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Wizards fire coach Saunders, promote Wittman

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Jan. 13, 2012, file photo, Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders looks on during an NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. Saunders was fired as coach of the Wizards, who have the NBA's worst record at 2-15. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

SNYDER: With Wizards going nowhere, it was time for coach to go

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

AP Source: Wizards fire Saunders, promote Wittman

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders watches as his team plays against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan, 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr. )

Wizards fire head coach Saunders after dismal start

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Jure Holiday, left, scores against Washington Wizards' John Wall in the first half of an NBA game Monday, Jan, 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 103-83. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr )

Wizards are no match for 76ers in rematch

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Forward Andray Blatche, who is averaging 9.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game with the Washington Wizards, has drawn the wrath of fans at Verizon Center. (Associated Press)

Blatche hopes time on road helps him find shot

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) takes a shot against Washington Wizards guard Nick Young (1) during the second half of an NBA game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Washington. The Celtics won 100-94. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Celtics’ Pierce has his way; Wizards fall again

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Nick Young (1) takes a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (2), of Switzerland, during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Washington. The Wizards won 105-102. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards’ Nick Young attempting to alter perceptions

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Washington. The Wizards won 105-102. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards pull off a stunning upset over Thunder, 105-102

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Wizards coach Flip Saunders said he mostly feels bad for the fans. "We've got to give them an opportunity from the beginning to get into the game." (Associated Press)

Oklahoma City’s Scott Brooks knows Flip Saunders’ woes

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Northwest Division by three games.

Durant’s thunder is hard to harness

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Center JaVale McGee is one Wizard whose decision-making has been called into question during Washington's 1-12 start to the season. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: Wizards show case of arrested development

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Wizards swept in home-and-home set with 76ers

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Jodie Meeks tied a career high with 26 points (six 3-pointers) against the Washington Wizards on Friday in Philadelphia. The 76ers' won 120-89. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

No brotherly love for Wizards in Philadelphia, as they lose by 31

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Chris Singleton battles for a rebound against Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah during the first quarter in Chicago on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington succeeds at shooting … itself in the foot

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after a teammate misses a basket during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Wizards get no lift from first win, hit new depths in loss to Bulls

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Trevor Booker has been battling a strained left hamstring. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards get first win of the season

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Wizards point guard John Wall has struggled this season, but coach Flip Saunders said Wall had his best game running the team in a win over Toronto on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

Still struggling from the field, Wizards’ Wall turns focus to leadership

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Wizards coach Flip Saunders compared his winless team to a boxer who abandons his strategy after taking a few punches. (Associated Press)

Wizards need to develop tactic for countering body blows

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Minnesota point guard Ricky Rubio totaled 13 points and 14 assists in the Timberwolves' 93-72 win over Washington on Sunday. The Wizards, at 0-8, are the NBA's only winless team. (Associated Press)

Wizards remain winless after latest listless game

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times