Read More: David West (F – NOH), New Orleans Hornets, Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are among the teams to express interest in New Orleans Hornets free-agent forward David West, reports Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated, citing a source. West, a two-time All-Star, exercised the early termination option in his contract, forgoing the final year of his deal, valued at $7.5 million according to ShamSports

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John Wall may have been “happy” to hear that representatives for NBA owners and players reached a tentative settlement that could mean the end of a nearly five-month long lockout. But if the Washington Wizards guard has had time to review the details of the agreement — which still needs approval from the majority of the players and owners before being ratified — he should truly be elated about at least one of the negotiated provisions. Since they were established in 1995, rookie scale contracts have been some of the NBA’s best bargains, with superstar talents often exceeding their value in the first four years of their career

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[unable to retrieve full-text content]The NBA lockout has proved to be a blessing for some Wichita residents.

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[unable to retrieve full-text content]WICHITA – The NBA lockout proved to be a blessing for some Wichita residents.

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As the NBA lockout appears to have no end in site, two Washington Wizards players are doing their best to keep busy during these uncertain times. As part of a new episode of their self-proclaimed “Nick and JaVale show” web series, Washington’s Nick Young and JaVale McGee decided to take upon a challenge that most mere mortals cannot take.

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Florida State continues to find new options in its frontcourt.

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NEW YORK – Washington Wizards star John Wall was among the celebrities at a high-end New York nightclub when shots rang out earlier this week. On Tuesday, a gunman opened fire, killing one person and injuring two others at the Juliet Supper Club, the second murder there in the last few months

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With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS With the new face of the franchise ailing, the Washington Wizards had little choice but to turn to an old friend, and Gilbert Arenas delivered. Arenas had 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 109-94 on Tuesday night

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By Evan Dunlap – Contributor John Wall, the face of the Washington Wizards, was among several pro athletes at the Juliet Supper Club when a gunman opened fire Tuesday night, but he’s no worse for the wear. Follow , and Like SB Nation DC on Facebook

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Part 1: Day with ‘Dray WTOP’s Brennan Haselton reports. Download Part 2: Day with ‘Dray WTOP’s Brennan Haselton reports. Download WASHINGTON – The NBA and players will talk again Thursday about ending the lockout.

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On May 4, the Washington Post reported on Page A1 that Washington Wizards Coach Eddie Jordan and President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld met with forward Kwame Brown. Grunfeld said afterward that “philosophical differences” forced the two sides to mutually agree that they were better off without each other. Coach Jordan was asked to elaborate

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What’s your take on Wale’s new album? (Josh Sisk/FTWP) Wale ’s “Ambition” has been on retail shelves for about 62 hours and the online chatter is still going strong

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Like every other player, Washington Wizards forward Othyus Jeffers has been finding ways to stay busy during the NBA lockout. He is rehabbing from an ACL injury suffered July 17 during a workout, while navigating those dreaded orange cones. He’s also been traveling, spending time with his family in Chicago, and getting involved with community service

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You know that two-season comeback Michael Jordan embarked on with the Washington Wizards from 2001-03, the one that ruined the perfect final image of His Airness’ career being his jumper over Bryon Russell in the 1998 NBA Finals? It turns out that was all Wolf Blitzer ‘s fault.

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Wolf Blitzer has long featured a dry sense of humor that stands in stark contrast to his rather awesome name, which sounds like the titular video game character your little brother played with on Sega Genesis 18 years ago. So we suspect he’s working with his tongue placed firmly in cheek as he discusses his role in convincing then-Washington Wizards GM Michael Jordan to return to the NBA following a three-year absence in 2001. From an interview with the Washington Post’s Michael Lee: “At one point, I said to him, ‘This city would really explode if you put your uniform back on and starting playing a little bit.’ And he laughed

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