Washington Wizards News

After a summer spent getting in shape and working extensively with the coaching staff in Washington, the Wizards' Kevin Seraphin, center, has made a stunning regression in his fourth season.

February 22, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards center Nene blocks the shot of Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center.

The Miami Heat will try to avenge a loss from earlier this week when they visit The Palace of Auburn Hills Sunday to take on the Detroit Pistons.

When one of these NBA players lets the ball fly, you can typically close your eyes and wait to hear the sweet sound of a spherical object swishing through the net.

LeBron James recorded his third double- double of the season and finished two assists shy of a triple-double in the Miami Heat's 103-82 rout of the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves were without their best player, with Kevin Love back in Portland after the death of his grandmother.

The Denver Nuggets, minus two starters, prevailed, 103-92, in front of 13,113 Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

Favors has a sore lower back and Williams will miss his second straight game with inflammation in his right foot.

You'll never guess which one of these guys leads the power rankings. Except you actually will.

Nov 27, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James reacts after dunking in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena.

Kidd is in his first year as head coach of the Nets and watched his squad sustain a lopsided 113-83 loss to the New York Knicks Thursday night.

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.