Another loss, another day o' links:

• Just in case you weren't sure, Stan Van Gundy is awesome. He was yesterday, at least. That media scrum was every sports reporter's wet dream. Just immaculate. Here's a recap from Andrew Sharp and Mike on the awe-inspiring execution of SVG's power play.
• John Wall broke out of a horrendous slump and the Wizards showed some fight in the end, but it's time to run for the bomb shelter when Big Ben starts hitting his free throws. Recaps from last night's loss to the Pistons: [Us | SB Nation D.C. | Washington Post | Truth About It | Wiz of Awes | CSN Washington highlights | Wizards Extreme | Free Press | Detroit News | SB Nation Detroit | Detroit Bad Boys | Popcorn Machine | ESPN box score]
• Some good work here. In a new Thursday series, jkahn15 reassures us all that John Wall's performances against the Bucks and Pacers weren't as bad as the stats indicate (his perimeter shooters are another story). But at least the Wiz are trying to make the right plays. They just aren't very good at that 'put the ball in the hoop' thing.
• BNIE breaks down the many phases of the Wizards rebuild under Ted's Ten Point Plan and has a somewhat rosy outlook on the future.
• Get ready to welcome back an old friend and giggle as Buckhantz tries to keep track of the Dual(ing) Singletons.
• Michael Lee reports that Brian Cook is getting comfortable (and more playing time) in D.C. Also, a quick recap of his stupendous/cringeworthy one-man fast break. [Washington Post]
• Speak of the coast-to-coast devil... [D.C. Sports Bog]
• Former Wizard, current Pistons center and sudden master of the 4th quarter-free throw Ben Wallace might not be ready to retire just yet. [Detroit News]
• Deron Snyder notes that the Wizards actually picked up three big men in exchange for JaVale McGee: Nene, Cook and a much-improved Kevin Seraphin. [Washington Times]
• More on Wall's recent slump. [Wiz of Awes]
• Andray Blatche says he's lost 10 pounds, and Carla Peay writes that he looks to be in better shape. [Washington Times]
• Ben Standig is on NBA prospect watch, plus he weighs in on why Jared Sullinger's beef would be a poor fit in the Wizards suddenly-beefy post. [CSN Washington]