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Conditioning Is Still An Issue for Blatche

Washington PostAndray Blatche is in his fourth NBA season but his conditioning still leaves a lot to be desired forcing the Wizards to create a fitness program for him.
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Heat Beat Wizards, 94-87

Washington PostAntawn Jamison and Caron Butler combine for 46 points and 12 rebounds but it's not enough as the Wizards drop to 1-7 for the first time since 1999.
Washington Wizards4 hours ago

Heat Coach Spoelstra Rose to Top From Being Riley's Video Assistant

Washington PostMIAMI -- Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra thought his NBA career might be over just a few months after it began 13 years ago. Soon after Spoelstra landed a humble, foot-in-the-door job as Miami's video coordinator, the Heat lured Pat Riley out of New York, and many expected the new coach to bring in...
Washington Wizards1 day ago

Wizards Eager to Find Rhythm

Washington PostThe Wizards have had plenty of time for practice thanks to a schedule that has included only seven games in the season's first 20 days but starting tonight, when the Wizards (1-6) host the Miami Heat (5-5) at Verizon Center, things will pick up significantly.
Washington Wizards1 day ago

Daniels's Hurt Knee Robs Wizards Guard of His Drive

Washington PostWith constant knee pain, Antonio Daniels can't get on the court, robbing the Wizards of aggressive slashes to the basket which draw fouls and open up the floor.
Washington Wizards2 days ago

Offensive Woes Are the Wizards' New Symptom

Washington PostThe Wizards expected to struggle defensively this year but instead, it's been an offense that ranks 23rd in scoring that has posed problems.
Washington Wizards3 days ago

In NBA, Heat Beats Wizards, 97-77

Washington PostDwyane Wade turns a close game into a blowout with a third-quarter surge reminiscent of Michael Jordan as the Heat pound the lethargic Wizards, 97-77, Friday.
Washington Wizards4 days ago

Local Upbringing Benefited Beasley

Washington PostHeat rookie Michael Beasley, who is quickly becoming an integral part of a Miami resurgence, honed his game as a teenager playing AAU ball in Maryland.
Washington Wizards4 days ago

Michael Wilbon on the Wizards

Washington PostThe dumbest thing the Wizards could do is fire Eddie Jordan as he has been saddled with a team that's worse today than it was last year.
Washington Wizards4 days ago

Rookie Center JaVale McGee Coming Up Big for Wizards

Washington PostRookie JaVale McGee's sudden emergence and breakout effort in a victory over the Jazz has Coach Eddie Jordan and his Wizards' teammates excited.
Washington Wizards5 days ago

Mike Wise on JaVale McGee and the Wizards

Washington PostRookie center JaVale McGee, 84 inches of skill, sinew and serendipity, gave the Wizards a much-needed boost with 19 compelling minutes against the Jazz.
Washington Wizards6 days ago

Wizards get first win, beating Jazz 95-87

Washington PostCaron Butler scores 27 points and rookie JaVale McGee is a thorn in Utah's side as the Wizards get off the schneid with a 95-87 victory over the Jazz.
Washington Wizards6 days ago

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Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, right, drives to the basket as Washing... (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan)
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Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, right, drives to the basket as Washington Wizards' Nick Young defends during fourth quarter action of an NBA basketball game taking place in Miami, Friday Nov. 14, 2008. The Heat won 97-77.»Yahoo! Sports

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: JaVale McGee #34 of the Washington Wiz... NBAE/Getty Images
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: JaVale McGee #34 of the Washington Wizards dunks against Kyle Korver #26 and Carlos Boozer #5 of the Utah Jazz at the Verizon Center on November 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.»Yahoo! Sports

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: Nick Young #1 of the Washington Wizard... NBAE/Getty Images
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: Nick Young #1 of the Washington Wizards shoots against Kyle Korver #26 and Carlos Boozer #5 of the Utah Jazz at the Verizon Center on November 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.»Yahoo! Sports

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: JaVale McGee #34 of the Washington Wiz... NBAE/Getty Images
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: JaVale McGee #34 of the Washington Wizards blocks against Carlos Boozer #5 of the Utah Jazz at the Verizon Center on November 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.»Yahoo! Sports