Between rich and an embarrassment

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Having clinched a playoff berth, Randy Wittman knows his team will no longer be overlooked by anyone.

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Wizards going for sweep

Wizards going for sweep

The Wizards will try to snap a two-game slide and record a season sweep of the Orlando Magic.

Wizards to sign 10-year-old point guard

Wizards to sign 10-year-old point guard

Amaris Jackson will ink one-day contract with Wizards as part of Make-A-Wish Foundation.

An opening for sixth?

An opening for sixth?

The Charlotte Bobcats have the tiebreaker in the chase for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference but the Wizards might have caught a break with a recent injury to Kemba Walker.

Heat and Pacers battle for top spot in East

Heat and Pacers battle for top spot in East

The teams’ fourth and final regular-season meeting will be pivotal in deciding who gets first place in the East.

Wizards look to rediscover touch from three-point line

Wizards look to rediscover touch from three-point line

Despite being the NBA’s third-best three-point shooting team, the Wizards are just 9-for-50 from downtown in their last three games.

What happened to Terrance?

What happened to Terrance?

Terrance, the much recognized leader of Nats Park cheers and chants, won’t be in Washington anytime soon.

Booker was ‘flying around’

Booker was ‘flying around’

Trevor Booker will likely see his role change when Nene fully returns to health, but he provided a lift in Wizards’ loss to Charlotte.

Wittman questions effort

Wittman questions effort

Wizards Coach Randy Wittman was disappointed with his team’s first half performance and questioned the effort of his young backcourt after loss to Charlotte.

Between rich and an embarrassment

Between rich and an embarrassment

Having clinched a playoff berth, Randy Wittman knows his team will no longer be overlooked by anyone.

Once again, Wizards and Capitals fail to make playoffs in same season

Once again, Wizards and Capitals fail to make playoffs in same season

D.C.’s NBA and NHL franchises have made the playoffs in the same season one time since 1988.

Nene makes solid contribution in return to the Wizards

Nene makes solid contribution in return to the Wizards

In his first action since Feb. 23, Nene scores 10 points in 17 minutes.

Wizards fall into unlucky seventh spot

Wizards fall into unlucky seventh spot

In showdown with Charlotte for No. 6 seed in the East, Washington comes up empty in overtime, 94-88.

Wizards vs. Bobcats: Game 78 Open Thread

Wizards vs. Bobcats: Game 78 Open Thread

The No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs is up for grabs in tonight’s Wizards-Bobcats game.

Pacers will start five guys no one will recognize tonight

Pacers will start five guys no one will recognize tonight

With Indiana running on fumes as the season comes to an end, Frank Vogel makes a bold choice.

Wizards say G-Wiz could defeat The Raptor

Wizards say G-Wiz could defeat The Raptor

To hype up a possible playoff meeting, a Canadian sports host compared mascots.

Wizards hope to rekindle bench production as playoffs loom

Wizards hope to rekindle bench production as playoffs loom

Washington’s reserves have totaled just 34 points in their last two games

Wizards’ Glen Rice Jr. reflects on second D-League stint

Wizards’ Glen Rice Jr. reflects on second D-League stint

After helping the Iowa Energy earn a prime postseason spot, Rice Jr. returns to the Wizards in advance of the NBA playoffs.

“This is the biggest game”

“This is the biggest game”

John Wall flew to Texas to watch Kentucky lose in the NCAA title game but he returned early Tuesday to prepare for the Charlotte Bobcats.

Column

Just say no to the pros

Just say no to the pros

College coaches such as John Calipari and Kevin Ollie should realize how good they have it.

Column

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor ordered

Don’t be fooled by past six weeks: With the playoffs near, the Wizards will need Nene now more than ever.

Nats early concerns, Nene’s return and RGIII’s logo

Nats early concerns, Nene’s return and RGIII’s logo

The PSL crew discusses which of the Nats early-season issues should cause the most worry, who to blame for the Caps disappointing season and RGIII’s logo.

Nene eyes return vs. Bobcats

Nene eyes return vs. Bobcats

Wizards forward makes first public comments since going down with a knee injury on Feb. 23.

Wizards’ Gortat is coming up big

Wizards’ Gortat is coming up big

Marcin Gortat, a key to Washington’s playoff push, once harbored youthful ambitions of playing goalie for Manchester United.

Leonsis won’t rest until Wizards ‘honest competitors for a ring’

Leonsis won’t rest until Wizards ‘honest competitors for a ring’

Wizards owner says making the playoffs isn’t enough for his basketball franchise.

Video

Should Nene return before the playoffs?

Should Nene return before the playoffs?

The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the oft-injured Nene should return to action with the Wizards before the start of the postseason.

Video

Early concerns for Nationals, Nene’s return, RGIII's logo fallout

Early concerns for Nationals, Nene’s return, RGIII's logo fallout

The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Mike Wise discuss the biggest concerns facing the Nationals after the first week of the season, debate whether Nene should return to the Wizards before the playoffs, talk about who is to blame from the Capitals' management for the team likely missing the playoffs and offer their thoughts on the design and timing of Robert Griffin III's new Adidas logo.

There were a lot of John Wall shots consumed last night

There were a lot of John Wall shots consumed last night

One fan made 999 blue Jell-O shots for the national championship game.

John Calipari to coach Lakers? He isn’t exactly saying “no.“

John Calipari to coach Lakers? He isn’t exactly saying “no.“

A tweet by Rex Chapman starts the buzz, which the Lakers say is untrue, about the Kentucky coach during national championship game against UConn.

Richmond headed to the Hall of Fame

Richmond headed to the Hall of Fame

Former Wizards guard Mitch Richmond’s stellar NBA career was recognized on Monday with his election into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

John Wall watches Kentucky lose NCAA championship game

The Wizards guard sat near Drake.

Editor's Choice

A veteran works through the grind

With more than 1,100 games under Ryan Zimmerman’s big league belt, how does the Nationals star prepare for 162 games in 182 days?

First and 17

Inside the season with the nation’s top-rated football prospect, Woodbridge’s Da’Shawn Hand.