Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Washington. Minnesota won 93-72. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Washington Capitals have opted to take the cautious approach with Nicklas Backstrom after he took an elbow to the head Tuesday, so he'll sit against the San Jose SHarks on Saturda night. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has passed his final baseline test and is now close to returning to the lineup. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Guard Roger Mason returned to the Washington Wizards partly because he felt he could impart his veteran wisdom on a very young team. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland guard Pe'Shon Howard dribbles the ball against North Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer celebrates his goal with the fans behind the glass during the second period of an NHL game against the Calgary Flames, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards guard John Wall goes to the basket against Boston Celtics center Jermaine O'Neal during the second half, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Washington. The Celtics won 94-86. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards guard John Wall is averaging 13 points, six assists and just under four rebounds this season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Georgetown center Henry Sims, right, goes to the basket against Providence forward Kadeem Batts (10) during the second half, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in Washington. Georgetown won 49-40. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
