More photos » by Alonzo Adams - AP Browse more photos » I've preached patience all year because, let's face it, there is an unbelievable amount of newness to this team. New coach, new superstar (essentially), two new players, new system, new injuries to overcome, a new tough schedule, etc. Without a transcendant player on the roster, and with a system that preaches ball movement and making...
Whose fault is it now? Who is going to have to take the brunt of the criticism for this 3-8 start? The Wizards had an easy target last season, placing the blame on their miserable start with a group of not-ready-for-prime-time players because Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood, among others, were out with injuries. But on Friday night, the Wizards sent a veteran lineup, featuring their dream starting...
by Chris Carlson - AP Brendan Haywood knows what DeAndrew Jordan is going through in this picture. View full size photo » The Essentials: Wizards (3-7) vs. Thunder (6-6) 8:00 p.m. Ford Center TV : CSN+ Radio : 106.7 The Fan Notable early Thunder numbers this season 13th in expected winning percentage (.565) 24th in pace (91.2 possessions per game) 25th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating...
The prognosis on Randy Foye 's injury hasn't come back yet, but Mike Jones is reporting that Ernie Grunfeld is about to make a move to get another point guard on the roster. I just spoke to Ernie Grunfeld while I'm sitting here waiting for my flight back to the D.C. area, and the Wizards team president confirmed that he is indeed likely to make a roster move to shore up the injury-stricken back court....
*** SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO *** (AP) MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and the Miami Heat remained in first place in the Southeast Division by holding off the Washington Wizards 90-76 on Tuesday night. It's the second time Wade has topped 40 this season, both against Washington: He scored 40 last Wednesday in the nation's capital. Michael Beasley scored 15 points and Mario Chalmers added 13, including...
More photos » by Ned Dishman - NBAE/Getty ImagesSteve Nash points out how many shots DeShawn Stevenson made in 24 minutes of action. Browse more photos » Game Hub | Boxscore | Game Flow Lost in all the hubbub about the team's offensive woes is the fact that this team has turned a corner defensively. Currently, the team is 18th in defensive efficiency. They're not the kind of defensive...
More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP Browse more photos » You hear it a lot from Doug Collins, in between long rambling thoughts about 300 different things all at once. It's the reverse of what so many people say about the league when they bash it. But it really is true. The NBA is a first-quarter league. Tonight's game really proved it. The Wizards struggled with three things in tonight's...
More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Browse more photos » It's late, and there's already been so much written about last night's win that there isn't a whole lot to add. I have nobody to blame but myself for the tardiness. NBA League Pass is pretty damn addicting, what can I say? So this extended recap isn't going to be so extended or deep. Fair warning: Four Factors: ( italics=very bad...
More photos » by Haraz N. Ghanbari - AP Browse more photos » Also see: An introduction to the series | Mike James | Javaris Crittenton | DeShawn Stevenson | Fabricio Oberto | Nick Young | JaVale McGee | Dominic McGuire | Andray Blatche (cheating a little) | Randy Foye We all know Mike Miller is going to play this year. He's proven this preseason that he's an efficient, if reluctant (at...
More photos » by Matt Slocum - AP Browse more photos » Also see: Quick game recap | Morning Briefing Highest plus/minus: Fabricio Oberto (+7) Lowest plus/minus: Andray Blatche (-6) Four Factors (bold is very good, italics is very bad) Team Pace Off Eff eFG% FT/FG OREB% TOr Washington 92 97.8 48.2% 12 31.8 19.6 Philadelphia 96.7 45.6% 20 16.3 13 Before we fret about the ending, let's keep...
by Jesse D. Garrabrant - NBAE/Getty Images Wait ... I get jersey #76 as the coach of the 76ers'? Awesome! Get it, guys! View full size photo uploaded October 20, 2009 The Essentials: Wizards (19-63 last season) vs. 76ers (41-41) 7:00 p.m. Wachovia Center TV : Comcast SportsNet (hoo-ray!!!) Radio : 106.7 The Fan Notable 76ers numbers last season 15th in expected winning percentage (.503) 21st in pace...
Dominic McGuire knew things would be different this season. With the Washington Wizards' roster decimated by injuries last year, he used his versatility and defensive focus to work his way into the starting lineup for 57 games - gaining valuable experience for his development. But with the Wizards' improved health over the summer and the hiring of a new coach, McGuire knew his days as a starter likely...
More photos » by Mark Duncan - AP This shot was probably blocked. Browse more photos » Also see: An introduction to the series | Mike James | Javaris Crittenton | DeShawn Stevenson | Fabricio Oberto | Nick Young | JaVale McGee | Dominic McGuire | Andray Blatche (cheating a little) So ... is Randy Foye a point guard or a shooting guard? Or is he a "combo guard?" So far, during...
More photos » by Haraz N. Ghanbari - AP Browse more photos » Also see: An introduction to the series | Mike James | Javaris Crittenton | DeShawn Stevenson | Fabricio Oberto | Nick Young | JaVale McGee Injuries and improved play allowed Dominic McGuire to start 57 games last year, but early indications are that he won't come close to approaching that this time around. The Wizards have been...
More photos » by CHRIS YOUNG - AP Browse more photos » Sure, we lost, but today was pretty encouraging overall. Why? Gilbert Arenas seemed to finally figure out how to blend the pass-first Arenas and the shoot-first Arenas in that third quarter. He was driving to the hoop, shooting jumpers, setting up others and even displaying some better defensive intensity. If that Gilbert shows up more...
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