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Poor start has Wizards at a loss

The Washington Wizards knew they faced a bumpy road without injured leading scorer Gilbert Arenas and center Brendan Haywood. Published November 24, 2008

Wizards equal their worst start

NEW YORK | If ever a team needed to catch a break this season, it's the Washington Wizards. That break seemed to have come Friday when the New York Knicks traded away their top two scorers, Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph. Published November 23, 2008

‘Same story’ torments Wizards vs. Rockets

The Washington Wizards appear to have solved their hole-digging slow starts now that speedy point guard Dee Brown and athletic center JaVale McGee start alongside All-Stars Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison and ironman DeShawn Stevenson. Published November 22, 2008

Arenas waxes on about legacy

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas may not be back to the form that made him a three-time All-Star and one of the NBA's top scorers. In fact, he hasn't been the Agent Zero or the Hibachi for the last 19 months, having endured three surgeries on his left knee since a season-ending injury in April 2007. Published November 21, 2008

Wizards wither in clutch

The Washington Wizards lost again, this time to the host Atlanta Hawks. Published November 20, 2008

Improved execution falls short vs. Heat

The Washington Wizards entered Tuesday night vowing to put up a better showing against the Miami Heat than the debacle they staggered through on South Beach last Friday. Published November 19, 2008

Wizards looking for redemption

Three days and two practices removed from their most recent defeat - a 20-point drubbing at the hands of the Miami Heat - a twinge of bitterness remained Monday for the Washington Wizards as they eagerly look for redemption. Published November 18, 2008

Dixon finally on point

Ex-Terps star grew as player while away from Wizards. Published November 17, 2008

Jamison fumes at woeful Wizards

MIAMI | As the Washington Wizards limped away from another blowout loss to an Eastern Conference rival, captain Antawn Jamison didn't mince words. Published November 16, 2008

Heat too hot to handle for Wiz

As Dwyane Wade goes, so go the Miami Heat. On Friday, he led the Heat to a 97-77 win over the Wizards with 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting. Published November 15, 2008

Wizards finding out what works

The Washington Wizards avoided a franchise-worst 0-6 start with a victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Wednesday, allowing the players a bit of relief. But only a bit. Published November 14, 2008

A memorable motto

A strip on the size-18 Nikes of Washington Wizards rookie JaVale McGee bears a peculiar phrase, written neatly in black Sharpie. Published November 12, 2008

Winless Wizards vexed by another slow start

ORLANDO, Fla. | Caron Butler stood outside the visitors locker room at Amway Arena, eyes closed and rubbing his head as he offered his assessment of the Washington Wizards' 106-81 loss to the Orlando Magic. Published November 10, 2008

Listless Wizards routed by Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. | Through their first four losses of the season, despite poor execution and an array of shortcomings, the Washington Wizards managed to put up a fight and make the outcome look respectable. Published November 9, 2008

Knicks streak past winless Wizards

An hour before his team faced New York on Friday night, coach Eddie Jordan discussed the task that awaited his Washington Wizards, deeming the Knicks' run-and-gun offense difficult to stop. Published November 8, 2008

First win still eludes Wizards

MILWAUKEE | There's something about playing the Bucks in Milwaukee when they're without leading scorer Michael Redd that the Washington Wizards can't handle. Published November 6, 2008

Wizards credit Skiles for Bucks’ progress

When the Washington Wizards take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in search of their first win of the season, they will face a team that posted a 26-56 record last season. Published November 5, 2008