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		<title>Wizards win lottery; favored Nets 3rd</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With his championship ring on her hand and her late husband's dreams of another on her mind, Irene Pollin stood in shock as the Washington Wizards won the draft lottery.  Towering over her to the side, Mikhail Prokhorov watched the New Jersey Nets lose yet again.

The Wizards won the draft lottery Tuesday night, moving up from the No. 5 spot to earn the top pick in next month's draft, when it will likely choose between Kentucky freshman John Wall and national player of the year Evan Turner of Ohio State.

Washington was represented by Irene Pollin, who wore the 1978 Bullets championship ring of her late husband, longtime owner Abe Pollin. When the Wizards pulled off the surprising win, her jaw dropped and appeared to mouth 'Oh my God!!' with wide eyes.]]></description>
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</script></div><p><STRONG>With his championship ring on her hand and her late husband&#8217;s dreams of another on her mind, Irene Pollin stood in shock as the Washington Wizards won the draft lottery.</STRONG><BR><BR>Towering over her to the side, Mikhail Prokhorov watched the New Jersey Nets lose yet again.</p>
<p>The Wizards won the draft lottery Tuesday night, moving up from the No. 5 spot to earn the top pick in next month&#8217;s draft, when it will likely choose between Kentucky freshman John Wall and national player of the year Evan Turner of Ohio State.</p>
<p>Washington was represented by Irene Pollin, who wore the 1978 Bullets championship ring of her late husband, longtime owner Abe Pollin. When the Wizards pulled off the surprising win, her jaw dropped and appeared to mouth &#8216;Oh my God!!&#8217; with wide eyes.<BR><BR><A HREF="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2010/news/story?id=5199693" target="_blank">Click here to read the full article</A> &#8211; By Associated Press of ESPN.com<BR><HR><BR></p>
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		<title>Report: Arenas to change to No. 6</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to ESPN.com, the NBA approved Gilbert Arenas&#8217;s request to change his number from the infamous 00 to 6.
After receiving a season-ending suspension for having guns in his locker, changing his number will surely make people forget the past. Probably not, but you have to give the man credit for coming up with an idea [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to ESPN.com, the NBA approved Gilbert Arenas&#8217;s request to change his number from the infamous 00 to 6.</p>
<p>After receiving a season-ending suspension for having guns in his locker, changing his number will surely make people forget the past. Probably not, but you have to give the man credit for coming up with an idea better than storing guns in his locker.</p>
<p>Or maybe it&#8217;s not a better idea. Will LeBron and Arenas duke it out for the rights to big 6, or does no one actually care what number criminals wear on the back of their jerseys?</p>
<p>No matter what number he wears or how good he is, Arenas will be known for the number 47. AK47.</p>
<p><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4987518">Click here for the original article</a></p>
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		<title>Stern bans Arenas, Crittenton for year</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[NBA commissioner David Stern suspended Washington Wizards guards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton for the remainder of the NBA season Wednesday, and ESPN.com learned that Arenas has agreed not to appeal the punishment.  Stern's disciplinary actions were announced Wednesday afternoon after Arenas met face-to-face with Stern for the first time since the gun incident that put Arenas' future with the Wizards in doubt.

The Washington Post first reported the length of the Arenas suspension, and a source with knowledge of the meeting told ESPN.com that Arenas told Stern that he expected and deserved to be suspended for the rest of the season.

Another source divulged to ESPN that Crittenton has not yet agreed to accept the suspension and that his counsel and the players union are in discussions on how they might challenge it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><STRONG>NBA commissioner David Stern suspended Washington Wizards guards Gilbert Arenas and  for the remainder of the NBA season Wednesday, and ESPN.com learned that Arenas has agreed not to appeal the punishment.</STRONG><BR><BR>Stern&#8217;s disciplinary actions were announced Wednesday afternoon after Arenas met face-to-face with Stern for the first time since the gun incident that put Arenas&#8217; future with the Wizards in doubt.</p>
<p>The Washington Post first reported the length of the Arenas suspension, and a source with knowledge of the meeting told ESPN.com that Arenas told Stern that he expected and deserved to be suspended for the rest of the season.</p>
<p>Another source divulged to ESPN that Crittenton has not yet agreed to accept the suspension and that his counsel and the players union are in discussions on how they might challenge it.<BR><BR><A HREF="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4862783" target="_blank">Click here to read the full article</A> &#8211; By Marc Stein and Chris Sheridan of ESPN.com<BR><HR><BR></p>
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		<title>Report: Arenas reaches plea agreement</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has been charged with a felony in connection with last month's locker room confrontation with a teammate.

But, Arenas has reached a plea agreement that would result in little or no jail time, several sources close to the case told The Washington Post. The newspaper had reported if convicted, Arenas could face a maximum five years in jail and a fine.
  Arenas is expected to plead guilty Friday afternoon before D.C. Superior Court Judge Robert E. Morin, The Post reported. His court appearance is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET.

Arenas, who last week was suspended indefinitely without pay by NBA commissioner David Stern, was charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.

The charges were filed in D.C. Superior Court in an "information," a document that generally signals a plea deal. The charge came directly from prosecutors and not in the form of an indictment.

"We are aware of the charge filed against Gilbert Arenas today and will continue to follow the ongoing legal process very carefully," the Wizards said in a statement issued Thursday. "We will also continue to cooperate fully with the proper authorities and the NBA."]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><STRONG>Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has been charged with a felony in connection with last month&#8217;s locker room confrontation with a teammate.</p>
<p>But, Arenas has reached a plea agreement that would result in little or no jail time, several sources close to the case told The Washington Post. The newspaper had reported if convicted, Arenas could face a maximum five years in jail and a fine.<br />
</STRONG><BR><BR>Arenas is expected to plead guilty Friday afternoon before D.C. Superior Court Judge Robert E. Morin, The Post reported. His court appearance is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET.</p>
<p>Arenas, who last week was suspended indefinitely without pay by NBA commissioner David Stern, was charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.</p>
<p>The charges were filed in D.C. Superior Court in an &#8220;information,&#8221; a document that generally signals a plea deal. The charge came directly from prosecutors and not in the form of an indictment.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are aware of the charge filed against Gilbert Arenas today and will continue to follow the ongoing legal process very carefully,&#8221; the Wizards said in a statement issued Thursday. &#8220;We will also continue to cooperate fully with the proper authorities and the NBA.&#8221;<BR><BR><A HREF="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4826597" target="_blank">Click here to read the full article</A> &#8211; By  of ESPN.com<BR><HR><BR></p>
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		<title>Wizards 109, Cavaliers 104</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second Antawn Jamison faded away from his collision with big Zydrunas Ilgauskas and hurried to the bench dragging his arm (which is being classified as a sprained shoulder) along with him, Wizards and their fans held their breath.   Brendan Haywood ran back to the locker room to check on Jamison soon after he and trainer Eric Waters went back there. Then at the first Wizards' time out Caron Butler went back to check on Jamison too.

     "I ain't never run back to the locker room in the middle of the game if I'm not injured," Butler said after the game was over. "Had to check on my dude."

     Jamison's initial thoughts: "My immediate thought, just like any time you twist your ankle, is serious. It scared me a little bit. The thing that scared me was I didn't have any feeling. I didn't know if it had popped out or not, I just couldn't feel anything," Jamison said. "But once I got back on the table, it calmed down a bit. It's not that bad. ...The most important thing is make sure it's healthy.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><STRONG>The second Antawn Jamison faded away from his collision with big Zydrunas Ilgauskas and hurried to the bench dragging his arm (which is being classified as a sprained shoulder) along with him, Wizards and their fans held their breath.</STRONG><BR><BR> Brendan Haywood ran back to the locker room to check on Jamison soon after he and trainer Eric Waters went back there. Then at the first Wizards&#8217; time out Caron Butler went back to check on Jamison too.</p>
<p>     &#8220;I ain&#8217;t never run back to the locker room in the middle of the game if I&#8217;m not injured,&#8221; Butler said after the game was over. &#8220;Had to check on my dude.&#8221;</p>
<p>     Jamison&#8217;s initial thoughts: &#8220;My immediate thought, just like any time you twist your ankle, is serious. It scared me a little bit. The thing that scared me was I didn&#8217;t have any feeling. I didn&#8217;t know if it had popped out or not, I just couldn&#8217;t feel anything,&#8221; Jamison said. &#8220;But once I got back on the table, it calmed down a bit. It&#8217;s not that bad. &#8230;The most important thing is make sure it&#8217;s healthy.<br />
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		<title>Arenas shows his unselfish side</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington Wizards fans have long waited to find out what version of Gilbert Arenas they can expect to see this season. In the sampling offered up by the former three-time All-Star during Tuesday night's 101-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies to open the preseason, Arenas took a step toward answering those questions.   Is he healthy? After three knee surgeries on his left knee in two years and a summer with famed athletic trainer Tim Grover in Chicago, the answer appears to be yes. 

Can he be an effective floor general running Flip Saunders' offense? Judging by early indications, yes. Arenas assisted on the Wizards' first seven baskets and went on to record 10 assists. 

Can he be the Arenas of old, the MVP candidate who averaged 27.7 points a game from 2004 to 2007? That's still to be determined. 

Arenas showed no hitches as he showed great acceleration and leaping ability and drove past defenders at will. And his court vision was as keen as it ever was as he wove through defenders and still managed to find his teammates. But Arenas hardly looked for his own shot, taking just five attempts. He made only one of them and struggled from the foul line as well, going 3-for-9. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><STRONG>Washington Wizards fans have long waited to find out what version of Gilbert Arenas they can expect to see this season. In the sampling offered up by the former three-time All-Star during Tuesday night&#8217;s 101-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies to open the preseason, Arenas took a step toward answering those questions. </STRONG><BR><BR>Is he healthy? After three knee surgeries on his left knee in two years and a summer with famed athletic trainer Tim Grover in Chicago, the answer appears to be yes. </p>
<p>Can he be an effective floor general running Flip Saunders&#8217; offense? Judging by early indications, yes. Arenas assisted on the Wizards&#8217; first seven baskets and went on to record 10 assists. </p>
<p>Can he be the Arenas of old, the MVP candidate who averaged 27.7 points a game from 2004 to 2007? That&#8217;s still to be determined. </p>
<p>Arenas showed no hitches as he showed great acceleration and leaping ability and drove past defenders at will. And his court vision was as keen as it ever was as he wove through defenders and still managed to find his teammates. But Arenas hardly looked for his own shot, taking just five attempts. He made only one of them and struggled from the foul line as well, going 3-for-9.<br />
<BR><BR><A HREF="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/07/arenas-shows-his-unselfish-side/" target="_blank">Click here to read the full article</A> &#8211; By Mike Jones of The Washington Times<BR><HR><BR></p>
<p><a title="Washington Wizards Memorabilia" target="blank" href="http://www.team-superstore.com/NBA_Washington_Wizards_Sports_Memorabilia.asp">Washington Wizards Sports Memorabilia</a><br />and other <a title="Washington Wizards Gifts and Collectibles" target="blank" href="http://www.team-superstore.com/NBA_Washington_Wizards.asp">Washington Wizards Gifts and Collectibles</a><br />Below are links to memorabilia available for Gilbert Arenas.</p>
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		<title>Oberto Agrees to Sign With Wizards</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fabricio Oberto has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards, a decision that provides a veteran big man for the team and helps balance a roster heavy with back-court talent. Oberto was home in his native Argentina when he had his agent, Herb Rudoy, call Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld and inform him on Thursday that he would accept a one-year deal worth the biannual exception of $1.99 million.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fabricio Oberto has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards, a decision that provides a veteran big man for the team and helps balance a roster heavy with back-court talent. Oberto was home in his native Argentina when he had his agent, Herb Rudoy, call Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld and inform him on Thursday that he would accept a one-year deal worth the biannual exception of $1.99 million.</strong></p>
<p>The 6-foot-10 Oberto spent the past four seasons in San Antonio and started on the Spurs&#8217; 2006-07 championship team. He also won an Olympic gold medal as a member of Argentina&#8217;s national team in 2004. He averaged 2.6 points and 2.6 rebounds last season. Sacramento, Phoenix, Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers also were interested in Oberto, who was released by Detroit earlier this month after being involved in a three-team trade that sent Richard Jefferson to the Spurs.</p>
<p><a HREF="http://www.topix.net/content/wapo/2009/07/oberto-agrees-to-sign-with-wizards" target="_blank">Click here to read the full article</a> &#8211; By Michael Lee  of The Washington Post<br />
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