CSN Wizards headlines

Beal: I'm weeks away from basketball activities

J.Michael — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:14:05 +0000

Bradley Beal realizes he has to be smarter when it comes to playing through injuries as he awaits approval from team doctors to resume basketball activities. It is taking longer than he anticipated.

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

jjregan41@gmail.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:08:36 +0000

Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89.

Bennett the guy at No. 3?

bstandig@comcast.net — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:23:55 +0000

With the lottery order now set, we unveil CSNwashington's first mock with the Wizards owning the third selection. Plenty of frontcourt help available, including Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. and UNLV's Anthony Bennett.

Beal: 'It's playoffs or nothing' for Wizards

J.Michael — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:03 +0000

GM Ernie Grunfeld said the team will keep all options open, which would include trading down, with the third overall pick in the NBA lottery.

Wizards jump to No. 3 overall pick

J.Michael — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:03:22 +0000

The Wizards were mathematically expected to get a draft pick between Nos. 8 and 11, but they moved up five spots to No. 3 for the June 27 draft.

Durant: "Anything I can to help"

jpfinlay — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:08 +0000

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant committed a $1 million donation to Red Cross Oklahoma, and spoke about it with reporters.

Buzz over Bobcats switching to Hornets

bstandig@comcast.net — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:45:42 +0000

The Charlotte Bobcats are not moving, but they apparently won't be the Charlotte Bobcats for much longer. Hope everyone saved their "Hornets" gear.

Zeller willing, able to stretch his game outside

J.Michael — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:03:10 +0000

Indiana's Cody Zeller played center in college, but most of the teams he met with at the combine project him to play at power forward.

Recent lottery history shows eight is enough for No.1

bstandig@comcast.net — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:39:54 +0000

Based on having only the eighth-best odds, it's not likely that the Wizards will land the No. 1 overall pick. Recent history also shows it's not impossible.

Beal still not in clear from stress injury

J.Michael — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:11:03 +0000

Bradley Beal, who has a stress injury to his right leg that is supposed to keep him away from basketball-related activities for about six weeks, hasn't been cleared after 48 days.

NBA Draft: CSN's pre-lottery mock

bstandig@comcast.net — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:04:32 +0000

On NBA draft lottery eve, we project the top 14 picks including the Wizards at No. 8.

Not a big risk to go small with Oladipo

J.Michael — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:13:33 +0000

Even if the Wizards end up with a first-round pick that's high enough to draft Victor Oladipo, it's questionable because they really need size.

Dieng worthy of being first-round draft pick

J.Michael — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:27:33 +0000

Gorgui Dieng, the center on Louisville's championship team, is a surprisingly good passer, an excellent shot blocker and now has a mid-range jumper.

Parker leads Spurs in rout of Grizzlies

chhughes@comcastsportsnet.com — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:07:02 +0000

Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists as the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals against the Grizzlies.

NBA Combine Review: Nerlens unlikely No. 1

J.Michael — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:41:49 +0000

Draft prospects such as Peyton Siva improved their stock at the combine with not just their performances in drills, but with their demeanor and maturity. Others, not so much.

Lottery scenarios: What happens at 8 or 11

bstandig@comcast.net — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:56:46 +0000

Part two of our ideal draft scenarios for the Wizards looks at the what the team might do should they wind up picking in the 8-11 range.

Wizards: NBA Draft Lottery scenarios

bstandig@comcast.net — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:35:40 +0000

Bradley Beal will represent Washington at the NBA Draft Lottery tonight at 8:30 p.m. Prepare for every outcome here, via CSN's Ben Standig.

Pacers knock out Knicks, move on to Eastern Finals

chhughes@comcastsportsnet.com — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:21:37 +0000

Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks.

Virginia Tech's Green expects to be drafted higher

J.Michael — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:10:26 +0000

Erick Green is coming off a banner season when he won ACC player of the year, and the guard would like the chance to play for his hometown team in Washington.

With measurables in, real work for Wizards begins

J.Michael — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:15:15 +0000

The tallest player interviewed by the Wizards was Mason Plumlee of Duke, though he's not projected to be a center. Alex Len couldn't be measured because of protective boot.