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Washington Wizards basketball and Washington Capitals hockey teams owner Ted Leonsis gestures during an interview with The Associated Press in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Ted Leonsis: Still plenty of room for Capitals, Wizards to improve

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Nene (42) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Durant, Thunder rally past Wizards to win in overtime

By Murray Evans - Associated Press

Washington Wizards power forward Nene (42), of Brazil, goes to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in Washington. Lopez was called for a foul on the play. The Wizards won 112-108 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nene comes through late as Wizards top Nets in OT

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) goes up for a dunk as Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young trails during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Wizards’ big guns come through for first win of season

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman protests a penalty call against the team, after they fouled a Miami Heat player during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. Bradley Beal walks past. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Heat keeps Wizards winless on the young season

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4), from Poland, shoots against Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) and Lavoy Allen (50) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, in Washington. The 76ers won 109-102. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Surprising 76ers ruin Wizards home opener

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives on Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Pistons have no trouble with Wizards in season opener

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, backs down Oklahoma Thunder center Steven Adams, right, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Wizards get big man Marcin Gortat from Suns

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Source: Wiz get Gortat from Suns for Okafor, pick

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Wizards acquire Gortat from Suns for Okafor, pick

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Rebranding of teams more art than science, with mixed results

By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 2, 2013 file photo, Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman directs his team in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Washington. The aim is pretty clear for Wall and the rest of the Washington Wizards: get to the postseason. Team president Ernie Grunfeld says so. As does coach Randy Wittman. Speaking at a joint news conference Wednesday, Grunfeld says, "Our initial goal is to be a playoff contender and, ultimately, by the end of the year, make the playoffs." Wittman adds, "We want to make the playoffs. ... And there's no reason why we can't." Washington went 29-53 last season, missing out on the postseason for the fifth consecutive year.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Playoffs the goal as Wizards look to end 5-year drought

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant dunks in front of Washington Wizards center Emeka Okafor (50) and forward Chris Singleton (31) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Oklahoma City won 103-80. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Wizards’ Emeka Okafor, Chris Singleton out with injuries

The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Wizards guards John Wall (2) and guard Bradley Beal (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

2013-14 Washington Wizards schedule opens at Pistons on Oct. 30

The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 25, 2013, file photo, Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

With John Wall in place, playoffs are Wizards’ sole focus

By Brandon Theo Dorsey - The Washington Times

Wizards, PG John Wall agree to contract extension

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

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)

John Wall, Wizards finalize 5-year contract extension

By Joseph White - Associated Press

John Wall signs contract extension with Wizards

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

John Wall of the Washington Wizards signs autographs for fans after a USA Basketball mini camp practice, Monday, July 22, 2013, in Las Vegas. Twenty-eight of the best young players in the country are in Las Vegas for four days of workouts that essentially mark the kickoff of 2016 Olympic preparations. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

John Wall, Wizards reportedly near $80 million deal

The Washington Times

Guard Garrett Temple totaled eight points, nine rebounds and five assists while leading the Wizards in minutes in Saturday’s 87-77 loss at Chicago.(Associated Press)

Garrett Temple returns to Wizards on one-year deal

Associated Press