Washington Wizards

Update: Teams adding to camp rosters

2013 NBA training camps open in about two weeks and many teams have signed players lately to fill out their rosters. During the regular season teams can carry a maximum of 15 players, while in the preseason it increase to 20 who can sign contracts.

Porter's strained hip; Booker's sore knee

Rookie small forward Otto Porter Jr. has been dealing with nagging injuries since July and during the first two days of training camp he has been sidelined due to a sore right hip.

Wizards' Porter dealing with hip flexor injury

Wizards rookie Otto Porter has a right hip flexor injury.

Wizards Training Camp FAQ: Can John Wall continue his upward momentum?

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Wizards Training Camp FAQ: How will the frontcourt rotation play out?

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Otto Porter's rookie role

When Washington landed the cerebral and versatile 6-foot-8 small forward Otto Porter Jr. with the No. 3 pick in June, initially there was some thought that the Georgetown product might start from day one as a rookie.

First Cup: Thursday

Marc Berman of the New York Post: James Dolan wore mostly a stoic look on stage, sitting next to commissioner David Stern and was joined by Nets minority owner Bruce Ratner and Mikhail Prokhorov’s assistant Irina Pavlova.

Wall: Wizards have pieces to make playoffs

John Wall is healthy and feels as though, if the Washington Wizards can avoid the injury bug, they will make the postseason for the first time since 2008.

Seraphin's preparation for larger role

Kevin Seraphin has done a solid job the last two years when given time on the floor and he has worked hard this offseason with the plan to have a larger role in 2013-14.

Sources: Kings' Cousins close to extension

Sacramento Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins is on course to see his contract extended before the Oct. 31 extension deadline for 2010 first-round picks, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.

J-Chill's chances to stick with Wizards

The Washington Wizards are close to naming their list of training camp invitees and according to Hoopshype.com, veteran swingman Josh Childress is expected to accept their offer.

First Cup: Monday

Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald: The first practice of training camp is next Saturday at the Berto Center. Derrick Rose hasn't played in an NBA game since tearing the ACL in his left knee on April 28, 2012.