WASHINGTON WIZARDS NEWS
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...
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...
Lack of composure ends Wizards' season
LeBron James did his part in helping the Cavs advance. But the Wizards were their own worst enemies, Charley Rosen says.
LeBron, Cavs put away Wizards
After failing to put away the Wizards in Game 5, LeBron James registered a triple-double in Game 6 and put the Cavs into the 2nd round.
Wizards reserve suspended for smacking LeBron
Wizards reserve forward Darius Songaila has been suspended one game for striking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the face with his hand, - Read More...
Washington's Darius Songaila Suspended
Washington Wizards forward Darius Songaila has received a one game suspension without pay for striking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the face with his hand, it was announced today by Stu Jackson. - Read More...
Butler's Basket Lifts Wizards to Game 5 Win Over Cavs
Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night. - Read More...
Wizards win Game 5, stay alive
In a contentious series, the Wizards will live to battle the Cavaliers again, thanks to Caron Butler's game-winning shot in Game 5.
LIVE: Cavs, Wizards in Game 5
It's been a contentious series and a feisty Game 5 so far as the Cavaliers try to knock out the Wizards. Follow it LIVE right here.
Cavs One Win Away From Eliminating Wizards
In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes "LeBron James hasn't engaged in much talk with the Washington Wizards during this best-of-seven series. His only comment that could be interpreted as bulletin board material came after his Cleveland Cavaliers took a 3-1 lead on Sunday. James was asked if the Wizards had any chance of coming back to win, and he answered, ?No.' The Cavaliers are one victory from ending the Wizards' season for the third year in a row with Game 5 set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena. James, who is averaging 29.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists this series, is confident that it is not a matter of if but when Cleveland will eliminate the Wizards." - Read More...
Celtics' Pierce, Wizards' Stevenson fined by league
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce and Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson were each fined $25,000 by the NBA for making "menacing gestures" in playoff games this weekend. - Read More...
Wiz C Haywood to LeBron: 'This is the playoffs'
Overrated hasn't worked. Now one of the Washington Wizards is calling LeBron James another name: Crybaby. Following Cleveland's 100-97 win in Game 4 on Sunday, James, who has absorbed two flagrant fouls in this rough-and-tumble playoff series and has been banged around by the Wizards, was asked about Washington's tough-guy tactics. "I guess that's what they want to do," he said, "hurt LeBron James in this series. It's not working." On Monday, Wizards center Brendan Haywood, countered.
Boston's Paul Pierce and Washington's DeShawn Stevenson Fined
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce and Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson have each been fined $25,000 for making menacing gestures during games played this weekend, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Op - Read More...
West's 3 Lifts Cavs Over Wizards in Game 4
LeBron James had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and dished the ball to Delonte West for a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds left Sunday, helping the Cavaliers get past the Wizards 100-97 to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series. - Read More...
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.
Haywood keeps emotions, Cavs' Ilgauskas in check
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was just happy to be on the court in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against ...
Wizards clobber Cavs, cut series deficit to 2-1
The Washington Wizards clawed back into their first-round playoff series in a big way, posting a 108-72 victory over the Cleveland ...
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...
LIVE: NBA first-round playoff action
The Wizards and Raptors have earned their first victory of the playoffs. Can the Rockets join them? Follow tonight's action LIVE.
Haywood avoids suspension over hard foul
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was so steamed over his lack of playing time in last year's playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers that he left the court before the final game was over and removed the nameplate above his locker. In this year's rematch, Haywood has very much made a name for himself. In highlight shows across the land, he's The Man Who Shoved LeBron James. "I've been criticized normally for not fouling," Haywood said. "This is actually different ground for me.
Cavs win battle of game plans vs. Wizards
LeBron and the Cavs controlled the Wizards in Game 2 because, simply enough, they stuck to their game plan, Charley Rosen says.
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.
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...
Cavaliers Look to Rebound From Game 1 Loss to Celtics
In the AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Brian Windhorst writes "it has been seven months and 89 games, but as the Cavaliers prepared for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, they were going back to the basics from training camp. After reviewing the game video, Cavs coach Mike Brown said some of the team's standard offensive principles of ball movement and of general rotation broke down in the 76-72 loss in Game 1. It was surprising considering that the Cavs have been running the same plays for months and, in Game 6 against the Washington Wizards, displayed some of the best movement and execution all season. That is what the pressure of the playoffs and rough defense from the Celtics' can do to ruin comfort zones.? - 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...
James' Triple-Double Helps Cavs Eliminate Wizards
LeBron James' third career playoff triple-double helped the Cavaliers beat the Wizards 105-88 on Friday night to end their contentious first round series in six games. - Read More...
NBA suspends Wizards' Songaila for Friday's game
Washington Wizards reserve forward Darius Songaila was suspended by the NBA for Game 6 of a playoff series against the Cleveland ...
NBA suspends Songaila for 1 game
Washington Wizards reserve forward Darius Songaila has been suspended one game for striking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the face with his hand, and will sit out Friday night's Game 6 of the playoff series. Songaila hit James in the first period of Washington's 88-87 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday in Game 5. The suspension was announced Friday by NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson.
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 return favor on Cavs with late heroics
Caron Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending ...
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.
Pierce, Stevenson fined for playoff misconduct
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce and Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson were fined $25,000 each by the NBA on Monday ...
Haywood mocks LeBron over foul complaints
Overrated hasn't worked. Now one of the Washington Wizards is calling LeBron James another name: Crybaby. Following Cleveland's ...
Haywood to LeBron: Stop whining and play ball
Overrated hasn't worked. Now one of the Washington Wizards is calling LeBron James another name: Crybaby. - Read More...
Cavs edge out Wizards
LeBron James scored 34 and Delonte West added another 21 points as the Cavaliers beat the Wizards on West's clutch 3-pointer. Hear from Cleveland after going up 3-1 in the series.
Follow Game 4 of Cavs-Wizards LIVE
The Cavs won Game 2 by 30. The Wizards returned the favor in Game 3. Will Game 4 (LIVE) be more competitive? Find out here.
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.
Rockets, Raptors, Wizards find new life
Game 3 was the charm for the Wizards and Raptors, but especially for Tracy McGrady and the Rockets in Utah, Mike Kahn says.
Wizards Dominate Cavaliers in Game 3
DeShawn Stevenson and Caron Butler found their games and LeBron James could not locate his as the Washington Wizards pounded the Cleveland Cavaliers, 108-72, in Game 3 of teir Eastern Conference first-round series Thursday night. - Read More...
Stern: Ejection for foul on LeBron was 'good call'
NBA commissioner David Stern said he agreed with the decision to eject Brendan Haywood for a hard foul on LeBron James in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers. - Read More...
Cohen: Cavaliers-Wizards Game 3 Live Blog
Follow the action with commentary as NBA.com's Josh Cohen blogs live for Game 3 of the Cavs-Wizards series. - Read More...
Windhorst: Playing rough with the King
The Wizards appear intent on taking the physical approach against LeBron to a new level, Brian Windhorst writes. - Read More...
No suspension for Wiz's Haywood on LeBron foul
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was so steamed over his lack of playing time in last year's playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers that he left the court before the final game was over and removed the nameplate above his locker. - Read More...
LeBron, Cavs hammer Wizards to take 2-0 lead
LeBron James came within a rebound of a triple-double and the Cavs pummeled the Wizards to take a 2-0 series lead.
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...
LeBron Expects Same Physical Play from Wizards in Game 2
LeBron James isn't complaining, but those hard shoves, well-placed elbows and rougher-than-normal fouls that the Wizards inflicted on him in Game 1 had an effect. - Read More...