Bynum to have plasma treatment on knee
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New Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum will undergo platelet-rich plasma treatment in Germany in early September.
Preseason schedule released
The Wizards’ eight-game scheduled is highlighted by contests against the San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and the defending champion Miami Heat.
Dwight Howard headed to Lakers
After endless talk and speculation, Dwight Howard has joined the Lakers, who have made offseason moves to keep pace with Oklahoma City, Miami.
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DC Sports Bog
John Wall tells Jim Rome Wizards are a playoff team
Wizards point guard tells CBS host that he wants to be ‘somebody that the whole city can lean on.’”
Colin Cowherd uses Serena Williams dance to rip John Wall
ESPN Radio host continues his years-long crusade against something John Wall once did for 30 seconds.”
Katie Ledecky with Michael Jordan and Ted Leonsis
More than a decade before she won Olympic gold, the Bethesda native chilled in the MCI Center owner’s box.”
John Wall to Dime: ‘I want to be the savior’
The comparisons between RGIII and Wall are inevitable.”
Wizards season ticket holders promised guaranteed option to buy playoff tickets
Ted Leonsis isn’t the only one thinking about a playoff run in 2013.”
NBA
U.S. hoops gold worth savoring
In final Olympics for Kobe Bryant and Coach Mike Krzyzewski, U.S. holds off feisty Spain for gold.
Latest NBA news
- Golden State's Stephen Curry says he will be at full strength by opening night
- Hornets add former Dayton standout Brian Roberts to roster
- Andre Iguodala wants Denver to be more than just a stopover, wants long-term deal with Nuggets
- Golden State's Stephon Curry says he will be at full strength by opening night
- Aaron Afflalo: Orlando Magic have chance to 'build something special' after Howard trade
Wizards & NBA galleries
Homegrown D.C. basketball stars
From Elgin Baylor and Dave Bing to David Robinson and Kevin Durant, the District has produced a plethora of basketball stars.
NBA’s newest stars align in Newark
The Hornets select Kentucky star Anthony Davis with the No. 1 overall draft pick, followed by Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to the Bobcats and Florida freshman Bradley Beal to the Wizards.
Then and now: D.C.’s best sports products
Kendall Marshall joins a list of Washington area athletes to make it big.
NBA mock draft 2012: Predictions for the top 15 picks
Gene Wang predicts the first 15 picks of the 2012 NBA Draft.
President Barack Obama: Basketball Star
For his 49th birthday, President Obama treated himself to a game of hoops with a team of NBA all-stars. Take a look back at Obama's long love affair with basketball.
Wizards’ Martin takes it 10 days a time
Cartier Martin, signed to a 10-day contract by the Wizards, is hoping to stick in the league.
Wizards videos
Will Jeremy Lin take Yao Ming's place? (1:16)
New York Knicks player Jeremy Lin is the first Taiwanese-American to play in the NBA and he is quickly gaining fans in the U.S. and around the world. (Feb. 15)
PSL: What effect will Beal have on Wall?
The Washington Post’s Michael Lee describes how the Wizards got their main target with the selection of Bradley Beal with the third pick in the NBA Draft and discusses the effect that Beal’s shooting will have on point guard John Wall.
Durant Powers Thunder Past LeBron's Heat 105-94
Kevin Durant scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook added 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-94 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (June 13)
Seattle watches as Thunder rolls into NBA Finals
As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to face the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, basketball fans in Seattle have a tough choice to make. Root for the team that left town four years ago, or become Heat fans for a couple of weeks.
Durant Powers Thunder Past LeBron's Heat 105-94
Kevin Durant scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook added 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-94 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (June 13)
Thunder Headed to NBA Finals, Beat Spurs 107-99
Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds while playing all of regulation for the first time all season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a spot in the NBA finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-99 on Wednesday night. (June 6)
Thunder Headed to NBA Finals, Beat Spurs 107-99
Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds while playing all of regulation for the first time all season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a spot in the NBA finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-99 on Wednesday night. (June 6) of Bulls_Wizards_Basketball_06544.jpg "Post Sports Live: Did Randy Wittman deserve a new contract?")
Post Sports Live: Did Randy Wittman deserve a new contract?
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether or not Wizards’ head coach Randy Wittman, who led the team to an 18-31 record last year in an interim status, deserved to be signed to a two-year contract extension.
Post Sports Live: Wizards hoping for luck at NBA Draft lottery
The Washington Wizards, who are guaranteed a top-five lottery pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, have the second-best odds of winning the top selection.
The Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss Rory McIlroy's historic weekend at the U.S. Open, the Nationals' recent win streak and the upcoming NBA draft.
Recent columns
Trading for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza provides another example that the team needs to raise its bar.
OPINION | Capitals’ Game 7 victory, Redskins’ drafting of Robert Griffin III and Nationals’ fast start give D.C. sports fans reasons to smile.
OPINION | One month ago, the Verizon Center denizens appeared toward offseasons of discontent; suddenly, the outlook has taken an upward turn.
OPINION | The Wizards need to part ways with Andray Blatche, for his sake as much as theirs.
COLUMN | Coach Saunders was forced to take the fall for a motley Wizards roster he didn’t assemble.
Wizards archives
- For Wittman, it’s full steam ahead
- Full Q&A with Ted Leonsis
- Leonsis: Wizards are on right track
- Wizards sever ties with Blatche
- Rookie Beal keeping an even keel
- Wizards undecided on Blatche
- Mack seeks continued improvement
- Wall making most of opportunity
- Singleton hopes to prove his worth
- Beal gets first taste of Wizards practice
Editor's Choice
2012 Spring All-Met
Honoring the area’s best in baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, golf, track & field, gymnastics, tennis and rowing.
The Big Story: Robert Griffin III
The man of the moment in D.C. has generated plenty of links in a short time, and you can find them here.
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