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Bobcats officially sign Kwame Brown Tue Aug 24 14:13:43 2010 EST
s the size, strength and experience to be a solid contributor for this team." The Charlotte Observer previously reported the deal is for one year and worth $1.3 million. Jordan, then part owner and president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards, made Brown the No. 1 pick in 2001 as the first high school player ever taken with the first selection. Brown's career quickly spiraled into disappointment with the 10th-year pro never topping a 10.9-point and 7.4-rebound output in 2003-04.
Report: Bobcats sign Kwame Brown Tue Aug 24 11:23:33 2010 EST
former No. 1 pick Kwame Brown and new team owner Michael Jordan. The Charlotte Observer reports the Bobcats have brought in Brown on a one- year, $1.3 million contract. Jordan, then part owner and president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards, made Brown the No. 1 pick in 2001 as the first high school player ever taken with the first selection. Brown's career quickly spiraled into disappointment with the 10th-year pro never topping a 10.9-point and 7.4-rebound output in 2003-04.
Kwame Brown, Michael Jordan reunited again Mon Aug 23 18:06:00 2010 EST
ed his worst move as a basketball executive: Kwame Brown.

The Bobcats on Monday agreed on a one-year deal with Brown for the veteran minimum of $1.3 million. Agent Mark Bartelstein says Brown will sign on Tuesday.

Jordan was running the Washington Wizards when he selected Brown straight out of high school with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 draft. The big man turned out to be a major disappointment.

Jordan was later fired by the Wizards. He joined the Bobcats as a part owner in 2006, a

'Electrifying' Banks impressing Redskins coaches Mon Aug 16 13:03:00 2010 EST
th the way he has played, not necessarily as a returner but as a wide receiver. He consistently makes plays; he has great speed, cutting ability and an excellent set of hands.''

Banks used his left hand to signal a tribute to Walls, now a Washington Wizards rookie who was in the FedEx Field stands as his boyhood pal's guest. The two often played basketball at the community center in Garner, N.C.

``John Wall is one of my best friends,'' Banks said. ``I talk to him on a daily basis. I'm real c

McGee takes Brook Lopez's spot at Team USA camp Wed Aug  4 15:39:11 2010 EST
Colorado Springs, CO (Sports Network) - Brook Lopez, center for the New Jersey Nets, withdrew from consideration for the 2010 USA Basketball World Championship team due to a battle with mononucleosis. JaVale McGee, center for the Washington Wizards, has been added to the roster and will participate in the team's training camp next week in New York City. The official 12-man USA roster must be submitted to FIBA by August 27.
Wizards re-sign F Josh Howard Fri Jul 30 15:44:49 2010 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards signed free agent forward Josh Howard to a one-year deal Friday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. However, TNT analyst David Aldridge reported earlier in the week that the deal could pay the veteran up to $4 million if he is able to reach incentive clauses. The Wizards acquired Howard from Dallas in February as part of a seven-player deal that sent forward Caron Butler to the Mavericks. He suffered a torn ACL in his
Report: Wizards re-sign F Josh Howard Wed Jul 28 23:10:13 2010 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards have reached agreement on a one-year deal with free agent forward Josh Howard. According to TNT analyst David Aldridge, the deal could pay the veteran up to $4 million if he is able to reach incentive clauses. The Wizards acquired Howard from Dallas in February as part of a seven-player deal that sent forward Caron Butler to the Mavericks. He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee a week after he was traded and missed the remainder of the s
NBA summer leagues shed more light on the draft Fri Jul 16 11:49:18 2010 EST
get a good feel of the skill and talent level in this setting. In watching these games, it wasn't difficult to come away with some of the steals and blunders of the draft. Here's some of the talent that stood out to me in good and bad ways: WASHINGTON WIZARDS: John Wall exhibited the talent that earned him the first overall pick, but the point guard will have to cut down on the high turnover totals that plagued him in college along with working on his perimeter game. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS: Evan Tur
Wizards sign C Armstrong Tue Jul 13 19:09:00 2010 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards on Tuesday signed center Hilton Armstrong. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced. The 6-foot-11, 235-pounder has averaged 3.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 224 career games (37 starts) over four seasons with New Orleans, Sacramento, and Houston. Armstrong was originally picked 12th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Hornets.
T'Wolves finalize deal with Milicic; ink two first-round picks Mon Jul 12 20:59:17 2010 EST
all selection. In his only season at Syracuse, he averaged 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.8 blocks in 35 games. Prior to transferring to Syracuse, Johnson spent his first two collegiate seasons at Iowa State. Hayward was taken by the Washington Wizards with the 30th overall pick before being dealt to the Wolves in a draft-night trade. He played in 138 games at Marquette, averaging 13.5 points and 6.6 rebounds. He is the second all-time leading scorer in school history.
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