GILBERT ARENAS
Reports: Arenas Agrees Deal with Wizards
Both the Washington Post and Washington Times reported Thursday that Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas agreed to re-sign with the team for for $111 million over six years. - Read More...
NBA offseason roundup: Arenas staying with Wiz?
Gilbert Arenas reportedly was offered $127 million by the Wizards, but will accept only $111M. Why? Follow the latest moves here.
From Davis to Artest, what free agents are worth
Baron Davis: selfish. Gilbert Arenas: overpriced. Not all free agents are as good as they seem. Charley Rosen puts them in their place.
Reports: Wizards, Warriors make max offers to Arenas
Gilbert Arenas is a wanted man.
Report: Wizards may offer Arenas more than $100M
The Washington Wizards plan to offer free agent Gilbert Arenas a long-term contract that could be worth more than $100 million, according to the Washington Post.
Riley Sees Options in Free Agency
In the MIAMI HERALD, Barry Jackson writes "Riley bypassed others last summer while waiting on Mo Williams. But unless Elton Brand opts out, there are few potential pie-in-the-sky unrestricted free-agent targets. Gilbert Arenas wants to re-sign with Washington (if Antawn Jamison does), and Corey Maggette and Ron Artest (if they opt out) make sense only if Shawn Marion is traded. The Heat privately expects the Nets' DeSagana Diop -- the top available center -- to return to Dallas and believes point guard Beno Udrih will get a multiyear deal in Sacramento or elsewhere. A friend said coveted Warriors restricted free agent point guard Monta Ellis would love to play here, but that requires a sign-and-trade, and the Warriors prefer to keep him." - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas Opts Out of Final Year of Contract
Gilbert Arenas lived up to his word and opted out of the final year of his contract, the Washington Wizards said Monday. Arenas has repeatedly said he would forgo the final year of his deal so that he could re-sign with the team for a larger amount. - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas opts out of final year of contract
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. Arenas has repeatedly said he would forgo the final year of his six-year, $65 million deal so that he could re-sign with the team for an even larger amount. Arenas can begin negotiating with any team on July 1.
Washington's Arenas In No Hurry to Opt Out
In the WASHINGTON POST, Ivan Carter reports "Gilbert Arenas, who was cleared to begin rehabilitating his surgically repaired left knee over the weekend, still plans to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Washington Wizards to become an unrestricted free agent. But he doesn't plan to file the necessary paperwork with the league any sooner than the June 30 deadline. The free agency period opens July 1, and Arenas has until June 30 to opt out of a deal that would pay him $12.8 million with the Wizards next season. Yesterday, via a text message, he revealed his plan to wait until the final day." - Read More...
Wizards GM hopes to keep both Jamison, Arenas
Not surprisingly, Gilbert Arenas' blog was the first topic of conversation at Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld "state of the team" news conference Thursday. - Read More...
Agent Zero says he won't return if Jamison doesn't
Gilbert Arenas insists he won't return to the Washington Wizards if forward Antawn Jamison isn't re-signed by the team. - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas to have injured left knee drained
Gilbert Arenas will have his injured left knee drained of excess fluid, beginning the process if preparing for next season. - Read More...
Arenas Ends Season, Bowing to Bone Bruise and Poor Performance
Gilbert Arenas ended his season moments before the Wizards faced an elimination game in their first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers. - Read More...
Arenas says he's done for season
Gilbert Arenas says he won't play again this season because of problems with his surgically repaired knee. Arenas announced the decision Wednesday just before Game 5 of the Washington Wizards' first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The three-time All-Star missed the past two days of practice then decided along with the team trainer that he would not play again this season.
Arenas expects to play in Game 4 for Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is optimistic he will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, although the latest setback with his knee means his role could be more limited. Arenas started and played only 10 minutes in Washington's Game 3 victory Thursday night. He limped off the court in the second quarter and did not return.
Arenas re-injures knee in Game 3 vs. Cavaliers
Gilbert Arenas was listed in the starting lineup Thursday night for the Wizards, who needed a spark after going down 0-2 in their playoff series against the Cavaliers. - Read More...
Arenas expected to play Game 2 with wrist sprain
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. - Read More...
Arenas ends silence, promises 'trouble' for Cavs
Gilbert Arenas is finally speaking again. He sounds like the same ol' Agent Zero. - Read More...
Wizards at Full Strength, Arenas Will Start Playoffs as Reserve
ESPN reports, "The Washington Wizards, who lost 225 man-games due to injuries this season, had a full contingent on the floor Thursday for their first practice in preparation for the opening-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those taking part included Caron Butler, who sat out the final three games of the regular season with a bruised right knee, DeShawn Stevenson, who has been bothered by a sore back, and Gilbert Arenas, who has been coming off the bench since returning from knee surgery. Coach Eddie Jordan said only Arenas will be limited for Game 1 in Cleveland on Saturday. - Read More...
Wizards' Butler remains sidelined, out vs. Pacers
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. - Read More...
Arenas' Best Game Since Injury Leads Wizards Past Sixers
After another passive performance typical of his play since returning from a knee injury, Gilbert Arenas took over the game by scoring 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter Saturday night of the Wizards' 109-93 victory over the 76ers. - Read More...
Arenas Has Rejuvenated Wizards
In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes "Gilbert Arenas hasn't spoken to reporters since he made his ballyhooed return last week, but his game thus far is saying that the flashy player who popularized "Hibachi!" is being replaced by a giddy reserve not looking to do much more than fit in. In his first three games, he is averaging 14.3 points and 4.3 assists on 42.4 percent shooting in just less than 22 minutes. But Arenas Light might be all that the Wizards need for the final four games of the regular season and the playoffs.? - Read More...
Arenas, Jamison take break, sit out against Bulls
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison missed his second straight game because of a sprained right shoulder, while Gilbert Arenas sat for precautionary reasons against the Bulls. - Read More...
Wizards deny Arenas misled them on return
When Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas returned from surgery on his left knee to play Wednesday against Milwaukee, it was a surprise to many. Two days later, the Wizards insist his return was expected. Arenas, who missed 66 games, began the game shooting on Washington's practice court and arrived at the Wizards bench midway through the first quarter. He played 19 minutes and scored 17 points against the Bucks.
Sessions stuns Arenas, Wiz
Hear from Milwaukee's Ramon Sessions after he nailed a game-winner at the buzzer against Washington, spoiling Gilbert Arenas' return to the court.
Reports: Arenas takes less money to stay with Wiz
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.
Reports: Arenas, Wizards agree to $111M 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. - Read More...
Wizards contact Arenas, plan to discuss new deal
On Tuesday morning, Abe Pollin placed a call to free agent Gilbert Arenas, who was at a layover in Toronto on the way to China for a promotional trip on behalf of a shoe company. - Read More...
Jamison resigns with Wizards for 4 years, $50M
Two-time All-Star forward Antawn Jamison has re-signed with the Washington Wizards, agreeing to a four-year, $50 million deal. Jamison told The Associated Press there wasn't any doubt in his mind that he would return to the Wizards. He traveled from North Carolina to Washington on Monday to sign the deal. The contract clears the way for the team to focus on its other major free agent: three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas.
Arenas Goes on Open Market
In the WASHINGTON POST, Ivan Carter writes "Gilbert Arenas said he opted out of the final year of his contract with the idea he would remain with the Washington Wizards. When NBA free agency officially opens at midnight tomorrow, Arenas will have an opportunity to show he was sincere. According to a league source familiar with the situation, Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld plans on soon offering Arenas a lucrative long-term contract, one that could cover up to six years. " - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas opts out of final year of contract
Gilbert Arenas lived up to his word and opted out of the final year of his contract, the Washington Wizards said Monday.
Wizards' Arenas opts out of final year of contract
Gilbert Arenas lived up to his word and opted out of the final year of his contract, the Washington Wizards said Monday.
As expected, Wizards' Arenas opts out of contract
Gilbert Arenas lived up to his word and opted out of the final year of his contract, the Washington Wizards said Monday. - Read More...
Wiz want to bring back Jamison, Arenas
Not surprisingly, Gilbert Arenas' blog was the first topic of conversation at Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld "state of the team" news conference Thursday. Grunfeld shrugged, smiled and took in stride Arenas' insistence via the Internet that he won't return to the Wizards if forward Antawn Jamison doesn't. "We're on the same page, then. Because we want to sign Antawn. We want to sign Gilbert," Grunfeld said. "I kind of liked it. He's supportive of his teammate.
Wizards Try Putting It Back Together
In the WASHINGTON TIMES, Mike Jones writes "the Washington Wizards' tumultuous, injury-riddled season came to an end Friday with another first-round exit from the playoffs. That, of course, doesn't mean the turmoil is over for the summer. Power forward and team captain Antawn Jamison is an unrestricted free agent. And franchise player Gilbert Arenas has maintained he will opt out of his current deal in search for a long-term max contract, a move that will make him an unrestricted free agent as well. Re-signing both players tops the Wizards' to-do list this summer.? - Read More...
Wizards make re-signing Arenas, Jamison priority
There is no use speculating whether Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison will return to the Washington Wizards next season. If the attitudes expressed Sunday are any indication, their futures with the team are a foregone conclusion. - Read More...
Butler does it all for Wizards in Game 5 win
With Gilbert Arenas on the shelf and Antawn Jamison shooting blanks, Caron Butler won Game 5 for the Wizards, Mike Kahn says.
Wizards' Arenas won't play again this season
Gilbert Arenas says he won't play again this season because of problems with his surgically repaired knee. Arenas announced the ...
Arenas hoping to play Game 4 despite gimpy knee
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is optimistic he will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, although the latest setback with his knee means his role could be more limited. - Read More...
Arenas hurts knee again after return to starting lineup
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, starting for the first time since November, left the game after injuring his surgically repaired knee in the first half Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Arenas walked off the court late in the first half of the Wizards' 108-72 victory with an obvious limp. He has a bone bruise and possibly a pinched nerve in his left knee and is listed as day-to-day. Coach Eddie Jordan said Arenas will have therapy on the knee.
Wizards' Arenas to Play in Game 2 Despite Sore Wrist
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. Arenas scored 24 points in the opener, but apparently hurt his wrist in the fourth quarter. - Read More...
Arenas expected to play with sore wrist
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. Arenas scored 24 points in the opener, but apparently hurt his wrist in the fourth quarter while fouling LeBron James. Arenas was already slowed by a surgically repaired knee. He participated in Monday's shootaround with a wrap on his wrist.
Arenas ready to be 'assassin' in playoffs
Gilbert Arenas is finally speaking again. He sounds like the same ol' Agent Zero. "I'm an assassin. I get buckets," the Washington Wizards guard said after Friday's practice. "I know I haven't played in a long time, but the shot is still there, so when I come off that bench, there is going to be some trouble." Arenas, usually a master of self-promotion, began a media boycott when he returned from a 66-game absence on April 2.
Wizards close to full strength vs. Cavaliers
The Washington Wizards, who lost 225 man-games due to injuries this season, had a full contingent on the floor Thursday for their first practice in preparation for the opening-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those taking part included Caron Butler, who sat out the final three games of the regular season with a bruised right knee, DeShawn Stevenson, who has been bothered by a sore back, and Gilbert Arenas, who has been coming off the bench since returning from knee surgery.
Washington's Arenas and Butler Miss Monday's Game
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. - Read More...
Arenas shines as Wizards guarantee spot no lower than sixth
Gilbert Arenas finally looked like Agent Zero again, just in time for the Washington Wizards to put the Philadelphia 76ers out ...
In The Paint: Take a Wiz
To remain with Antawn Jamison, Gilbert Arenas says he's willing to take a paycut. Forgive Marques Johnson for being skeptical.
Arenas' theatrics, more injuries leave Wizards a mess
The Washington Wizards were coping simultaneously Thursday with the aftermath of the bizarre return of Gilbert Arenas and new ...
Arenas' theatrics, more injuries leave Wizards a mess
The Washington Wizards were coping simultaneously Thursday with the aftermath of the bizarre return of Gilbert Arenas and new ...
Arenas Returns but Wizards Lose to Bucks at Buzzer
Gilbert Arenas made a surprise return Wednesday night after 66 games away, but Ramon Sessions provided the Arenas-like dramatics with a 19-foot jumper at the buzzer to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 110-109 victory over the Washington Wizards. - Read More...