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Wizards trade Dwight Howard for C.J. Miles, add four more players in two three-team deal

The Washington Wizards announced Saturday that they have acquired forward C.J. Miles from Memphis in exchange for center Dwight Howard.

• Sports

AP source: Wizards trade Howard to Grizzlies for Miles

A person familiar with the situation says the Washington Wizards have traded center Dwight Howard to the Memphis Grizzlies for forward CJ Miles.

• Sports

Pivotal offseason awaits Wizards after 50-loss season

Pivotal offseason awaits Wizards after 50-loss season

• Sports

Wizards' John Wall says he isn't sure if he'll return next season

Wizards point guard John Wall says he is not sure whether he will be able to play next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon.

• Sports

Ernie Grunfeld fired as president of Wizards

Ernie Grunfeld has been fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team.

• Sports

Thomas Bryant’s historic breakout for the Wizards was the result of years of chasing perfection

On Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns, Thomas Bryant scored a career-best 31 points on 14-for-14 shooting for the Washington Wizards. The breakout game was years in the making.

• Sports

Digest (July 12): United States roars past Iroquois in first game at FIL World Championship

Team USA turned in a big second half to secure a 17-9 triumph over the Iroquois Nationals on the opening day of the Federation of International Lacrosse World

• Sports

Digest (July 6): Wizards expected to sign Dwight Howard

The Washington Wizards and Dwight Howard have both seen better days. Two springs ago, the Wizards fell one game shy of playing in the Eastern Conference finals

• Sports

Digest (July 3): Riverdale's Frances Tiafoe survives four-set match at Wimbledon

Riverdale's Frances Tiafoe, a product of the Junior Tennis Champions program in College Park, saved 13 of the 15 break points he faced to upset 30th-seeded

• Sports

Less than a month after being traded, former Maryland center Diamond Stone waived by Atlanta Hawks

Despite decent numbers in summer league, Diamond Stone is looking for new team

By Don Markus

Jul 31, 2017

• Sports

NBA summer leagues end with uncertain futures for several former Terps

Except for Jake Layman and Diamond Stone, former Maryland players will likely wind up in G-League or going overseas

By Don Markus

Jul 18, 2017

• College Sports

Digest: Brenda Frese, Juan Dixon part of D.C. Sports Hall of Fame class

Digest: Brenda Frese, Juan Dixon part of D.C. Sports Hall of Fame class

• Sports

After trade, former Terp Diamond Stone looks sharp in summer league debut with Hawks

After sitting out first summer league game following trade, Diamond Stone plays well in his Hawks debut.

By Don Markus

Jul 9, 2017

• NBA

Wall scores 32 to lead Wizards to 114-107 win over Hawks in Game 1

John Wall scored a playoff career-high 32 points and Markieff Morris added 21 in his NBA playoff debut as the Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-107.

• Sports

Digest: Wizards beat Hawks, close in on first place

Otto Porter Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds, John Wall scored 19 and the visiting Wizards moved within a half-game of the Southeast Division lead with a 112-86 victory over the Hawks on Friday night.

• Politics and Government

Tim Tebow will now have time to celebrate International Dance Day

• NBA

Are NBA refs calling too many technicals?

• Los Angeles Lakers

Which NBA teams will rally, slip in 2nd half?

• NBA

What Pau Gasol trade makes most sense?

• Alex Len

Alex Len wowing fans as most-improved Terps player

• NBA

How much trouble are the Lakers in?

• NBA

Is D'Antoni the right choice for Lakers?

• NBA

Where will James play after summer of 2014?

• NBA

Is Wade's shoe deal sign of the future?

• NBA

Which NBA teams hurt by flopping rule?

• NBA

How far will Lakers go next season?

• Maryland

Ray Rice: 'Hopefully, I'll retire a Raven'

• Maryland

Ravens: Salary details for Rice's $40 million contract, how it stacks up

• Maryland

Ravens: How Ray Rice's $40 million deal stacks up

• Sports

Dream Team vs. 2012 U.S. Olympic team: Who would win?

The debate raging these days between those arguing whether this year's U.S. Olympic men's basketball team could compete with the Dream Team of 20 years ago is not answered simply by a generational divide.

• Sports

Legacy of Dream Team casts shadow on 2012 U.S. Olympic basketball team

As an NBA assistant coach since retiring after a Hall of Fame career, Patrick Ewing might have a better seat than many of his contemporaries to compare this year's U.S. Olympic men's basketball team to the fabled Dream Team of 20 years ago.

• Dwight Howard

Magic's Dwight Howard, Clemson recruit Robert Nkemdiche have much in common

Dwight Howard has been the coach, general manager and star player in Orlando for about two years now.

• Sports

Terps Trio: Maryland's sports cuts, Jordan Williams' NBA career and football's first decommitment

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland sports.

• Sports

Rudy Gay still in the mix for Olympic team, but it'll be a battle

Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Tyson Chandler, Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Kevin Love, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and Deron Williams will all be guaranteed a spot on the 2012 Olympic roster. This leaves five players vying for three open spots: Blake Griffin, Eric Gordon, Andre Iguodala, James Harden and Baltimore native Rudy Gay.

• NBA

Can Team USA men win basketball gold?

• NBA

Will Magic regret firing Van Gundy?

• NBA

Will Van Gundy coach Magic next season?

• Orlando Magic

Which NBA team did best at trade deadline?

• NBA

What should Magic do with Howard?

• NBA

What NBA teams will surprise, disappoint?

• Entertainment

Monday Meltdown: Free Redbox week, 'Mortal Kombat' and Lana Del Peach

Video Games' Monday Meltdown: Free Redbox week, 'Mortal Kombat' and Lana Del Peach

• NBA

Who wins this battle: Bryant or Kupchak?

• NBA

Where will Howard be dealt this year?

• NBA

Who are NBA's most liked, disliked players?

• NBA

Whom will Lakers land: Howard or Paul?

• NBA

Who is helped, hurt by the NBA lockout?

• NBA

If there's a season, who will win next NBA title?

• Ravens

Twitter a viral villain — in an instant

A spontaneous decision to post one's thoughts on the social-media service can backfire in barely more than the time it takes to press the "send" button.

• Dwight Howard

Weekend wrap – Judge visits Maryland

• Dwight Howard

Need Friday night plans? Party with Willis McGahee in L.A.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is throwing something called the "Dwight Howard's Official All-Star Weekend Celebrity Kickoff" tonight in Hollywood. Ravens running back Willis McGahee was featured on the promotional poster.