The losing streak has reached 15, having blazed past the former franchise-worst stretch of 13 defeats in a row like it wasn’t even there. While harping on the list of reasons why they can’t get close to getting over the hump any more, talk about the Wizards’ cap space has trickled down well past president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld through head coach Flip Saunders as far as the players — even Andray Blatche was talking about the flexibility Washington will have this summer. Because it’s starting to feel like the Wizards have little chance of winning again this season. They’re 4-18 since the All-Star break.
“Their bigs mauled our guys,” said Saunders. When was the last time an NBA coach used that term? Ouch. “It wasn’t for lack of trying, but they’re an extremely physical team as far as how they play.”
