Dixon back in D.C!

Who says you can’t come home again? Juan Dixon proved that theory incorrect when the free agent guard signed a one year contract that reunited him with the Washington Wizards.

“I’m excited to return to the area and to resume my career with the Wizards,” said the Baltimore native. “I’m looking forward to the start [...]

The Wizards buck Milwaukee

Despite squandering a 15 point half-time lead, the Washington Wizards held on last night to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-97.  
Coach Eddie Jordan pleased overall with his team’s efforts was disappointed in their inability to defend the rim during the second half. 
“I wasn’t happy with the way our bigs protected the rim,” explained Jordan. The Bucks opened [...]

Caron, one step away

The only debate that might be more hotly contested than who should become the presidential nominee for the Democratic Party is whether Caron Butler should return to action to help his team or should he shut it down for the remainder of the season.  
While it remains unclear whether Sens. Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton will [...]

Kobe is the best, Paul is most valuable

Hands down, it is Paul
Make no mistake Kobe Bryant was, is and will probably be the best player in the NBA for a few years to come. However, Bryant was not nor is he the League’s Most Valuable Player. Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets is. 
Bryant will win the award, but here’s why he should [...]

Bobcats outrun the Wizards

Despite holding the Charlotte Bobcats without a basket during the final 7:25 of last night’s game, the Washington Wizards were unable to overcome a 14 point first quarter deficit and were defeated 100-97.  
Entering Saturday night’s game the Wizards had an opportunity to return to a .500 record for the first time since February 8 when [...]

The Wizards and Raptors face off

Round 4 for Wiz and Raptors
It’s been suggested that when falling off your bike it’s best to remount immediately. I’m not sure if the Washington Wizards fell off their bike in their 30 point Wednesday night loss to the Orlando Magic or the Magic knocked the Wizards off their bike. Whatever the case, the Wizards [...]

Wizards suffer a 30 point loss

Dwight Howard (12) of the Orlando Magic dunks on Andray Blatche of the Washington Wizards. Photo credit AP/Martinez Monsivais
A disappointing loss 
With about five minutes remaining in the third quarter of last night’s game against the Orlando Magic, Richard Hanks prepared for his exit. When asked if he was leaving, Hanks, a District resident, said, “I [...]

Wizards sting the Hornets

Antawn Jamison (4) shoots against Peja Stojakovic (16) of the New Orleans Hornet in a March 2 game at the Verizon Center. Photo credit Nathaniel Butler NBAE/Getty Images.
The Wizards beat Hornets again 
Like busy bees surrounding a hornet’s nest, the Washington Wizards kept buzzing and defeated the New Orleans Hornets 101-84 in a Sunday matinee. 
Ahead by a [...]

Shaq goes West

Phoenix Suns newest acquisition, Shaquille O’Neal, addresses the media for the first time as a member of the Suns. Photo credit Andrew D. Bernstein/ NBAE-Getty Images
Will Shaq be a diesel or a dump?
“Anything you can do I can do better,” must have been the song sang by Steve Kerr, president and general manager of the [...]

Celtics-Lakers XI: Could be!

The road is paved for Celtics-Lakers rematch

Is it possible that the sequel to the Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers rival will return to our television in June?  The thought isn’t necessarily out of the question; especially to Paul Pierce, the Celtics All-Star forward. “I know they’re [Lakers] pumped up,” said Pierce in a Boston Globe interview.
“They want [...]