Washington Wizards News

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with the media during a news conference before the start of the Lakers and Washington Wizards game at Verizon Center on Nov 26, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Otto Porter Jr. makes his first appearance of the season in Washington's 19th game, missing three shots and picking up two fouls in 14 minutes.

It's been a while since we've heard from Otto Porter, who's been hampered by hamstring and hip injuries since the draft back in June.

The Washington Wizards can join some rarified air Friday night if they can topple the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at the Verizon Center.

The Washington Wizards are in third place in the East as of Thursday, which is in large part due to the starting five.

Nov 27, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia in the 2nd quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

No matter the circumstances, the Chicago Bulls tend to rise to the occasion in the regular season against the Miami Heat.

Michael Carter-Williams, an NBA rookie of the year front-runner, did not join the 76ers for tonight's game at the Charlotte Bobcats because of a sore right knee, the team announced Thursday.

The NBA 's new collective bargaining agreement is far from perfect, but it's certainly more punitive to teams that exceed the luxury tax threshold.

Derrick Rose may be out of the Chicago Bulls lineup for the season while he recovers from surgery on his meniscus, but that doesn't stop him from making news.

Nov 29, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young and center Jordan Hill celebrate their win over the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

With about a quarter of the NBA season in the books, it's time to look back at some of the transactions from this offseason with a little extra perspective.

Marcin Gortat let it slip so nonchalantly, then grinned sheepishly when he saw the stunned reaction of those around him.

Wow the team is coming together under Brian Shaw. I love how he uses so much of the bench! Do you think we'll take a step backwards when JaVale McGee comes back? We don't miss him much I'm sorry to say! Why has Nate Robinson been on so many teams? He's a big asset! -- Steve, Los Angeles There is no doubt that, as the Nuggets continue to win games ... (more)

The Pistons used their size to halt the Heat's win streak at 10. Miami's four-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Chicago, should also be a paint battle.

Dennis Mannion, president and CEO of Palace Sports & Entertainment, said interest in season tickets picked up this past off-season with the signing of free agent Chauncey Billups, shown in October with Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal.

"Do y'all know how to shoot any hoops out here in Ward 8?" Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., asked the crowd gathered to cut the ribbon on the newly refurbished outdoor basketball court at the Horton Kid's Community Resource Center.

Nov 26, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario celebrates with Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center.

Forget about Batman and Robin. Don't concern yourself with Lewis and Clark . Toss any dynamic duo you've ever heard of right out the window in a satisfying bit of defenestration.

Former North Carolina star point guard Kendall Marshall, the 13th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft, has been claimed by the Delaware 87ers, the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA Development League affiliate confirmed Tuesday.