Wizards reflect on what selfish play costs them

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Five-game road trip brings players closer together, but fellowship doesn’t translate into unselfish behavior on the court.

Coming up short at small forward

The Wizards have had numerous shortcomings this season, which have contributed to a 7-25 record, but Coach Randy Wittman says the team will need more production at small forward going forward.

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Wizards falter in Phoenix

Wizards falter in Phoenix

Jordan Crawford scores 20 points for the Wizards on 7-for-10 shooting, but the rest of the team struggles in a loss to Phoenix.

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Charles Barkley: Wizards ‘struggling like black folks in the ‘60s’

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Wolf Blitzer and Ernie Grunfeld at the Wizards game

CNN anchor and Wizards mega-fan goes to Arizona for a GOP debate, hangs with the Wizards’ GM.”

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JaVale McGee dunks a cookie in an 11-foot high bowl of milk

If you wanted to test JaVale McGee’s hops in a thoroughly bizarre way, here you go.”

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Ted Leonsis has ‘no beef’ with Post sports blogs

Wizards and Caps owner does think we should cover more high school sports, an idea with which I completely disagree.”

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Nick Young went to a Pakistani wedding

Because these are the Wizards, and this is what they do, here are photos of Nick Young at a random Pakistani wedding in Phoenix.”

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L.A. existential

The Lakers are going through an identity crisis since Phil Jackson retired and Mike Brown took over, and they remain uncertain about what they are attempting to become.

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Wizards lose to the 76ers, 103-78

Wizards allow 86 points through three quarters.

2011 NBA Draft

Kyrie Irving from Duke was the number one overall pick.

2011 NBA Finals

Mavericks capture first NBA championship.

O’Neal announces impending retirement

The NBA All-Star center announced he will retire Wednesday.

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Will Jeremy Lin take Yao Ming's place? (1:16)

Will Jeremy Lin take Yao Ming's place? (1:16)

New York Knicks player Jeremy Lin is the first Taiwanese-American to play in the NBA and he is quickly gaining fans in the U.S. and around the world. (Feb. 15)
Jeremy Lin a slam-dunk for Knicks fans (2:08)

Jeremy Lin a slam-dunk for Knicks fans (2:08)

When Jeremy Lin launched a three-pointer in a tie game with a half-second left in Toronto, he won the hearts of fans. (Feb. 15)
'Linsanity' hits Taiwan (0:46)

'Linsanity' hits Taiwan (0:46)

A group of Taiwanese basketball fans was cheering for Jeremy Lin, an American of Taiwanese descent, on Wednesday night in Taipei, as they watched the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors. (Feb. 15)
Post Sports Live:  Peyton rumors, Bryce Harper and Jeremy Lin

Post Sports Live: Peyton rumors, Bryce Harper and Jeremy Lin

The Washington Post's LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg, Adam Kilgore and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the likelihood of Peyton Manning joining the Redskins and preview spring training for the Nationals with all eyes on Bryce Harper.
Jeremy Lin leads Knicks to win over Lakers (0:51)

Jeremy Lin leads Knicks to win over Lakers (0:51)

The New York Knicks new point guard Jeremy Lin has New York on fire with a four game winning streak. (Feb. 11)
Timberwolves, Kevin Love reach 4-year extension (0:42)

Timberwolves, Kevin Love reach 4-year extension (0:42)

Kevin Love has agreed to a four-year extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves worth between $60 million and $62 million, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity. (Jan. 25)
Post Sports Live:  Saunders fired, Ovechkin suspended

Post Sports Live: Saunders fired, Ovechkin suspended

The Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir, Adam Kilgore, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the firing of Wizards head coach Flip Saunders, Alex Ovechkin's suspension and All-Star game decision, and the latest Prince Fielder rumors.
Post Sports Live:  Flip Saunders fired as Wizards head coach

Post Sports Live: Flip Saunders fired as Wizards head coach

The Post Sports Live crew talks about Flip Saunders's firing and debates who is more responsible for the Wizards' 2-15 record, general manager Ernie Grunfeld or former head coach Flip Saunders.
Wizards fire Saunders, promote Wittman (0:57)

Wizards fire Saunders, promote Wittman (0:57)

Flip Saunders was fired Tuesday as coach of the NBA-worst Washington Wizards and replaced by assistant Randy Wittman. The Wizards are an NBA-worst 2-15. (Jan. 24)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to share U.S. culture abroad (2:05)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to share U.S. culture abroad (2:05)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about being named global cultural ambassador by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The NBA Hall-of-Famer will travel the world promoting the importance of education, racial tolerance and cultural understanding. (Jan. 20)

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