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There wasn't much going on in the Wizards world yesterday, as the team flew to Chicago to face the Bulls in tonight's preseason opener.
That's right, Wizards fans, DC basketball begins tonight!
1. Bradley Beal's shot is a thing of beauty
Our guys over at WizardsXTRA took some video of Bradley Beal getting up shots after yesterday's practice. Nine in a row from beyond the arc. Nine. Take a look, via their Ball Hogs Youtube channel.
2. What we learned from training camp
Comcast SportsNet Wizards insider, J. Michael, recapped his five biggest takeaways from training camp leading up to tonight's game.
Some things we knew (John Wall is leading this team), some things we figured (Nene will miss practices and games for rest), and some things just make us happy to hear as much as possible (Otto Porter is playing with confidence, Glen Rice Jr. will be experimented in different spots).
This line in particular makes me smile:
"Porter is a different player, and anyone who called him a bust as a No. 3 overall pick will be eating crow after this season is done. He's healthy and has a confidence that wasn't present last season."
3. Wizards games start NOW!
As mentioned, after yesterday's practice the Wizards headed to Chicago in preparation for tonight's preseason opener to face Derrick Rose and the revamped Bulls.
As expected, only Martell Webster will be unavailable for tonight's game, which means we'll get a great look at almost everyone on the roster, depending on the varying amounts of minutes Randy Wittman decides to dish out to each player.
Jorge Castillo gives us the scoop as the Wizards will ditch the practice uniforms and finally don the game jerseys tonight.
The game will be televised live on CSN and heard on 99.1 WNEW with tip-off at 8 p.m. from the United Center.
4. NBA previews
SB Nation's NBA sites are each previewing their team. Here are all the links for the first week. We're coming up shortly.
Central Division
Chicago Bulls: Blog a Bull
Cleveland Cavaliers: Fear the Sword | Waiting For Next Year
Detroit Pistons: Detroit Bad Boys
Indiana Pacers: Indy Cornrows
Milwaukee Bucks: Brew Hoop
Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets: Denver Stiffs
Minnesota Timberwolves: Canis Hoopus
Oklahoma City Thunder: Welcome to Loud City
Portland Trail Blazers: Blazer's Edge
Utah Jazz: SLC Dunk
Index of all SBNation Previews
Additional Preview Features from Sonics Rising.