MIAMI (AP) — The NBA said three plays were officiated incorrectly in overtime of Tuesday's Miami-Washington game, all aiding the Wizards in what became their four-point victory.The National Basketball Referees Association, however, disagreed with the league's assessment in one of those situations.The league said a 5-second inbounding violation should have been called against Washington with 12.2 seconds left in overtime, after determining that Markieff Morris did not release the basketball in time. Replays showed Morris held the ball for more than five seconds, which meant Miami should have gotten possession in what was then a one-point game.But the NBRA said the officiating crew was right."We are taught to count to 5 and make sure the ball has not been released before calling a violation," the NBRA wrote on Twitter . "The official in this game got to 5 and the ball was released. It was the correct decision."The NBA disagreed, calling it an incorrect non-call."Morris (did) not release the... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and could miss much of the rest of the regular season.The Wizards announced Tuesday that Wall would have the operation in Cleveland and that a timeline for his return would be determined afterward.A person with direct knowledge of the injury said Wall could miss six to eight weeks. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not release any estimate of the length of Wall's absence. Washington's last regular-season game is April 11."It just proves that he wasn't the John that we know," backup guard Tomas Satoransky said. "His knee was bothering him all season long."This is the latest knee problem for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft out of Kentucky. Wall had surgery on both of his knees before last season.Coach Scott Brooks delivered Tuesday's news to other players at a shootaround ahead of Washington's night game... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and could miss much of the rest of the regular season.The Wizards announced Tuesday that Wall would have the operation in Cleveland and that a timeline for his return would be determined afterward.A person with direct knowledge of the injury said Wall could miss six to eight weeks. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not release any estimate of the length of Wall's absence. Washington's last regular-season game is April 11."It just proves that he wasn't the John that we know," backup guard Tomas Satoransky said. "His knee was bothering him all season long."This is the latest knee problem for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft out of Kentucky. Wall had surgery on both of his knees before last season.Coach Scott Brooks delivered Tuesday's news to other players at a shootaround ahead of Washington's night game... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and could miss much of the rest of the regular season.The Wizards announced Tuesday that Wall would have the operation in Cleveland and that a timeline for his return would be determined afterward.A person with direct knowledge of the injury said Wall could miss six to eight weeks. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not release any estimate of the length of Wall's absence. Washington's last regular-season game is on April 11."It just proves that he wasn't the John that we know," backup guard Tomas Satoransky said. "His knee was bothering him all season long."This is the latest knee problem for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft out of Kentucky. Wall had surgery on both of his knees before last season.Coach Scott Brooks delivered Tuesday's news to other players at a shootaround."The message is we just need... [More]

F Markieff Morris had 14 points and seven rebounds Monday.

F Markieff Morris had an X-ray after being hit in the neck during the first half of Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers. He returned and finished with 10 points.

F Markieff Morris did not play in Wednesday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies due to a hip injury. He is expected to play in Friday's game againast the Los Angeles Clippers. In the previous two games, Morris played less than 20 minutes and did not play in fourth quarters.

F Markieff Morris added 21 points for the Wizards (14-11), who won back-to-back games for the first time since winning four straight from Nov. 9-15. They swept the season series from Phoenix and have beaten the Suns in five of the last six meetings."(Morris) played great," Washington coach Scott Brooks said. "He made timely buckets for us. He attacked and didn't just settle for jump shots. He needs to play like that for us to have success."Phoenix (9-18) got 23 points from T.J. Warren in its first game without leading scorer Devin Booker (adductor strain). The Suns pulled within 98-96 on an Alex Len dunk with 5:46 left. They had four straight possessions with a chance to tie or take the lead but committed four turnovers, three by guard Tyler Ulis.

F Markieff Morris scored a season-high 23 points for the Wizards (12-10), who had lost five of seven games.Morris has been slow to recover from hernia surgery in late September, but a recent downturn stood out. He had nine points combined in the previous two games. Brooks revealed pre-game that he and Morris met earlier in the day. The talk worked.Washington's third-leading scorer last season had a quick seven points and then scored another seven in the third quarter. He finished 10-of-16 from the field."It felt good. It's about time," said Morris, who entered averaging 9.0 points, five less than last season. "It's about time I had a good game. I have to keep pressing forward and be more aggressive."

F Markieff Morris scored 18 points as Washington beat Atlanta Saturday. Morris missed the opening seven games after undergoing hernia surgery in September and serving a one-game suspension. After a couple rough outings, the power forward found his shooting rhythm and helped the team defense. He hit 6-of-8 attempts in the first half for 13 points against Atlanta and finished 8 of 10 from the field. This followed Morris sinking 6-of-7 attempts for 16 points Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. "It's great because he's able to switch on the defensive end because he's able to guard guards. It makes it easier on us," Washington guard Bradley Beal said of Morris' impact on the defense. "His versatility is everything we need and his size is just perfect. Offensively, he's getting his flow back."

F Markieff Morris went to the locker room midway through the first quarter Thursday after his knee tightened, but he returned in the second. He missed the opening seven games as he recovered from hernia surgery on Sept. 22 and acknowledged postgame that an ankle injury suffered during last season's playoffs lingers. .

F Markieff Morris made his season debu Fridayt following hernia surgery on Sept. 22 and, after serving a one-game suspension against Phoenix. Morris had two points in 16 minutes.

F Markieff Morris, out since Sept. 22 after hernia surgery, will make his season debut Friday against the Cavaliers. Morris served a one-game suspension Wednesday for leaving the bench during a Friday tussle between Washington G Bradley Beal and Golden State Warriors F Draymond Green.

F Markieff Morris was suspended for one game as a result of the Wizards' scuffle with the Warriors on Friday.

F Markieff Morris was suspended one game by the NBA for leaving the bench area during an altercation, the league announced Sunday. The incident occurred with 19.5 second left in the first half of Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Wizards guard Bradley Beal initiated the incident by grabbing Warriors forward Draymond Green around the neck. Beal was ejected for initiating the incident and was fined $50,000. Green, who continued the incident by confronting Beal and failing to disengage from him, was ejected for fighting, and fined $25,000. Morris and Carrick Felix left the Wizards' bench area to join the incident.

Washington Wizards guard Carrick Felix and forward Markieff Morris were suspended one game each by the NBA for leaving the bench area during an altercation, the league announced Sunday.The incident occurred with 19.5 seconds left in the first half of Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors.Wizards guard Bradley Beal initiated the incident by grabbing Warriors forward Draymond Green around the neck. Beal was ejected for initiating the incident and was fined $50,000. Green, who continued the incident by confronting Beal and failing to disengage from him, was ejected for fighting, and fined $25,000.Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was fined $15,000 for aggressively entering the altercation.Morris and Felix left the Wizards' bench area to join the incident.Felix served his suspension Sunday against the Sacramento Kings while Morris won't serve his until he returns from an abdomen injury.

F Markieff Morris and his brother Marcus were acquitted Tuesday of aggravated assault charges of beating up an acquaintance in Phoenix back in 2015. The 28-year-olds were found not guilty on all counts after being accused of helping three others assault Erik Hood, 36, outside of a Phoenix high school basketball game on Jan. 24, 2015. Both Morris twins played for the Suns at the time, and Marcus is now with the Wizards.

F Markieff Morris underwent sports hernia surgery and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, the Wizards announced Friday. The timetable means Morris will miss at least the first six games of the 2017-18 season and perhaps up to month. The Wizards said in a statement that the surgery "went as expected."

F Markieff Morris contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds. His two free throws gave Washington its largest lead at 86-60.

F Markieff Morris had 16 points Tuesday,Morris started after leaving the series opener in the second quarter with a left ankle sprain. With Morris in the lineup, Boston started F Amir Johnson over F Gerald Green.