Wizards carry 9-game skid into matchup vs. Trail Blazers

The Washington Wizards find themselves in the midst of another extended losing streak, but team officials are increasingly optimistic about the future.

The club brass will be looking for continued growth when the Wizards face the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

Portland has dropped two in a row following a four-game winning streak. The Trail Blazers scored a season-low 37 points in the first half of a 102-94 road loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday.

The rebuilding...