Wizards plan for new practice facility

(Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis wants to build a new practice facility for his basketball team.

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Gortat wants inside touches

Gortat wants inside touches

Marcin Gortat would prefer to play more inside but has been getting more shots on the perimeter since Nene went down.

Wizards plan for new practice facility

Wizards plan for new practice facility

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis wants to build a new practice facility for his basketball team.

Paul runs circles around Wizards

Paul runs circles around Wizards

Point guard Chris Paul puts on a clinic at Verizon Center, scoring 38 points as L.A. drills struggling Washington.

Wizards come up short again

Wizards come up short again

The Wizards are now 2-4 in overtime games and 2-4 in games decided by four points or less after 101-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Wizards still have no luck in Atlanta

Wizards still have no luck in Atlanta

Washington loses its 11th straight in the city when Horford buries a game-winner for the Hawks as time expires in overtime.

Wizards looking to snap streak

Wizards looking to snap streak

The Wizards will look to snap a 10-game losing streak in Atlanta when they take on the Hawks on Friday at Philips Arena.

Mack thriving in Atlanta

Mack thriving in Atlanta

Twice discarded by the team that drafted him, former Wizards point guard Shelvin Mack appears to have found a home in Atlanta.

Is Durant this year’s forgotten NBA superstar?

Is Durant this year’s forgotten NBA superstar?

With the emergence of Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, Durant and the Thunder are sometimes overshadowed.

Wiz, Caps give back

Wiz, Caps give back

The players spent the day putting smiles on faces, and antlers on John Wall.

Porter looking to score

Porter looking to score

Wizards rookie Otto Porter has been relatively quiet in his first two games as he attempts to regain his rhythm and is still seeking his first points in the NBA.

Rice reflects on first NBA start

Rice reflects on first NBA start

With Martell Webster down, Glen Rice Jr. had seven points and a huge steal in his first NBA start.

Maynor is off to slow start with Wizards

Maynor is off to slow start with Wizards

The Wizards made signing Eric Maynor as John Wall’s backup at point guard a priority last summer but his performance has been well short of expectations.

Beal will take his time with return

Beal will take his time with return

Bradley Beal is excited to be back on the floor in practice but will be cautious with his return.

Closing time is not Wizards’ strong suit

Closing time is not Wizards’ strong suit

Blowing consecutive games against vulnerable opponents has Washington questioning its ability to close out games as it falls two games below .500.

Booker plays well, reserves struggle

Booker plays well, reserves struggle

With Nene out, Booker has a double-double in his fourth start of the season.

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The worst D.C. sports moments of 2013

The worst D.C. sports moments of 2013

The Post Sports Live crew offers their picks for the worst moments in D.C. sports from 2013.

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Best sport moments of 2013

Best sport moments of 2013

The Post Sports Live crew recalls the highlights from the year in Washington sports.

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Shanahan, Snyder and the Redskins' uncertain future

Shanahan, Snyder and the Redskins' uncertain future

The Washington Post's LaVar Arrington, Keith McMillan, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the latest news in the Mike Shanahan/Dan Snyder saga, debate the team's future, talk about benching Robert Griffin III for the remainder of the season, and offer some of their picks for the best and worst sports moments in Washington for 2013.

Inability to finish proves fatal once again

Inability to finish proves fatal once again

Without Martell Webster and Nene, Washington struggles to generate much offense, falling to the Nuggets at Verizon Center.

Nene, Webster out; Rice Jr. makes first start

Nene, Webster out; Rice Jr. makes first start

The Wizards will be without starters Nene and Martell Webster when they host the Denver Nuggets on Monday at Verizon Center.

Crawford honored in Boston

Crawford honored in Boston

Discarded by the Wizards for next to nothing, a resurrected Jordan Crawford was named Eastern Conference player of the week after.

Porter will come along slowly

Otto Porter Jr. was thrust into a competitive game after missing three months, but the Wizards won’t give him a heavy load right away.

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Chad: How the West became No. 1

Chad: How the West became No. 1

COUCH SLOUCH | In the NBA and NHL, and lots of other non-sports areas, the West trumps the East.

Tough times for outgoing Seraphin

Tough times for outgoing Seraphin

During what’s been a forgettable season, the Wizards’ backup big man still chronicles the good moments.

Harrington has setback

Harrington has setback

Al Harrington tried to increase his rehabilitation in an effort to get back on the court but will visit with a doctor after experiencing a setback.

Wizards hurting after loss

Wizards hurting after loss

After reaching .500 in December for first time since 2007, injury bug hits Washington in loss to Milwaukee.

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When Nene’s out, the Wizards suffer

When Nene’s out, the Wizards suffer

Nene is a big reason for the Wizards’ improvement this season, but without him, they’ll struggle to compete.

Porter has “emotional” NBA debut

Porter has “emotional” NBA debut

Otto Porter Jr. has two rebounds and an assist in his NBA debut after being sidelined for three months with a strained right hip flexor.

Bucks send Wizards back below .500

Bucks send Wizards back below .500

Three days rest and the debut of Otto Porter Jr. are not enough against the NBA’s worst team as Washington falls at home.

Otto Porter Jr. active for first time

Otto Porter Jr. active for first time

The Wizards will attempt to have a winning record in December for the first time sine 2007 and improve to 8-4 against teams with losing records as they host Milwaukee.

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