The unpredictable life of a bench player
The Wizards’ eight-man rotation may change, and those on the periphery of the mix remain at the ready.
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Ariza will “keep shooting“
Trevor Ariza has struggled in January, connecting on just 37.7 percent of his shots this month, but plans to “keep shooting” until the slump is over.
The unpredictable life of a bench player
The Wizards’ eight-man rotation may change, and those on the periphery of the mix remain at the ready.
PSL: Richard Sherman, the QB class of 2012, slumping Caps and Otto Porter Jr.
The PSL crew discusses Sherman’s postgame interview, the QB class of 2012 NFL Draft quarterbacks and whether Otto Porter Jr. should be in the D-league.
Otto Porter in the d-league?
Does Otto Porter Jr.'s lack of play time indicate that he would be better served in the Wizards' d-league?
Richard Sherman’s postgame interview, Capitals goalie distraction and Porter's bench-warming
The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, Matt Rennie, Rick Maese and Dan Steinberg discuss Richard Sherman's NFC Championship postgame interview and whether Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III or Russell Wilson will have the best career of the 2012 NFL Draft quarterbacks. The crew also takes on the Capitals' three goalie distraction, Otto Porter Jr.'s lack of play time and the increasing amount of pressure on Terps' basketball Coach Mark Turgeon.
Beal bounces back vs. 76ers
After his worst game of the season against the Pistons, second-year pro nears a triple-double.
Michelle Obama photobombs Miami Heat (video)
LeBron James assists on her dunk and there’s the obligatory creepy appearance by Chris Bosh, too.
Wizards have block party
The Wizards had a season-high 12 blocked shots in win over Philadelphia 76ers.
With little in reserves, Wizards hold on
Bradley Beal leads five players in double figures as Washington gets back to .500 with win vs. Philadelphia.
Wizards on road back to .500
The Wizards will attempt to beat Philadelphia for second time this season and get back to .500 on Martin Luther King Day.
Rice going back to D-League
Wizards rookie Glen Rice Jr. has been assigned to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Developmental League to recover from a fractured right wrist.
Jay Gruden at the Wizards game
Eight things that happened when the new Redskins coach went to the Wizards game on Saturday night.
Wizards have drop-off vs. Detroit
The Wizards were bound to have a bad game after playing at a high level during a three-game winning streak.
Washington hurt by third-quarter results
The Wizards are in the market for a .500 record or better, but must do better coming out of halftime.
Beal plans to have ‘amnesia’
Bradley Beal had his worst offensive game of the season, scoring a season-low seven points, but wants to quickly put it behind him.
Wizards stumble into fallback position
John Wall hits 15 of 23 shots for a game-high 34 points but receives little help from his teammates in loss to Detroit at Verizon Center.
Wizards go for fourth in a row
The Wizards will try to record a season-high fourth straight win and defeat the Detroit Pistons for the third time this month on Saturday at Verizon Center.
Evasive goal now in sight
John Wall has never had a winning record through 222 games, a mark that could finally be erased Saturday.
Wizards stuff Bulls, return to .500
Washington shoots 50 percent and puts six players in double figures to beat Chicago for second time in five nights to return to .500 mark.
Wizards looking for success at home
After big win over Miami, the Wizards hope to alleviate some of their Verizon Center woes during current home stand.
A cold draft in 2013
Otto Porter Jr. and other members of the 2013 draft have sputtered early in their careers
‘Bandwagon Cam’ captures die-hard, lifelong Heat fan
Non-bandwagon Heat fan gets a bad rap at Verizon Center.
Skip Bayless says he deserves a game ball for Wizards win
ESPN-employed person says he and his colleague helped motivate the Wizards against the Heat.
A tale of two shooters
LeBron says he’s jealous of Durant’s offensive freedom. But the numbers say both superstars take a sizable chunk of their team’s shots.
Eight is enough for Wizards
Wizards’ eight-man rotation nearly collapsed in third quarter, but held on against Miami Heat.
Porter is being patient for Wizards
Injuries and the veterans above him have limited rookie Otto Porter Jr.’s playing time for Washington.
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