The Washington Wizards open the 2012-2013 NBA season October 30, on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Just four seasons ago this was a heated rivalry before both teams lost star players and having losing records as of late, the rivalry has pretty much ended.
Washington starts its second season under Head Coach Randy Wittman looking to return to the postseason for the first time in four years.
The team made some major off-season moves with the amnesty of forward Andray Blatche, who was thought to be a key piece in DC in the long run, and the addition of forwards Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor. The Wizards also made some small moves during free agency bringing in point guard AJ Price and forward Martell Webster. Webster was the 6th overall pick by the Portland Trailblazers in 2005 and should bring some much needed perimeter shooting to the Wizards team.
Washington drafted Florida guard, Bradley Beal with the 3rd pick in the 2012 draft. Beal is thought to be the perfect back ...
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PLAYERS:
Randy Wittman,
Andray Blatche,
Trevor Ariza,
Emeka Okafor,
A.J. Price,
Martell Webster,
Bradley Beal,
John Wall,
Blake Griffin,
Ted Leonsis,
Flip Saunders,
Jan Vesely
TEAMS: Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers
TEAMS: Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers
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