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Washington Wizards' Dwight Howard stands near to Chris Chiozza (4) during an NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dwight Howard could miss start of Wizards camp with bad back

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Dwight Howard speaks to the media during an NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Washington. Howard could miss start of Wizards camp with bad back. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dwight Howard could miss start of Wizards training camp with bad back

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures in front of Bradley Beal (3) during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, April 20, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 122-103. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Bradley Beal ranks ahead of John Wall in ESPN’s ‘NBArank’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) dribbles the ball during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 106-98. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wizards have four preseason games on local TV, including against Chinese team

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Ted Leonsis, CEO and majority owner of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, announces the new naming rights partnership between his firm's teams and MedStar Health in Arlington, Virginia on Monday, July 30, 2018. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

MedStar announces naming rights to Capitals Iceplex, Wizards’ practice facility

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards recently acquired center Dwight Howard poses for a photo during a news conference in Washington, Monday, July 23, 2018. Howard, an eight-time All-Star, averaged 16.6 points per game and 12.5 rebounds last season with the Charlotte Hornets. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Dwight Howard says he wants to retire with Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard answers a question during an end of season news conference for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) **FILE**

Dwight Howard officially signs with Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Tiwian Kendley dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA Summer League basketball game Monday, July 9, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Wizards eliminated from Summer League tourney with loss to Clippers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Expediting entry is one of the goals for Capital One Arena. Fans have often complained about lines jutting out toward F Street. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

$40 million in Capital One Arena renovations include ‘overhaul’ of entertainment

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Dwight Howard to sign with Wizards: Report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018 file photo New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) shoots a free throw in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Cousins will be ready to play at some point this season. And when he is, the two-time defending NBA champions will be waiting. Adding a fifth All-Star to their already glitzy lineup, the Golden State Warriors have come to terms with Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal _ not the biggest money move on Day 2 of the NBA Free Agency period, but the most intriguing. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, file)

DeMarcus Cousins didn’t even consider Wizards

By Thom Loverro

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in New York. Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe (33) and forward Quincy Acy (13) watch a video replay. The Hornets won 111-105. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) ** FILE **

Wizards signing Dwight Howard could be risky

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jeff Green, right, drives against Houston Rockets' Ryan Anderson in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

Wizards to sign NBA veteran, former Georgetown forward Jeff Green

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Troy Brown Jr. (center, in suit), the Washington Wizards' first-round draft pick in 2018, poses at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. with father Troy Brown Sr. (left), mother Lynn Brown and one of his sisters. (Photo courtesy of Twitter / @WashWizards)

Troy Brown Jr.’s parents, mentors for Las Vegas children, know son is ready for NBA

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers, left, shoots as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat, of Serbia, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles. The pair was reportedly traded for one another on Tuesday with Rivers going to the Wizards and Gortat sent to Los Angeles (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). **FILE**

Wizards send Marcin Gortat to Clippers for Austin Rivers

Associated Press

Washington Wizards Troy Brown Jr., the team's first-round pick in the 2018 NBA draft, and general manager Ernie Grunfeld, pose for pictures as Brown is introduced during a news conference in Washington, Monday, June 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Wizards introduce first-round pick Troy Brown Jr.

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

NBA draft prospect Troy Brown Jr., right, from Oregon, listens to a question from the media after an NBA pre-draft basketball workout Monday, June 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Wizards receive mixed reviews in NBA Draft grades

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

UCLA's Prince Ali, left, runs down court ahead of Oregon's Troy Brown Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch) ** FILE **

Wizards draft recap: Troy Brown Jr., Issuf Sanon added for guard depth

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

NBA draft prospect Troy Brown Jr., right, from Oregon, smiles during a media availability after an NBA pre-draft basketball workout Monday, June 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Wizards draft Troy Brown Jr., Oregon guard, 15th overall

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

NBA draft prospect Zhaire Smith, right, from Texas Tech, smiles during a media availability after an NBA pre-draft basketball workout Monday, June 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards can address plenty of needs in draft

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times