Todd Dybas

Five thoughts from the Washington Wizards’ first road trip

The Wizards left Florida with a needed split before Saturday night's home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. It also should be noted the road split came against divisional opponents.

October 31, 2014

Wizards summon needed toughness, leave Florida with split

"I liked the way they responded," Randy Wittman said Thursday. "We created more offense from our defense tonight that we did in eight preseason games and last night."

October 30, 2014

Washington Wizards forward Kris Humphries getting comfortable after hand surgery

Chunks of skin are still missing from Kris Humphries' right hand. Surgery between his fourth and fifth phalanxes (small and ring finger) took place Oct. 10, yet Humphries' fingers still feels funky, if they feel at all.

October 30, 2014

Paul Pierce overshadowed in Wizards debut by dominant Chris Bosh

Pierce's influence on the game, his first with the Wizards, was vast. It also was not enough. The Wizards' 107-95 loss arrived after they were undone by 35 fourth-quarter Miami points.

October 29, 2014

Washington Wizards using makeshift starting lineup

Injuries and suspensions have put an interesting starting lineup on the floor for the Wizards in the opener against the Miami Heat.

October 29, 2014

Washington Wizards Glen Rice Jr. fine after ankle injury

Wizards shooting guard Glen Rice Jr. said he will be ready to play tonight in the team's opener in Miami against the Heat.

October 29, 2014

NBA’s new-look Eastern Conference has Wizards saying ‘Why not us?’

Where the Wizards fit in the frayed Eastern Conference will begin to be determined Wednesday. Washington opens against the revamped Heat and is quickly getting healthy following an unforgiving preseason filled with injuries.

October 28, 2014

Tony Romo can’t overcome Redskins’ blitzing scheme

Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett is not shy about blitzing to begin with. But, Monday night, he came at Romo in a way the Dallas quarterback had not seen this season.

October 28, 2014

Colt McCoy, Washington Redskins stun Dallas Cowboys in OT

Washington came to Dallas as an extreme underdog and left with a 20-17 overtime win behind McCoy's 25-for-30 performance, producing a night and game that will hold a prominent place in the longtime rivalry between the Redskins and Cowboys.

October 27, 2014

Paul Pierce’s confidence could push Wizards to next step

Unassailable confidence comes standard with Pierce, who, at 37 years old, now carries a legitimized panache as part of the Wizards. He has scored 25,031 NBA points. Ten All-Star appearances join a world title on his NBA ledger. The Hall of Fame will be a post-career stop. And he's here to help.

October 27, 2014

Wizards stumble to starting line after taking preseason beating

The Wizards finished beat up despite trying to avoid it. Players were suspended, hurt and ineffective. Too many turnovers, not enough points. Surgeries and dissatisfaction.

October 26, 2014

Maury Wills: A baseball legend’s perspective on speed, race, addiction

Starting a conversation with a famous stranger is a risk. Understandably, the person could want to just fly home in peace. Perhaps they have tired of talking about themselves. Maybe it's a bad day. Those were not issues for Maury Wills.

October 26, 2014

Washington Wizards waive James, Lucas and Silas

Four days before the opener, the Wizards set their final roster by waiving three players and retaining Rasual Butler.

October 25, 2014

Jackson Jeffcoat gets first taste of Redskins-Cowboys rivalry, with dad in his corner

Jim Jeffcoat won a pair of Super Bowls during his 12-year career with the Cowboys, but there's no doubt where his loyalties will lie Monday night when his son suits up against Dallas for the Redskins.

October 22, 2014

Washington Wizards sign guard John Lucas III

In need of shooting guard help after injuries to Bradley Beal (wrist), Glen Rice Jr. (ankle) and Martell Webster (back), the Wizards signed D.C.-native John Lucas III on Tuesday.

October 21, 2014

NBA referees will be on the watch for “verticality” this season

Former Hoya Roy Hibbert is credited with bringing to the NBA the concept of big men jumping straight up to defend the basket. This season, referees will be on the lookout as the approach becomes more nuanced.

October 20, 2014

Brian Orakpo injury, key penalties are letdown for Redskins’ defense in win

The Redskins fear Orakpo may have a partial tear of his right pectoral muscle. An MRI will be taken Monday to land at a firm assessment of the problem.

October 19, 2014

Paul Pierces leaves Washington Wizards game

Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce banged his knee coming through a screen late in the second quarter Friday and left the preseason game with 2:30 remaining in the third quarter.

October 17, 2014

Bashaud Breeland forced to learn on the fly in Redskins’ secondary

"He's so talented and so raw," Redskins defensive backs coach Raheem Morris said of the rookie corner. "When you're that young playing against grown men, it's always a wake-up call."

October 16, 2014

Washington Wizards Glen Rice Jr. sprains ankle; how long is he out for?

Glen Rice Jr. sprained his right ankle Wednesday night during the Wizards' preseason game against Maccabi Haifa, adding him to the growing list of injured Wizards.

October 15, 2014