Yardbarker: Gilbert Arenas

Gilbert Getting Hitched?

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:41:57 -0500

There seems to be an interesting trend settling among star athletes who are recovering from serious injuries. It started with Tom Brady, who is recovering from torn MCL and ACL surgery, shopping around for wedding rings. And now Gilbert Arenas, who is also recovering from knee surgery, has reportedly been proposed to by his fiancee. Glad to hear that in an age where trouble finds young high profile stars in their personal life like Paul Pierce hitting the clubs in Las Vegas, or Shaq making a fool of himself rapping, or the much publicized YouTube rant of Josh Howard, you see a talent like Gilbert being responsible with his time. Staying grounded is the way to go.

Improving The Defense of the Washington Wizards

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:03:01 -0500

Everyone knows that the Washington Wizards have a lot of room for improvement on defense...but how exactly will that happen?

Antawn Jamison Following The Lead of Caron Butler: Linking The Wizards

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:19:56 -0500

Running down the best of the Washington Wizards on the world wide web.

Washington Wizards Player Personnel: The Point Guard Factor

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:22:25 -0500

With Gilbert Arenas out....again, someone on the Wizards will have to step their game up and fill the point guard role. At least this year, there are more options. Click to read about the candidates.

Washington Wizards Training Camp Spawns Questions

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:52:32 -0500

What is Flip Saunders doing at training camp? Will the defense really improve? Should we panic, or be fatalistically concerned (as Bullets fans have a penchant to do) that Antawn Jamison is already "tweaking" and "straining" things? What is Gilbert Arenas learning about leadership?

DC Pro Sports Wrap (Caps and Wizards)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:48:27 -0500

Another thing clear coming from the Washington Wizards training camp, Antawn Jamison is taking a big leadership role as team captain and requiring accountability from the younger Wizards.

Shawn Kemp Out of Italy, Sun Ming Ming in Asia

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:52:14 -0500

Shawn Kemp gets released from his Italian squad. Vince Carter thinks the Nets can make the playoffs. Gilbert Arenas talks to the media about not talking to the media. Stephon Marbury needs to shut up. Aaron McKie will sit in the #2 seat next to Mo Cheeks this year. Half man, half Ogre Sun Ming Ming plays in an Asian cup (spoiler alert: he's the tallest human there). Terence Morris leads CSKA into an overtime win against Spartak St. Pete.

Daily Links 9/27

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:46:39 -0500

Herald Phil Jackson returns to Lakers relaxed (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1121845 format=text) Gilbert Arenas, Wizards fined by NBA after he skips media (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1121843 format=text) Hornets open training camp with new expectations (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1121844 format=text) It’s time for Dwayne Wade to be Heat leader, and he knows it (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1121825 format=text) Vince Carter thinks New Jersey Nets can make playoffs (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1121846 format=text) Lucky Donnie Wahlberg (http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1121684) Globe Jason Williams retires (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/09/jason_williams.html) Perk to miss start of camp (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/09/27/perkins_to_miss_start_of_camp/) More Links After the Jump

Gilbert Skips Media Day...the NBA Fines Him

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:12:57 -0500

After skipping preseason media day the NBA decided to fine both Gilbert Arenas and the Wizards $15,000 apeice. Gilbert skipping out left a few questions in my head: 1.)Why would you fine someone with an $111 million contract only $15,000? 2.)Why did he show up long enough to only take pics? 3.)What will he say when he addresses the media on Saturday? 4.)When will his bum knee fully heal? 5.)Is the pool ready yet????? But seriously Gilbert needs to get it together...hes one of my favorite players but his damn knee is starting to get on my nerves it just needs to heal and stayed healed!

Antawn Jamison is tired of hearing talk about it and wants Andray Blatche to be about it

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:12:40 -0500

After all the silliness at the 2008 Washington Wizards Media Day, one very important topic came up: the maturity and potential of Andray Blatche.

Baron Davis And His Jenny Craig Sponsorship

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:59:51 -0500

Baron Davis is a little bit savvy and a little bit insane, but I think that's what people like about him. He's in that rare-air with the likes of Gilbert Arenas and Steve Nash and doesn't miss an opportunity to get his name out there. Which is why I'm not surprised by his recent endorsement of Jenny Craig. From People via SbB....

First, it was Kirstie Alley. Then Valerie Bertinelli and Queen Latifah. Now, Jenny Craig's got a new famous recruit a?" and it's safe to say he's kind of a big deal.

A really big deal. Baron Davis, the 6' 3" L.A. Clippers guard, is the new man on the Jenny plan, PEOPLE has learned exclusively. Inspired by current spokeswoman Latifah, Davis, 29, started the plan at the beginning of August to get in shape for basketball season.

"I know Queen Latifah, and when I saw her out there using it, I thought maybe I could use it, too, to work on my health and fitness goals and inspire others," he tells PEOPLE.

During the NBA off-season, Davis let his fitness slide. "In the off-season, it's kind of hard to maintain day-to-day," he says. "I don't want to get up and cook. And when I pig out, I'm the type of person where there's no limit to what I can do." His favorite pig-out food? "Definitely Mexican," he says. "I go to Pinches Tacos in L.A., start with a carne asada burrito, and work my way down the menu."

I really don't know why Jenny Craig hasn't targeted men sooner, but this seems like a great idea. Nutri System seems to have cornered the Sports market, but a company as large (no pun intended) as Jenny Craig should definitely look into more opportunities. I mean I don't know how many men would personally admit to being on the program, but get a few more like Baron and you'll be golden.

NBA Star Baron Davis: I'm on Jenny Craig! (People)
Ballooning Baron Davis: "I'm On Jenny Craig!" (Sports by Brooks)

Jamario Moon In Raptor Dog House?

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:52:49 -0500

Jamario Moon has been MIA for Raptors unofficial pre-training camp and reports are that Raptors are not pleased. In addition a rumoured story about Jermaine O'Neal having some issues at the border. Starbury not out of New York yet but could he be in Raptors Plans? That as well as AI on the block in Denver this and more into today's blog.

Baron Davis And His Jenny Craig Sponsorship

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:22:00 -0500

First, it was Kirstie Alley. Then Valerie Bertinelli and Queen Latifah. Now, Jenny Craig's got a new famous recruit – and it's safe to say he's kind of a big deal.

A really big deal. Baron Davis, the 6' 3" L.A. Clippers guard, is the new man on the Jenny plan, PEOPLE has learned exclusively. Inspired by current spokeswoman Latifah, Davis, 29, started the plan at the beginning of August to get in shape for basketball season.

"I know Queen Latifah, and when I saw her out there using it, I thought maybe I could use it, too, to work on my health and fitness goals and inspire others," he tells PEOPLE.

During the NBA off-season, Davis let his fitness slide. "In the off-season, it's kind of hard to maintain day-to-day," he says. "I don't want to get up and cook. And when I pig out, I'm the type of person where there's no limit to what I can do." His favorite pig-out food? "Definitely Mexican," he says. "I go to Pinches Tacos in L.A., start with a carne asada burrito, and work my way down the menu."

Was Re-Upping Eddie Jordan A Good Move?

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:58:15 -0500

The Washington Wizards recently picked up the option on Coach Eddie Jordan's contract, extending him into 2009-2010. With the Wizards unable to make it past the second round of the playoffs under Jordan, was this a good move?

Some thoughts on the Wizards this season

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:50:09 -0500

I am really missing the complete Wizards team! I mean a healthy Arenas, with Butler and Jamison at the side... Lets hope this season would be a better one for them