Links: John Wall returns to some-contact practice, teammates impressed

Good news links:

• John Wall officially returned to practice Thursday and went through some contact drills, though it sounds like he still hasn't been cleared for full contact (not sure what the difference is, but progress is progress). Nonetheless, assuming things keep going well, it shouldn't be long before Wall is ready to actually start playing in some games. Hallelujah! [Us | SB Nation | WashingtonWizards.com | Washington Post | Washington Times | Washington Examiner | CSN Washington | Wiz of Awes | USA Today | CBS Sports]
• Randy Wittman and some injured Wizards gave updates on their condition. [Wittman | Ariza | Price | Booker]
• People are actually getting excited about Andray Blatche's return to D.C. tonight. [NetsDaily | Wizards Insider | Washington Times | Washington Examiner]
• Trevor Booker isn't expecting fans to give Seven Day Dray a warm reception. [Washington Examiner | CSN Washington]
• More on tonight's game against the Nets. [AP | From Russia With Dunk]
• There's been a lot of chatter recently about the Wizards potentially trading for DeMarcus Cousins, but here's a plea (that should make Amin happy) for the Wiz to trade for another Sacramento King. [RantSports]
• The Knicks evidently have courtside mercenaries undercover as waitresses serving NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Stephen Jackson was their latest victim. [NBA.com]
• How's that 10-Point-Plan working out? [Wizards Extreme]
• Whoa there, Blake Griffin. [SB Nation]