Quick links:

• Michael Lee uncovers some numbers to show that Nick Young is the barometer to the Wizards' success this season. I'm not sure how comfortable I am knowing that a player like Young is such a key. [Washington Post]
• Speaking of Young, he crashed a Pakistani wedding last night. [Wizards.com | SB Nation D.C. | SB Nation | DC Sports Bog | SportsGrid]
• Steve Nash becomes the latest star to advise John Wall. [Wizards Insider]
• Then again, given how well Wall played in February, maybe he doesn't need much advice. [Wiz of Awes]
• The Wizards couldn't defend the paint on Friday. [Truth About It]
• Josh Howard is healthy and playing for a winner. The Jazz must be thrilled at the Wizards paying Howard $3 million to help make that happen. [Wizards Insider]
• Shaquille O'Neal and Jon Barry say the Wizards need more veteran leadership. [Washington Examiner]
• Speaking of Shaq, nice zinger delivered by Randy Wittman in this piece. [Salt Lake Tribune]
• Quick previews for tonight's game against the Phoenix Suns. [SB Nation D.C. | CSN Washington (Johnson, Hanrahan)