Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, left, of Spain, and Washington Wizards' John Wall chase a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Washington. Wall had 15 points as the Wizards won 89-74. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
** FILE ** Washington Wizards guard John Wall, right, shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
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While the Wizards stumbled to a 5-28 record in guard John Wall’s absence, they are 1-0 since his return — a sign ¿of hope for the team moving forward.
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall works out during a team practice at the Verizon Center in Washington, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Wall, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft, has been recovering from a stress injury to his left knee cap. AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, should his left knee not heal in the next several weeks, might be better served by not suiting up this season. (Associated Press)
Wizards point guard John Wall (center) has yet to play this season after suffering a stress injury to his left knee just before the start of training camp. Washington is an NBA-worst 3-18 entering Tuesday's home against Atlanta. (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) passes the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lester Hudson (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 14, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)