http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/76 Recent articles about the Washington Wizards en-us The Piston will gladly take the 94-98 grind out win against their former coach Flip Saunders and his Washington Wizards. Their two game winning streak isn’t something that’s going in the record books, but the battered and bruised Pistons need every win then can get. Key Points: The Pistons did a great job moving the ball, it [...] Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:53:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Pistons_make_it_two_in_a_row_against_The_Wizards/1695196 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Pistons_make_it_two_in_a_row_against_The_Wizards/1695196 More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP about 1 hour ago: Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders shouts from the sideline in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Browse more photos » Don't blame Flip Saunders for yelling.  If your team just committed 17 turnovers and only had 15 assists again... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:43:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Pistons_97_Wizards_94/1694761 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Pistons_97_Wizards_94/1694761 Wizards starters: Gilbert Arenas, Mike Miller, Caron Butler, Andray Blatche, Brendan Haywood Pistons: Rodney Stuckey, Chucky Atkins, Jonas Jerebko, Jason Maxiell, Ben Wallace Line: Pistons by 3 Flip Saunders kept with a similar routine with the Wizards in Auburn Hills, Mich., where Saunders guided the Pistons to three consecutive trips to the Eastern Conference Finals. Saunders drove to the Palace of Auburn Hills in a rental car, and said he planned on heading home to Cleveland afterward to v... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:57:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_7_11_at_Pistons_7_12/1694019 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_7_11_at_Pistons_7_12/1694019 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Wizards_7_11_at_Pistons_7_12/1694019 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baaa9d824cb0c62801508734c68a39119e705280/small/Picture_1.png James wants to play but he is unsure if that opportunity is going to come with the Wizards, who acquired him and Crittenton in a three-deal deal with Memphis and New Orleans last Dec. 10. James is earning $6.5 million this season in the last year of his contract and multiple league sources have confirmed that he was very available last summer. Another person with knowledge of the Wizards' plans said that the team would like to move James's expiring contract before the February trad... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:23:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/James_wants_to_play_but_he_is_unsure_if_that_opportunity_is_going_to_come_with_the_Wizards_who/1691598 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/James_wants_to_play_but_he_is_unsure_if_that_opportunity_is_going_to_come_with_the_Wizards_who/1691598 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/James_wants_to_play_but_he_is_unsure_if_that_opportunity_is_going_to_come_with_the_Wizards_who/1691598 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/6/d62addf782936c8bcf71ffab80412c8e83830634/small/PicImg_NBA_FEB_25_7a19.jpg More photos » by Alex Brandon - AP 1 day ago: Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh reacts after their overtime win over the Washington Wizards in an NBA basketball game in Washington Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Raptors won 109-107. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Browse more photos » One of Flip Saunders' pet phrases is that the "basketball gods" will take away wins from you that you don't deserve.... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:39:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_lose_a_heartbreaker_to_Raptors_Final_wrap_and_explaining_what_went_wrong_in_that_first_quarter/1690767 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_lose_a_heartbreaker_to_Raptors_Final_wrap_and_explaining_what_went_wrong_in_that_first_quarter/1690767 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_lose_a_heartbreaker_to_Raptors_Final_wrap_and_explaining_what_went_wrong_in_that_first_quarter/1690767 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baaa9d824cb0c62801508734c68a39119e705280/small/Picture_1.png Mike James walked off the practice court on Saturday and before heading into the locker room, James playfully started serving up light jabs to the wall with his hands. He showed no concern for his surgically repaired left hand and later said that he has been cleared to begin practicing on Monday. Shortly after James spoke, Javaris Crittenton emerged from the practice court and said he could be a week away from participating in full-contact practices. And, it should be noted that Mike Miller w... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:56:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Mike_James_set_to_practice_Monday_wants_to_play/1688844 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Mike_James_set_to_practice_Monday_wants_to_play/1688844 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Mike_James_set_to_practice_Monday_wants_to_play/1688844 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/6/d62addf782936c8bcf71ffab80412c8e83830634/small/PicImg_NBA_FEB_25_7a19.jpg Matching up post-game locker room quotes with corresponding facial expressions. Caron Butler When asked about the shot Hedo Turkoglu hit with 8.1 second left in overtime, putting Toronto up for good at 109-107 … “Turkish Jordan. You know, it’s tough. It was a tough shot. Tried to make him take a difficult shot, and that’s exactly what happened.” Brendan [...] Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:03:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_107_Raptors_109_Post_Game_Locker_Room_Portraits_amp_Quotes/1688515 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_107_Raptors_109_Post_Game_Locker_Room_Portraits_amp_Quotes/1688515 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_107_Raptors_109_Post_Game_Locker_Room_Portraits_amp_Quotes/1688515 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c09c5d0cd86d8c1ba95a66ad400ebda37585c2b2/small/PicImg_NBA_FEB_25_c386.jpg More photos » by Alex Brandon - AP about 13 hours ago: Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler shoots over Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Browse more photos » Game Hub | Boxscore | Game Flow Arenas' magic fades away in overtime - Mike Jones, Washington Times For ... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:14:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Briefing_How_You_Start_is_How_You_Finish/1686068 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Briefing_How_You_Start_is_How_You_Finish/1686068 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Briefing_How_You_Start_is_How_You_Finish/1686068 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baaa9d824cb0c62801508734c68a39119e705280/small/Picture_1.png More photos » by Ned Dishman - NBAE/Getty Images 7 months ago: WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25: Head coach Ed Tapscott talks with Javaris Crittenton #8 of the Washington Wizards during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Verizon Center on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Sixers won 106-98. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) Browse more photos » Tonight's game thread is below... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:45:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Javaris_Crittenton_participated_in_shootaround_and_is_on_the_comeback_trail/1682643 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Javaris_Crittenton_participated_in_shootaround_and_is_on_the_comeback_trail/1682643 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Javaris_Crittenton_participated_in_shootaround_and_is_on_the_comeback_trail/1682643 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/39f317073b440c48babe77fe019739984540677f/small/PicImg_NBA_FEB_25_22f8.jpg More photos » by Ned Dishman - NBAE/Getty Images about 15 hours ago: WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 2: Brendan Haywood #33, Caron Butler #3 and Gilbert Arenas #0 of the Washington Wizards celebrate after a made basket against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Verizon Center on December 2, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) Browse more photos » Some interesting stuff that people on t... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:15:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Postgame_notes_and_quotes_Wizards_over_Bucks/1675168 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Postgame_notes_and_quotes_Wizards_over_Bucks/1675168 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Postgame_notes_and_quotes_Wizards_over_Bucks/1675168 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baaa9d824cb0c62801508734c68a39119e705280/small/Picture_1.png More photos » by Alex Brandon - AP about 11 hours ago: Washington Wizards guard Earl Boykins, left, is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings with seconds left in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. Boykins made his two free throws and the Wizards won 104-102. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Browse more photos » Washington hasn't seen someone a... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:51:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Briefing_The_Worlds_Most_Interesting_Man_Delivers_Down_the_Stretch/1672991 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Briefing_The_Worlds_Most_Interesting_Man_Delivers_Down_the_Stretch/1672991 Gilbert Arenas’ frustration with what he perceives to be a lack of calls in his favor seemed to culminate on Tuesday night in Toronto. Late in the first quarter, he was given a technical foul by referee Greg Willard for arguing a non-call. On a drive to the basket, Arenas left his feet for a shot [...] Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:29:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Gilbert_Arenas_Feels_Profiled_By_The_Refs/1672058 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Gilbert_Arenas_Feels_Profiled_By_The_Refs/1672058 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Gilbert_Arenas_Feels_Profiled_By_The_Refs/1672058 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baaa9d824cb0c62801508734c68a39119e705280/small/Picture_1.png More photos » by CHRIS YOUNG - AP Browse more photos » Gilbert Arenas has had better nights in his career against far better defenses.  He's had many times where he's needed a good performance because his confidence was waning a bit.  He'll undoubtedly have better performances this season. But as we all know, Gilbert needed this game badly.  The numbers don't really jump out at you (22 po... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:02:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_win_in_Toronto_Final_wrap_and_an_encouraging_night_for_Gilbert_Arenas/1667621 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_win_in_Toronto_Final_wrap_and_an_encouraging_night_for_Gilbert_Arenas/1667621 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_win_in_Toronto_Final_wrap_and_an_encouraging_night_for_Gilbert_Arenas/1667621 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baaa9d824cb0c62801508734c68a39119e705280/small/Picture_1.png More photos » by NICK WASS - AP Browse more photos » (This news came to my inbox yesterday, but I got sidetracked).  The Wizards are going to hold a public memorial for deceased owner Abe Pollin a week from today (December 8) in the Verizon Center at 7 p.m.  The event, entitled "Remembering Abe," is free and will feature speakers that will pay tribute to Pollin's life and legacy.  Not sure ... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:16:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_to_have_public_memorial_service_for_Abe_Pollin_on_December_8/1660911 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_to_have_public_memorial_service_for_Abe_Pollin_on_December_8/1660911 More photos » by Alex Brandon - AP Browse more photos » I've probably flip-flopped more times on the value of Antawn Jamison's "leadership" than any other issue surrounding this team.  Last year, I thought it was overrated, since he was throwing jabs at the young guys that I thought were undeserved.  Now that I've been around the team for a while, I can see how they all value it so much.&... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:37:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Antawn_Jamison_emphatically_tells_Gilbert_Arenas_to_play_his_game/1655587 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Antawn_Jamison_emphatically_tells_Gilbert_Arenas_to_play_his_game/1655587 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Antawn_Jamison_emphatically_tells_Gilbert_Arenas_to_play_his_game/1655587 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/b/5b67566ab52360e55c2f578cb2cedf1e4b1df74c/small/PicImg_NBA_FEB_25_5725.jpg We're really not into getting involved with the rumors that swirl around the interwebs, but this one is pretty intriguing. By now, you know that Shaunie O'Neal has filed for a divorce from Shaq. You also know that the divorce stems from Shaq's relationship with Gilbert Arenas' fiancee, Laura Govan. And you would guess that Arenas is pissed about it all. Fast forward to November 15th, when the Cavs traveled to D.C. to play the Wizards. And O'Neal was mysteriously missing an... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:12:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Shaq_And_Gilbert_Arenas_Ordered_To_Stay_Away_From_Each_Other/1654855 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Shaq_And_Gilbert_Arenas_Ordered_To_Stay_Away_From_Each_Other/1654855 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Shaq_And_Gilbert_Arenas_Ordered_To_Stay_Away_From_Each_Other/1654855 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baaa9d824cb0c62801508734c68a39119e705280/small/Picture_1.png This season, the Wizards have some of the better commercials I’ve seen be produced for the team in a long time … perhaps ever. One of the well-shot cityscape spots features Antawn Jamison at the Stead Recreation Center, another with Caron Butler under Whitehurst Freeway. There’s one with Andray Blatche doing something, can’t recall what at [...] Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:56:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Mike_Miller_Sells_A_Mean_Wizards_Holiday_Pack/1652599 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Mike_Miller_Sells_A_Mean_Wizards_Holiday_Pack/1652599 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Mike_Miller_Sells_A_Mean_Wizards_Holiday_Pack/1652599 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/4/f4dabac68b5e9062fabac18d2081d76ab895cae6/small/mikemiller.jpg More photos » by Nick Wass - AP Browse more photos » Normally, I'm all for over-analysis.  And I still am, even though it can be time-consuming and nerve-racking when it comes to our Wizards.  Clearly, the team's 5-10 November has a lot to do with complicated explanations that have no easy answers.  But the truth is, for all of the Wizards' supposed problems, there are only two parts that rea... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:17:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_bottom_line_with_the_Wizards_The_stars_arent_performing/1652131 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_bottom_line_with_the_Wizards_The_stars_arent_performing/1652131 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_bottom_line_with_the_Wizards_The_stars_arent_performing/1652131 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c09c5d0cd86d8c1ba95a66ad400ebda37585c2b2/small/PicImg_NBA_FEB_25_c386.jpg by Nick Wass - AP View full size photo » I didn't watch this one, and can't rewatch it since it was on NBATV.  I'm glad I missed it.  I'm certainly not glad to read about what some of the players said to the media after this loss.  In particular, Caron Butler and Gilbert Arenas' statements really bug me.  That it's those two guys is very problematic, because they're the only two play... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:51:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_embarrased_by_Bobcats_at_home_Stats_only/1648733 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_embarrased_by_Bobcats_at_home_Stats_only/1648733 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Wizards_embarrased_by_Bobcats_at_home_Stats_only/1648733 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c09c5d0cd86d8c1ba95a66ad400ebda37585c2b2/small/PicImg_NBA_FEB_25_c386.jpg The only majority owner in the history of the Washington Wizards died on Tuesday at age 85. The Wizards just released a statement: Washington, D.C. - Washington Sports & Entertainment Chairman Abe Pollin passed away earlier today. Further details will be released through Washington Sports & Entertainment as they become available. The Pollin family asks that their privacy be respected in this difficult time. 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