WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – New Washington Wizards  guard/forward Josh Howard will miss the rest of the season  because of a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee, the team  said on their website (www.nba.com/wizards) yesterday.

Howard was hurt in the first quarter of Monday’s win over  the Chicago Bulls.

He was traded to the Wizards by the Dallas Mavericks as part  of a seven-player deal on Feb. 13.

Howard averages 14.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in four games  with the Wizards.