Washington Wizards News

10, 2012. The Heat won 106-89. How far is too far when it comes to heckling and how far can an athlete go with his verbal response? Depending on your answers to those questions, it might be that time again to blame something on LeBron .

February 12, 2012 - Sierra Green,16, wins the Oregon Historical Society's first "Oregon History Idol" competition Sunday.

During a timeout, Lewis stood up and the fan shouted, "Hey, Rashard. I came to see you! Who do I need to talk to?" During another timeout, the fan had just arrived with two beers from the concession stand and before sitting down shouted, "Rashard! Rashard! What's up?" Lewis, who had missed the previous three games nursing a sore right knee, ... (more)

Tonight was an evening that gives one a better perspective of the player that John Wall can be on a night when his teammates work to his skillset.

The Washington Wizards rarely win, and when they do, it's a big deal - even if they blow an 18-point lead in the process.

After another disappointing loss to a younger squad in the New York Knicks led by a talented point guard Jeremy Lin , the Los Angeles Lakers obviously need to make a move whether it is a trade or a free agent signing.

Washington Wizards guard Nick Young, shown here driving in a loss Friday against the Miami Heat, leads his team in scoring at 17.4 points per game.

For sports handicappers, there's so much information and statistics available on the internet these days that it's enough to make your head spin.

But seriously, folks, getting back to Jeremy Lin ... So many thoughts come to mind as the man from Palo Alto takes the NBA by storm.

As Steve Nash sees it, Jeremy Lin's incredible path from the bench to breakout star is a good, old-fashioned sports story: an underdog athlete playing well, sparking excitement and leading a struggling franchise to victories.

John Wall and the Wizards face a tall task in trying to bounce back from their latest loss with five straight games on the road.

Folks in and around Lexington, Ky., might have more interest than just about anyone else in what most would consider a relatively mundane NBA game Sunday between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards.

What's that you ask? The average production of player in the NBA for the 2011-12 season as of all games played by February 9th.

The 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend is just two weeks away, and that means that the 2012 NBA dunk contest is around the corner.

When Jeremy Lin first made a name for himself in NBA circles, it was against John Wall in the 2010 Las Vegas Summer League.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook gets to the hoop for a basket in front of Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap, rear, during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Friday, Feb.

Portland, Boston, Indiana, Utah, Dallas, Orlando, New York and the Lakers have all expressed interest in acquiring the future Hall of Famer, but so far, nothing.

It's safe to say that Ted Leonsis is at the center of the local revolution. He's done it all, from his early days trying to jumpstart ecommerce at RedGate, to his work building a local framework at AOL ; to his current role as Vice Chair, Groupon ; Board Member, Amex ; a Principal with the $450 Million Revolution Growth Fund; and of course, as ... (more)

This, of course, is the first meeting between these Southeast Division rivals since Atlanta knocked the Magic out of last year's playoffs in six games.

WASHINGTON - After a tough loss on Wednesday, Lebron and company must be licking their chops for tonight.