Pacers: Tyler Hansbrough makes NBA debut as Pacers defeat Wizards, 102-86 Nov 7, 2009
Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 points in his pro debut to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on Friday night. Hansbrough, the first-round draft pick from North Carolina, missed the preseason and the first four regular-season games with a right shin injury. (FOX59, IN)
* NBA: Lakers pip Rockets in overtime Nov 6, 2009
Caron Butler of the Washington Wizards, right, goes to the basket against Miami Heats Jermaine ONeal during the fourth quarter of their NBA game in Washington on Wednesday. PHOTO: REUTERS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Former Blazer Donell Taylor Selected No. 2 Overall In 2009 NBDL Draft Nov 6, 2009
He signed with the Washington Wizards as an undrafted free agent in 2005. The Montgomery, Ala. (Uabsports.com)
D’Lancy Carter selected Dakota Wizards in NBA D-League Draft Nov 6, 2009
Dakota is an affiliate of the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies. The Wizards have made the NBA D-League playoffs in each of their three years of existence in the league. (Gobonnies.com)
Wizards' Miller sprains left shoulder Nov 5, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller sprained his left shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Wizards' game against Miami on Wednesday night and is expected to miss seven to 10 days. Miller first hurt the shoulder in the third quarter in a collision with the Heat's Mario Chalmers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wades 40 leads Heat Nov 5, 2009
The Miami Heat star played every minute of the second half on his way to a 40-point game, including a jumper with 25 seconds left that gave Miami the lead for good on the way to a 93-89 win against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. A day after playing nearly 38 minutes and scoring 23 in a fast-paced game against Phoenix, Wade didn't even think about taking a rest. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pump your brakes Nov 4, 2009
We ll be the Washington Wizards of 05- 08. dstdeelite. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former Miami Heat center Alan Ogg dead at 42 Nov 3, 2009
He also played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards, averaging 2. 2 points and 1. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hawks take first swing at old foe Nov 2, 2009
Well, after getting an unimpressive win against their ugly stepsisters, they went and lost to a Mavericks squad that couldn t beat the Washington Wizards who lost to you know the Hawks. Bottom line here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hawks face early road test against Lakers Nov 1, 2009
They were trounced 94-80 at home Friday night by a Dallas Mavericks team that was whipped by the Washington Wizards at home Tuesday night. The Hawks dominated those same Wizards at home Friday night, completing the merry go-round of reality checks for all involved. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wizards exercise options on McGee and Young Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards exercised their contract options on both center/forward JaVale McGee and guard Nick Young. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bobcats' Brown a teacher not a critic Oct 28, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 28, 2009 03:38 AMModified Wed, Oct 28, 2009 12:03 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Are you ready for opening night? Oct 28, 2009
And that s after they tussle with the Pacers and Washington Wizards (Friday at Philips) first. Are the Hawks ready. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former Jam Players Make NBA Roster Oct 28, 2009
The NBA regular season begins tonight as the Boston Celtics visit the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards visit the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets visit the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers visit the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Arenas torches Mavs Oct 28, 2009
Hes good for a bunch of points and assists, though, and the Washington Wizards will gladly take that. Finally healthy after two seasons virtually lost to knee injuries, Arenas had 29 points and nine assists as the Wizards took an early lead over the revamped Dallas Mavericks and never let go on their way to a 102-91 victory Tuesday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Suns gain rights to Collins Oct 27, 2009
Since then, only the 2007 Washington Wizards and 2009 Toronto Raptors opened a season with 13 players. But the Suns made it 14 when a waiver claim on Collins was granted, giving Phoenix some help with size, rebounding and post defense. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hawks shake off injury woes Oct 27, 2009
" If the Hawks need a reminder of just how fortunate they've been recently, they'll get a vivid reminder Friday night when the Washington Wizards come to town. The Wizards have played the last two years without their best player, All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas, who is finally healthy after three knee surgeries. But they'll take the floor without captain and veteran All-Star power forward Antawn Jamison, who is expected to miss anywhere from eight to 13 games with an ailing shoulder. Imagine the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hornets submit 15-man roster Oct 27, 2009
That's what the Hornets did a year ago, shipping unhappy and ineffective point guard Mike James to the Washington Wizards to acquire Antonio Daniels. The Hornets hoped the transaction would strengthen their bench at a position of need. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NBA Southeast Division Preview Oct 26, 2009
The Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards will all do battle this year in what promises to be a very competitive division ... Washington Wizards Season Preview. (Suite101.com)
WIZARDS Arenas seeks to earn pay Oct 26, 2009
And again he's in a rush - to regain his spot among the league's elite players, to hush those who lambasted his $111 million contract and to help the Washington Wizards return to the top of the Eastern Conference. Coach Flip Saunders has assigned him the title of team captain and given him the responsibility of running a new offense that places the ball in his hands. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Sport Briefs Oct 25, 2009
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison could miss up to six weeks because of the lingering effects of a shoulder injury, the NBA team said on Friday. The Wizards top scorer, Jamison suffered the injury during an Oct. 14 preseason win against Cleveland. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Pitt Basketball: Pain of NCAA loss still nags at Pitt's Dixon Oct 25, 2009
Big brother Juan of the Washington Wizards was calling to offer his condolences after Villanova beat Pitt to advance to the Final Four. "He told me, 'don't worry about it, it was a good game, you guys fought, you played well, don't let it get you down,'" Dixon recalled. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stop tailgating Oct 25, 2009
The NBA is making Gilbert Arenas - and the Washington Wizards - pay for his silence. Arenas and his team were fined $25,000 apiece Tuesday by the league because he has not been talking to the media during the preseason, including before and after exhibition games. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Healthy Brand ready to lend hand to 76ers, stay on court Oct 21, 2009
Along with Eddie Jordan in Philadelphia, the new coaches are Flip Saunders (Washington Wizards), Kurt Rambis (Minnesota Timberwolves), John Kuester (Detroit Pistons) and Paul Westphal (Sacramento Kings). Kuester, 54, a former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant, is the lone first-year coach. (USA Today -- Sports)
Siler stays on bench in Hawks ' preseason win Oct 20, 2009
ATLANTA --- Marvin Williams had 16 points and six rebounds and Al Horford added 14 points and six rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 113-95 preseason victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Rookie Jeff Teague, playing 15 of his 26 minutes in the second half, had 16 points and five assists for the Hawks (4-1), while Josh Smith and Joe Johnson both scored 13 points. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hawks ready for business? Oct 19, 2009
And one the Hawks are more than ready to answer, Monday night, when the Washington Wizards come to town for the home preseason finale (the next time you see the Hawks on the floor at Philips Arena after this game will be for the regular season opener Oct. 28 against Indiana). I think everybody s getting anxious for the real thing to start, Josh Smith said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hawks eager for peak at Wizards Oct 19, 2009
Mike Woodson's memory is sharp where the Washington Wizards are concerned. While some people might think of the Wizards as the injury-ravaged team that limped through the 2008-09 NBA season with a 19-63 record, the same team the Hawks' leap-frogged for second place in the Southeast Division behind Orlando, Woodson knows better. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wizards' Jamison to miss remainder of preseason with injury Oct 16, 2009
(Sports Network) - Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison will miss the remainder of the preseason due to a right shoulder injury. The two-time All-Star injured his shoulder during the first quarter of Wednesday's 109-104 win against Cleveland. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wizards' Jamisonout for preseason Oct 16, 2009
Wizards' Jamison (shoulder) out for preseason - NBA- nbcsports. Wizards' Jamison (shoulder) out for preseason. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Arenas Leads Wizards Over Pistons Oct 15, 2009
(AP) -- Gilbert Arenas, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier in the day for not making himself available to the media, scored 24 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-98 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Antawn Jamison added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Wizards (2-2), who led 46-45 at halftime. (W-USA News, DC)
* Sports Briefs Oct 15, 2009
Gilbert Arenas of the Washington Wizards has been fined US$25,000 by the NBA for failing to make himself available to the media for interviews, the league said in a statement on Tuesday. The Wizards were also fined US$25,000 for failing to ensure that its players comply with NBA media interview rules. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LeBronskips preseason gamebecause of flu Oct 15, 2009
James will miss the club's final home exhibition game against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night because of flu-like symptoms that have been bothering him for several days. Forward Darnell Jackson and guard Coby Karl were also out with the flu. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Arenas, Wizards are paying for his silence Oct 14, 2009
WASHINGTON - The NBA is making Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards pay for his silence. Arenas and his team were fined $25,000 apiece Tuesday by the league because he has not been talking to the media during the preseason, including before and after exhibition games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NOTEBOOK Garcia breaks arm weightlifting Oct 10, 2009
Wizard injured: Center Brendan Haywood left the Washington Wizards' exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. Haywood tumbled to the court after being fouled by Drew Gooden about 2 1/2 minutes into the game. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Arenas Has 12 Points, 9 Assists; Mavs Beat Wizards Oct 10, 2009
Enigmatic as ever, Arenas did not take a shot in the first quarter of the Washington Wizards' 123-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, then had 12 points on 6-for-6 shooting -- all in the third quarter. He also had nine assists in his 21 minutes. (W-USA News, DC)
Young's big 4th carries Grizzlies past Thunder Oct 8, 2009
" The Grizzlies, who had 26 assists in Tuesday's loss to the Washington Wizards, weren't passing the ball nearly as much, recording only five assists in the first half. They finished with 18. Notes: Michael Henderson, one of two ex-NBA officials called back as replacements during the current lockout, was part of Wednesday's officiating crew. Henderson was fired by the league in 2005. The other former official brought back as a replacement, Robbie Robinson, worked Memphis' game against Washington... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Un-Retirement Oct 6, 2009
And Jordan was hardly magic during his brief stint with the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003, as injuries limited his playing time. Indeed, Favre's first comeback, with the New York Jets, fell apart down the stretch the Jets failed to make the playoffs, and Favre tore his biceps tendon. (Time.com)
Brett Favre Offers Sports-as-Business Reminder: Scott Soshnick Oct 5, 2009
The folks in Green Bay behave as if never donned a Washington Wizards jersey. They pretend that didnt play for the Kings, Blues and Rangers. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Celtics' Walker has surgery Oct 3, 2009
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Arenas participates in 5-on-5 halfcourt drills Oct 3, 2009
(AP) -Gilbert Arenas took part in five-on-five halfcourt drills at Washington Wizards practice on Friday after sitting out scrimmages the previous two days. Wizards first-year coach Flip Saunders says the oft-injured Arenas has taken part in just about everything during training camp but a dislocated finger sidelined him for the scrimmages. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Arenas up for drills after sitting out scrimmages Oct 3, 2009
Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas takes part in drills - ESPN. Updated: October 2, 2009, 4:21 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Finger forces Arenas to miss camp scrimmages Oct 2, 2009
Gilbert Arenas sits out scrimmages at Washington Wizards training camp - ESPN. Updated: October 1, 2009, 7:37 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Saunders takes Wizards helm with hypnosis, iPods Sep 30, 2009
(AP) -Flip Saunders opened his first Washington Wizards training camp with a hypnotist who had guard Nick Young running around like a horse. The coach also handed out iPods loaded with a huge play book - hope the players don't lose 'em - plus blue T-shirts and baseball caps emblazoned with the slogan "Our Time.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jordan excited for fresh start with 76ers Sep 30, 2009
His sixth season as coach of the Washington Wizards ended when he was fired on Nov. 24 after only 11 games. Every game on TV was one more reminder how much he missed the game and wanted back in the league. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Saunders' first Wiz camp has hypnotist, iPods Sep 30, 2009
Flip Saunders' first Washington Wizards camp has hypnotist, iPods - ESPN. Updated: September 29, 2009, 7:30 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Saunders thinks Arenas can be as good or better Sep 23, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -New Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders thinks Gilbert Arenas can be just as good - or better - than the All-Star point guard was before having three operations on his left knee. Saunders says Tuesday, a week before training camp opens, that he and Arenas speak on a daily basis and the coach is confident that they will get along this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Who is the greatest of all-time? Sep 23, 2009
TEAM(s): Chicago Bulls (1984-93, 95-98); Washington Wizards (2001-03) POSITION: Shooting Guard JERSEY #: 23 HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, New York. Former Chicago Bulls star played on six NBA championship teams. (USA Today -- Sports)
72 Grizzlies games to be televised Sep 16, 2009
The Grizzlies will be on national television twice this year with TNT broadcasting the Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day game versus the Phoenix Suns and NBA TV showing the Dec. 28 game against the Washington Wizards. Grizzlies games on Fox Sports Tennessee and SportSouth are available in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Washington Wizards wind up Sichuan visit Sep 15, 2009
BEIJING, Sept. 15 -- A delegation of the Washington Wizards, the first NBA team to visit China, left Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, on Sunday morning for Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province, winding up its short visit of Sichuan. The team arrived in Chengdu on Friday afternoon and had a group interview with the media. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bucher: Breaking in young Buck Jennings Sep 14, 2009
September 22: Washington Wizards. Note: For definitions of all of John Hollinger's advanced statistics. (ESPN -- Basketball)
PhilTaylorThe Hot Button Thoughts on Michael Jordan and the perfect Hall of Fame class. Sep 13, 2009
Forget the throwaway years at the end with the Washington Wizards and focus on his glory days in Chicago with the Bulls, his tongue hanging out as he soared to the hoop and dunked on some poor big man, or switched the ball from his right hand to his left while in midair to make a spectacular layup. There is the shot that broke Cleveland's heart in the playoffs, the last-second jumper in Utah that earned him his final championship, the 55 points he rang up against the Knicks in Madison Square... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jordan Inducted into NBA Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
Former Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan wipes tears from his eyes as his presenter Hall of Fame NBA player David Thompson looks on during Jordan's enshrinement ceremony into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009. (CBS News)
Jordan leads distinguished class into Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
"The game of basketball has been everything to me," the former Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards guard said. JORDAN BY THE NUMBERS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jordan trying to find his comfort zone Sep 12, 2009
When he retired from the Washington Wizards following the 2002-03 season, he dived right into running the team. After he was fired by owner Abe Pollin in 2005, he soon joined the Charlotte Bobcats, where he has become a borderline recluse, save for a few celebrity golf tournaments. (Boston Globe)
Michael Jordans Big What If? Sep 12, 2009
He saved that for his Washington Wizards phase from 2001-03. If Jordan chose not to retire in 1993, thenbarring injuryhe would have likely scored somewhere between 29 and 30 points per game and shot well, 49. (Slate)
Former WWU standout Graham signs to play in Germany Sep 10, 2009
Last month, Graham participated in a tryout with the NBA's Washington Wizards. . (Wwuvikings.com)
Hornets-Timberwolves agree on 3-player trade Sep 10, 2009
He was acquired by the Hornets last season from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Mike James. Daniels played in 61 games for New Orleans last season, averaging 3. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hornets add Brown, Songaila via trade Sep 10, 2009
UPDATED: 3 :20 a.m. CDT, September 10, 2009. Backup guard Daniels, future draft pick sent to Timberwolves Thursday, September 10, 2009 By Jimmy Smith Staff writer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Cash4Gold to Sponsor Legendary Mixed Martial Arts Champion Randy 'The Natural' Couture in Upcoming Fights and Support Couture's Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation Aug 29, 2009
This is not the first sports sponsorship for , which has previously partnered with , the Washington Wizards, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Galaxy and. Earlier this month, Cash4Gold sponsored Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, who defeated Gina Carano in the biggest fight in women's mixed martial arts history. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Former Bullets, current Wizards to visit China Aug 27, 2009
Washington Wizards, former Bullets players to visit China - ESPN. Updated: August 26, 2009, 12:49 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Former Wizards plan China return 30 years later Aug 27, 2009
The Washington Wizards became the first NBA team to visit China 30 years ago. The team's veterans are planning a return trip to the country next month. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Former Wizards to return to China 30 years later Aug 26, 2009
BEIJING - Thirty years after the Washington Wizards became the first NBA team to visit China, veterans of the team plan a return trip to the basketball-crazed country next month. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
JT the Brick: Celebrate Favres controversial comeback Aug 21, 2009
It was easy for Michael Jordans fans to wish him well and cheer for him when he went to play for the Washington Wizards. I have yet to interact with any true Packers fan who wants Favre to succeed with their division rivals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cash4Gold to Sponsor Cris Cyborg in Biggest Fight in Women's Mixed Martial Arts History Aug 15, 2009
This is not the first sports sponsorship for , which has previously partnered with , The Washington Wizards, The Milwaukee Bucks, The Los Angeles Galaxy and. Cash4Gold's association with Cris Cyborg is a natural one. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Arenas progressing; Oberto is Wizards' last piece Aug 13, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -According to new Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders, Gilbert Arenas looks good in the weight room and on a basketball court. And that's good news for the Wizards. (MSNBC -- Sports)
