Wizards' Beal returns from 3-game absence vs. Knicks

The Washington Wizards had starting shooting guard Bradley Beal back Thursday vs. the New York Knicks.

The team announced Beal would start at Verizon Center after previously being listed as a game-time decision.

Beal was sidelined for the last three games due to a hamstring pull suffered last Wednesday.

The 2-8 Wizards will be glad to have the 23-year-old back, as they were winless without him.