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John Wall - G - Wizards

When asked about the Wizards' options with the No. 3 draft pick this summer, John Wall said the Wizards "need a [power forward] that can pick and pop."

He didn't name specific players or offer more details, but it wouldn't be surprising if the Wizards use their pick to upgrade at PF, especially with 2011 lottery pick Jan Vesely showing minimal signs of improvement.
Related: Jan Vesely
Source: Washington Post
Jun 2 - 1:38 PM
Trevor Ariza - G/F - Wizards

Trevor Ariza's season-ending knee injury didn't require surgery and he should be ready for the Wizards' training camp.

Ariza was bothered by the injury for weeks before he was finally shut down late in the season, but he said in April that his injury requires "just rest and rehab." He's unlikely to turn down his $7.7 million option for 2013-14, and his health will be a decisive factor in a contract year.
Source: Washington Post
May 30 - 4:07 AM
Bradley Beal - G - Wizards

Bradley Beal is expected to be invited to Team USA mini-camp, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

We're not surprised after Beal's impressive rookie season, but it's not clear if he'll be allowed to participate given he ended the season with a stress fracture in his leg that still isn't recovered. Even if Beal sits out, he's expected to be ready to roll well in advance of training camp prior to next season.
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
May 24 - 8:24 AM
John Wall - G - Wizards

John Wall is expected to be invited to Team USA's mini-camp alongside teammate Bradley Beal.

The pool of young players includes Wall, Beal, Anthony Davis, Harrison Barnes, Klay Thompson and Kawhi Leonard among others, so if nothing else it will be a good opportunity for the young players in today's game to hone their skills against one another.
Related: Bradley Beal
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
May 24 - 8:23 AM
Randy Wittman - C - Wizards

The Wizards have three picks in June's draft but coach Randy Wittman and GM Ernie Grunfeld don't want to add three more rookies to the roster.

Washington owns the Nos. 3, 38 and 54 selections this year, but the appear unlikely to use the two second-round choices. Although the draft is still a month away, the Wizards have already been linked pretty heavily to Georgetown swingman Otto Porter, which makes a lot of sense considering their inability to develop quality wing players over the past few years. With Nerlens Noel and Ben McLemore slated to go 1-2 in some order, Porter should be there at No. 3 if the Wizards are interested.
Source: CSN Washington
May 23 - 3:13 PM
Bradley Beal - G - Wizards

Bradley Beal (leg) confirmed he's not feeling any pain, but he still hasn't been cleared to play.

"I feel no pain, but the [stress reaction] is still there," he said. "It's always frustration. But at the same time, I have to stay positive, make sure I’m doing what I’m supposed to do. Making sure I’m able to take care of myself and just stay on top of it. " Beal's recovery is taking a little longer than expected, but he will be fine well in advance of training camp.
Source: Washington Post
May 23 - 9:22 AM
Bradley Beal - G - Wizards

Bradley Beal (leg) is "weeks away" from returning to basketball activities.

"I still haven't been cleared," Beal said after the draft lottery. "It’s been six weeks since I've done any basketball-related activities," he said. "In the next couple weeks or so I’m going to get another X-Ray and see if the fracture actually started closing and see if can get back out there. Until then I’m still rehabbing, lifting weights and refraining from any basketball activity." We're not concerned yet, but this isn't something fantasy owners will want to linger.
Source: CSN Washington
May 22 - 10:16 AM
Bradley Beal - G - Wizards

Bradley Beal is scheduled for another X-ray on his right fibula next week.

He's still not cleared for physical activity and it's taking him much longer to recover from the stress fracture in his right leg than was anticipated. We should have an update next week, after the X-rays are taken.
Source: Sean McCarrick on Twitter
May 21 - 6:38 PM
Bradley Beal - G - Wizards

Bradley Beal continues to recover from a stress reaction in his right fibula, and Wizards' doctors have not yet cleared him for physical activity.

We are beyond Beal's original six-week timetable for inactivity, but there's no cause for concern at this stage. We'll start to worry if the injury limits his activity during the Las Vegas Summer League, which he'll likely be asked to join in July.
Source: CSN Washington
May 20 - 7:05 PM
Jan Vesely - F - Wizards

GM Ernie Grunfeld continued to put the heat on Jan Vesely to improve during the offseason.

"He needs to do better, he needs to improve and he needs to find a way to get that confidence back," Grunfeld said. Grunfeld is the one who picked Vesely sixth overall, so he needs to look in the mirror as well. "He needs to be out on the court, he needs to be playing. That's a way to build up confidence and have success in game-time situations." Vesely won't get on the court if he can't improve his still incredibly raw game. Teammate A.J. Price confirmed Vesely struggles from confidence issues.
Source: Washington Post
May 13 - 2:01 PM
John Wall - G - Wizards

Over the final 49 games of last season, The Wizards outscored their opponents 95.6 to 94.5.

Over the first 33 games, the Wiz got outscored 97.2 to 89.2. It's not a coincidence that John Wall was on the court for those final 49 games and inactive for the first 33. It's perhaps the biggest piece of evidence his agent can bring to the table when the two sides open negotiations on a new contract July 1. Wall is going to be asking for a maximum five-year, $79 million extension.
Source: Washington Post
Apr 30 - 4:20 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Of 14 teams polled by ESPN's Marc Stein, only six expect impending free agent Jason Collins to be in the NBA next season.

This has little to do with Collins' groundbreaking announcement that he is gay. "The reality," said one Western Conference executive, "is that he's been an end-of-the-roster kind of player for the last couple years." Collins is 34 and hasn't averaged more than 12 minutes per game since the 2008-09 season. He still has a chance to stick in the league because he's 7-feet tall, can defend the post and is a leader in the locker room. We'd be a little surprised if Collins doesn't latch on somewhere this summer, but it's far from a certainty.
Source: ESPN.com
Apr 30 - 4:01 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

CSN Washington does not expect Jason Collins to return to the Wizards next season.

It's a byproduct of the Wizards big man depth and not a reaction to Collins' announcement regarding his sexuality. A gritty and smart player, Collins would make for a nice backup on a team that needs insurance in the big man department.
Source: CSN Washington
Apr 30 - 10:17 AM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Wizards C Jason Collins revealed he is gay, making him the first openly homosexual athlete in the history of major American team sports.

Collins made the groundbreaking revelation in a first-person account as part of this week's issue of Sports Illustrated. "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation," he said. Collins, a 34-year-old 7-footer, has served as a defensive stopper for six different teams over 12 seasons. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this summer and expects to continue to play in the NBA. Here's Kobe Bryant's response, via Twitter: "Proud of @jasoncollins34," the tweet read. "Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU"
Source: Sports Illustrated
Apr 29 - 12:16 PM
Martell Webster - G/F - Wizards

Martell Webster said re-signing with the Wizards is "a high priority."

It's a well-known fact that Washington would like to retain Webster, but things change when free agency enters the mix. Webster shot 42.2 percent from 3-point range this season and should have a fair number of suitors this summer. We expect the swingman to land a nice raise after signing a one-year, $1.6 million deal with the Wizards last summer.
Source: CSN Washington
Apr 27 - 9:16 AM

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