Matthew Paras

Dwight Howard brings Wizards plenty of questions

During the last two offseasons, the general manager that inherited Dwight Howard couldn't get rid of him fast enough.

July 9, 2018

Alex Ovechkin brings Stanley Cup to Russia

At long last, Alex Ovechkin returned to his home country of Russia -- with the Stanley Cup in hand.

July 8, 2018

Tom Wilson, Capitals’ ‘big priority,’ declines to seek salary arbitration

General manager Brian MacLellan said Tuesday the Capitals are about finished in free agency. But there is still one major item left on the team's to-do list: lock up Tom Wilson.

July 5, 2018

Wizards see opportunity with LeBron James moving west

Unprompted, new Wizards guard Austin Rivers shared his view of the NBA landscape with LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers.

July 5, 2018

Lane Lambert, former Capitals assistant, hired by Islanders

Former Capitals assistant Lane Lambert was hired Thursday as the New York Islanders associate coach -- reuniting with Barry Trotz.

July 5, 2018

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

Wizards to sign NBA veteran, former Georgetown forward Jeff Green

The Washington Wizards will be the latest team to take a flyer on Jeff Green, while the former Georgetown forward will get a chance to redeem his career at home.

July 3, 2018

Todd Reirden embraces ‘unique challenge’ with Capitals

As Todd Reirden watched Alex Ovechkin finally hoist the Stanley Cup, on some levels, he could relate.

July 3, 2018

Todd Reirden expects ‘seamless transition’ in taking over Capitals

New Capitals coach Todd Reirden said Tuesday he wants to create an environment where players are going to continue to be challenged.

July 3, 2018

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

Austin Rivers gets fresh start with Wizards

Fair or not, Austin Rivers has been living in a shadow his whole life.

July 2, 2018

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

Orlando Scandrick ‘would love’ Dez Bryant on Redskins

Orlando Scandrick hasn't been with the Washington Redskins long, but the cornerback already has an idea on who they should add.

July 2, 2018

LeBron James agrees to join Lakers

LeBron James agreed to a four-year, $154 million deal Sunday with the Los Angeles Lakers.

July 1, 2018

Capitals sign younger, cheaper options after losing Jay Beagle

On the first day of free agency, the Washington Capitals made an attempt to replace veteran Jay Beagle -- re-signing Travis Boyd and agreeing to terms with Nic Dowd.

July 1, 2018

Todd Reirden, favorite to coach Capitals, climbed the coaching ladder quickly

The day began with a cup of coffee. Eleven years ago, Todd Reirden wasn't an associate coach for the Washington Capitals, like he is today. Back then, he was just a guy looking for a job.

June 20, 2018

Wizards can address plenty of needs in draft

The Washington Wizards have found all sorts of ways to give away their first-round picks in recent years, using their No. 1 pick just once in the past four drafts.

June 20, 2018

Wizards to play Knicks in London

The Washington Wizards are heading overseas.

June 20, 2018

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