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Wizards nip Rockets in Houston Mon Dec 29 23:29:21 2008 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Antawn Jamison scored 30 points, including the go-ahead free throws in the fourth quarter, as the Washington Wizards escaped Houston with an 89-87 win over the Rockets. Jamison also grabbed 12 rebounds, while Andray Blatche scored 16 points and had eight boards for Washington, which has won two in a row after an eight- game losing streak. The victory marked the first time the Wizards won back-to-back games all season. Ron Artest had 20 points to pace Houston, whic
Butler out for Wizards Sat Dec 27 19:21:13 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler missed Saturday's game against Oklahoma City due to a left ankle injury. Butler is currently averaging career-highs in points per game (21.0) and field goal percentage (47.5). He is Washington's leading scorer this season. Nick Young played in Butler's place, his third career start and first this season. The Wizards came into Saturday's game with a 4-23 record, worst in the Eastern Conference and they were playing the tea
Brand, Sixers get by Wizards in new coach's debut Sat Dec 13 22:10:00 2008 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Elton Brand scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds, as Philadelphia bested the Washington Wizards, 104-89, to give new head coach Tony DiLeo a win in his 76ers coaching debut. Maurice Cheeks, who had served as the Sixers head coach since May 2005, was relieved of his duties early Saturday after the team stumbled to a 9-14 start. Philadelphia had been viewed in the preseason as one of the more talented teams in the Eastern Conference after ad
Report: Wizards fire Eddie Jordan Mon Nov 24 10:57:31 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards have reportedly fired head coach Eddie Jordan and replaced him with Ed Tapscott. According to the Washington Post, Jordan was informed of the decision Monday morning. The Wizards are off to a dismal 1-10 start this season and have lost their last five games. Only Oklahoma City, at 1-13, has started worse and the Thunder also fired their head coach on Saturday when P.J. Carlesimo was relieved of his duties. Jordan was in his sixth season w
Bucks edge Wizards in OT Wed Nov  5 23:08:49 2008 EST
Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Richard Jefferson scored a game-high 32 points for the Bucks, leading Milwaukee to its first home win of the year in a 112-104 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards. Down by 12 heading into the final frame, Milwaukee was able to forge a tie on the heels of a 12-5 run to end regulation. The Bucks were able to outscore Washington 14-6 in the extra frame to take the win. Jefferson shot 13-of-23 from the floor and had nine assists for the Bucks, who have won
Wizards exercise options on Pecherov and Young Mon Oct 27 18:31:44 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards exercised the third-year option on both center/forward Oleksiy Pecherov and guard Nick Young Monday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Pecherov averaged 3.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 35 games as a rookie with the Wizards last season. He was selected 18th overall by Washington in the 2006 draft, but played the 2006-2007 season overseas before joining the Wizards for the 2007-2008 season. Young averaged 7.5 points and 1
Wizards' Haywood out 4-6 months after surgery Fri Oct 17 21:46:23 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, an injury originally suffered on October 2 during the team's training camp. The procedure, which was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, will keep Haywood in a cast for the next 10 weeks before he can begin the rehabilitation process. The UNC product is expected to make a full recovery within four-to
Wizards sign G Dixon Tue Sep 23 17:35:02 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards signed free agent guard Juan Dixon to an undisclosed contract Tuesday. Dixon was originally selected by Washington with the 17th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft out of the University of Maryland, where he led the Terrapins to the NCAA title and captured Most Outstanding Player honors at the 2002 Final Four. During his first tenure with the Wizards, the Baltimore native averaged 8.2 points and 1.6 assists in 176 games over three seasons
Wizards officially re-sign Arenas Sun Jul 13 17:51:31 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards re-signed star guard Gilbert Arenas on Sunday. Terms were not disclosed but the Washington Post previously reported that Arenas agreed to a six-year, $111-million contract with the club. "Today is a great day for the Wizards organization," team president Ernie Grunfeld said. "Gilbert is a phenomenal player and his value to the franchise goes beyond what he brings to the court. We're proud and excited that we were able to take care of our
Wizards ink McGee Wed Jul  9 21:07:12 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards signed center JaVale McGee, their 2008 first-round draft pick, to a contract on Wednesday. The 7-foot McGee, who was selected 18th overall, was an early entry candidate out of Nevada. He led the WAC in blocked shots last season (2.8 bpg), and finished second among all WAC players in rebounding (7.3 rpg). "JaVale has a chance to be a solid addition to our team, so we're excited to have him officially signed," Wizards president Ernie Grunfe
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