Wizards' star Bradley Beal expected to return Wednesday vs Knicks

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. the New York Knicks Wednesday night, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Beal has missed five straight games with a left hamstring strain.

Beal has dealt with hamstring issues all season, causing him to miss 24 of the team's 44 games. In his 11th NBA season, Beal is averaging 22.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists.