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Vesely has appeared in less than one second combined in the past four games – and that was simply to guard the inbounds passer on the final possession against Portland. After a recent loss in New York, Vesely admitted that he has struggled to stay confident with the team playing poorly. “It’s tough for everybody to stay positive,” Vesely said. “I can’t say how you can stay positive. I just try not to think about it too much and go on to the next day.” Washington Post

D-League, Jan Vesely 

With the Wizards trailing by 13 in the final minute, Coach Randy Wittman called on veteran Earl Barron to replace Nene and finish out the game. Vesely has received a DNP-Coach’s Decision in each of the past two games but Wittman said recently that he hasn’t given up on the sixth overall pick of the 2011 draft. “I don’t want him to step away from game playing, I want him to be ready every night,” Wittman said. “As our guys know, it can change at any minute. We’ve said that all year, with who I started and who’s played and who hasn’t played. He’s got to keep practicing hard and it’s going to come. It’s going to happen.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

Vesely has more fouls (34) than points (29) or rebounds (30) and Wittman has complained about his lack of “activity” in his time on the court. Even with the Wizards changing to a more quicker pace offense, Trevor Booker still sidelined with a right knee injury and Trevor Ariza going down with a strained left calf, Vesely still hasn’t seen the court. “I don’t know,” Wittman said. “He’s got to be ready for that and sharp stay alert and use this time to the fullest. He’s got a good attitude.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

Ted Leonsis: Jan Vesely and Trevor Ariza are best situated in a running, fast-paced offense. We have now had to slow down play without John Wall in the lineup, and we are asking players to play half court sets. This is a miss -match for their specific skill sets. Jan Vesely is in his second year of development. You always support a young, talented player, who is 7 feet tall, can run and is fundamentally sound. Jan has our support, and is working hard to develop his all-around game. But this is his second year in the NBA, and he is playing without a starting point guard who can push the pace of play. We shouldn’t be so fast to write him off as a player. This is easy to do in media but not something that is smart to do for our franchise. I support Jan Vesely. Ted Leonsis

Washington Wizards, Ted Leonsis, Jan Vesely 

After 14 games, the Wizards have one win and Vesely, the sixth overall pick in the 2011 draft out the Czech Republic, has more fouls (34) than points (29) or rebounds (30). “He needs to play better. No question,” Coach Randy Wittman said recently. “He’s non-aggressive and he can't play that way.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

“It’s a team sport and if somebody plays better, I have to respect that,” said Vesely, who is averaging just 2.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in his second season — basically half of what he produced during a maligned rookie campaign. “I just need to keep playing hard, work on my skills every day and if I get a chance, I have to use it in the right way. That’s the only thing I can do.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

Anyhow, if the lukewarm tea of your current Wizards depression can be most effectively watered down by jabs at Jan Vesely, this transcript is for you. It comes from Tony’s ESPN 980 show on Monday morning. And if someone can figure out how that Kornheiser-Steinberg transaction referenced above makes any sense, please do advise. Or better yet, send me some good kids books to quote. David Aldridge: The decisions that they make on the court make little sense to me. The decisions they make off the court make little sense to me. And as I said, I don’t know what the plan is here. I don’t know. Tony Kornheiser: To get better through the draft and draft Jan Vesely, who can’t play in the league. Aldridge: Well, exactly, okayk? So they’re gonna get better through the draft, and they draft Jan Vesely, who is … wow. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

Kornheiser: Can’t play. He’s the number 6 overall pick, he can’t play. Aldridge: Exactly. Exactly. You can’t build through the draft and totally whiff on the sixth pick in the draft. Tom Gugliotta was an NBA pro for 10 years. [Actually 13.] Now, he wasn’t the best player who ever played, but he was a good player. He was a solid player. You got production. Kornheiser: He was six. Calbert Cheaney was a five. [Actually a 6.] Not great but played for 10 or 12 years. Aldridge: Played 10 years. [Actually 13.] He was a productive player in this league for 10 years. At this rate, I don’t see Jan Vesely lasting five years in this league. Unless I am TOTALLY wrong on what he is. But the skillset I see is nothing. So I don’t know where they go from here….I don’t know what the plan is, I don’t know how they get better, I don’t see where this team goes in the next two or three years with this current group. I just don’t see it. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

In his first four games as a starter, Vesely averaged 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds. Through the team’s first 11 games, the 22-year-old has been held scoreless four times, has more fouls (30) than points (29) and is 3 for 13 from the line. “He’s got to become more of a basketball player on the floor and not a one-dimensional player,” Wittman said. “You can’t allow teams to not guard you. You’ve got to put yourself in the same position when that happens to do something positive from an offensive standpoint.” Washington Times

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

Asked to project where Vesely is headed as a player long term, Wittman didn’t mince words. “He’s going to determine that,” Wittman said. “What does he want to be? Does he want to be a specialty one-dimensional guy or is he going to continue to develop, work and be assertive when he’s out there? He needs to play better. He’s non-aggressive and he can’t play that way.” Washington Times

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

Late in the third quarter, reserve Jan Vesely drew a foul from Bobcats reserve Tyrus Thomas but Jordan Crawford tried to pull a fast one and stepped to the foul line instead. Crawford knocked down the first free throw, until the referees realized the mistake and sent Vesely to the line. “Nothing against Jan. I was just trying to get as many points as we can because we was struggling to score,” said Crawford, who joked with the coaches on the Bobcats’ bench. “I was just saying, ‘I thought I got bumped on the play,’ making a little joke.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Jordan Crawford, Jan Vesely 

Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has exercised the fourth-year contract options on John Wall, Trevor Booker, Kevin Seraphin and Jordan Crawford while picking up the third-year contract options on Jan Vesely and Chris Singleton. Wall, Booker, Seraphin, Crawford, Vesely and Singleton are now signed through the 2013-14 season. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not released. NBA.com

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Kevin Seraphin, Ernie Grunfeld, Trevor Booker, Jordan Crawford, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton 

“We have been able to bring in and develop this core group of talented, mature young players over the last several years, and we’re pleased to have them all signed through next season,” said Grunfeld. “Combining them with the veterans we’ve added gives us a solid foundation that can be competitive now while allowing us to continue to build towards future success.” NBA.com

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Kevin Seraphin, Ernie Grunfeld, Trevor Booker, Jordan Crawford, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton 

Michael Lee: John Wall on Jon Bon Jovi: "Who is that?" Jan Vesely was in shock. "What? You don't know him?" John: "I'm a 90s baby, I never heard of him." Twitter @MrMichaelLee

Washington Wizards, John Wall, Jan Vesely, Jon Bon Jovi 

Mike Prada: Jan Vesely was in no mood to talk about his 10 fouls. "I'm disappointed (pause), I mean (another pause), I don't know" Twitter

Washington Wizards, Summer League, Jan Vesely 

Craig Stouffer: Wittman said he's instituted a rule for Vesely & Satoransky at #Wizards practice: must speak English. #Wizards Twitter

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely, Tomas Satoransky 

Craig Stouffer: After a month off, Vesely said he brought #Wizards asst coach Joe Connelly over to Czech Rep., worked together leading up to minicamp. Twitter

Washington Wizards, Jan Vesely 

The Las Vegas summer league, which is less than two weeks away, is currently a high priority as the team looks to fill out its roster in time for mini-camp next week. The Wizards expect to have second-year players Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton and Shelvin Mack, and recent draft picks Beal and Satoransky. Satoransky is currently under contract in Spain and would need to receive clearance from FIBA to play for the Wizards. “We have already applied for” clearance, Grunfeld said. “Whether they grant it or not, remains to be seen. You just don’t know.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Summer League, Ernie Grunfeld, Jan Vesely, Bradley Beal, Shelvin Mack, Chris Singleton 

Michael Lee: #wizards plan on stashing Tomas Satoransky in Europe next season, but he likely will participate in Las Vegas summer league with Jan Vesely Twitter

Washington Wizards, Draft, Jan Vesely, Tomas Satoransky 

Do you have a good idea of who will be on the summer league roster in vegas? You can probably assume that the rookies from last year - Jan Vesely, Shelvin Mack and Chris Singleton - will play. I heard Vesely is coming from the Czech Republic next month to get ready, so he's in. The three draft picks from this year will participate. Jordan Crawford has stated that he'd be willing to play, but I'm not so sure he will. Other than that, you might see Morris Almond or Cartier Martin give it go. I wouldn't count on John Wall, Trevor Booker or Kevin Seraphin, who will be getting ready for the Olympics. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Summer League, Jan Vesely, Shelvin Mack, Chris Singleton