Josh Howard out with torn ACL

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Howard, who was just acquired from Dallas in a seven-player trade, injured his left knee in the team's victory over the Bulls on Monday night. Howard collided with Chicago's Flip Murray while trying to catch an outlet pass with 4:23 left in the first quarter. He fell to the floor and had to be helped off.

The Wizards can't catch a break this year.

The Al Thornton era begins now.

Ouch. That really sucks. I was having high hopes that the Wiz would finish the season strong with their new-look side.

Why would they? They have only one good player. They're tanking anyway.

Why would they? They have only one good player. They're tanking anyway.

Well, strong as in positive. They can field a team that can come out and play basketball.

The Mavs did everything right.

The Mavs did everything right.

It's a sad truth.

I admire the Mavs for staying competitive for so long without rebuilding. Having an owner with deep pockets helps though.

Unless they own the Knicks.