Michael Lee
Michael Lee
Reporter

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

Latest by Michael Lee

Duncan focused on title No. 5

Duncan focused on title No. 5

At 36, Tim Duncan rededicated himself after a bad season. With longtime coach Gregg Popovich still by his side, Duncan’s San Antonio Spurs are chasing a fifth NBA championship.

Zach Leonsis to represent team

Owner Ted Leonsis’ son will be in New York for Wednesday’s NBA draft lottery.

Wizards remain mum on Wittman

Wizards remain mum on Wittman

A source says the team has no timetable for deciding about whether to retain Coach Randy Wittman.

Thunder’s Westbrook reins it in

Thunder’s Westbrook reins it in

As the Thunder prepare for the conference finals, fiery point guard Russell Westbrook has struck a balance between scoring bursts and helping teammates flourish.