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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in New York. Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe (33) and forward Quincy Acy (13) watch a video replay. The Hornets won 111-105. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) ** FILE **

Wizards signing Dwight Howard could be risky

The Washington Wizards will sign Dwight Howard to a one-year, $5.9 million contract once the 32-year-old center and the Brooklyn Nets reach a buyout agreement, according to multiple reports.

July 3, 2018
Washington Wizards forward Mike Scott (30) goes up for a shot as Dallas Mavericks' Dwight Powell (7) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mike Scott agrees to join Clippers

Free agent forward Mike Scott will not be returning to the Wizards next season, agreeing Monday to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

July 2, 2018
Philippines players Andray Blatche, right, and Gabe Norwood, left, help teammate Lewis Tenorio during the Group B Basketball World Cup match against Senegal in Seville, Spain, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. The 2014 Basketball World Cup competition will take place in various cities in Spain from Aug. 30 through to Sept. 14. (AP Photo/Miguel Angel Morenatti)

Australia-Philippines erupts in all-out brawl

A wild brawl erupted during Monday's game between Australia and the Philippines -- and 13 players were ejected. Blatche, who played for the Wizards from 2005-2012, was in the middle of it.

July 2, 2018
FILE - In this June 8, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz arrives with the team at Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Va., the day after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals. Trotz has resigned as coach of the Washington Capitals after leading them to the Stanley Cup.  The team announced Trotz’s resignation Monday, June 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Barry Trotz seen at Newark, Seattle airports

Barry Trotz was spotted in the Newark and Seattle airports after the former Capitals coach abruptly resigned Monday, less than two weeks since winning the Stanley Cup.

June 19, 2018