In landing No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

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After the Cavaliers win the NBA draft lottery, Washington defies the odds by moving up to third overall pick.

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Wizards should trade No. 3 pick

Wizards should trade No. 3 pick

COLUMN | Wizards should move their pick for a guy who can help take them to the postseason immediately.

In landing No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

In landing No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

After the Cavaliers win the NBA draft lottery, Washington defies the odds by moving up to third overall pick.

Wittman's lottery advice to Beal

Wittman's lottery advice to Beal

Beal gets some solid lottery advice from his coach.

Kevin Durant donates $1 million to Red Cross for Oklahoma tornado relief

Kevin Durant donates $1 million to Red Cross for Oklahoma tornado relief

Oklahoma City Thunder star, like Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers, offers a hand.

Wizards have lottery possibilities

Wizards have lottery possibilities

The Wizards have slim odds to win the lottery on Tuesday, but they have numerous possibilities to consider before their draft position is determined.

Wizards looking to get lucky at draft lottery

Wizards looking to get lucky at draft lottery

Washington has just a 3.5 percent chance to land the No. 1 spot in the NBA draft lottery.

Muhammad out to change perceptions

Muhammad out to change perceptions

Muhammad is arguably the most controversial figure in the 2013 NBA draft.

Kobe Bryant denies retirement talk

Kobe Bryant denies retirement talk

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Len confident as NBA draft nears

Len confident as NBA draft nears

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Hibbert-led Pacers dispatch Knicks

Hibbert-led Pacers dispatch Knicks

Roy Hibbert’s key block helped Indiana stave off a New York rally, sending the Pacers to the Eastern Conference finals.

Oladipo: "I'm just abnormal"

Oladipo: 'I'm just abnormal'

Victor Oladipo admits that being a little weird has helped him become a potential top 10 pick in the June 27 NBA draft.

Len confident he’s top player at the NBA draft

Len confident he’s top player at the NBA draft

Still nursing an ankle injury, the former Terp says “. . . Maybe 10 years from now, I’ll be the best player out of this draft.”

Best Week: Bradley Beal

Best Week: Bradley Beal

The Wizards rookie guard is having the best week in Washington Sports.

Bradley Beal on Derrick Rose

Bradley Beal on Derrick Rose

The Wizards guard weighs in on the Derrick Rose controversy.

Porter keeps an even keel

Porter keeps an even keel

Georgetown all-American Otto Porter Jr. seems unfazed by the attention he’s getting at the NBA draft combine.

Beal again is a lottery pick.

Beal again is a lottery pick.

Team hoping NBA all-rookie first-team selection brings them some good luck.

Bryce Harper's almost concussion

Bryce Harper's almost concussion

"Nobody gets a concussion from getting hit on the chin."

Chris Broussard's Jason Collins comments were a mistake, ESPN says

Chris Broussard's Jason Collins comments were a mistake, ESPN says

Network President John Skipper says NBA reporter "made personal comments, which was a mistake."

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Gasol, Conley: NBA’s Generation Next?

Gasol, Conley: NBA’s Generation Next?

COLUMN | Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are providing the Memphis Grizzlies with strong leadership.

Beal named to all-rookie team

Beal named to all-rookie team

Beal is just the seventh teenager to make all-rookie team, and first in five years.

Jordan done seeking head NBA job

Jordan done seeking head NBA job

New Rutgers Coach Eddie Jordan's last few NBA experiences convinced him that he's done seeking a head job in the league.

Vesely seeks confidence

Vesely seeks confidence

After a disappointing sophomore season, Vesely enters an important offseason needing to regain his confidence.

Athletes' Mother's Day sentiments

Athletes' Mother's Day sentiments

Ian Desmond wins the "aawwww" award.

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Pay attention or you’ll miss the point

Pay attention or you’ll miss the point

COLUMN | From Stephen Curry to Mike Conley, the NBA playoffs have a new group of playmakers on display.

Okafor does baby challenge

Okafor does baby challenge

Looks like the soon-to-be dad has some more practicing to do.

Scarlet Knight rises: Jordan gets ‘dream job’ at Rutgers

Scarlet Knight rises: Jordan gets ‘dream job’ at Rutgers

Former Wizards coach Eddie Jordan returns to rescue his alma mater from its recent scandal.

'Could've-been-wizards' making noise

'Could've-been-wizards' making noise

Golden State is tied with San Antonio thanks to players that the Wizards could've drafted.

Collins riding the wave

Collins riding the wave

Jason Collins's profile has increased dramatically since announcing that he is gay, but he doesn't have plans to write a book.

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In this King, we have a reign for the ages

In this King, we have a reign for the ages

COLUMN | LeBron James is the best there is in the NBA, and he’s gaining fast on the best there ever was.

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