As the Wizards continue to struggle, the losing is starting to take a toll on veterans like Antawn Jamison, Caron Butler, and Mike James.

Washington has made four straight playoff appearances and hoped to remain competitive even without injured guard Gilbert Arenas and center Brendan Haywood this season.

"Losing is not something you ever get used to," said James. "If you have pride like the guys in this locker room do, you hate losing. I know I do."

The Wizards are 9-33, the worst record in the Eastern Conference.