Wizards finding a way without Nene

(Ricky Carioti / The Washington Post)

The Wizards have done anything but collapse since losing Brazilian big man to a left knee injury, going 5-2.

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Wizards finding a way without Nene

Wizards finding a way without Nene

The Wizards have done anything but collapse since losing Brazilian big man to a left knee injury, going 5-2.

Blake Griffin dunk is a tribute to Karl Malone (video)

Blake Griffin dunk is a tribute to Karl Malone (video)

Another night, another highlight as the Clippers beat the Suns.

President Obama, Zach Galifianakis: Funny or Die video answers tough sports questions

President Obama, Zach Galifianakis: Funny or Die video answers tough sports questions

On “Between Two Ferns,” Obama addresses what will happen when people stop letting him win at basketball.

Not sweating the Heat

Not sweating the Heat

The Wizards are 1-2 against the Miami Heat but are confident that they could hang with two-time defending champion if the two teams met in the playoffs.

Heat surge has Wizards out in the cold

Heat surge has Wizards out in the cold

LeBron James leads the way with 23 points, and Dwyane Wade sparks a decisive 12-0 run in the fourth quarter, as Washington’s five-game road winning streak ends.

Wizards going for six in a row

Wizards going for six in a row

The Wizards will try to win six consecutive road games for the first time since Michael Jordan led the team in December 2001.

Marcin Gortat wants fighting in the NBA

Marcin Gortat wants fighting in the NBA

Wizards center would like players to be able to throw fists at each other during games.

Wizards ready for ‘tough game’

Wizards ready for ‘tough game’

The Wizards gave the Miami Heat its third-worst loss of the season when the teams met on Jan. 15 in Washington. They are expected a “tough game” in the rematch.

Phil Jackson to Knicks? All signs point to yes, report says

Phil Jackson to Knicks? All signs point to yes, report says

Owner James Dolan expects the Zen Master to join the front office, barring a last-minute snag.

Phil Jackson to Knicks? Report says he’ll decide today

Phil Jackson to Knicks? Report says he’ll decide today

Would the man with 13 NBA championship rings be a good fit to fix the Knicks?

Minnesota lawmaker’s NBA tweet draws fire

Minnesota lawmaker’s NBA tweet draws fire

Pat Garofalo wrote that “70 percent” of NBA teams could fold and “nobody would notice a difference with the possible exception of [an] increase in street crime.“

Beal delivers in fourth quarter

Beal delivers in fourth quarter

Bradley Beal had been waiting for another chance to come through for his team in the fourth quarter - and that opportunity arrived on Saturday in Milwaukee, where he scored 12 points in the final period.

Webster takes care of business

Webster takes care of business

After cashing in on a career season with the Wizards, Martell Webster adjusts to his reserve role.

LeBron James kicked in the face by Jimmy Butler (video)

LeBron James kicked in the face by Jimmy Butler (video)

Both are given technicals in Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls game.

Wizards lack a killer instinct

Wizards lack a killer instinct

Washington looks complacent after building a huge first-half lead.

Wizards can’t overlook Bucks

Wizards can’t overlook Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have the NBA’s worst record but they are still a matchup problem for the Wizards, with the teams splitting two overtime games this season.

John Wall, Nicki Minaj and Miyah

John Wall, Nicki Minaj and Miyah

How the Wizards guard helped a 5-year old D.C. girl with cancer get in touch with the entertaininer

Gooden ready for Milwaukee return

Gooden ready for Milwaukee return

Drew Gooden played 151 minutes last season in Milwaukee and is anxious to get back to face his former team.

Miller brings old-school play to Wizards

Miller brings old-school play to Wizards

The guard’s crafty style has served him well over a 15-year career, including his latest stop in D.C.

Harrington not focused on jumper

Harrington not focused on jumper

Al Harrington’s shot isn’t falling the way he would like, but is focused on finding other ways to score and contribute.

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The Wizards’ recycling king stands tall

The Wizards’ recycling king stands tall

By turning his mistakes (and others’) into something useful, Wizards GM Ernie Grunfeld might have saved his job.

Gooden ends long scoring drought

Gooden ends long scoring drought

Drew Gooden scored for the first time since April and contributed 12 points in Wizards win over Utah.

Iverson makes fun of ‘practice’ rant (video)

Iverson makes fun of ‘practice’ rant (video)

In a new Reebok ad that also features Shawn Kemp and Shaq, the recently retired Iverson spoofs his infamous rant.

Andre Miller’s shoelaces and socks

Andre Miller’s shoelaces and socks

Wily Wizards veteran ties his shoelaces behind his ankles and wears his socks inside-out.

Ariza scorching from long range

Ariza scorching from long range

“The Flamethrower” is torching opponents from long range.

Wizards TV broadcasters get happy

Wizards TV broadcasters get happy

At Verizon Center, there was much rejoicing.

Column

Is Wittman the guide to the next level?

Is Wittman the guide to the next level?

Randy Wittman has overseen the transformation of the Wizards from doormat contender. Is he the guy for the next phase?

Wizards win on their veterans’ day

Wizards win on their veterans’ day

Al Harrington, Drew Gooden, Andre Miller help shorthanded Washington continue recent run of success.

Wizards checking standings

Wizards checking standings

In franchise’s first playoff push in six years, the Wizards can’t help but check out the standings.

Wall credits teammates

Wall credits teammates

John Wall says he wouldn’t have won another Eastern Conference player of the week award without some help.

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