

The 14-15 regular season is here. YOUR Washington Wizards begin their season in South Florida versus the Lebron-less Miami Heat. Coming off of a successful 13-14 season that saw Washington advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2005, expectations are high for better levels of success for the squad. The offseason saw the loss of swingman Trevor Ariza but an influx of new talent for the frontline with the signings of SF Paul Pierce, PF Chris Humphries, and PF/C Dejuan Blair.
YOUR Wizards will be shorthanded for this opening game. SG/SF Martell Webster is recovering from off-season back surgery. SG Bradley Beal is recovering from surgery to the wrist of his non-shooting hand. PF Chris Humphries may or may not be able to go after surgery to repair nerve damage to his hand following a laceration against the rim while trying to block a shot in the preseason. SG/SF Glen Rice Jr is rehabbing his ankle after spraining it in the preseason is hopeful for the game. Rice hopes to play, but as this is written, not definite word has been released on his availability. C DeJuan Blair and PF/C Nene will be unavailable while serving a one-game suspension following an on-court scuffle vs the Chicago Bulls in preseason.
Projected Lineups:
Point Guard


_______________John Wall_________________________________Norris Cole
Off Guard


____________Garrett Temple____________________________Dwyane Wade
Small Forward


________________Paul Pierce_____________________________Shawne Williams
Power Forward


_________________Drew Gooden_____________________________Luol Deng
Center


_________________Marcin Gortat __________________________Chris Bosh
This game marks the front end of a Florida state back-to-back for your Wizards. They play the Orlando Magic the next evening. Schedule makers have done the Wizards no favors with five sets of back-to-back games in their first month of play.
What: Wizards at Heat
When: 7:30 p.m. (EDT)
Where: American Airlines Arena -- Miami, FL
TV: Comcast Sportsnet, NBA League Pass
Radio: WNEW 99.1 FM / WFED 1500 AM
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The games count from now. Can YOUR retooled Washington Wizards get off to a good start, albeit with a depleted roster? Post your thoughts, predictions, and comments below.
Go Wizards!
