For a team that has lost nearly 72 percent of its games the past three seasons and made few significant roster upgrades to a 23-win squad, the Washington Wizards are oddly optimistic heading into training camp on Friday at Verizon Center. The enthusiasm is rooted in the expected development of second-year point guard John Wall, the improved health of Andray Blatche and Rashard Lewis, the continued progression of center JaVale McGee, the spunk of Jordan Crawford and the addition of three rookies who fill immediate roles. Read full article >>