Todd Dybas

Marcin Gortat: Dwight Howard ‘made me who I am’

Marcin Gortat and Dwight Howard go back a ways -- back to 2008, when Gortat was an Orlando Magic rookie, practicing daily alongside his then-All Star teammate.

April 17, 2017

John Wall paces Wizards past Hawks

Wall replaced the ugliness of the first half with artistry in the third quarter during Washington's 114-107 Game 1 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday afternoon in Verizon Center.

April 16, 2017

John Wall says he is ‘perfecto’ heading into the playoffs

How is John Wall feeling? Should you call Markieff Morris a "stretch four"? How is Ian Mahinmi doing?

April 15, 2017

Paul Millsap, Tim Hardaway Jr. have the Wizards’ attention

Controlling the veteran Millsap and upstart Hardaway could be a key to the first-round playoff series.

April 15, 2017

Maple Leafs come away from Game 1 thinking they can play with favored Washington

A 2-0 lead in Game 1 turned into a 3-2 overtime loss for the under dog Maple Leafs. But, they thought it at least showed they can compete with Washington.

April 13, 2017

John Wall, Bradley Beal believe anything can happen in playoffs

No District sports team has won a title in one of the four major pro sports since the Redskins in 1991. No Washington team in that group has been to a conference final since 1997-98.

April 13, 2017

Breaking down the Wizards-Hawks series

Atlanta Hawks beat writer Chris Viviamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution explains how the Hawks have regrouped and gives a prediction for the series.

April 13, 2017

John Wall, Wizards open playoffs on Sunday

A rematch of the 2015 Eastern Conference semifinals will begin in Verizon Center a day after Game 2 of the Capitals-Leafs series.

April 12, 2017

Bryce Harper, Nationals befuddled by Mike Leake in 6-1 loss

Washington's formerly rolling offense was stumped Wednesday at Nationals Park by Cardinals starter Mike Leake.

April 12, 2017

Ian Mahinmi to miss start of playoffs

Washington's backup center will be out for at least 7-10 days because of a calf strain.

April 12, 2017

Stephen Drew placed on 10-day DL

The veteran goes onto the disabled list, where Trea Turner already is. That has thinned the Nationals' shortstop depth.

April 12, 2017

Wizards will open playoffs against Atlanta Hawks

The teams have recent playoff memories. For the Wizards, they are not great.

April 11, 2017

Ryan Zimmerman’s hot start a welcome change

April is historically not a good month for Zimmerman, who has been hurt and struggling for three seasons. So, despite being only a week into the season, opening strong -- even for just a week -- is of note.

April 11, 2017

NBA playoff picture still shaking out

Washington is locked into the No. 4 seed and has just one game remaining. But, it still doesn't know who it will play this weekend when the playoffs begin.

April 11, 2017

Trea Turner placed on 10-day disabled list

Washington's speedy leadoff hitter will be stuck in the dugout for about a week. In his place, Adam Eaton moves to the top of the lineup.

April 10, 2017

Bradley Beal: ‘We play like this, we’re going to get swept’

The Wizards were locked into the No. 4 seed Sunday. With two games remaining, they have to choose between rest and finding a flow that has eluded them since the All-Star break.

April 9, 2017

Washington Wizards trying to get organized before playoffs

Washington lost to Miami for the third time this season. The good new for the Wizards: They will not be playing the Heat in the postseason.

April 8, 2017

Max Scherzer ready for first start of the season

The 2016 NL Cy Young winner is prepared to make his first start of the season on Friday in Philadelphia. He and the organization worried he would not be ready in early April.

April 6, 2017

Phil Chenier calling his last season as Wizards’ primary analyst

CSN Mid-Atlantic has decided to alter Chenier's roles with the organization, stopping a run that began 33 seasons ago.

April 6, 2017

Patrick Ewing takes over at Georgetown

Everything about Patrick Ewing's introduction Wednesday was a nod to the past. His challenge will be to move the program into the future without drowning in legacy.

April 5, 2017