Washington Wizards News

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.

Sixers point guard Michael Carter-Williams was named the Kia NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in October and November, the NBA announced Tuesday, becoming the first Sixer to win the award since Allen Iverson in April 1997.

The Denver Nuggets roster does not include many household names, but the players in uniform delivered a basketball clinic Tuesday night at the Barclays Center.

In fact, give Norris Cole credit, he was a one-man wrecking crew at the start of the fourth quarter, as LeBron watched from the bench.

Knicks star Carmelo Anthony can have New York. The Nuggets will settle for being better.

On Monday, the NBA announced that the head coaches of the Indiana Pacers and the Portland Trail Blazers had been named the Coaches of the Month for November in the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively.

So much for Marquis Teague getting to be the backup PG for Kirk Hinrich this season! The Chicago Bulls have announced according to ESPN Chicago that they will be sending the second year point guard Teague to Iowa Energy, to the D-Leaugue.

"It sounds great to finally have a so called 'winning record' the first time since being here.