Personal news: I’m excited to share that this week, I start as a fall sports intern at the @washingtonpost, where I’ll be assisting with Wizards, Mystics, Commanders and other local coverage. Pumped to contribute to the sports section of one of the world’s most iconic papers!

Jim Smith will speak to the media on Tuesday, per release, introducing Maryland interim-coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim. Media will also be able to watch and film practice for 30 minutes, which is exciting. We haven’t been given that level of access before during this season.

Big 124-120 road win for the Wizards over the Bulls tonight. Trae Young goes for 25 points, while Kyshawn George adds 22 and Anthony Davis notches 19. Justin Champagnie continues to look like a real asset off the bench. Eleven points and 14 rebounds for the forward.

Takeaways from the Wizards’ home loss to the Raptors - Turnovers were a major issue - Anthony Davis struggled mightily - Washington rallied, but never took the lead late

The Wizards battled but couldn't quite rally against the Raptors, losing by 10. Washington committed 20 turnovers. Brian Keefe emphasized "this is a new team," but that number felt reminiscent of last season's struggles. Story on the loss: washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

The Wizards had 20 turnovers tonight. They had 20+ in a game 13 times last season. All were losses. Early in the season, but an area Washington must clean up to find success.

Justin Champagnie emphasized that he felt physicality was the difference in Wizards-Raptors: "We should have came into the game a little bit more physical, kind of matched the energy from the jump. But it's still a learning curve for us. We're still trying to figure it out."

Wizards lose to the Raptors, 112-102. Twenty-three turnovers hampered Washington’s rally effort, including 8 by Kyshawn George. Anthony Davis had just nine points after his 34-point season opener.

The Wizards have made this a tight game in the third quarter. But rebounding has been an issue - Raptors currently outrebounding Washington 8-1 on the glass in the frame.

Trae Young left Raptors forward Jamison Battle on the floor with a vicious crossover move. But he missed the ensuing 3-pointer. Still, Young is up to a team-high 8 points, including two threes. Wizards trail 42-34 midway through the second quarter after once being behind 17.

Wizards down 22-11 early to the Raptors. Just 2 points in the paint for Washington so far despite its size advantage in this one. Not an encouraging start in a game Brian Keefe called "a great test."

A look at the Wizards crowd on a Friday night after Anthony Davis said Wednesday “I’d like it to be a little more packed in there.” Thoughts on the turnout at Capital One Arena?

Justin Champagnie warming up with some free throws pregame. The forward had a team-best +17 plus-minus Wednesday in 20 minutes. “Justin can play in any lineup,” coach Brian Keefe said today.

Brian Keefe says rookie center Felix Okpara is available tonight against the Raptors.

Maryland's coaching staff featured four role shifts, per team website: Zac Spavital is now defensive coordinator James Thomas is now co-defensive coordinator Will Likely is now cornerbacks coach David Brownlee is now outside linebackers coach

Zac Spavital becomes Maryland’s defensive coordinator after previously working as inside linebackers coach. @JTalty first reported. Now updated on the team’s website. Spavital will look to revive a defense that’s allowed 35+ points in five straight games.