Gortat keeps Wizards on a roll

(Morry Gash / Associated Press)

Washington tops Milwaukee in overtime to win a third straight game for the first time this season.

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Gortat keeps Wizards on a roll

Gortat keeps Wizards on a roll

Washington tops Milwaukee in overtime to win a third straight game for the first time this season.

Wizards at Bucks: Game 15 Open Thread

Wizards at Bucks: Game 15 Open Thread

The Wizards will try to win three games in a row for the first time this season as they take on the struggling Milwaukee Bucks at Bradley Center.

Wall making a ‘statement’ for Wizards

Wall making a ‘statement’ for Wizards

“He’s playing out of his mind,” teammate Martell Webster says after Wall’s third-straight 30-point game.

Gio Gonzalez celebrates at Wizards game

Gio Gonzalez celebrates at Wizards game

Watch Gio Gonzalez celebrate at Tuesday night’s Wizards game.

Nene feels “like wine“

Nene feels “like wine“

Nene had never scored more 28 points in his career but with Bradley Beal out, he exploded for a career-high 30 points in a 116-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Wizards vs Lakers: Game 14 Open Thread

Wizards vs Lakers: Game 14 Open Thread

The Wizards will try to regroup after losing Bradley Beal and continue their winning ways as they host the Kobe Bryant-less Los Angeles Lakers.

Beal plans to “play it smart“

Beal plans to “play it smart“

After battling through nagging injuries all last season, Bradley Beal decided to quickly address concerns within in right leg.

Wizards’ Beal out at least two weeks

Wizards’ Beal out at least two weeks

Second-year guard’s injury is similar to the one that ended his rookie season prematurely.

Beal feeling soreness

Beal feeling soreness

Bradley Beal has been experiencing discomfort in his right leg and his status against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday is uncertain.

He’s back: Porter practices with Wizards

He’s back: Porter practices with Wizards

Sidelined by a hip injury, the third overall pick practices for the first time with his Washington teammates.

Wall collects another honor

Wall collects another honor

After having two double-doubles and two 30-point games, John Wall earned his second career Eastern Conference player of the week award.

Porter, Singleton, Ariza practice

Porter, Singleton, Ariza practice

The Wizards welcomed back three injured players to practice, as Otto Porter and Chris Singleton practice for the first time and Trevor Ariza returns. Only Ariza will play - and start - against the Los Angeles.

Ted Leonsis’s existential defense

Ted Leonsis’s existential defense

Ted Leonsis’s new defense strategy to ‘playoffs or bust’ mantra is very simple: What does ‘bust’ actually mean?

Wizards in ‘great spirits’

Wizards in ‘great spirits’

The Wizards hope that they have learned what it takes to be successful after winning three of their past four games.

Mark Cuban: NBA should research HGH use

Mark Cuban: NBA should research HGH use

Dallas Mavericks urges more studies on whether ban on human growth hormone should be lifted.

Gortat bounces back in big way

Gortat bounces back in big way

After a few bad offensive games, Marcin Gortat plays “angry” and has his best game as a Wizard with 16 points and 17 rebounds against New York.

Wall reaches 30 points again

Wall reaches 30 points again

John Wall has a 31-point performance in win over New York one night after a 37-point effort in loss to Toronto.

Wall, Wizards drill reeling Knicks

Wall, Wizards drill reeling Knicks

John Wall sinks his first seven shots and scores 31 points, his second 30-point game in two nights, to carry Washington past visiting New York.

Wizards vs Knicks: Game 13 Open Thread

Wizards vs Knicks: Game 13 Open Thread

Wizards are hoping to establish themselves as good team at home this season. They went 18-6 at Verizon Center with John Wall last season.

Wall’s needed breakout comes in loss

Wall’s needed breakout comes in loss

The Wizards guard discovered his scoring touch Friday in Toronto, but he didn’t get enough from his teammates.

Too early to panic?

Too early to panic?

History shows that an NBA team’s chances at reaching the Finals are typcially reflected in its first 10 games.

Wall pours in 37, but receives little support

Wall pours in 37, but receives little support

John Wall breaks out of his shooting slump in a big way, but doesn’t get much help in 96-88 loss to Toronto.

Wizards at Raptors: Game 12 Open Thread

Wizards at Raptors: Game 12 Open Thread

The Wizards (4-7) will try to continue their stellar ball movement as they attempt to win three games in a row for the first time this season in Toronto.

NBA corrects assist error

NBA corrects assist error

Upon further review, the NBA has determined that John Wall had 10 assists in Cleveland after Bradley Beal was wrongly credited with one of his passes.

Vesely playing well off Wizards’ bench

Vesely playing well off Wizards’ bench

In his past three games, Vesely is averaging 5.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks off the bench.

Beal getting noticed

Beal getting noticed

Wizards guard Bradley Beal is playing well, traveling long distances in games, attracting attention and drawing praise from the likes of Charles Barkley.

Wizards starting to play a winning tune

Wizards starting to play a winning tune

Washington has won two straight thanks to some harmonious performances from Nene and Bradley Beal.

Wizards taking ‘baby steps’

Wizards taking ‘baby steps’

The Wizards have been talking about playoffs, but know that they will have to win games on consecutive nights in order to get there.

Nene starting to step up

Nene starting to step up

Over the past three games, Nene is averaging 22.7 points on 59 percent shooting.

Theismann on broken legs

Theismann on broken legs

The former Redskins quarterback might want to consider becoming a broken leg consultant.

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