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DeMarcus Cousins, Patrick Patterson and John Wall cheer as junior forward Josh Harrellson makes a basket against Clarion at Rupp Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. The Cats won 117-52 over the Golden Eagles. Photo by Adam Wolffbrandt

DeMarcus Cousins, Patrick Patterson and John Wall cheer as junior forward Josh Harrellson makes a basket against Clarion at Rupp Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. The Cats won 117-52 over the Golden Eagles. Photo by Adam Wolffbrandt

By David Schuh

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After the Wizards’ close loss to Boston Sunday night, SB Nation writes that John Wall is no longer part of the problem in Washington.

Also, the Wizards’ fired their head coach, Flip Saunders, on Tuesday. Assistant coach Randy Wittman will be named interim coach.

Josh Harrellson fractured his right wrist in the Knicks’ loss to Denver on Saturday. After surgery, he is expected to miss approximately six weeks.

Basketball Prospectus discuses the development of Demarcus Cousins.

Ben Shapiro at the Bleacher Report wonders if Rajon Rondo can handle being the star of the Celtics’ franchise when their veterans retire.

Patrick Patterson channeled his inner Anthony Davis Monday night in Minnesota.

A frustrated Eric Bledsoe is working hard to get healthy and return to the court.

With Brandon Knight now in the starting lineup, the Pistons’ backcourt has become difficult to defend.