The Washington Wizards made a couple of moves prior to the trade deadline that changed the makeup of their team a bit. Obviously the news about John Wall rupturing his achilles played a role into Washington moving one of their "core" pieces in Otto Porter Jr. Markieff Morris was also traded prior to the deadline this week as well. Last night was the first opportunity for the players currently on the team to see how their new teammates would fit in. It's fair to say that it wa

Wizards guard Brad Beal drives pass Lakers forward Julius Randle (Photo Cred - NBA.com) In a game that had a bigger spotlight on it due to back and forth trash talk leading up to the game, Washington (3-1) fell on the road to the Lakers (2-2) 102-99 in overtime. Brad Beal led the way with a game high 28 points, yet, the Wizards shot 41 percent from the field, 23 percent from deep and a uncharacteristic 65 percent from the line, their worst free throw shooting performance of t