Category Archives: Washington Wizards
Wizards sitting out max free agents
For a franchise that had no luck, owner and few players a month ago, things sure turned around quickly. My Washington Examiner column says the Wizards have smartly rebuilt the roster with interesting trades and first overall draftee John Wall. … Continue reading
Remembering Manute Bol
I attended Manute Bol’s funeral at National Cathedral on Tuesday and was amazed at the number of people with Sudanese connections who came. The Lost Boys — surely you’ve heard of those Sudanese youth — were funded by Manute. So … Continue reading
Wizards face another civil war
John Wall wants the ball. So does Gilbert Arenas. Neither will be happy without it. Great, the Washington Wizards get the first pick in the draft and it’s exactly the one position they had filled with a player who won’t … Continue reading
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It takes more than a Wall to rebuild Wiz
The Washington Wizards will take John Wall with the first pick of the NBA Draft tonight. Duh. My Washington Examiner column doesn’t stop there. The Wiz also have the last pick in the first round plus a low second-rounder. Don’t … Continue reading
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Arenas must go
The Wizards say they won’t void Gilbert Arenas’ contract, but only because the Pollin estate doesn’t want the bother as they finish the sale of the team to Ted Leonsis. It’s really Leonsis’ call, but the timing makes it harder … Continue reading
Arenas could be a lesson learned for kids
What should the law do with Gilbert Arenas on Friday for having a gun without a license? Be creative for once. Prosecutors wants three months imprisonment and three years probation. That’s nonsense. I know of someone with the same conviction … Continue reading
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Gilbert and the Zeros?
The Washington Wizards may suit up some ushers for next season because all they received for three starters and two reserves was a couple distant draft choices and a a handful of expiring contracts. My Washington Examiner columns explains why … Continue reading
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Wizards are unwatchable
After trading two starters and another one or two seemingly heading out of town by Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Washington Wizards are off my dial. I can’t see watching another game. Why? To see players who won’t be here … Continue reading
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Life after Gilbert
The Washington Wizards aren’t going to the playoffs. They may only win 25 games this season. But, they’re at least showing some life after losing Gilbert Arenas for the third straight season. The Wiz beat Portland for their second straight … Continue reading
Time for Wizards to move on
Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty to a gun charge and that’s the final straw for the Washington Wizards to officially move on. My Washington Examiner column says break up the Big Three; in fact, just wipe out the roster and start … Continue reading
