Todd Dybas

Aggression key for Wizards’ Otto Porter with Martell Webster back

Webster's return creates a pileup at small forward and shooting guard for the Wizards. Between he, Paul Pierce, Otto Porter, Rasual Butler and Bradley Beal, coach Randy Wittman has multiple options, which includes resting Pierce.

January 8, 2015

Washington Wizards build big lead, beat New York Knicks

The Verizon Center crowd was stirred from its slumber when New York Knicks point guard Shane Larkin scored. His layup pulled the Knicks to within five points midway through the fourth quarter.

January 8, 2015

Washington Wizards waive Glen Rice Jr.

After being named MVP of the 2014 Las Vegas Summer League, Rice was expected to find minutes in the Wizards' rotation once the season began. That did not happen because of injury, ineffectiveness and a spat with coach Randy Wittman.

January 7, 2015

Nationals’ Aaron Barrett eager to move on from dismal postseason appearance

Barrett talked it about it after the game, joking then, trying to defer and diffuse the weight around the play. Months later, he was ready and almost eager to talk about the dismal ⅓ of an inning at NatsFest. He appears to have wrapped his arms around the situation.

January 5, 2015

John Wall continues to lead Eastern Conference backcourt plays in All-Star votes

Wizards point guard John Wall continues to lead Eastern Conference backcourt players in NBA All-Star balloting, well ahead of Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade.

January 1, 2015

Ice man bringeth: Rink guru readies Nationals Park for Winter Classic

When ice guru Dan Craig stepped onto the sidewalk just beyond the center field fence at Nationals Park two weeks ago, deciding how to counter the weather had begun.

December 30, 2014

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III’s season ends with a thud

The quarterback entered his third season as a comic book hero and ended it Sunday with another lackluster performance, including two interceptions and a fumble returned for a touchdown.

December 28, 2014

Western trip poses as ‘elite’ test for Wizards

The Wizards' weekend joy will be challenged starting this week, then into January. Monday, the Washington Wizards start a five-game, eight-day road trip against the steel of the mighty Western Conference. A team that Paul Pierce assuredly said was "elite" on Saturday will be tested in a way it has not been this season.

December 28, 2014

John Wall fined, Quincy Acy suspended for altercation

Wizards point guard John Wall was fined $15,000 and Quincy Acy was suspended for one game without pay for their altercation with 5:31 remaining in Thursday's game between the Wizards and Knicks.

December 26, 2014

John Wall, Wizards dominate lowly Knicks in Big Apple

Quickly back up on his feet, John Wall shoved back. The former No. 1 pick in the midst of his best season was dumped to the floor by a double-elbow shot from New York Knicks bit player Quincy Acy.

December 25, 2014

Wizards ready for spot on Christmas marquee

Bulbs in the Madison Square Garden marquee will light up to spell "Washington Wizards" on Thursday, confirming the Wizards' rise in panache is not just realized locally. They will play the New York Knicks on the NBA's showcase day, tipping off at noon.

December 24, 2014

Derrick Rose and Bulls beat John Wall and Washington Wizards

Jimmy Butler's emergence plus the addition of Pau Gasol put the Chicago Bulls a step ahead of the Wizards.

December 24, 2014

Scrappy Bulls, upstart Wizards to ready to continue their budding rivalry on Tuesday

Washington's journey into relevancy has provided groundwork for animosity between the teams. The Wizards kicking the Bulls out of the playoffs in five games last season further stoked the irritation.

December 22, 2014

More than a veteran presence, Wizards’ Andre Miller efficient in 16th season in NBA

The oldest active player in the league drags smaller and mid-sized point guards down into the post. He goes up, right and left in stops and fits. It's an archaic model of offense. Coach Randy Wittman joked the last time someone used a similar style was in the 1930s.

December 18, 2014

Wizards continue to fix their minor problems

Nene's force and Rasual Butler's shooting in the fourth quarter fueled a 109-95 fourth-quarter win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and moved the Wizards to 18-6.

December 17, 2014

Transition to first base part of the next step for Ryan Zimmerman

An adjustment is under way for the 30-year-old Zimmerman. The plan is for him to play first base next season following Adam LaRoche's departure. That keeps Anthony Rendon available at third base and all other positions in order.

December 16, 2014

Washington Wizards Paul Pierce will not play against Minnesota Timberwolves

Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce will not play Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of a sore right toe.

December 16, 2014

Ian Desmond not fazed by trade rumors, wants to stay with Nationals

Ian Desmond has heard the trade rumors. He's paying attention to free agent moves. He knows the Washington Nationals are going to do what they judge is best, and that may not include paying him a lucrative sum to continue as their shortstop.

December 15, 2014

Washington Wizards John Wall named Eastern Conference player of the week

Wall was the only player in the NBA to average at least 18 points, 11 assists and five rebounds during the week.

December 15, 2014

NLDS loss to Giants left Nationals with a bitter taste

Behind the massive gray folding wall, bitterness countered the laughter and smiles on the other side. In the main area, Washington Nationals players sat for photos on "couch cam", signed autographs and played games on a stage flanked by two massive screens during NatsFest on Saturday. Behind all the hi-jinks, players explained their level of disappointment with last season's first-round playoff loss to eventual World Series champion San Francisco Giants.

December 14, 2014