The bottom feeders of each conference square off in the nation's capital on Wednesday, when the Washington Wizards host the Utah Jazz.

There are three main areas where the Washington Wizards struggle defensively, which hamper the team's long-term success.

After trading Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma, the former Bucks star and champion could be on a different team by next season.

Teams on the playoff push, some others looking to clinch a play-in position and many others already giving up.

Middleton posted 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals over 23 minutes during Monday's 106-90 loss to the Heat.