As for positional needs, Washington could opt to go the point guard or center route to better complement their existing talent. Guards like Labaron Philon, Darius Acuff Jr., and Mikel Brown Jr. have emerged as high-potential lead guards, each of whom could make a real difference in the District.

Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points and the Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

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The Milwaukee Bucks have won back-to-back games since Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup, and they’re favored by double digits at home on Wednesday ag

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Devin Booker hit a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, reserve guard Jordan Goodwin had career highs of 26 points and eight 3-pointers and the host Phoenix Suns avenged the worst loss in franchise history with a 108-105 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

Sunday delivered one of the busiest nights of the NBA season. Star players stepped up. Benches made a difference. Several teams protected home courts, while a few visitors pulled off rare road wins. Injuries also shaped outcomes across the league.

For an NBA team - especially one so entrenched in losing culture as the Washington Wizards - no better way exists to usher in a new year than with a cutthroat,