WNBA gets top grade on gender, race report card Jul 30, 2008
Women own all or part of the St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL, and the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards of the NBA. Major League Baseball has no female majority ownership. Of the WNBA's 14 teams, five had female head coaches: Linn Dunn of the Indiana Fever; Pat Coyle of the New York Liberty; Jenny Boucek of the Sacramento Monarchs; Karleen Thompson of the Houston Comets; and Marynell Meadors of the Atlanta Dream. (ESPN -- WNBA)
WNBA leads in sports diversity study Jul 30, 2008
Women own all or part of the St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL and the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards of the NBA. Major League Baseball has no female majority ownership. Of the WNBA's 14 teams, five had female head coaches: Linn Dunn of the Indiana Fever, Pat Coyle of the New York Liberty, Jenny Boucek of the Sacramento Monarchs, the Houston Comets' Karleen Thompson and the Atlanta Dream's Marynell Meadors. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pistons agree to deal with former No. 1 pick Brown Jul 29, 2008
7 rebounds over his career that started with the Washington Wizards and continued with the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies. The 6-foot-11, 270-pound center had the best season of his NBA career with the Wizards four years ago, when he averaged 10. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pistons to sign Kwame Brown to 2-year deal Jul 29, 2008
7 rebounds over his career that started with the Washington Wizards and continued with the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chasing their dreamsFormer Bulldogs Rhodes, Gordon hope to make pro rosters Jul 18, 2008
Gordon said Wednesday night after an 86-72 victory against the Washington Wizards that he hadn't gotten his hopes up too high about the draft because he knew anything could happen. Gordon didn't have to wait very long to hook up with an NBA team. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Favre faces toughest call of all Jul 16, 2008
The great Johnny Unitas wasn't immune when he tried to stretch his career in San Diego, and Michael Jordan couldn't even make the playoffs when he ended his second retirement to play two final seasons with the Washington Wizards. Muhammad Ali couldn't escape punches that sadly might have cost him more than his reputation, and Joe Namath couldn't escape defenders as he tried to play on creaky knees for the Los Angeles Rams. (Albany Times Union)
So much for those plans ... Jul 16, 2008
As a frequent visitor to Washington Wizards games, I can tell you that the Hawks need to avoid KWAME BROWN. He is a BASKETBALL FRAUD. He has been stealing paychecks every since coming into the league. If the team wants to maintain it s current track of improvement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
PETER JACKEL: Favre displays ugly side (31) Jul 16, 2008
And if Favre wants to slam shut the ideal retirement window and instead revive melancholic images of Michael Jordan in a Washington Wizards uniform or Johnny Unitas in San Diego Chargers colors, that s his business. But this is far more grotesque than even that lame duck of Favre s that died in the frigid air of Lambeau Field last January and dropped into the hands of the New York Giants Corey Webster. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
U.S. women's team boots Brazil Jul 14, 2008
NBA: Gilbert Arenas signed his six-year, $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards. The All-Star guard and the team agreed to the deal July 3, but both sides waited until Arenas returned from an overseas trip to settle the details. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Arenas makes it official, signs deal with Wizards Jul 14, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) -Gilbert Arenas signed his six-year, $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards on Sunday, securing the return of a franchise player who is accepting less money than he was offered. Arenas and the Wizards agreed to the deal July 3, but both sides waited until Arenas returned from an overseas trip to settle the details. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wojciechowski: Bring back Brett Jul 13, 2008
His career was defined by what he did in that uniform, not by what he did with the Birmingham Barons or Washington Wizards. . (ESPN -- Football News)
Gambling on a solution Jul 13, 2008
However, in fresh contrast to the current grab-bag atmosphere of pro sports, Gilbert Arenas, the hippy-dippy star of the Washington Wizards basketball team, actually insisted on a 16 million cut in the team's 127 million offer to him, so they could afford to buy more players. Reach Charita Goshay at (330) 580-8313 or e-mail. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Arenas to be away from basketball until August Jul 13, 2008
The Washington Wizards will play the New Orleans Hornets during the NBA Europe Live Tour on Oct. 14 ... BERLIN - Gilbert Arenas has stayed off the basketball court since the Washington Wizards were eliminated from the NBA playoffs in early May. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ian ThomsenINSIDE THE NBA Jul 13, 2008
Washington Wizards -- They made quick work of re-signing Antawn Jamison, and the negotiations with fellow free agent Gilbert Arenas were surprisingly low-maintenance (or so they appeared), as he resisted the wanderlust that drew Baron Davis to the Clippers. This is a team of three All-Stars and quite a bit of young talent -- plus they have a few million dollars extra to sign a role player or two before training camp. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Malcolm Lee Named to 2008 USA Basketball Men's U18 Team Jul 13, 2008
Malcolm Lee works out at the Washington Wizards' training facility in preparation for the upcoming FIBA Americas U18 Championship ... "They realize that this is an investment of a lot of their time, a lot of their energy, but they realize the dividend that they can create for themselves by becoming better basketball players. They also realize the dividend that is part of developing relationships. There are already relationships that are emerging after these seven days together that I think will... (Uclabruins.com)
Rangers sign Naslund, part with Jagr Jul 4, 2008
BASKETBALL Bargain shopping: Arenas takes $111m Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported. Arenas, who has averaged 22. (Boston Globe)
Reports: Arenas agrees to $111M deal with Wizards Jul 4, 2008
In this April 19, 2008 file photo, Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas (0) goes up for a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter of an NBA playoff basketball game in Cleveland ... Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Opinion: Seattle cruising for new NBA love Jul 4, 2008
Fresh in the councils mind, no doubt, was the way a rundown corner of the city fairly bloomed after Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin plunked down $200 million of his own money, it should be noted to erect a new arena for his NBA team. But economists have shown over and over that taxpayer funding for stadiums is almost always a bad deal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Arenas reportedly staying with Wizards Jul 4, 2008
WASHINGTON - Gilbert Arenas is accepting less money from the Washington Wizards, invoking an attitude far, far removed from the world of his working-class fans. What can I do for my family with $127 million that I cant do with $111 million. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Report: Wizards Sign Arenas To Six-Year Deal Jul 4, 2008
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Hornets' Paul agrees to $68 million extension Jul 4, 2008
ARENAS TO GET BIG DEAL: Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday. Arenas told the Washington Times and Washington Post that he was offered a maximum deal in the neighborhood of $127 million on Tuesday, the first day of the free agency period. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Witherspoon A Finalist For Team USA's U18 National Team Jul 4, 2008
The 14 finalists will continue to train at the Verizon Center, home of the NBA's Washington Wizards, through July 8, which is the day the 12-member USA Basketball U18 National Team will be announced. The training camp then will move to the campus of Georgetown University July 9-10. (Gotigersgo.com)
Washington Wizards Guard Roger Mason Jr. to Host Bowling at Lucky Strike to Benefit National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area Jul 3, 2008
WASHINGTON, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Roger Mason Jr, Washington Wizards Guard and Washington, DC native, will host his 1st Annual Ball for a Cause on July 29 featuring bowling at Lucky Strike in Chinatown. Several of Roger's teammates are coming out to support the cause, including Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson, as well as NBA players Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Kevin Durant, and Chris Bosh. (PR Newswire)
Wizards reportedly offer Arenas max contract Jul 3, 2008
The Washington Wizards are doing their best to hang on to free agent guard Gilbert Arenas, offering him a maximum contract, the Washington Post reports. The Wizards are offering a six-year 00001B58 contract worth between $125 million and $127 million to Arenas, who has been courted by the Golden State Warriors since Baron Davis opted out of his contract. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Warriors make offer to Brand after losing Davis Jul 3, 2008
It has been known that the Golden State Warriors, reacting to the surprise opt-out of point guard Baron Davis and the even bigger surprise signing by the Los Angeles Clippers, have tried to replace him with another point guard, Washington Wizards free agent Gilbert Arenas. But, despite Arenas' frequently professed love for the Bay Area, multiple sources say it's likely that Arenas will head back to the Wizards with a near-max contract in hand. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wizards target Arenas Jul 2, 2008
In the afternoon, the 84-year-old Washington Wizards owner arrived via cart and was helped into a cushioned chair for a news conference for the newly re-signed Antawn Jamison. Although the body appeared frail, the voice and mind where strong and sharp. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Clippers getting Baron Davis; will Elton Brand stay? Jul 2, 2008
Guard was offered a maximum contract by his most recent team, the Washington Wizards, and his first team, the Warriors, The Washington Times reported Tuesday. It also reported the three-time All-Star would probably re-sign with the Wizards after he returns from a promotional tour of China. (USA Today -- Sports)
Game On! Blog: Clippers going royal, land a Baron Jul 2, 2008
Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin as he promised. Antawn Jamison is locked up. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Front Row: Long-term security Jul 2, 2008
Some reports speculate that Arenas and the Washington Wizards are hammering out a deal in the 6-year, 100-million range. These contract talks make me wonder what would ve happened to me if I were eight inches taller, athletic, coordinated and motivated. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Panel hands Landis another defeat Jul 1, 2008
Two-time All-Star forward Antawn Jamison has re-signed with the Washington Wizards, agreeing to a four-year, $50 million deal, clearing the way for the team to focus on its other major free agent: three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas. Arenas had said he would not return unless the team also re-signed Jamison. (Boston Globe)
Jamison signs 4-year deal to stay with Wizards Jul 1, 2008
Antawn Jamison is back in the Washington Wizards fold. Now its time to focus on Gilbert Arenas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Warriors' Davis, Clippers' Brand shock clubs, opt out Jul 1, 2008
Earlier Monday, two-time All-Star forward re-signed with the Washington Wizards for four years and $50 million. The contract clears the way for the Wizards to focus on three-time All-Star , who has said he would not return unless Jamison re-signs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Witherspoon To Start Trials For USA Basketball's U18 National Team Tuesday Jul 1, 2008
The trials start Tuesday, July 1 and run through July 3 at the Verizon Center, home of the NBA's Washington Wizards. A Lilburn, Ga. (Gotigersgo.com)
Sixers will be players Jul 1, 2008
A key unrestricted free agent is Antawn Jamison, of the Washington Wizards. Restricted free agents who might fit the Sixers' needs include the Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith and the Golden State Warriors' Andris Biedrins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cardinal to Minnesota Jun 28, 2008
After a year with the Washington Wizards, he landed with Golden State, where a solid season with the Warriors earned him a fat contract with Memphis begininng with the '04-05 season. But in each of the past three seasons, he's played no more than 12 minutes per game, largely because of injuries. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huntington's Mayo, Walker Drafted By NBA Jun 28, 2008
Mayo, who helped Huntington High to a third-straight championship in 2006-07 before moving on to USC, was picked third by the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Walker was picked 47th by the Washington Wizards. Later, after the draft and in the wee hours of Thursday night-Friday morning, both and were on the move from the and to the and the world champion respectively. (Goherd.com)
Walker lands with Celtics in second round Jun 27, 2008
Kansas State freshman forward was selected with the No. 47 pick in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards at the NBA's annual draft event on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Walker was then traded by the Wizards to the world champion Boston Celtics for cash considerations. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gordon, White both go first round Jun 27, 2008
Gordon became Indiana's first top 10 selection since the Washington Wizards drafted Calbert Cheaney back in 1993. That was also the last year two Hoosiers went in the first round as guard Greg Graham went 17th in 1993 to Philadelphia. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Miami Heat take Beasley No. 2 overall Jun 27, 2008
The Washington Wizards drafted Walker with the 47th overall pick, well below his own first-round projection. His rights were later traded to the Boston Celtics for cash. (Topeka Capital Journal)
Draftniks predictions Jun 26, 2008
No. 18 Washington Wizards HoopsWorld. com. (Anchorage Daily News)
Washington Wizards face losses Jun 26, 2008
Washington Wizards face big losses off court - Washington Business Journal ... Washington Wizards face big losses off court ... Etan Thomas of the Washington Wizards. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
GETTING CENTERED Jun 24, 2008
In 2006, Patrick O'Bryant went ninth to the Golden State Warriors, Hilton Armstrong 12th to the Hornets and Oleksiy Pecherov of the Ukraine 18th to the Washington Wizards. "We're really haven't paid any attention to the centers in this class (2008) because we are more inclined to look at more athletic guys with twos and threes and a power forward if he can help us," Hornets Coach Byron Scott said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets assistant Walker joining Pistons Jun 24, 2008
He was interim coach for the Washington Wizards during the 1999-2000 season, finishing with a 15-23 record. Walker played for the Pistons from 1991-93, but he was released in the middle of the '92-93 season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Unbelievable? No, believable Jun 18, 2008
It was a wire-to-wire championship that began with a 103-83 dismissal of the Washington Wizards back on Nov. 2 and came to fruition at the TD Banknorth Garden with perhaps their greatest combination of offensive play, defensive play, bench play, and just plain basketball in any game of the entire 116-game exhibition/regular season/playoff season. 131-92. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Lee continues Pre-NBA draft workouts Jun 18, 2008
Lee has now worked out for the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards ... It was Lee's second workout with an NBA team, as he also auditioned for the Washington Wizards back on Friday, June 6. (Gobonnies.com)
Speights to stay in NBA Draft Jun 13, 2008
Speights, who reportedly had workouts with the Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards last week, is predicted to be a late first-round pick, according to several mock drafts. Speights averaged 14. (Florida Times-Union)
* Sports Briefs Jun 12, 2008
BASKETBALL Arenas to be free agent Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas opted out of his NBA contract on Tuesday, giving up a US$12. 8 million deal to become a free agent on July 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wizards keep ties with Washington, Memphis Jun 12, 2008
Despite that, the Wizards were more than happy to remain linked to the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies when the D-League announced its affiliations for the 2008-09 campaign. "The relationships with both teams are good,"Wizards general manager Tom Waggener said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Green '50-50' on NBA Decision Jun 12, 2008
Following his workout with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, Danny Green told reporters that he's still unsure of his deciding whether or not to return to college. "Right now I'm 50-50," Green said. (InsideCarolina.com)
Arenas opts out of final year with Wizards Jun 10, 2008
WASHINGTON - Gilbert Arenas lived up to his word and opted out of the final year of his contract, the Washington Wizards said Monday. The move had been long expected. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UNC's Lawson misses Nuggets workout Jun 10, 2008
Advertisements The Charlotte Observer North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson missed a scheduled workout with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, then twisted his ankle near the end of a workout today with the Washington Wizards. I think I did well today, he said in a quote provided by the Wizards. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blazers take a look at Giles Jun 6, 2008
He has seven more workouts scheduled, beginning with the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He knows teams are going to have hard questions for him that have nothing to do with his basketball skills. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Basketball's Coaching Conundrum Jun 6, 2008
And in 2001, the Washington Wizards let Leonard Hamilton go just one year after luring him from the University of Miami with a five-year, $10 million deal, after a 19-63 rookie season. Over the past 10 seasons, the average club has employed close to four coaches. (Forbes -- Business)
Thibodeau Celtics' defensive guru Jun 4, 2008
He first agreed to take a job with the Washington Wizards last July before backing out. In late August, he signed on with the Celtics. (Boston Globe)
NYC prosecutors say disgraced NBA ref deserves break Jun 4, 2008
Donaghy secretly called a coconspirator in a gambling scheme to recommend betting on the opponent, the Washington Wizards. The Wizards won, 116-101. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Metro sets another record Tuesday Jun 4, 2008
The busiest day in 2008 was April 24, when 828,973 people rode the rails and there were Nationals and Washington Wizards games played on that day. A D.C. United soccer game and the visit from Pope Benedict XVI on April 17 was not far behind, when 828,418 people rode Metro's trains. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Ventre: Kobe better than MJ? Jun 2, 2008
Right now, Jordans grip on the moniker is secure, despite the passage of time as well as a failure of stewardship with the Washington Wizards and a The jury is still out, but leaning toward conviction stint with the Charlotte Bobcats. The man led the Chicago Bulls to six championships. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kupchak a survivor in Los Angeles Jun 2, 2008
"He's a very private guy," said Washington Wizards General Manager Ernie Grunfeld, who has been friends with Kupchak since the two were teammates on the 1976 U.S. Olympic team. "He's not looking to get in the papers and make headlines.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Doug Collins and Bulls? That's a win-win May 31, 2008
In his first season coaching the Washington Wizards in 2001-02, they improved by 18 games ... I have to laugh whenever I think of Laettner and Collins and an anecdote from their days together with the Washington Wizards. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Collins reportedly to become Bulls coach again May 30, 2008
Collins also coached the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards. Also on this story. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA gets high marks in diversity study May 30, 2008
The Washington Wizards' Susan O'Malley, the first and only female president of an NBA franchise, stepped down last summer. The NBA had 12 black head coaches this past season at 40 percent of the league total the highest in all pro sports, and the same as the past two seasons. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pre-Draft Camp: Day 2 Interviews May 29, 2008
North Carolina Tar Heels Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers North Carolina athletics. (InsideCarolina.com)
Dawkins builds staff May 16, 2008
He had been an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors before that. This article appeared on page D - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
More of this story May 11, 2008
This was in reference to Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James and complaints of hard fouls by members of the Washington Wizards during the first round of the NBA playoffs. Fans wore the shirts to the game, and everyone had a good time poking fun at James. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Papa John's ready to sell 23-cent pizzas in Ohio May 8, 2008
The shirts referred to James' complaints about hard fouls during a playoff series with the Washington Wizards. The 23-cent price of a pizza is an homage to James' jersey number. (FOX19.com, OH)
