Washington Wizards News

New York, NY, United States - New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony believes that coach Mike Woodson's job is safe despite his coaching blunder that led to a one-point loss to the Washington Wizards Monday.

The Washington Wizards hadn't won a game in two weeks and hadn't won at Madison Square Garden in more than seven years, so the celebration triggered by their road win over the New York Knicks on Monday night was bound to be a little off.

Kirk Hinrich will travel with the Bulls for their back-to-back contests against the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, but he's still yet to practice because of a sore back and at least for now, he's doubtful for Houston on Wednesday.

Tuesday night marked the first Washington Wizards victory in Madison Square Garden in seven years.

There are two dates on ever NBA fan's calendar that should be circled in red every year: December 15th and the third Thursday in February.

For reasons that are found far beyond the scope of human rationalization, I've been oddly attracted to the Wizards this season.

BOSTON - Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 11 rebounds, hitting a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:22 left on Monday night and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 101-97.

Are we really surprised at this? Mike James hasn't been much use for the Chicago Bulls only averaging 0.3 ppg, 0.9 apg in 5.4 mpg.

On a night the Eastern Conference's best team looked like anything but, Josh Smith scored 30 points and Greg Monroe had 13 points and 12 rebounds to help Detroit send Indiana to a 101-96 loss - the Pacers' first setback at home this season.

Bradley Beal has been sidelined the past nine games for the Washington Wizards , but the wait is finally over - the team's leading scorer will be playing tonight against the New York Knicks , reports Adam Zagoria of SNY.

The Chicago Bulls have a good shot at breaking out of their funk when they host the Orlando Magic Monday at United Center.

Since defeating the Washington Wizards in their road opener back on Nov. 1, the Sixers have dropped 10 straight away from home.

Nov 23, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall dribblers the ball as New York Knicks point guard Beno Udrih defends in the second quarter at Verizon Center.

Q: Ira, I know it's early but what are your thoughts on these rumors of the Heat considering making a trade to get Jordan Crawford of the Celtics? Do you think it's even possible for that trade to happen? -- Jonas, Miami.

Marcin Gortat watched John Wall's corner three-pointer bound high off the rim, curled around Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap and hammered home a furious one-handed jam.

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Dec 14, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall dribbles the ball past Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul in the second quarter at Verizon Center.

Booker was called for a technical in the Washington Wizards' loss to the Los Angeles Clippers for getting tangled up with Blake Griffin .

The great rivalries in sports have been forged through years of intense competition and mutual dislike, the combatants forever bonded in our minds: Lakers-Celtics, Yankees-Red Sox, Bears-Packers, Duke-North Carolina.

NEW York finally recorded another NBA win, both Los Angeles teams won in the east and San Antonio kept winning but Portland again showed its incredible offensive arsenal on Saturday night.