drop to 0-16 on the road
Danny Granger and Darren Collison scored 18 points apiece and the Indiana Pacers pulled away early for a 95-86 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday.

Young helps struggling Wizards rough up Pacers
Nick Young had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 104-90 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Young leads Wizards past slumping Pacers (AP)

Nick Young had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 104-90 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Andray Blatche had 22 points and 11 rebounds and JaVale McGee had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Washington. Mike Dunleavy had 20 points and Danny Granger 15 for the Pacers, who've lost seven of their last nine games -- all by more than 10 points.

Washington Wizards' Kirk Hinrich leaves game with bruised thigh
Washington Wizards guard Kirk Hinrich left Wednesday's game against Indiana with a bruised left thigh. He was ruled out of the game after departing early in the second quarter.

Ex-fiancee says Arenas abandoned kids
Orlando Magic guard Gilbert Arenas -- who was just traded by the Wizards -- is accused by his ex-fiancee of abandoning her and their three children prior to his departure from Washington, D.C., the Washington Post reported Wednesday.

Wizards coach Flip Saunders to miss Wizards game for family emergency
Washington coach Flip Saunders will miss the Wizards' game Wednesday night against Indiana "due to a family emergency involving his mother."

Wizards' Saunders misses game vs. Pacers (AP)
Washington coach Flip Saunders will miss the Wizards' game Wednesday night against Indiana "due to a family emergency involving his mother." Assistant coach Randy Wittman will substitute for Saunders, who is in his second season as Washington's coach. Entering Wednesday's game, the Wizards are 7-22.

Rockets rally as Wizards fall to 0-15 on the road
Kevin Martin scored 20 points, Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks each added 15 and the Houston Rockets won their fifth straight game, beating the Washington Wizards 100-93 on Monday.

Rockets beat Wizards, win fifth straight (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 20 points, Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks each added 15 and the Houston Rockets won their fifth straight game, beating the Washington Wizards 100-93 on Monday. Luis Scola had 14 points and Jordan Hill added 13 points and seven rebounds for the Rockets, who've won eight consecutive home games heading into Wednesday's showdown against Miami.

Parker, Spurs knock off short-handed Wizards
Tony Parker had 20 points, 14 assists and six assists and the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 94-80 on Sunday night.

Spurs bounce back, top depleted Wizards (AP)

Tony Parker had 20 points, 14 assists and six assists and the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 94-80 on Sunday night. The Spurs improved to 24-6, rebounding from a 123-101 loss to Orlando on Thursday night that snapped their winning streak at 11. The league leaders in 3-point percentage, San Antonio shot 10 of 24 from long range.

Parker gets Spurs back on track
Tony Parker had 20 points, 14 assists and six rebounds and the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 94-80 on Sunday night.

Report: Two Wizards involved in fight
Two Washington Wizards players were involved in a fight outside a nightclub early Friday morning, The Washington Post reported.

Washington Wizards deny report of Andray Blatche-JaVale McGee fight
The Washington Wizards denied a Washington Post report Saturday that two teammates were involved in an altercation outside a local night club early Friday morning.

Andray Blatche, JaVale McGee suspended by Wizards following reports of fight
The Washington Wizards suspended forward Andray Blatche and center JaVale McGee for one game Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team.

Wizards suspend Blatche, McGee 1 game (AP)
The Washington Wizards suspended forward Andray Blatche and center JaVale McGee for one game Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team. They will miss the team's game Sunday at San Antonio. "After further investigation into an incident on Thursday night, we concluded that Andray and JaVale conducted themselves in an unprofessional manner," Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld said.

Wiz suspend Blatche, McGee one game
The Washington Wizards suspended forward Andray Blatche and center JaVale McGee for one game Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team.

Boozer, Rose dominate as Bulls edge Wizards
Carlos Boozer scored 30 points and Derrick Rose added 25 to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 87-80 on Wednesday night for their ninth victory in 10 games.

Boozer has 30, Rose 25 as Bulls stay hot (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 30 points and Derrick Rose added 25 to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 87-80 on Wednesday night for their ninth victory in 10 games. Boozer also had 10 rebounds and a season-high seven assists to go with his second 30-point performance this season. The Bulls are 9-3 since Boozer returned after missing the first 15 games with a broken hand.

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson will play against the Washington Wizards, but not start
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson will play Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, but he won't start.

Wizards shut down Bobcats in 3rd to break skid
The Washington Wizards limited the Charlotte Bobcats to one field goal in the third quarter and cruised to a 108-75 victory on Monday night that snapped a seven-game losing streak.

Wizards end 7-game skid, rout Bobcats (AP)

The Washington Wizards limited the Charlotte Bobcats to one field goal in the third quarter and cruised to a 108-75 victory on Monday night that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Nick Young scored 21 points for the Wizards, short-handed while No. 1 pick John Wall remained injured and Rashard Lewis was unavailable after coming in a trade with Orlando for Gilbert Arenas.

'Surprised' Lewis joins Wizards (AP)
Though he was surprised, Rashard Lewis was hardly fazed by a trade from a finals contender to a lottery team. "When I got traded, a lot of people were feeling sympathy for me, and I said I don't want it," Lewis said Monday during his introductory press conference as a member of the Washington Wizards, 48 hours after he was dealt from Orlando for Gilbert Arenas.

Arenas to come off bench in Magic debut (AP)
Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy says Gilbert Arenas will play as a reserve in his first game with the Magic against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The high-scoring Arenas was acquired from Washington. Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark were acquired from Phoenix on Saturday. Van Gundy says Richardson and Turkoglu will start.

Orlando Magic consider making deal for Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards
Magic president Otis Smith says he has had talks this week with the Washington Wizards about acquiring troubled guard Gilbert Arenas.

Magic discussing dealing for Arenas (AP)
Orlando Magic president Otis Smith says he has had talks this week with the Washington Wizards about acquiring troubled guard Gilbert Arenas. Smith said Saturday he would rate the seriousness of the talks at an "eight out of 10" but that "nothing is imminent." He would not talk specifics of the potential deal.

President Barack Obama expected for Miami Heat's game at Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are expecting President Obama for Saturday night's game against LeBron James and the Miami Heat.

Obama expected to attend Heat-Wizards (AP)
King James and President Obama. Now that's star power. The Washington Wizards are expecting the president for Saturday night's game against LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Wizards players arriving at the morning shootaround had to go through a Secret Service pat down. Wizards guard Nick Young said: "I saw all the dogs, and it kind of scared me.

Magic shake up roster with major trades
A person familiar with the situation says the Orlando Magic have traded for the Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas and Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson of the Phoenix Suns.

Heat stun Arenas-less Wizards in final minute
LeBron James and Chris Bosh got away with contact on Kirk Hinrich on a potential game-winning layup, letting the Miami Heat escape with a 95-94 win Saturday over the last-place Washington Wizards.

Heat survive Wizards, win 12th straight (AP)

LeBron James didn't get a chance to show off for the president. Didn't get a chance to psyche out Gilbert Arenas at the free throw line. Didn't get a chance to put No. 1 overall pick John Wall in his place. So James merely had the same experience he's had everywhere else lately: He got booed and won.

Magic talking trade for Arenas
Orlando Magic president Otis Smith says he has had talks this week with the Washington Wizards about acquiring troubled guard Gilbert Arenas.

Wizards without G Wall against Heat (AP)
No President Barack Obama. No Gilbert Arenas. No John Wall. Good thing the other team had LeBron James. The Washington Wizards were short-handed in many ways for Saturday night's game against the Miami Heat. First, Obama canceled plans to attend the game, with Secret Service agents abruptly leaving the arena hours before tipoff.

Magic get Arenas, Turkoglu, Richardson (AP)
The Orlando Magic acquired troubled guard Gilbert Arenas from the Washington Wizards and Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson from the Phoenix Suns in a major roster shakeup Saturday. Orlando traded forward Rashard Lewis for Arenas, then sent Vince Carter, Mickael Pietrus and backup center Marcin Gortat to Phoenix.

Nets snap 8-game skid behind Harris' 29 (AP)

Devin Harris knew that facing the Washington Wizards, a team without a road victory this season, was the best opportunity for the New Jersey Nets to snap their eight-game losing streak -- and he had to be the one to do something about it. "This was one we had to have," said Harris, who called a team meeting before the game, then went out and had 29 points and nine assists in the...

Harris has 29 as Nets snap 8-game losing streak
Devin Harris had 29 points and nine assists and Brook Lopez added 18 points to lead the New Jersey Nets past the Washington Wizards 97-89 on Thursday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.

Outrage over Kobe's Turkish airline deal (AP)

Kobe Bryant's two-year endorsement deal with Turkish Airlines has enraged some Armenian Americans who are threatening to boycott the Los Angeles Lakers star. Turkish Airlines says Bryant will appear next year as its "global brand ambassador" in advertisements promoting the March start of nonstop flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles, according to a story Thursday in the Los...

New Jersey Nets' Sasha Vujacic sits until Terrence Williams passes physical
Nets' Sasha Vujacic, recently acquired from the Lakers in a three-team trade, will be unable to play Thursday night against the Washington Wizards because one of the other players in the deal, Terrence Williams, has yet to undergo his physical.

Wizards' Yi Jianlian to miss 2 to 4 weeks with sprained right knee
Washington Wizards forward Yi Jianlian says he expects to miss 2-to-4 weeks because of a sprained right knee.

Wizards' Yi out 2-4 weeks with hurt knee
Washington Wizards forward Yi Jianlian says he expects to miss 2-to-4 weeks because of a sprained right knee.

Bynum scores 7 in season debut as Lakers win
Kobe Bryant took over the game by scoring 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter, and Andrew Bynum added seven points in his season debut Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 103-89.

Bynum makes season debut in Lakers win (AP)

Kobe Bryant took over the game by scoring 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter, and Andrew Bynum added seven points in his season debut Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 103-89. Bryant scored 12 straight Lakers points during a 17-2 third-quarter run that put the game away.

Lakers drop Wizards as Bynum returns
Kobe Bryant took over the game by scoring 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter, and Andrew Bynum added seven points in his season debut Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 103-89.

John Wall, Andray Blatche of Washington Wizards sit out with injuries
Washington Wizards rookie point guard John Wall and forward Andray Blatche were inactive for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Injured Yi joins sidelined Wall, Blatche (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Yi Jianlian sprained his right knee in the first quarter and was out for the game Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Yi was hurt while fouling Ron Artest during a layup and was immediately helped to the locker room. The team announced he would not return. The Wizards were already without point guard point guard John Wall and forward Andray Blatche.

Wizards' Wall, Blatche out with injuries
Washington Wizards rookie point guard John Wall and forward Andray Blatche were inactive for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum: 'Definitely playing' Tuesday vs. Washington Wizards
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum is "definitely playing" Tuesday when the team takes on the Washington Wizards. Bynum has missed the first 24 games of the season.

Canceled practice might delay Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum's return
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's highly anticipated return to the court could be pushed back from the Tuesday date against the Washington Wizards he had been eyeing.

Knicks' run reaches 7, Stoudemire has 36 (AP)

The New York Knicks have their longest winning streak in nearly a decade, and Amare Stoudemire has the type of streak the franchise hasn't seen since 1962. Stoudemire had 36 points and 10 rebounds to help overcome his 11 turnovers, and December's turnaround team won its seventh in a row Friday night, beating the Washington Wizards 101-95.

No. 1 draft pick John Wall returns to Wizards' lineup
John Wall is back in the Washington Wizards' starting lineup.

Lakers win eighth straight vs. Wizards (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Lamar Odom added 24 points and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Washington Wizards for the eighth straight time, 115-108 Tuesday night. Pau Gasol had 21 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers in their final home game before a seven-game, two-week trip that includes a rematch with Washington on Dec.

Andray Blatche of Washington Wizards sits out vs. Los Angeles Lakers with bruised hip
Andray Blatche is inactive for the Washington Wizards' game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised hip.

Andrew Bynum planning Dec. 14 return against Washington Wizards
Andrew Bynum hopes to come back Dec. 14 at Washington, the Los Angeles Lakers center told ESPN.com's J.A. Adande.

Wizards' Blatche inactive at Lakers (AP)
Andray Blatche is inactive for the Washington Wizards' game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised hip. Coach Flip Saunders confirmed his second-leading scorer won't play Tuesday night. Blatche is averaging career bests of 17.1 points and 7.8 rebounds for the Wizards. He was hurt in Sunday's loss at Phoenix while scoring 26 points, and the resulting cramps and swelling kept him...

Lakers hang on to beat Wall, Wizards
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Lamar Odom added 24 points and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Washington Wizards for the eighth straight time, 115-108 Tuesday night.

Nash doles out 17 assists as Suns sink Wizards
Steve Nash was 8 of 8 from the field, made all four of his foul shots, scored 20 points and had a season-high 17 assists to help the Phoenix Suns beat Washington 125-108 on Sunday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road this season.

Nash doesn't miss as Suns beat Wizards (AP)

Steve Nash was 8 of 8 from the field, made all four of his foul shots, scored 20 points and had a season-high 17 assists to help the Phoenix Suns beat Washington 125-108 on Sunday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road this season. Hakim Warrick had a season-high 26 points to help the Suns win for the fourth this season after trailing by 10 or more points.

Nash enjoys perfect night as Suns roll
Steve Nash was 8 of 8 from the field, made all four of his foul shots, scored 20 points and had a season-high 17 assists to help the Phoenix Suns beat Washington 125-108 on Sunday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road this season.

Wall struggles but Wizards beat Blazers (AP)

On a night that top draft pick John Wall struggled in his return to the starting lineup, the Washington Wizards turned in their best defensive performance of the season and beat Portland 83-79 Friday, the Trail Blazers' sixth consecutive loss. The Wizards held Portland to 10 points in the third quarter and a season-worst 33.3 shooting percentage to win despite getting only 12 points and a...

Hilton Armstrong of Washington Wizards suspended one game for shove
Washington Wizards backup center Hilton Armstrong has been suspended for one game by the NBA for shoving Joel Anthony while the Miami Heat player tried to make a layup.

Wizards C Armstrong suspended 1 game (AP)
Washington Wizards backup center Hilton Armstrong has been suspended for one game by the NBA for shoving Joel Anthony while the Miami Heat player tried to make a layup. The league says Armstrong will serve the suspension Wednesday night, when Washington plays at the Toronto Raptors. He was called for a flagrant foul and ejected in the final minute of the third quarter of Washington's 105-94...

Raptors keep Wizards winless on road (AP)

DeMar DeRozan scored 20 points, Andrea Bargnani and Sonny Weems each had 18 and the Toronto Raptors set a season high in points, beating the Washington Wizards 127-108 on Wednesday night. Leandro Barbosa and Jerryd Bayless each scored 16 for Toronto. For Bayless, it was a season high. Jose Calderon had 11 points and eight assists for Toronto, which led by as many as 27 and avenged a 109-94 loss at...

Armstrong suspended 1 game for foul
Washington Wizards backup center Hilton Armstrong has been suspended for one game by the NBA for shoving Joel Anthony while the Miami Heat player tried to make a layup.

Harlem Globetrotters unveil new 4-point shot
The Harlem Globetrotters -- and the Washington Generals -- will both have a new offensive wrinkle when they begin their world tour later this year.

James nets 30 after talk with Spoelstra (AP)
LeBron James and Erik Spoelstra had a pregame meeting Monday afternoon to talk about Miami's offensive woes. Early returns suggest it was a productive chat. James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade scored 26, Chris Bosh finised with 20 and the Heat beat Washington 105-94 on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless away from home this season.

James nets 30 after talk with Spoelstra (AP)

LeBron James and Erik Spoelstra had a pregame meeting Monday afternoon to talk about Miami's offensive woes. Early returns suggest it was a productive chat. James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade added 26 and the Heat beat Washington 105-94 on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless away from home this season.

Week 6 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
JaVale McGee is quietly developing into a solid big man in Washington, even in Fantasy play. Our Sergio Gonzalez recommends him for Week 6 and shares his other suggestions in his latest Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.




Wall out with bruised knee vs. Heat
Washington Wizards rookie guard John Wall has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Miami Heat, after still having trouble with his bruised right knee.

John Wall of Washington Wizards out with bruised knee again vs. Miami Heat
Washington Wizards rookie guard John Wall has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Miami Heat, after still having trouble with his bruised right knee.

James, Spoelstra have pregame meeting
Amid speculation their relationship is frosty, Heat forward LeBron James and coach Erik Spoelstra met for about 30 minutes Monday afternoon before Miami hosted the Washington Wizards.

Howard's putback in closing seconds lifts Magic
Dwight Howard scored a season-high 32 points, including the game-winning putback with 4.3 seconds left, and had 11 rebounds to give the Orlando Magic a 100-99 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Howard's 32, late putback lift Magic (AP)

Dwight Howard scored a season-high 32 points, including the game-winning putback with 4.3 seconds left, and had 11 rebounds to give the Orlando Magic a 100-99 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Quentin Richardson scored 20 for the Magic, who have won seven of their last eight games in Washington.

Howard's putback dramatically lifts Magic
Dwight Howard scored a season-high 32 points, including the game-winning putback with 4.3 seconds left, and had 11 rebounds to give the Orlando Magic a 100-99 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Washington Wizards minus John Wall, Al Thornton, Yi Jianlian vs. Orlando Magic
Washington Wizards rookie guard John Wall will miss Saturday night's game against the Orlando Magic with a bruised right knee.

Hawks drop Wizards to end three-game skid
Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Josh Smith added 20 with 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 116-96 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Hawks win 11th straight over Wizards (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Josh Smith added 20 with 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 116-96 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Al Horford finished with 15 points and 13 boards for the Hawks, who won their 11th straight over Washington. They have lost seven of nine overall.

Johnson leads Hawks in rout of Wizards
Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Josh Smith added 20 with 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 116-96 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand suspended game for flagrant foul
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has been suspended without pay for one game for committing a flagrant foul against Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee on Tuesday night.

Brand suspended 1 game for flagrant foul (AP)

Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has been suspended without pay for one game for committing a flagrant foul against Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee on Tuesday night. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the punishment on Wednesday. Brand will miss the Sixers' game against the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night.

Brand suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has been suspended without pay for one game for committing a flagrant foul against Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee on Tuesday night.

Young's OT 3-pointer boosts Wizards by Sixers
Nick Young hit an open 3-pointer with 7.6 seconds left in overtime, and the Washington Wizards capitalized on Jrue Holiday's unwise foul in the final seconds of regulation to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-114 on Tuesday night.

Young's 3 in OT gets Wizards past Sixers (AP)

Nick Young hit an open 3-pointer with 7.6 seconds left in overtime, and the Washington Wizards capitalized on Jrue Holiday's unwise foul in the final seconds of regulation to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-114 on Tuesday night. Young finished with 19 points, but his winning shot wouldn't have been possible if Holiday hadn't fouled John Wall some 40 feet from the basket with 3.5...

John Wall of Washington Wizards returns from foot injury
Wizards guard John Wall has returned after missing four games with a sprained left foot.

Wall sits again as Wizards fall in OT (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 12 of his 27 points in overtime in the Detroit Pistons' 115-110 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Wizards rookie star John Wall missed his fourth straight game because of a sprained left foot. He was on the Wizards' active list, and coach Flip Saunders said before the game that he hoped to get a few minutes out of him, but Wall ended up watching in...

Mayo, Randolph punished for tardiness (AP)

O.J. Mayo and Zach Randolph will not start for Memphis on Saturday night against the Miami Heat after showing up late for the pregame shootaround. Coach Lionel Hollins didn't specify how long the two would sit after the start of the game, but there were indications it wouldn't be long. "I'm just trying to let everybody know, it's about the team.

Wall sits again as Wizards top Grizzlies (AP)

Gilbert Arenas scored 24 points, Kirk Hinrich had 22, and the Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies 89-86 on Friday night despite shooting just 38 percent. Playing the third straight game without injured guard John Wall, the backcourt combination of Arenas and Hinrich was able to pull the struggling Wizards to their fourth win in 11 games.

Washington Wizards' John Wall and Yi Jianlian to miss third straight game
Wizards rookie guard John Wall and center Yi Jianlian will both miss their third straight game.

Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics' rout of Wall-less Wiz
Paul Pierce scored 23 points, and Rajon Rondo had 12 points and 13 assists on Wednesday night before the Boston starters sat out the fourth quarter and watched the bench pull away for a 114-83 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Celtics get rest while routing Wizards (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 23 points, and Rajon Rondo had 12 points and 13 assists on Wednesday night before the Boston starters sat out the fourth quarter and watched the bench pull away for a 114-83 victory over the Washington Wizards. Kevin Garnett scored 18 in 24 minutes, and Ray Allen had 11 points in 26.

Washington Wizards' John Wall, Yi Jianlian sidelined vs. Boston Celtics
Rookie guard John Wall, the top overall draft pick last spring, and center Yi Jianlian will both be out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Wizards' Wall out against Celtics (AP)
Washington rookie guard John Wall, the top overall draft pick last spring, and center Yi Jianlian will both be out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Wizards coach Flip Saunders made the announcement. Both players will be missing their second straight game. Wall, averaging 18.1 points and 9.8 assists per game, is sidelined with a sprained left foot.

John Wall of Washington Wizards to sit out against Toronto Raptors with sprained foot
Washington Wizards rookie John Wall will sit out Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors with a sprained left foot, coach Flip Saunders said at the team's morning shootaround, The Washington Post reported on its website.

Arenas gets Wall-less Wizards by Raptors (AP)

Gilbert Arenas, replacing injured rookie John Wall, scored 20 points in his first start of the season to help the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 109-94 on Tuesday night. Andray Blatche had 22, Nick Young scored 20, and Kirk Hinrich added 13 points and 12 assists for Washington, which won for just the third time in nine games.

Injured Roy out for Blazers vs. Memphis (AP)
Portland leading scorer Brandon Roy missed the Trail Blazers' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a left knee injury. It was the first missed game of the season for Roy, who averages 18.1 points. Roy, in his fifth season out of Washington, left Saturday's game at New Orleans after playing only 22 minutes, and scoring two points on 1-of-7 shooting.

Wizards G Wall sits against Raptors (AP)

Washington Wizards rookie point guard John Wall was inactive for Tuesday's game against Toronto with a sprained left foot. The No. 1 overall pick in June's draft, Wall injured his foot in Saturday's game in Chicago. Wall, who had a triple-double in his sixth game, leads the Wizards in scoring with 18.1 points and 9.8 assists.

Rose outplays Wall as Bulls top Wizards (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 15 of his 24 points in the second half, outplaying John Wall and leading the Chicago Bulls to a 103-96 victory over the weary Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Joakim Noah had 21 points and nine rebounds for Chicago, which earned its third consecutive victory in its last home game until Dec.

Wizards F Yi suffers bone bruise in knee (AP)

Wizards forward Yi Jianlian has left Washington's game against the Chicago Bulls with a bruised right knee. Yi was helped off the court during a timeout with 5:51 left in the third quarter Saturday night. It was unclear how he was injured. The 7-foot Yi had five points and two rebounds.

Wizards' Yi leaves game with leg injury
Wizards forward Yi Jianlian has left Washington's game against the Chicago Bulls with a bruised right knee.

Wall struggles with shot as Bobcats halt Wizards
Gerald Wallace had 25 points and 14 rebounds Friday night and managed to show nearly as much flash as No. 1 overall pick John Wall, leading the Charlotte Bobcats to a 93-85 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Wallace has 25 and 14 as Bobcats win (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 25 points and 14 rebounds Friday night and managed to show nearly as much flash as No. 1 overall pick John Wall, leading the Charlotte Bobcats to a 93-85 victory over the Washington Wizards. The Bobcats overcame 24 turnovers with a 48-30 rebounding advantage and went ahead for good with a 10-0 run late in the fourth quarter.

Wizards' Wall gets first triple-double (AP)
With Magic Johnson watching, Wizards rookie John Wall put on some showtime of his own. He got his first professional triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 98-91 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Johnson's 138 triple-doubles were second only to Oscar Robertson in NBA history.

Wizards' Wall gets first triple-double (AP)

Rookie John Wall got his first professional triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 98-91 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Yao Ming missed most of the game after he strained a tendon in his leg in the first quarter. Washington used a 10-0 run late in the fourth quarter to pull away after blowing an 11-point lead.

Yao goes down before Wizards top Rockets
Rookie John Wall got his first professional triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 98-91 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Yao leaves game with left leg injury (AP)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming left Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards with a strained tendon in his left leg. The team said his return is questionable. Yao played the opening 6:14 of the game and did not return for the remainder of the first half. He did not score and grabbed one rebound.

Yao leaves Rockets game with leg injury
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming left Wednesday's game with the Washington Wizards with a strained tendon in his left leg. The team said his return is questionable.

Arenas tires in 4th as Wizards lose (AP)

Ten months after his last appearance on the Verizon Center court, Gilbert Arenas played the entire fourth quarter on Saturday night. He didn't want to. Arenas logged 25 minutes in the Washington Wizards' 107-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, about what coach Flip Saunders wanted. With the game still to be decided, Saunders sat Al Thornton, who led Washington with 23 points, for the final...

Williams late burst leads Cavaliers past Wizards
Mo Williams scored 10 of his 28 points in the final four minutes to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Williams rallies Cavaliers by Wizards (AP)

Mo Williams scored 10 of his 28 points in the final four minutes to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. In a wild game that featured 16 lead changes and 12 ties, Williams gave Cleveland the lead for good with two free throws with 2:07 to play, making it 97-95.

Cavaliers' Antawn Jamison sits out return to Washington
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison was inactive for the third straight game with a sore left knee on Saturday. He was ruled out of Cleveland's game against the Washington Wizards.

Jamison sits out return to Washington (AP)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison was inactive for the third straight game with a sore left knee on Saturday. He was ruled out of Cleveland's game against the Washington Wizards. Jamison who was traded by the Wizards to the Cavaliers last February after 6 1/2 seasons, hasn't played in Washington since the deal.

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas make season debut vs. New York Knicks
The Wizards have announced on their Twitter page that guard Gilbert Arenas will make his season debut Friday night against the Knicks.

Knicks spoil Arenas' return to NBA (AP)

Toney Douglas and Raymond Felton lack the speed of John Wall or the shooting of Gilbert Arenas. But on the night the Washington Wizards finally got their guards together, the game belonged to the New York Knicks' duo. Douglas had 19 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the Knicks spoiled Arenas' return to NBA action with a 112-91 victory Friday...

Douglas helps Knicks ruin Arenas' return to NBA
Toney Douglas had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Raymond Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks spoiled Gilbert Arenas' return to NBA action with a 112-91 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Knicks ruin Arenas' return to action
Toney Douglas had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Raymond Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks spoiled Gilbert Arenas' return to NBA action with a 112-91 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Cavs F Jamison sits out against 76ers (AP)
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison sat out Friday's game against Philadelphia with a sore left knee. Jamison was inactive for the second straight game. He missed Tuesday's loss against Atlanta. Coach Byron Scott says Jamison is day to day. Scott says he won't know until Saturday if Jamison can play that night against Washington.

MSG to reopen Friday for Wizards-Knicks (AP)
Madison Square Garden will reopen Friday night for the New York Knicks' game against Washington following an asbestos scare that forced the postponement of a game Tuesday night. "After receiving assurance from the city and environmental experts regarding the safety of the arena for our customers and employees, all events at Madison Square Garden, beginning with Friday night's Knicks...

Wall's Wizards top Turner's 76ers in OT (AP)

John Wall danced "The Dougie" when he was introduced with the Washington Wizards starting lineup, and that was just the warmup act on an eventful night in which he outshined Evan Turner in the first matchup of the top two picks in this year's draft. No. 1 Wall was all over the place in his home debut -- 29 points, 13 assists, nine steals (tying a franchise record), eight turnovers and...

Wall's Wizards top Turner's 76ers in OT (AP)
John Wall had 29 points, 13 assists, nine steals and eight turnovers in his home debut, outshining fellow rookie Evan Turner as the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in overtime Tuesday night in the first matchup of the top two picks in this year's draft. No. 1 choice Wall's eventful game gave the Wizards their first win of the season.

Wizards pull out OT win over 76ers
John Wall had 29 points, 13 assists, nine steals and eight turnovers in his home debut, outshining fellow rookie Evan Turner as the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in overtime Tuesday night in the first matchup of the top two picks in this year's draft.

Washington Wizards expect Gilbert Arenas back at practice Wednesday
The Washington Wizards expect Gilbert Arenas to return to practice Wednesday after missing the first three games of the season with a strained tendon in his right ankle.

Arenas expected at practice Wednesday
The Washington Wizards expect Gilbert Arenas to return to practice Wednesday after missing the first three games of the season with a strained tendon in his right ankle.

Washington Wizards guards ailing: John Wall (ankle) won't miss time; Gilbert Arenas still sidelined
John Wall and Gilbert Arenas are both nursing right ankle injuries as the Washington Wizards prepare for their home opener.

Wall expects to play with sprained ankle (AP)
John Wall and Gilbert Arenas are both nursing right ankle injuries as the Washington Wizards prepare for their home opener. Wall sprained his ankle in Saturday's loss to Atlanta and was wearing a walking boot as a precaution Monday, but coach Flip Saunders said he thinks the No. 1 overall pick will play Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Arenas, Wall coping with ankle injuries
John Wall and Gilbert Arenas are both nursing right ankle injuries as the Washington Wizards prepare for their home opener.

Johnson's finish helps Hawks remain unbeaten
Joe Johnson scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten, holding off Washington 99-95 in their home opener Saturday night.

Hawks stay unbeaten, hold off Wizards (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten, holding off Washington 99-95 in their home opener Saturday night. After opening with wins at Memphis and Philadelphia, the Hawks gave the home fans their first look at a team that features largely the same roster as last year's playoff team but a new motion offense under rookie coach Larry...

Wizards routed by Magic in Wall's debut (AP)

The warmup acts are over. A perfect preseason? Gone. An opening-night blowout? Forgotten. For the Orlando Magic, LeBron James and the new-look Miami Heat await. Dwight Howard had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Magic to an easy 112-83 victory over the Washington Wizards in the debut of No. 1 pick John Wall on Thursday night, giving the NBA's newest arena a grand opening and setting the stage...

Howard leads Magic in rout of Wizards
Dwight Howard had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Orlando Magic to an easy 112-83 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, giving the NBA's newest arena a grand opening and spoiling No. 1 overall pick John Wall's debut.

Gilbert Arenas to miss at least Washington Wizards' first two games
Gilbert Arenas will miss at least the first two regular-season games for the Washington Wizards with a strained tendon in his right ankle.

Arenas to miss first 2 games with injury
Gilbert Arenas will miss at least the first two regular-season games for the Washington Wizards with a strained tendon in his right ankle.

Wizards' Wall to meet Howard in debut (AP)
Dwight Howard remembers the hype, drama and expectations surrounding his debut as the No. 1 overall pick. All eyes were on him. So was all the pressure. Pretty much what John Wall feels now. Wall begins a new era for the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, opening the regular season against Howard and the Orlando Magic in a matchup featuring past and present top picks and the opening of the...

Arenas misses third straight practice
Gilbert Arenas' sore right ankle kept him out of practice for the third straight day Tuesday as the Washington Wizards prepared for their season opener.

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas (sore ankle) misses practice for third straight day
Gilbert Arenas' sore right ankle kept him out of practice for the third straight day as the Wizards prepare for their season opener

Blazers sign Oberto, waive Pendergraph (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers signed free agent Fabricio Oberto to help the team at center while Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla rehabilitate from injuries. Terms of the deal were not announced. Oberto, a 6-foot-10 native of Argentina, played last season with the Washington Wizards after four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards could miss opener with sore ankle
Gilbert Arenas still has a sore right ankle and could miss the Washington Wizards' season opener.

Report: Former Boston Celtic Charles Smith shot, hospitalized
Charles Smith, former Boston Celtic and basketball star at Georgetown University in the late 1980s, was shot inside his Bowie, Md., home Thursday afternoon, according to reports from News4 in Washington, D.C.

Wizards waive former No. 3 pick Adam Morrison, Sean Marks
Former lottery pick Adam Morrison has been waived by the Washington Wizards, less than a month after signing with the team.

Stuckey's 34 lift Pistons over Wizards (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 34 points -- the most by any player this NBA preseason -- and Charlie Villanueva added 19 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 98-92 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. LeBron James scored 33 points Monday night in Miami's 102-96 loss to Charlotte. The Pistons (3-4) led for the majority of the second half and built their biggest lead at 10 points on two free...

Douglas' final free throws nab win for Knicks
Toney Douglas made two free throws with 1.1 seconds left to give the New York Knicks a 92-90 exhibition victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.

Wall shines in Wizards' loss to Knicks (AP)

Toney Douglas made two free throws with 1.1 seconds left to give the New York Knicks a 92-90 exhibition victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Douglas scored 23 points for the Knicks and Amare Stoudemire had 18 after sitting out to rest the previous night. Washington rookie John Wall had 19 points, six assists and five rebounds in the building where he was the No.

Report: Arenas fined for faking injury
The Washington Wizards fined guard Gilbert Arenas $50,000 for faking an injury that kept him out of Tuesday night's preseason game, NBA.com reported Friday.

Reports: Gilbert Arenas fined $50K by Washington Wizards for faking injury
The Washington Wizards fined guard Gilbert Arenas $50,000 for faking a knee injury on Tuesday, several media outlets reported.

Arenas leaves with real groin injury (AP)
In his first game at the Verizon Center in more than nine months, Gilbert Arenas was gone in a flash. Two nights after he admitted faking a left knee injury, Arenas played just three minutes before exiting the Washington Wizards' 96-88 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night with a strained right groin.

Arenas leaves with real groin injury (AP)

Gilbert Arenas made his return to the Verizon Center court, and it wasn't a long one. Two nights after he admitted he faked a left knee injury, Arenas played just three minutes before exiting the Washington Wizards' 96-88 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night with strained right groin.

Wizards waive guard Kevin Palmer - Kevin Palmer (F) Washington Wizards
The Wizards waived swingman Kevin Palmer on Thursday.

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas leaves first home game with groin injury
Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas left his first home game since being suspended for bringing guns to the Verizon Center last season with a strained right groin.

Wizards' Arenas leaves with groin injury (AP)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas left his first home game since being suspended for bringing guns to the Verizon Center last season with a strained right groin. Arenas didn't start Thursday night's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks, two days after faking a knee injury to miss a home game.

Wizards fine Arenas for faking injury
Gilbert Arenas has been fined for faking an injury to keep from playing in the Washington Wizards home preseason opener.

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards fined for faking injury before preseason game
Gilbert Arenas has been fined for faking an injury to keep from playing in the Washington Wizards home preseason opener.

Wizards fine Arenas for faking injury (AP)
Gilbert Arenas has been fined for faking an injury to keep from playing in the Washington Wizards home preseason opener. Coach Flip Saunders said Wednesday that Arenas was fined an undisclosed amount by the team for claiming to have a sore knee before the Wizards' game against Atlanta on Tuesday night.

Wall sparks Wizards to win in home debut (AP)

John Wall scored 19 points in his home debut Tuesday night and the Washington Wizards cruised to a 107-92 victory over the winless Atlanta Hawks. The overall No. 1 pick from Kentucky received loud cheers from a modest Verizon Center crowd eager to see the playmaking guard in his new home. After a slow start, Wall sparked Washington in the second quarter, when the Wizards took control of the game.

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas to miss game with knee injury
Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas will be held out of a preseason game against Atlanta with a knee injury.

Arenas out vs. Hawks with knee injury (AP)
Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas will be held out of a preseason game against Atlanta with a knee injury. Washington coach Flip Saunders said before Tuesday night's game that Arenas' knee was bothering him. "His knee is acting up and is a little sore, and it looks like he's going to sit this one out," Saunders said.

Bulls guard Rose helps team top Wall, Wizards
Derrick Rose bested rookie John Wall in a meeting of young point guards, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 on Friday night.

Rose bests Wall, Bulls defeat Wizards (AP)

Derrick Rose bested rookie John Wall in a meeting of young point guards, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 on Friday night. Rose had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes, while Wall had 11 points and six assists in 29 minutes. It was the first professional matchup between Rose and Wall, who both played their college ball under John Calipari.

Wall starts slow, leads Wizards by Cavs (AP)
John Wall grabbed the ball under one basket, and a few dribbles later, it was dropping through the net 94 feet away. In the blink of an eye, the lightning-fast rookie turned his game around. Wall missed his first nine shots before showing the all-around skills that made the 20-year-old the top overall pick in this year's NBA draft, pacing the Washington Wizards to a 97-83 preseason win over the...

Wall shakes slow start, guides Wizards by Cavs
Rookie John Wall missed his first nine shots before showing the skills that made him the top overall pick in this year's NBA draft, pacing the Washington Wizards to a 97-83 preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

Wall starts slow, leads Wizards by Cavs (AP)

Rookie John Wall missed his first nine shots before showing the skills that made him the top overall pick in this year's NBA draft, pacing the Washington Wizards to a 97-83 preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. For most of three quarters, Wall looked like your average first-year pro.

Arenas plans to take back seat to Wall
Here's how Gilbert Arenas looks at his role with the Washington Wizards: show top pick John Wall the ropes, then ''move on.''

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards says he'll show John Wall the ropes, then move on
Here's how Gilbert Arenas looks at his role with the Washington Wizards: show No. 1 pick John Wall the ropes, then move on.

Ted Leonsis, owner of Washington Wizards, puts out lengthy to-do list
New Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis has posted on his blog a "List of 101 Signs of Visible Change" undertaken since he gained control of the NBA team in June.

Wizards' Wall has 21 and 9 in debut (AP)
The Washington Wizards are now John Wall's team. So says Gilbert Arenas. "He's going to be great," Arenas said. "He has a knack for finding people and getting to the basket. ... He's Batman, I'm Robin." Wall had 21 points and nine assists, Lester Hudson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining, and the Wizards held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94...

Wizards' Wall has 21 and 9 in debut (AP)
Rookie point guard John Wall had 21 points and nine assists, Lester Hudson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining, and the Washington Wizards held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Wall, the former Kentucky star who was the No.

Gilbert Arenas back at Washington Wizards practice with taped ankle
Gilbert Arenas has returned to the practice court after missing the end of Washington Wizards training camp with a sprained right ankle.

Gilbert Arenas sits out Wizards' final camp scrimmage
Gilbert Arenas was on the sidelines again Sunday as the Washington Wizards wrapped up training camp with a scrimmage.

Gilbert Arenas misses Wizards practice with hurt ankle
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas sat out Saturday's training camp practice with a "tweaked" right ankle while the rest of the team practiced in the dark due to a power outage.

Arenas sits out practice with sore ankle (AP)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas sat out Saturday's training camp practice with a "tweaked" right ankle while the rest of the team practiced in the dark due to a power outage. Arenas, who also sat out Friday's practice with leg soreness, was able to play in the team's scrimmage later that night.

Cavs F Jamison out with knee tendinitis (AP)
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison is being kept out of a team scrimmage because of tendinitis in his left knee. Jamison, acquired last season in a trade with Washington, will not take part in the club's annual Wine and Gold scrimmage Friday at the University of Akron. The team gave no other details about Jamison's status other than it "will be updated as appropriate." With LeBron...

Hall of Famer Monroe visits Wizards (AP)
Earl "The Pearl" Monroe said he hadn't been to an NBA training camp in 30 years, when he was starting his final season as a player. Monroe stopped by the Washington Wizards camp this week as part of the franchise's concerted effort this season to reconnect the current team with its proud past.

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis expects NBA to adopt hard salary cap
Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis told local business leaders Wednesday that he expects the NBA soon will have a hard salary cap similar to the NHL's model.

Leonsis expects NBA to have hard cap (AP)
Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis told local business leaders Wednesday that he expects the NBA soon will have a hard salary cap similar to the NHL's model. Leonsis, who also owns the Washington Capitals, spoke to a group of Northern Virginia business leaders before the Wizards daily training camp session.

Wizards introduce Midnight Madness
The Washington Wizards opened training camp around the stroke of 12 on Tuesday morning, launching a new era they hope will be more fan-friendly as they attempt to recover from the most embarrassing season in franchise history.

Hornets sign rookie Michael Washington - Michael Washington (F) New Orleans Hornets
The Hornets have added undrafted rookie Michael Washington to their training camp roster.

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards subdued at media day, talks of growth
Gilbert Arenas insists he's happy. He just doesn't look like it.

New deal for Wizards' Blatche: 5 years, about $35M
The Washington Wizards have signed forward Andray Blatche to a contract extension that will pay him around $35 million over the next five years.

Washington Wizards sign Andray Blatche to $35M contract extension
The Washington Wizards have signed forward Andray Blatche to a contract extension that will pay him around $35 million over the next five years.

Wizards give F Blatche 5-year, $35M deal (AP)
The Washington Wizards have signed forward Andray Blatche to a contract extension that will pay him around $35 million over the next five years. The Wizards also exercised their fourth-year contract option on center JaVale McGee on Friday. Blatche's extension adds three years to his current contract, which had two years remaining.

Stern to Arenas: Stay mum about gun flap (AP)
Interested in hearing Gilbert Arenas describe the lessons he learned from serving time in a halfway house? Don't hold your breath. NBA commissioner David Stern has advised Arenas and the Washington Wizards not to talk about the former All-Star's felony gun conviction, and the Wizards say that's fine with them.

David Stern tells Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards not to discuss gun incident
NBA commissioner David Stern has asked Gilbert Arenas and the Wizards not to talk about Arenas' locker-room gun incident moving forward, according to The Washington Post.

Wizards changing uniform colors
The Washington Wizards are turning red, white and blue.

Wizards to change colors for 2011-12 (AP)
The Washington Wizards are turning red, white and blue. Team President Ernie Grunfeld said Thursday the Wizards will change the colors of their uniforms for the 2011-12 season. The switch is spurred by new owner Ted Leonsis, whose Washington Capitals also wear the colors of the U.S. flag. Leonsis has said the desire for new colors was among the top suggestions he received from fans after assuming...

Javaris Crittenton gets second chance, invited to Charlotte Bobcats on on-guaranteed contract
The Charlotte Bobcats will bring Javaris Crittenton to training camp with a non-guaranteed contract, giving the ex-Washington Wizards guard a chance to return to the NBA following his infamous gun altercation with Gilbert Arenas.

Crittenton gets chance with Bobcats (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats will bring Javaris Crittenton to training camp with a non-guaranteed contract, giving the ex-Washington Wizards guard a chance to return to the NBA following his infamous gun altercation with Gilbert Arenas. Agent Mark Bartelstein said Wednesday Crittenton has accepted a training-camp invite and is healthy following left ankle surgery.

Bobcats giving Crittenton a chance
The Charlotte Bobcats will bring Javaris Crittenton to training camp with a non-guaranteed contract, giving the ex-Washington Wizards guard a chance to return to the NBA following his infamous gun altercation with Gilbert Arenas.

Wizards to try midnight madness at camp (AP)
Midnight madness in the NBA? The Washington Wizards are stealing an idea from the colleges. They announced Thursday that their first practice at training camp will start at midnight on the morning of Sept. 28. The Wizards say that the event will have all the fanfare associated with the college version: an open practice for the fans with player introductions and prizes.

Washington Wizards bring Midnight Madness to training camp
The Wizards are stealing an idea from the colleges. They announced Thursday that their first practice at training camp will start at midnight on the morning of Sept. 28.

Hawks sign free agent C Etan Thomas (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. The 6-foot-10 Thomas spent most of his career with the Washington Wizards but finished last season with Oklahoma City. He's averaged 5.8 point and 4.8 rebounds per game over his eight-year career, which includes 74 starts.

Knicks sign G Mason Jr. (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Roger Mason Jr. Mason is the latest addition to the Knicks, joining a list newcomers that include Amare Stoudemire, Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph, Raymond Felton and Kelenna Azubuike. Mason has averaged 7.2 points 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 346 career games with Chicago, Toronto, Washington and San Antonio.

Lopez pulls out of world championships
New Jersey center Brook Lopez, struggling to recover from a bout with mono, has withdrawn from the U.S. national team and will be replaced by Washington's JaVale McGee.

Lopez pulls out of world championships
New Jersey center Brook Lopez, struggling to recover from a bout with mono, has withdrawn from the U.S. national team and will be replaced by Washington's JaVale McGee.

Brook Lopez withdraws from the U.S. national team
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez, struggling to recover from a bout with mono, has withdrawn from the U.S. national team and will be replaced by Washington's JaVale McGee.

Lopez out, McGee in for US at worlds (AP)
New Jersey center Brook Lopez, struggling to recover from a bout with mono, has withdrawn from the U.S. national team and will be replaced by Washington's JaVale McGee. Lopez informed USA Basketball officials Wednesday that he didn't believe he was in good enough condition to take part in training camp next week in New York.

Washington Wizards sign 17th-overall pick Kevin Seraphin
The Washington Wizards have signed No. 17 overall pick Kevin Seraphin, who was acquired in a draft-day trade with the Chicago Bulls.

Wizards sign 1st-round pick Seraphin (AP)
The Washington Wizards have signed No. 17 overall pick Kevin Seraphin, who was acquired in a draft-day trade with the Chicago Bulls. Seraphin, a 6-foot-9 forward from French Guyana, spent the past four years playing for Cholet Basket. The French club signed him to a three-year contract in August, and he had to negotiate a buyout in order to join the Wizards.

Josh Howard signs contract to return to Washington Wizards
Josh Howard has signed his one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards.

Report: Josh Howard, Washington Wizards agree to one-year contract
A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Wizards.

Wizards keep Josh Howard with 1-yr. deal (AP)
A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The person told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Howard is set to come back after playing only four games with the team last season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been signed.

Howard to get one-year deal with Wiz
A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards.

Howard to get one-year deal with Wiz
A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards.

Bickerstaff named Blazers assistant (AP)
Longtime coaching veteran Bernie Bickerstaff has been named an assistant on Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan's staff. McMillan also named Bob Ociepka and former Blazer Buck Williams as assistants. Bickerstaff's coaching career started in 1973 and has included stints as a head coach in Seattle, Denver, Washington and Charlotte.

Kirk Hinrich thinks Washington Wizards can 'surprise a lot of people'
Kirk Hinrich still remembers his surprise and dismay being traded to the Washington Wizards.

Hinrich excited to join Wall on Wizards (AP)
Kirk Hinrich still remembers his surprise and dismay being traded to the Washington Wizards. That was more than a month ago. Now he gets to help John Wall adjust to the NBA. "Whenever you get the No. 1 pick and a guy has talented as John, you have the young cast around him, its a sense of rebuilding," Hinrich said Monday.

Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee added to Team USA camp roster
Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee has been added to Team USA's training camp roster, bringing the number of players who will begin practicing Tuesday to 22 in preparation for the 2010 World Championship in Turkey.

Washington Wizards rest John Wall in final Summer League game
John Wall had already shown the Washington Wizards enough.

Washington Wizards rookie John Wall scores 31 points in win over New Orleans Hornets
John Wall scored 31 points in the Washington Wizards' 90-89 summer-league win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Wall scores 31 in summer-league win (AP)
John Wall scored 31 points in the Washington Wizards' 90-89 summer-league win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. The top pick in the draft had 13 points during an 18-0 run in the third quarter. He capped the run with a steal and a transition dunk that put Washington up 62-60 with 2:05 left in the period.

Wall has 18 points, 10 dimes in win
John Wall, playing his second NBA Summer League game with the Wizards, had 18 points, 10 assists and five steals in Washington's 89-64 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

Washington Wizards' John Wall nets 24 in Summer League debut
John Wall scored 24 points and handed out eight assists in his pro debut for the Washington Wizards during a Las Vegas Summer League game.

Wall has 24 points, 8 assists in debut (AP)
John Wall has scored 24 points and handed out eight assists in his pro debut for the Washington Wizards during a Las Vegas Summer League game. The NBA draft's first pick scored 15 of his points in the second half of the Wizards' 84-79 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Washington was playing its first of five games.

Washington Wizards' John Wall misses practice with injured groin
Wizards top draft choice John Wall has missed practice after injuring his groin a day earlier during his first workout with the team.

John Wall suits up for Washington Wizards in scrimmages
John Wall wore an NBA jersey for the first time in competition on Thursday night and didn't disappoint.

Mavs keep C Haywood for $55M, 6 years (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations says center Brendan Haywood has agreed to $55 million, six-year contract to return to the Dallas Mavericks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because details were still being finalized. Dallas acquired the 7-footer from Washington as part of a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline last season.

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas cancels switch to No. 6; unsure of 2010 uniform number
Agent Zero's search for a new number has taken a detour.

No No. 11 available, so Washington Wizards' John Wall adds No. 2
John Wall can't have No. 11, so he's going with No. 2.

Bol remembered as 'a giant off the court'
The body of Manute Bol lay in an 8-foot-long, specially built casket in the vast splendor of the ornate Washington National Cathedral. There couldn't have been a more appropriate setting for a man who seemed larger than life in so many ways.

Nets trade Yi to Wizards
The New Jersey Nets traded forward Yi Jianlian to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, creating even more room under the salary cap as they head into free agency.

Nets send Yi to Wizards, create cap room (AP)
The New Jersey Nets traded forward Yi Jianlian to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, creating even more room under the salary cap as they head into free agency. The Wizards dealt forward Quinton Ross to the Nets, who also sent an undisclosed amount of cash to Washington. The Nets freed up another $3 million with the deal, leaving them about $30 million to spend once free agency opens on July 1.

Sources: New Jersey Nets to send Yi Jianlian to Washington Wizards for Quinton Ross
The Nets will trade Yi Jianlian and $3 million to the Washington Wizards for Quinton Ross and the Wizards' trade exception, a league source said.

Bol remembered at funeral in Washington (AP)
Manute Bol is being remembered as a giant on and off the court. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for the 7-foot-7 former NBA player, who died June 19 at age 47. Bol's body was brought into the Washington National Cathedral in a specially built 8-foot casket. The service included representatives from the NBA and the Sudanese community who spoke of Bol's efforts to build schools in...

Sources: New Jersey Nets to send Yi Jianlian to Washington Wizards for Quinton Ross
The Nets will trade Yi Jianlian and $3 million to the Washington Wizards for Quinton Ross and the Wizards' trade exception, a league source said.

Blatche out 3 months after foot surgery (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche is recovering from surgery to repair a broken bone in his foot. The Wizards said Blatche had the operation Friday night to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. He is expected to be sidelined for three months, which means he could return just in time for training camp.

Wizards give Wall red-carpet treatment (AP)
John Wall was driven in an SUV-size limo to the Verizon Center, where he stepped onto a red carpet surrounded by scores of fans who cheered, craned their necks and did their best to snap photos of the Washington Wizards' No. 1 overall draft pick. Once inside the arena, he learned that the mayor had proclaimed Friday as "John Wall Day" -- an honor Alex Ovechkin didn't get until...

Wall gets red-carpet treatment from Wiz
John Wall was driven in an SUV-size limo to the Verizon Center, where he stepped onto a red carpet surrounded by scores of fans who cheered, craned their necks and did their best to snap photos of the Washington Wizards' No. 1 overall draft pick.

Washington Wizards to roll out red carpet for John Wall
The Washington Wizards have arranged a Hollywood-style red carpet welcome for John Wall.

Bulls poised for free agency
Already expected to be major players in free agency, the Bulls now have enough salary cap room to reel in two high-profile free agents after agreeing to trade veteran guard Kirk Hinrich and the 17th pick in the draft to the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

Wolves pick up a shot blocker - Hamady Ndiaye (C) Washington Wizards
Timberwolves selected Rutgers C Hamady Ndiaye with the No. 56 pick in the draft, but will reportedly send him to the Wizards according to ESPN's ticker.

Kentucky has record 5 picks in 1st round (AP)
Kentucky dominated the first round of Thursday night's NBA draft and passed some other powerful college programs with the five players selected. John Wall, the overall No. 1 pick by the Washington Wizards, DeMarcus Cousins, the fifth pick by Sacramento, Patrick Patterson, the 14th selection by Houston, Eric Bledsoe, the 18th pick by Oklahoma City, and Daniel Orton, the 29th selection by...

Bjelica goes to Wizards - Nemanja Bjelica (F) Washington Wizards
Wizards selected Nemanja Bjelica with the 35th pick in the draft.

Wizards grab Lazar Hayward to end 1st round - Lazar Hayward (F) Washington Wizards
The Wizards took forward Lazar Hayward out of Marquette with the 30th pick of the draft.

2010 NBA draft: Washington Wizards select John Wall at No. 1
Guard John Wall of Kentucky was selected by the Washington Wizards as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Thursday.

Bulls agree to trade Hinrich to Wizards (AP)
The Chicago Bulls agreed to trade veteran guard Kirk Hinrich and the 17th pick in the draft to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, freeing up more salary-cap space, a person familiar with the situation said. The Bulls will receive a future second-round pick in the deal, which gives them enough room to go after two high-profile free agents.

AP source: Bulls to send Hinrich to Wizards
The Chicago Bulls agreed to trade veteran guard Kirk Hinrich and the 17th pick in the draft to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, freeing up more salary-cap space, a person familiar with the situation said.

Wizards select Kentucky's Wall with No. 1 pick
The Washington Wizards selected John Wall with the top pick in the NBA Draft.

Sources: Chicago Bulls to send Kirk Hinrich, No. 17 to Washington Wizards
The Chicago Bulls have a deal in place that would move Kirk Hinrich and the 17th pick to the Washington Wizards.

Sources: Chicago Bulls to send Kirk Hinrich, No. 17 to Washington Wizards
The Chicago Bulls have a deal in place that would move Kirk Hinrich and the 17th pick to the Washington Wizards.

Bol funeral to be held Tuesday in DC (AP)
The funeral for former NBA player and humanitarian Manute Bol will be held Tuesday. Sudan Sunrise executive director Tom Prichard said Wednesday that the service will be held at the Washington National Cathedral in the nation's capital and will be open to the public. Bol died Saturday at age 47 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville after suffering from severe kidney problems...

Kentucky's Wall likely to be drafted 1st (AP)
Like a president-elect awaiting inauguration, John Wall is seemingly just biding his time until he can officially begin cleaning up Washington. Life hasn't been so simple for DeMarcus Cousins, who has been crisscrossing the country battling Derrick Favors in hopes of getting picked soon after his college teammate.

Wizards want more than Wall in draft (AP)
Picking John Wall No. 1 is the obvious choice. Been that way since the Washington Wizards won the lottery last month. But team president Ernie Grunfeld has nearly an entire roster to rebuild, so he's spent as much time -- if not more -- focusing on what he'll do with his other selections Thursday night during the NBA draft.

Draft star Wall works out for Wizards
The seemingly inevitable selection of John Wall as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft came to bit closer to fruition Thursday when the Kentucky point guard worked out for the Washington Wizards.

NBA Draft: Washington Wizards work out John Wall
The seemingly inevitable selection of John Wall as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft came to bit closer to fruition Thursday when the Kentucky point guard worked out for the Washington Wizards.

PG Wall works out for Wizards (AP)
The seemingly inevitable selection of John Wall as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft came to bit closer to fruition Thursday when the Kentucky point guard worked out for the Washington Wizards. Wall showed his dribble-drive ability with both hands, hit pull-up jumpers and threw down dunks during a 30-minute session run by coach Flip Saunders and observed by general manager Ernie Grunfeld and new...

Leonsis formally takes over Wizards
Ted Leonsis has completed his purchase of the Washington Wizards - and the e-mails are already coming in.

Ted Leonsis takes formal control of Washington Wizards
Ted Leonsis has completed his purchase of the Washington Wizards.

NBA Board of Governors approves sale of Washington Wizards to Ted Leonsis
The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Wizards to Ted Leonsis.

Wizards sale to Leonsis approved by NBA (AP)
The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Wizards to Ted Leonsis. The board approved the sale Tuesday to Lincoln Holdings, which is controlled by Leonsis. He purchased the team from the estate of the late owner Abe Pollin. NBA commissioner David Stern called the transaction "the end of an era and a passing of the torch into very capable hands." Leonsis...

NBA approves Wizards sale to Leonsis
The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Wizards to Ted Leonsis.

Pondexter skips combine w/ bad finger - Quincy Pondexter (F) College Player
Washington SF Quincy Pondexter hyper-extended his finger in a workout last week, forcing him to skip the NBA draft combine.

Wizards employee gives away draft pick with Facebook post
There it was on Facebook for all to see: the Washington Wizards telling the world they will draft John Wall with the No. 1 pick.

Washington Wizards employee says team will take John Wall No. 1 overall in Facebook post
There it was on Facebook for all to see: the Wizards telling the world they will draft John Wall with the No. 1 pick.

Wizards taking Wall was Facebook mistake (AP)
There it was on Facebook for all to see: the Washington Wizards telling the world they will draft John Wall with the No. 1 pick. Oops. It was just a Wizards employee getting carried away. Myron Goodman made the posting Friday on a Facebook page for University of Kentucky alumni. It read: "I am a sales rep for the Washington Wizards.

Leonsis: Hard cap puts NHL over NBA (AP)
The NHL is in better financial shape than the NBA because of a salary cap "that protects owners from taking stupid pills," says the owner who is about to have control of a team in both leagues. Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis told the National Press Club on Friday that he's getting a firsthand look at the NHL-NBA differences as he prepares to take over as majority owner of the...

Wizards mulling options with No. 1 pick (AP)
Flip Saunders says Ohio State's Evan Turner is maybe the most versatile player in the draft. He describes Kentucky guard John Wall as the most dynamic player available. With that in mind, does the Washington Wizards coach have a preference for which player he'd like his team to choose with the No.

Turner, Wall compete to be top pick (AP)
Evan Turner and John Wall could have some explosive matchups when they meet in the NBA. The one playing out at the moment is pretty intense, too. The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery Tuesday, and now they have a decision to make: Do they take Turner, the national player of the year, or Wall, the dynamic freshman from Kentucky?

Confusing NBA draft lottery odds here to stay
The Washington Wizards won Tuesday's event and the Nets ended up third, the sixth straight year the team that needed the most help didn't get it. So it's easy to say the system doesn't work.

Wizards: Top pick doesn't affect Arenas (AP)
Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld says winning the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft does not affect the team's plans for Gilbert Arenas. Arenas is a three-time All-Star guard who was suspended most of this season by the league after bringing guns into Washington's locker room. He has four years left on his Wizards contract.

Ex-NBA player Manute Bol ill with skin, kidney problems
Former NBA player Manute Bol is hospitalized in the Washington, D.C., area with severe kidney trouble and a painful skin condition.

Washington Wizards win first pick in 2010 NBA draft lottery
The Washington Wizards have won the first pick in the NBA draft lottery.

Wizards' Arenas out of halfway house
Gilbert Arenas arrived home from a halfway house Friday morning, having completed one part of his punishment for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room.

Wizards' Arenas out of halfway house
Gilbert Arenas arrived home from a halfway house Friday morning, having completed one part of his punishment for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room.

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards released from halfway house
Gilbert Arenas has arrived home from the halfway house where he lived for nearly a month as part of his sentence for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room.

Arenas released from halfway house (AP)
Gilbert Arenas has arrived home from the halfway house where he lived for nearly a month as part of his sentence for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room. Arenas left the work-release facility in the Maryland suburbs of Washington and arrived at his house in Great Falls, Va., on Friday morning.

Arenas sued by company over gun fees (AP)
Gilbert Arenas has more gun problems. In March, the Washington Wizards guard got 30 days in a halfway house for bringing guns into the team's locker room. Now a lawsuit claims he owes a Beverly Hills company more than $70,000 for storing guns he bought and never picked up. Tactical Operations sued Arenas last week in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Santa Monica.

Sale of Wizards to Leonsis moves closer (AP)
The family of late Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin have agreed to the "major economic terms" of a deal to sell its stake in the NBA team to Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis. Leonsis, a former AOL executive, and the Pollins ran into some snags in talks this year. But in a statement Tuesday, Pollin's sons, Robert and James, said they and their mother, Irene, congratulate...

Sale of Washington Wizards to Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis takes another step
The family of late Wizards owner Abe Pollin says it has agreed on the "major economic terms" for selling its stake in the NBA team to Capitals owner Ted Leonsis.

Ex-Wizards lead Mavericks vs. Spurs (AP)
Two months ago, Brendan Haywood, Caron Butler and DeShawn Stevenson were enduring a season gone horribly wrong in Washington. Then Dallas rescued them in a trade at the All-Star break. The Mavericks went from winning 62 percent of their games before the deal to winning 77 percent after. Dallas also claimed the second seed in the Western Conference.

Wizards end with Arenas questions again (AP)
After the Washington Wizards' season finale, Gilbert Arenas' locker sat virtually empty. It contained two shirts, a couple of pieces of paper and a pink athletics band used to stretch and rehab muscles. The four guns that caused so much trouble were long gone, and the former occupant was spending the night in a halfway house.

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards transferred to Maryland halfway house
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is now spending his nights at a Montgomery County halfway house, where he is serving his sentence for bringing guns into the team's locker room.

Arenas out of jail, transferred to halfway house
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is now spending his nights at a Montgomery County halfway house, where he is serving his sentence for bringing guns into the team's locker room.

Crawford's 2nd-half surge whips Wiz in D.C.
Jamal Crawford scored 23 of his 28 points in the second half and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game road losing streak with a 105-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Crawford helps Hawks stay 3rd in East (AP)
Jamal Crawford scored 23 of his 28 points in the second half and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a six-game road losing streak with a 105-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Joe Johnson scored 20 points to help the Hawks remain in third place in the Eastern Conference and sweep the season series with the Wizards.

Celtics hold out Garnett against Bucks (AP)
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett missed Boston's game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night to get some rest. Coach Doc Rivers says nothing is wrong with Garnett, but that he looked sluggish in Boston's 106-96 loss to Washington on Friday night. Garnett was 3 of 12 from the field in 25 minutes, finishing with eight points with four rebounds.

Blatche's double-double gets Wizards by Celtics
Andray Blatche had 31 points and 11 rebounds on Friday night as the Washington Wizards opened a 28-point first-half lead and held off a late flurry of 3-pointers from Nate Robinson to beat the Boston Celtics 106-96.

Slumping Celtics drop to 4th in East (AP)
Andray Blatche had 31 points and 11 rebounds on Friday night as the Washington Wizards opened a 28-point first-half lead and held off a late flurry of 3-pointers from Nate Robinson to beat the Boston Celtics 106-96. Backup JaVale McGee had 14 points with 11 rebounds for the Wizards, who have won four of six since snapping a 16-game losing streak.

Gilbert Arenas arrives at Maryland jail to begin gun sentence
NBA star Gilbert Arenas has arrived at a Maryland jail to begin his sentence for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards' locker room.

Magic easily roll past Wizards 121-94 (AP)
Dwight Howard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 121-94 on Wednesday night. J.J. Redick and Mickael Pietrus added 16 points apiece to pull Orlando within a half-game of the idle Los Angeles Lakers for home-court advantage in case of a possible NBA finals rematch, the only thing really left at stake for the Magic.

Warriors' Nelson fails to get record win (AP)
Instead of counting victories, Don Nelson was counting a dwindling number of healthy players. The NBA record for most coaching wins would have to wait. Nelson fell way short in his first attempt at passing Lenny Wilkens on Tuesday night. His Golden State Warriors fell behind by double digits before the game was 3 minutes old and went on to lose 112-94 to the Washington Wizards.

Arenas will have to spend two days behind bars
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas avoided a jail sentence, but he'll still have to spend two days behind bars.

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards must report to jail on way to halfway house
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas avoided a jail sentence, but he'll still have to spend two days behind bars.

Arenas goes to jail before halfway house (AP)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas avoided a jail sentence, but he'll still have to spend two days behind bars. Arenas was sentenced last month to 30 days in a halfway house for bringing guns into the Wizards locker room. The head of corrections for Montgomery County, Md., a suburb of Washington, says the three-time NBA All-Star will serve his sentence at the county's Pre-Release...

Warriors' Nelson ties NBA wins record (AP)
Don Nelson tied Lenny Wilkens for the most wins by an NBA coach when the Golden State Warriors held off the Toronto Raptors 113-112 on Sunday night. The victory was the 1,332nd for Nelson, who can pass Wilkens when Golden State plays at Washington on Tuesday. Golden State's players danced in a circle around Nelson after the wild finish, which saw Chris Bosh steal the inbounds pass only to have...

Blatche nears triple-double, Wizards win (AP)
Andray Blatche had 20 points, a career-high 13 assists and nine rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the New Jersey Nets 109-99 on Sunday night in a matchup of two of the NBA's worst teams. Blatche's performance overshadowed a game between two clubs with a combined record of 34-119. He missed 13-of-18 shots from the field, but hit all 10 of his free throw attempts.

Chicago Bulls captain Kirk Hinrich and Joakim Noah return to starting lineup Friday against the Washington Wizards
Chicago Bulls captain Kirk Hinrich and Joakim Noah return to starting lineup Friday against the Washington Wizards.

Bulls bounce Wizards to gain playoff ground
Derrick Rose scored 24 points, Luol Deng had 14 in his return from an injury, and the Chicago Bulls gained ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race Friday night with a 95-87 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Bulls gain ground in playoff race (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 24 points, Luol Deng had 14 in his return from an injury, and the Chicago Bulls gained ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race Friday night with a 95-87 victory over the Washington Wizards. Joakim Noah added 10 points and eight rebounds in his return to Chicago's starting lineup.

Bulls C Noah back in starting lineup (AP)
Joakim (JOH-KEEM) Noah is back in the starting lineup for the Chicago Bulls. Noah started for the first time since Feb. 3 when the Bulls played the Washington Wizards on Friday night. He's been coming off the bench in recent games while recovering from plantar fasciitis. Also, Luol Deng (LOO-owl DANG) was listed as active after missing 11 games with a strained right calf.

Wizards end team-record 16-game skid (AP)
The Washington Wizards found a way to win, making a miserable March a little more bearable. Mike Miller scored a season-high 27 points and the Wizards snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Wizards avoided an 0-17 March with their first win since beating New Jersey on Feb.

Wizards end team-record 16-game skid (AP)
Mike Miller scored a season-high 27 points and the Washington Wizards snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 96-91 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Wizards avoided an 0-17 March with their first win since beating New Jersey on Feb. 28. Andray Blatche scored 23 points, and Shaun Livingston added 18 for the Wizards, who played without four regular starters but...

Rockets hand Wizards 16th straight loss (AP)
Rookie Chase Budinger hit a go-ahead jump shot with 28 seconds remaining and made two free throws and the Houston Rockets escaped with a 98-94 win over the struggling Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. The win breaks a four-game skid for the Rockets and extends Washington's team-record losing streak to 16 games.

Kings swingman McGuire done for season (AP)
The Sacramento Kings say swingman Dominic McGuire will miss the rest of the season with an injured right foot. The team says tests conducted Monday in Indianapolis confirmed that McGuire has a torn right plantar fascia. He hurt himself in the first quarter of Sunday's 97-90 loss in Cleveland. McGuire played in 10 games this season for the Kings after being acquired from Washington on Feb.

Cavaliers fans welcome back Ilgauskas (AP)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back in his basketball home. The Cavaliers' towering center, recently re-signed after being traded to Washington, returned to a hero's welcome on Sunday in his first home game back with Cleveland. When Ilgauskas, known simply as "Z" to Cleveland fans, checked in with 4:02 left in the first quarter for Antawn Jamison, fans held up "Z" placards and...

Okur, Jazz extend Wizards' losing streak to 15
Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat Washington 103-87 on Saturday night, extending the Wizards' team-record losing streak to 15 games.

Jazz extend Wizards' losing streak to 15 (AP)
Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat Washington 103-87 on Saturday night, extending the Wizards' team-record losing streak to 15 games. Deron Williams had 20 points and 12 assists for the Jazz, and Carlos Boozer added 22 points -- hitting all eight of his second-half shots -- and 10 rebounds.

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko out vs. Washington Wizards with calf injury
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards with an injury to his left calf.

Grunfeld: Arenas will be a Wizard next season
A day after Gilbert Arenas was sentenced to 30 days in a halfway house for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards' locker room, team president Ernie Grunfeld reaffirmed that Arenas will be back with the club next season.

Wizards set record as skid reaches 14 (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 23 points, Stephen Jackson added 20, and the Charlotte Bobcats ended an eventful day for the Wizards with a 107-96 victory that sent Washington to a franchise-record 14th consecutive loss. Hours after suspended Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas was ordered to spend 30 days in a halfway house for a felony gun charge, Washington allowed Charlotte to shoot 55 percent to continue its...

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards sentenced to 1 month in halfway house
Gilbert Arenas won't have to serve jail time, a judge ruled Friday.

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas to face sentencing on Friday
When Gilbert Arenas appeared at a charity event a few weeks ago, no amount of smiles and hugs could hide the underlying tension surrounding the next big date on his calendar.

Report: The Washington Wizards and its arena valued at $550 million
The two sides negotiating the sale of the Washington Wizards have agreed to value the franchise and the Verizon Center at slightly more than $550 million.

Wizards, arena valued at more than $550M (AP)
The two sides negotiating the sale of the Washington Wizards have agreed to value the franchise and the Verizon Center at slightly more than $550 million. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the figure to The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because many facets of the purchase have yet to be completed, with a final deal not expected for weeks.

Wizards tie franchise mark with 13th loss in row
Danny Granger scored 31 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 99-82 on Wednesday night and extend Washington's losing streak to a franchise record-tying 13 games.

Pacers hand Wizards 13th straight loss (AP)
Danny Granger scored 31 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 99-82 on Wednesday night and extend Washington's losing streak to a franchise record-tying 13 games. Andray Blatche started for the Wizards a night after he was benched for most of the game following a spat with coach Flip Saunders.

Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders starts forward Andray Blatche after refusal to play
Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders says Andray Blatche will start against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after opting not to re-enter Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Wizards F Blatche to start vs. Pacers (AP)
Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders says Andray Blatche will start against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after opting not to re-enter Tuesday's game against Charlotte. Blatche did not return after the first 7 1/2 minutes of the 95-86 overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Saunders said Blatche didn't want to listen when he tried to talk to the forward about playing better...

Gilbert Arenas case: Prosecutors seek three months in jail for Washington Wizards star
Prosecutors have recommended that Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas be sentenced to three months in jail for bringing guns into his team's locker room.

Saunders benches Blatche after spat (AP)
It's the last thing a bad team on a long losing streak needs -- a tantrum and a boycott from a young player who was just starting to put up some good numbers. Andray Blatche was benched after the first 7 1/2 minutes of the Washington Wizards' 95-86 overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.

Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche benched after spat with coach Flip Saunders
Washington forward Andray Blatche was benched after the first 7.5 minutes of the Wizards' 95-86 loss to the Bobcats.

Bobcats post club-record 36th victory (AP)
Gerald Wallace had 17 points, 19 rebounds and got two opponents to foul out in overtime to help the Charlotte Bobcats set a franchise record for victories Tuesday night with a 95-86 win over the Washington Wizards. The win was No. 36 on the season for Charlotte, one more than the previous high set last season, and advanced the team a step closer to the first playoff berth in franchise history.

Prosecutors want 3 months in jail for Arenas
Prosecutors say NBA star Gilbert Arenas should go to jail for three months for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room. His lawyer says the appropriate punishment is probation and community service.

Kobe key as Lakers knock off woeful Wizards
Kobe Bryant scored 20 of his 24 points on a variety of jump shots during a dynamic second quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 99-92 Sunday night.

Lakers hand Wizards 11th straight loss (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 20 of his 24 points on a variety of jump shots during a dynamic second quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 99-92 Sunday night. Pau Gasol had 28 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who won their sixth straight after a three-game skid.

Roy's last-second shot lifts Blazers (AP)
Brandon Roy rebounded from a cold spell to hit a 22-foot jumper with 0.9 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 76-74 on Friday night. Roy, who averaged 27 points last week as the Western Conference player of the week, finished with 14 points for the Blazers, who have won five straight.

Nuggets ride 4th-quarter wave, Smith by Wiz
J.R. Smith scored 13 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 97-87 victory Tuesday night over the Washington Wizards.

Nuggets pull away in 4th behind Smith (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 13 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 97-87 victory Tuesday night over the Washington Wizards. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Nene added 16 points for Denver, which sent Washington to its ninth consecutive loss.

George Karl returns to Nuggets bench following four-game leave
Nuggets coach George Karl was back on the bench Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards after missing four games over the past week for cancer treatments.

Wizards forward Josh Howard has knee ligament surgery
Washington Wizards forward Josh Howard could miss the start of next season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee.

Wizards F Howard out 6 to 8 months (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Josh Howard could miss the start of next season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee. Howard's operation was Tuesday in New York, and the Wizards said he is expected to make a full recovery in six to eight months. Howard was injured in a game against the Chicago Bulls on Feb.

Jazz bounce back with rout of Wizards (AP)
Carlos Boozer scored 23 points, Deron Williams notched his 35th double-double of the season, and the Utah Jazz ended a two-game losing streak with a 112-89 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Williams finished with 17 points and 11 assists, and keyed a 17-6 run at the start of the third quarter that turned the game into a rout.

Boozer's 23 points fuel Jazz's rout of Wizards
Carlos Boozer scored 23 points, Deron Williams notched his 35th double-double of the season, and the Utah Jazz ended a two-game losing streak with a 112-89 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards, in interview: 'I deserve to be punished'
Gilbert Arenas says he deserves to be punished for bringing guns to the locker room.

Arenas says he deserves to be punished (AP)
Gilbert Arenas says he deserves to be punished for bringing guns to the locker room. The suspended Washington Wizards guard told Esquire magazine that he wasn't using "longevity thinking" when he took out four guns in what he says was an attempt to play a prank on teammate Javaris Crittenton in December.

Magic F Barnes out with sprained toe (AP)
Orlando small forward Matt Barnes will miss the Magic's game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday with a sprained left big toe. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said he expects Barnes to be back when they host San Antonio on Wednesday. Barnes injured the toe in a win at Washington on Saturday. The Bobcats were also missing a starter.

Howard dominates as Magic ware down Wizards
Dwight Howard had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the streaking Orlando Magic wore down the back-to-back-to-back Washington Wizards 109-95 Saturday night.

Howard's 28 and 15 help Magic cruise (AP)
Dwight Howard had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the streaking Orlando Magic wore down the back-to-back-to-back Washington Wizards 109-95 Saturday night. Howard became a one-man show early in the second half, and he and Jameer Nelson made the alley-oop look routine as the Magic won their eighth straight game, the franchise's longest winning streak since April 2006.

Bynum dishes 20 assists as Pistons rip Wizards
Will Bynum had a career-best 20 assists, Jonas Jerebko scored 18 points, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 101-87 Friday night in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's worst teams.

Pistons' Bynum has 20 assists in win (AP)
Will Bynum had a career-best 20 assists, Jonas Jerebko scored 18 points, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 101-87 Friday night in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's worst teams. Detroit won for just the second time in nine games, while the Wizards lost their sixth straight.

Crawford's 29 carry Hawks over Wizards (AP)
As he sits on the bench at the start of each game, Jamal Crawford analyzes the opposition, the defenses they are employing, and the flow of the game. The Atlanta Hawks are sure glad their sixth-man extraordinaire is a quick study. Crawford scored 29 points and the Hawks avoided a three-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 105-99 Thursday night.

Agent Zero moves up: Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas to switch number
Gilbert Arenas has submitted paperwork with the NBA to switch his uniform number, the Washington Wizards confirmed Thursday.

Scola, Martin get Rockets back over .500 (AP)

Luis Scola had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Kevin Martin scored 21 points, and the yo-yo Houston Rockets moved back above .500 Tuesday night with a 96-88 win over the Washington Wizards. The Rockets took the lead for good midway through the second quarter and were hardly threatened in the second half by the Wizards, who have lost four straight and six of seven.

Wizards ink Livingston for 10 more days (AP)
The Washington Wizards have signed guard Shaun Livingston to a second 10-day contract. Livingston initially signed with the Wizards on Feb. 26. He was averaging 3.0 points and 1.5 assists in 9.3 minutes in four games for Washington headed into Tuesday night's game against the Houston Rockets.

Marion leads Mavs to 12th straight win (AP)

Shawn Marion had a season-high 29 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks stretched the league's longest active winning streak to 12 straight games with a 125-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points and Caron Butler had 23 for Dallas, which has flourished since acquiring Butler and Brendan Haywood from the Washington Wizards at the...

Cavaliers F Jamison suffers knee injury (AP)
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison has left Cleveland's game against San Antonio in the third quarter with stiffness behind his left knee. The Cavaliers provided a vague update on Jamison, who was recently acquired in a trade with Washington. Jamison did not appear to injure himself but walked gingerly to the locker room before being evaluated by Cleveland's medical staff.

Celtics rally past Wizards for fourth straight win
Ray Allen scored a game-high 25 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 17.1 seconds remaining, and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Washington Wizards 86-83 on Sunday.

Allen's late 3 caps Celtics' rally (AP)

Ray Allen scored a game-high 25 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 17.1 seconds remaining, and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Washington Wizards 86-83 on Sunday. Boston trailed 79-66 with 6:11 remaining and responded with a 20-4 run to close out the game with eight points from Allen and six from guard Rajon Rondo.

Wizards sign Gee to 10-day contract - Alonzo Gee (G) Washington Wizards
The Wizards signed 6'6" forward Alonzo Gee to a 10-day contract on Sunday.

Bogut's 19 and 10 lift surging Bucks (AP)

Before the game, Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders called Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut "maybe the best center in the Eastern Conference." During the game, Bogut showed why he earns such praise. Bogut led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds despite sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Bucks beat the Wizards 102-74 on Friday night for their eighth victory in their last nine...

Pierce's 27 points help Celtics beat up Bobcats
John Salmons scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks continued their post-All-Star break surge with a 100-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Salmons' big 2nd half sparks Bucks (AP)

John Salmons scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks continued their post-All-Star break surge with a 100-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Salmons is averaging 20.4 points and has scored in double figures in all eight games he's played in since a trade deadline deal with Chicago.

Bucks bounce back, ride Salmons past Wizards
John Salmons scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks continued their post-All-Star break surge with a 100-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Gilbert Arenas says he'd have 'no problem' playing for Washington Wizards again
Gilbert Arenas says he'd have "no problem" playing for the Wizards again.

Arenas not nervous about sentencing (AP)
Gilbert Arenas says he'd have "no problem" playing for the Washington Wizards again. In his first interview since pleading guilty to a felony gun charge in January, Arenas also tells The Associated Press he's not nervous about his sentencing date later this month -- as long as the judge goes off the "real story" of what happened when he brought guns to the team's...

Washington Wizards guard Mike James granted buyout, release
The Washington Wizards bought out the contract of guard Mike James on Monday and waived him.

Wizards buy out G James' contract (AP)
The Washington Wizards bought out the contract of guard Mike James on Monday and waived him. James, who was in his second season with Washington, sought a buyout after he wasn't traded last month. He left the team by mutual agreement after the Feb. 18 trading deadline. He had played in only four games with the Wizards this season, his second with the club, averaging 4.5 points.

Blatche's 36 lift Wizards over Nets (AP)

Andray Blatche is starting to give Washington Wizards' fans something to be excited about in a season of turmoil highlighted by the gun-related suspension of Gilbert Arenas and a couple of high-profile trades. The 23-year Blatche continued to thrive being the new leader of the Wizards, scoring a career-high 36 points and adding 15 rebounds in an 89-85 comeback victory over the New Jersey Nets...

Blatche scores career-high 36 as Wizards rally
Andray Blatche scored a career-high 36 points and had 15 rebounds, and Randy Foye hit two jumpers in the final 44 seconds to lead the Washington Wizards to an 89-85 comeback victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night.

New Jersey Nets Courtney Lee out vs. Washington Wizards with sprained ankle
Shooting guard Courtney Lee missed the New Jersey Nets' game with the Washington Wizards on Sunday because of a sprained left ankle.

Nets G Lee out with sprained ankle (AP)
Shooting guard Courtney Lee missed the New Jersey Nets' game with the Washington Wizards on Sunday because of a sprained left ankle. Lee hurt the ankle on Saturday in a win against the Boston Celtics. Chris Douglas-Roberts replaced Lee in the starting lineup.

Lee's layup in overtime lifts Knicks over Wizards
David Lee's layup with 1.6 seconds to play in overtime gave the New York Knicks a 118-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Knicks end skid at 8 with late OT layup (AP)

David Lee's layup with 1.6 seconds to play in overtime gave the New York Knicks a 118-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. New York snapped an eight-game losing streak by surviving a bizarre overtime where the teams combined to miss 13 of their 16 field goal attempts. With the game tied at 116, Lee -- who had both of New York's baskets in overtime -- drove left and...

Atlanta Hawks owner says team will be 'very competitive' for Zydrunas Ilgauskas' signature
Atlanta Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. says the team will be "very competitive" in its pursuit of Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who was waived Thursday by the Washington Wizards.

Hawks definitely interested in Ilgauskas (AP)
Atlanta Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. says the team will be "very competitive" in its pursuit of Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who was waived Thursday by the Washington Wizards. Gearon, one of the Atlanta-based members of the Hawks' ownership group, says in an e-mail to The Associated Press the Hawks "are definitely interested" in the 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas.

Back to Cleveland? Wiz buy out, waive Ilgauskas
The Washington Wizards bought out the contract of center Zydrunas Ilgauskas and waived him, the team announced on Thursday.

Wizards buy out C Ilgauskas, waive him (AP)
The Washington Wizards bought out the contract of center Zydrunas Ilgauskas and waived him, the team announced on Thursday. The 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas, who was acquired from Cleveland on Feb. 17 as part of the three-team trade that sent Antawn Jamison to the Cavaliers, didn't play for Washington. He reported on Feb.

Report: Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Washington Wizards reach agreement on buyout
The Wizards and center Zydrunas Ilgauskas have reached an agreement on a contract buyout, according to a published report.

Washington Wizards sign Mike Harris to 10-day contract
The Washington Wizards have signed forward Mike Harris to a 10-day contract.

Dirk, Terry get streaking Mavs by Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 30 and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks won their fifth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 101-96 on Wednesday night. Dallas' Caron Butler, a key part of a seven-player trade with Washington on Feb. 13, missed the game because of a negative reaction he had to medication.

Randolph's 22 lift Grizzlies by Wizards (AP)

Zach Randolph had 22 points, and Rudy Gay and Marc Gasol each added 20 in the Memphis Grizzlies' 99-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Gasol, who scored all of his 20 points in the first three quarters, made his first 10 shots and finished 10 of 11 from the field. He missed both of his free throws.

Mavericks F Butler sidelined vs. Lakers (AP)
Mavericks forward Caron Butler did not play in Dallas' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after having a negative reaction to medication. The team said Butler did not participate in Wednesday's shootaround and his status is day-to-day. Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson were acquired from Washington as part of a seven-player deal on Feb.

New Wizards star Howard to miss rest of season
The Washington Wizards say newly acquired forward Josh Howard will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee.

Washington Wizards lose Josh Howard for season with torn ACL
The Washington Wizards say newly acquired forward Josh Howard will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee.

Mavs ride Haywood to fourth straight win (AP)

Brendan Haywood tied a career high with 20 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-0 with him as their starting center in a 91-82 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Haywood, who came over from Washington in a Feb. 13 trade, scored 13 points and added three blocks to anchor a defense that was struggling.

Wiz move to 3-1 since deals as Blatche shines
Andray Blatche scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.

Blatche's 25 and 11 get Wizards by Bulls (AP)

Andray Blatche scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Blatche, averaging 25 points in the four games since the trades of Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler, helped Washington to its first three-game home winning streak since April 4-12, 2008.

Washington Wizards lose Josh Howard early to strained left knee
Wizards guard Josh Howard left Monday's game after straining his knee.

Wizards F Howard strains knee (AP)
Wizards forward Josh Howard has strained his left knee in a game against the Chicago Bulls and won't return. Howard, acquired from Dallas on Feb. 13 in a seven-player trade, was playing in his fourth game with Washington. He collided with Chicago's Flip Murray while trying to catch an outlet pass under Washington's basket with 4:23 to play in the first quarter Monday night.

Cavs may give Jamison first start (AP)
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown and general manager Danny Ferry were adamant that the addition of Antawn Jamison would be seamless. It seems Cleveland has hit a stitch. The Cavaliers have lost all three games they've played since trading center Zydrunas Ilgauskas to Washington for Jamison as part of a three-team deal.

Bosh (ankle) out again; Raptors topple Wizards
Jarrett Jack had 23 points and eight assists, Antoine Wright scored a season-high 19 points and Toronto beat the Washington Wizards 109-104 on Saturday night, the Raptors' ninth victory in 10 home games.

Jack, Wright lead Raptors past Wizards (AP)

Jarrett Jack had 23 points and eight assists, Antoine Wright scored a season-high 19 points and Toronto beat the Washington Wizards 109-104 on Saturday night, the Raptors' ninth victory in 10 home games. Andrea Bargnani added 18 points, Hedo Turkoglu had 16, and Rasho Nesterovic and Jose Calderon each had 10 for Toronto, which topped 100 points for the 20th straight game and won its second...

Nowitzki, defense lead Mavs past Magic (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks rode a surprisingly strong defensive effort to beat the Orlando Magic 95-85 on Friday night. Caron Butler and Jason Terry had 16 points apiece and Brendan Haywood added 15 points and nine rebounds as the Mavs won for the second time in three games since acquiring Butler and Haywood from Washington.

Thornton's 21 in debut lead Wizards by Nuggets
Al Thornton scored 21 points in his Washington debut and Josh Howard added 20 to lead the Wizards to a 107-97 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Newcomers Thornton, Howard power Wizards (AP)

Al Thornton scored 21 points in his Washington debut and Josh Howard added 20 to lead the Wizards to a 107-97 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Thornton, acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in the Antawn Jamison deal Wednesday, and Howard, starting for the first time since being acquired on Feb.

Bobcats spoil Jamison's debut with Cavs (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats took advantage of Antawn Jamison's miserable debut for Cleveland in a 110-93 victory Friday night to send the Cavaliers to their second straight loss. Two days after being acquired from Washington, Jamison came off the bench and went 0 for 12 from the field.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas reports, listed as inactive vs. Denver Nuggets
Zydrunas Ilgauskas reported to the Washington Wizards on Friday, two days after being acquired in the trade that sent Antawn Jamison to Cleveland.

Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen (back strain) out vs. Washington Wizards
Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen missed Friday's game against the Washington Wizards with a back strain.

Ilgauskas inactive, could be bought out (AP)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas reported to the Washington Wizards on Friday, two days after being acquired in the trade that sent Antawn Jamison to Cleveland. He did not arrive in time to participate in Washington's shootaround and was inactive for the game Friday night against Denver. His future in Washington is uncertain and there is a possibility he could be bought out.

Nuggets F Anderson sits with back strain (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen missed Friday's game against the Washington Wizards with a back strain. Andersen was in the fourth quarter of Denver's game in Cleveland on Thursday night. He's averaging 6.1 points and 6.3 rebounds and is ninth in the NBA with 1.8 blocks a game. Forward Renaldo Balkman was also inactive for the sixth straight game, also out with a strained back.

Cavaliers acquire F Jamison from Wizards (AP)
Cleveland's newest star has arrived. Antawn Jamison wore jogging pants, a sweatshirt and a ballcap Thursday as he walked through the halls of Quicken Loans Arena with Cavs general manager Danny Ferry. The Cavaliers acquired Jamison on Wednesday from Washington in a three-team deal. It's not clear yet whether Jamison will play in Cleveland's game Thursday night against Denver -- all...

Washington Wizards hold on to Gilbert Arenas in wake of deadline
Gilbert Arenas is the only one of the Big Three still in Washington.

Cleveland Cavaliers predict 'seamless' transition for Antawn Jamison
Antawn Jamison was walking the halls of Quicken Loans Arena early in the morning, but he is not expected to play in the Cavaliers' game Thursday night against Denver after being acquired from Washington.

Cavs acquire F Jamison from Wizards (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade that sent Drew Gooden to the Los Angeles Clippers. Washington received Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a 2010 first-round draft pick and the rights to Emir Preldzic, who was selected in the second round of last year's draft from Cleveland.

Source: Dallas Mavericks would pursue Zydrunas Ilgauskas if he receives buyout from Washington Wizards
Source: Mavericks would pursue center Ilgauskas if he receives buyout from Wizards.

Jamison leaves arena amid trade reports (AP)
Amid reports of a three-way trade between Washington, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Clippers, Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has left the arena right before Washington's game with Minnesota. The deal, which was not announced at gametime but first reported by The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, had Jamison heading to the Cavaliers.

Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers get Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison in 3-team deal
The Cavaliers are getting Wizards forward Antawn Jamison in a three-team trade, sources said on Wednesday.

Thunder top new-look Mavs, streak hits 7 (AP)

Kevin Durant had 25 points and 14 rebounds, rookie reserve James Harden added 17 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the new-look Dallas Mavericks 99-86 Tuesday night to stretch their winning streak to seven games. Caron Butler scored 13 points and helped Dallas build an early 12-point lead after coming over in a weekend trade from Washington, but he finished 4 for 16 from the field and...

Ernie Grunfeld not saying if Washington Wizards will deal Antawn Jamison
Wizards general manager Ernie Grunfeld isn't saying whether he will deal Antawn Jamison by the trade deadline.

Grunfeld ducks Jamison trade questions (AP)
After the Washington Wizards traded Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson to the Dallas Mavericks, it was natural to speculate that Antawn Jamison would be next to go. With Gilbert Arenas suspended for the rest of the season and Butler dealt, Jamison, who's been with Washington since 2004, is the only one of what was once the Wizards' Big Three remaining.

After trade, Mavs look very different (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks look drastically different after the All-Star weekend in their back yard. While still leading the Southwest Division, the Mavericks lost five of seven games before the break -- a slump that showed the necessity for change. They got two-time All-Star guard Caron Butler, 7-foot center Brendan Haywood and guard DeShawn Stevenson in a seven-player deal with Washington over the...

Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards complete seven-player deal
The Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks have completed a seven-player trade that launches Washington's long-anticipated rebuilding project in earnest and sends Wizards mainstays Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to the Mavericks.

Mavs get Butler, Haywood from Wizards (AP)
The Mavericks have traded forward Josh Howard and Drew Gooden to the Washington Wizards in a seven-play deal that sends Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to the Mavericks. Howard was in his seventh season with Dallas, a span filled with promise and disappointment since being the 29th overall pick in 2003.

Dallas Mavericks-Washington Wizards trade talks expanding to include Brendan Haywood, sources say
Talks between the Mavericks and Wizards have taken a fresh twist now that the teams have discussed the prospect of packaging center Brendan Haywood to Dallas in the same deal with Wizards forward Caron Butler, sources said.

Dallas Mavericks-Washington Wizards trade talks expanding to include Brendan Haywood, sources say
Talks between the Mavericks and Wizards have taken a fresh twist now that the teams have discussed the prospect of packaging center Brendan Haywood to Dallas in the same deal with Wizards forward Caron Butler, sources said.

Ankle sprain sidelines Bobcats' Felton (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton missed the game Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a sprained right ankle. Felton, who hit the game-winning shot Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, was first injured in practice on Monday. Felton received treatment on Wednesday, but never took the floor to shoot around and was ruled out an hour before tip-off.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raymond Felton, Tyson Chandler expect to play Tuesday vs. Washington Wizards
Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton and center Tyson Chandler expect to play against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Felton's late bucket lifts Bobcats (AP)

Raymond Felton hit a fadeaway 12-footer with 1.9 seconds left and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Washington Wizards 94-92 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. After Antawn Jamison missed a scoop shot in the lane, the Bobcats got the rebound and didn't call a timeout. Charlotte's play broke down, and Felton drove to the left of the lane and let go a shot over Randy Foye's...

Wizards delay trip home due to snow (AP)
Eventually the Washington Wizards will make it home. Tuesday night? No such luck. The Wizards were told before their game against Charlotte that it was unlikely they'd be able to fly into either Washington-area airport after the game because of the second major snowstorm to hit that area in five days.

Washington Wizards stranded again after second major snowstorm
The Wizards were told before their game against the Bobcats that it was unlikely they'd be able to fly into either Washington-area airport after the game because of the second major snowstorm to hit that area in five days.

Harlem Globetrotters play on hockey rink for first time in 84-year history
The Harlem Globetrotters have a new way to beat the Washington Generals -- on ice.

Snowed-out Washington Wizards-Atlanta Hawks game on March 11
The snowed out game between the Hawks and the Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11.

Hawks-Wizards rescheduled for March 11 (AP)
The snowed-out game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11. The game was supposed to be played Saturday but was postponed because of a blizzard that dumped 2 feet of snow on the nation's capital. Both teams played in other cities Friday night, and the storm prevented them from traveling to the area.

Snowstorm forces Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards postponement
The game between the Hawks and Wizards has been postponed because of the blizzard that battered the Mid-Atlantic region.

Hawks-Wizards postponed due to blizzard (AP)
The game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been postponed because of the blizzard that battered the Mid-Atlantic region. The NBA said on Saturday that neither the Hawks or Wizards could fly to Washington after their games Friday night. The Wizards played at Orlando and the Hawks hosted the Bulls.

Butler's jumper caps Wizards' big rally (AP)

Caron Butler made a 19-foot jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining, capping the Washington Wizards' comeback from a 21-point deficit in a 92-91 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Washington went down by 21 in the first quarter, went ahead by nine in the fourth, lost the lead again and then came back to cap a wild, wacky win.

Knicks pick off Wizards to snap three-game skid
Nate Robinson scored 23 points, Al Harrington and Larry Hughes also put in double figures off the bench, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 106-85 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Robinson's 23, strong bench lift Knicks (AP)

Nate Robinson scored 23 points, Al Harrington and Larry Hughes also put in double figures off the bench, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 106-85 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. David Lee had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help the Knicks avenge a 106-96 loss at Washington on Saturday.

Bruised left knee holds out Wizards forward Caron Butler
Caron Butler missed the Washington Wizards' game against the Knicks on Wednesday night because of a bruised left knee.

Arenas wants to share message with kids
Gilbert Arenas insists he now understands that 'guns and violence are serious problems, not joking matters.' In an op-ed piece written for The Washington Post and put on the newspaper's Web site Monday, the suspended Washington Wizards guard pledges to be a better role model and says a 'message of nonviolence will be front and center as I try to rebuild my relationship with young people in the D.C. area.'

Crittenton won't contest season-long suspension
Javaris Crittenton won't contest his NBA suspension for taking a gun into the Washington Wizards' locker room.

Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton will not appeal suspension
Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton has elected not to appeal the season-long suspension he received from NBA commissioner David Stern.

Celtics end 3-game skid with win over Wizards
Boston limited Washington to 2-for-18 shooting in the fourth quarter en route to a 99-88 victory over the Wizards on Monday night.

Celtics pull away in 4th, snap skid at 3 (AP)

Kevin Garnett's 19 points led six Celtics in double figures, and Boston limited Washington to 2-for-18 shooting in the fourth quarter en route to a 99-88 victory over the Wizards on Monday night. Boston ended a three-game losing streak and prevented Washington from compiling its first three-game winning streak since April 2008.

Arenas expresses regret in op-ed piece (AP)
Suspended Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas says in an op-ed piece written for The Washington Post that he now understands "guns and violence are serious problems, not joking matters." The piece was posted on the newspaper's Web site Monday. Arenas pledges to be a better role model and says a "message of nonviolence will be front and center as I try to rebuild my...

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas: I'll try to rebuild relationship with D.C.-area youth
Suspended Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas said Monday in a story he wrote for The Washington Post that he'll try to rebuild his relationship with D.C. youth following his guilty plea on a felony gun charge.

Sources: Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets still talking Tracy McGrady trade
The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards continue to discuss a possible Tracy McGrady trade in advance of next month's trading deadline, according to NBA front-office sources.

Wiz stay hot, pick off Knicks behind Miller's 25
Mike Miller scored a season-high 25 points -- including seven 3-pointers -- and Antawn Jamison had 21 points and a career-high 23 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 106-96 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday.

Miller, Jamison lead Wizards over Knicks (AP)

Mike Miller scored a season-high 25 points -- including seven 3-pointers -- and Antawn Jamison had 21 points and a career-high 23 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 106-96 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday. Miller, who missed 26 games due to injuries this season, had four 3-pointers late in the third quarter and early in the fourth as the Wizards took an 85-73 lead with 10:45 to...

Boykins' jumper lifts Wizards past woeful Nets
Earl Boykins hit a jumper with 0.4 to play and Washington defeated the New Jersey Nets 81-79 on Friday.

Boykins' last-second shot lifts Wizards (AP)

Earl Boykins hit a jumper with 0.4 to play and Washington defeated the New Jersey Nets 81-79 on Friday in the Wizards' first game since guards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton were suspended for the remainder of the season for bringing weapons into the locker room. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Wizards and prevented the Nets (4-41) from posting consecutive victories...

Flip Saunders wants to re-establish normalcy to his stunned Washington Wizards team
Washington coach Flip Saunders has spent the last two days trying to re-establish the routine for the Washington Wizards after the season-long suspensions of Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton.

New York Knicks forwards Jared Jeffries and Al Harrington are questionable vs. Wizards
Forwards Jared Jeffries and Al Harrington are questionable for the New York Knicks' game at Washington on Saturday.

Knicks' Jeffries, Harrington day to day (AP)
Forwards Jared Jeffries and Al Harrington are questionable for the New York Knicks' game at Washington on Saturday. Jeffries missed the second half of the Knicks' 106-104 loss to Toronto on Thursday because of a hyperextended right knee. An MRI exam Friday confirmed a bone bruise, and the team said Jeffries would be listed as day-to-day.

Prospective Wizards owner Ted Leonsis 'very confident' of sale
Ted Leonsis says he offered "one of the highest prices ever paid for an NBA team" for the Washington Wizards -- but that wasn't enough to satisfy the family of late owner Abe Pollin.

Flip Saunders of Washington Wizards hopes team can 'move forward' after suspensions
Coach Flip Saunders says the Washington Wizards have felt like they "continued to take body punches" while NBA and legal investigations into a locker room gun episode were ongoing.

Wiz coach: Arenas investigation was like 'taking body punches'
Coach Flip Saunders says the Washington Wizards have felt like they "continued to take body punches" while NBA and legal investigations into a locker room gun episode were ongoing.

Arenas suspended for rest of season
NBA commissioner David Stern has suspended Washington Wizards guards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton for the remainder of the season for having guns in the locker room.

Sources: Gilbert Arenas, David Stern meeting face-to-face
Gilbert Arenas is scheduled to meet face-to-face with NBA commissioner David Stern on Wednesday for the first time since the gun incident that put Arenas' future with the Washington Wizards in doubt, sources close to the situation confirmed.

Bryant, Bynum help Lakers rout Pacers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Andrew Bynum added a season-high 27 to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 118-96 on Wednesday night. Bryant also had nine rebounds and seven assists, and Bynum had 12 rebounds. Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds and Lamar Odom added 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who won at Washington on Tuesday.

Internal e-mail dismays potential Washington Wizards owner
As if having guns in the locker room wasn't enough of a headache, it turns out sale of the Washington Wizards might not be going as smoothly as thought.

Presumed sale of Wizards hits snag (AP)
As if having guns in the locker room wasn't enough of a headache, it turns out sale of the Washington Wizards might not be going as smoothly as thought. A person close to presumptive buyer Ted Leonsis told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Leonsis' group is "surprised and disappointed" about an internal e-mail among Wizards staff.

Wiz: We're exploring our options with Arenas
The locker room guns saga isn't anywhere close to being over for the Washington Wizards, even with the news that Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton are suspended for the rest of the season.

Wizards may try to void Arenas' contract (AP)
The locker room guns saga isn't anywhere close to being over for the Washington Wizards, even with the news that Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton are suspended for the rest of the season. Team president Ernie Grunfeld isn't ruling out the possibility of voiding the remainder of Arenas' $111 million contract.

Lakers visit White House, beat Wizards (AP)

There's nothing like a trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to lift the spirits during the dog days of an NBA season. That's a privilege given only to the reigning champions, and the Los Angeles Lakers had their moment with President Barack Obama on Monday. It was a good substitute for a ho-hum January practice, and they promptly lifted their road doldrums Tuesday night with a 115-103 win over the...

Los Angeles Lakers Ron Artest will play against Washington Wizards
Lakers starting forward Ron Artest took part in a shootaround Tuesday and will play against the Washington Wizards after being listed as questionable.

Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton charged; plea deal apparent
Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton has been charged with weapons violations in an apparent plea deal -- 10 days after teammate Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge.

Crittenton pleads guilty to gun charge, gets probation
Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton has been sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge stemming from a dispute with teammate Gilbert Arenas.

Wizards' Crittenton charged with two weapons violations
Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton has been charged with weapons violations in an apparent plea deal -- 10 days after teammate Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge.

Clips end 8-game road skid, beat Wizards (AP)

Chris Kaman scored 20 points and Marcus Camby had 12 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 92-78 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Los Angeles had six players in double figures and snapped an eight-game road losing streak, and a three-game skid in Washington, as the Clippers won for the third time in eight games.

Wade, Heat bounce back, pound struggling Wiz
Dwyane Wade scored 32 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 112-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Wade's 32 help Heat rout Wizards 112-88 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 32 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 112-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Two nights after the Heat were roasted by coach Erik Spoelstra after Wednesday's 39-point loss in Charlotte, they began the second half of their season with a flourish. Wade, who earlier this season had two of this three 40-point performances against the Wizards, was 12 for 19 from...

10 players donate $1K per point to Haiti (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was one of 10 NBA players donating $1,000 for every point he scored to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund on Friday. The players taking part, all clients of the Wasserman Media Group, included rookie of the year Derrick Rose, Atlanta All-Star Joe Johnson, rookie Tyreke Evans of Sacramento and veteran Antawn Jamison of Washington.

Wizards face uncertainty in second half (AP)
The Washington Wizards have taken what seems like eons to play just 41 games, just half the NBA season. "For me, it felt like about 86 games," guard Randy Foye said Thursday. That's how it feels when a team has been losing, chemistry and discipline have faltered, and its star player has been to court for playing with guns in the locker room.

Marion's late block gets Mavs by Wizards (AP)

Shawn Marion blocked Caron Butler's jump shot with 1.9 seconds to play, and the Dallas Mavericks opened the second half of their season Wednesday night by avenging a loss from opening night, beating the Washington Wizards 94-93. Dallas extended its streak of victories in one-point games to nine, tied for second longest in NBA history.

Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Howard sits vs. Washington with stomach illness
Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Howard will sit against the Washington Wizards because of a stomach illness.

Blazers' Roy misses second straight game (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss his second straight game because of a sore right hamstring. Roy hoped to play Monday afternoon against the Washington Wizards. But after consulting with coach Nate McMillan and a team trainer following warmups, Roy decided not to play. He also missed Friday's game against Orlando.

Jamison's 21 second-half points lift Wizards
Antawn Jamison scored 21 of his 28 points after halftime, Caron Butler made two big baskets down the stretch and the Washington Wizards put together a rare winning streak Monday with a 97-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jamison, Butler lift Wizards by Blazers (AP)

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