Washington Wizards

Rest in peace, Abe

Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin died today, the team announced. He was 85.

It's a true loss for Washington, D.C. and the NBA family.

Rest in peace, Abe.

• Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:00 pm EST
• Ball Don't Lie
• By J.E. Skeets
• 15 Comments

Suicide lines: Bynum wants All-Star votes; Arenas calls out Butler

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your yin yang yolk.

Mike Bresnahan, L.A. Times: "Andrew Bynum, forgotten man? Amid all the attention heaped upon the return of Pau Gasol, the Lakers' 22-year-old center served notice that, um, he's still playing too. Bynum had 25 points on nine-for-11 shooting in the Lakers' 101-85 victory Sunday over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also had nine rebounds and made all seven of his free throws in almost 29 minutes. Toronto forward-center Chris Bosh is the only player in the league averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds a game, though Bynum is close to being there too. He is now averaging 19.9 points and 11.2 rebounds. Are the All-Star voters paying attention? 'I hope to make it,' Bynum said. 'That's really a goal I had coming into this season. I think I'm playing at the level I need to be playing. All I can do is get votes now. I've got to keep it up.'"

RealGM: "Things have gone from bad to worse in Washington after Gilbert Arenas pointed the finger at Caron Butler for the team's struggles. Arenas said on Saturday that many of the team's players have 'hidden agendas.' The star guard continued his critical comments on Monday, singling out Butler. 'For the most part, we all get along,' Arenas said. 'There are, what, 15 players on the team? Fourteen do. ... At the end of the day, if 15 players don't want to go and it's only 14, you've seen 'Remember the Titans.' It's the same thing. We've just got to play.' When asked who was responsible for ending the in-fighting, Arenas said, 'Me and Antawn [Jamison]. That's our jobs [as captains].' He conveniently left Butler, the third co-captain, out. Butler wasn't as direct as Arenas and said that a few wins might cure everything in Washington."

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• Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:00 am EST
• Ball Don't Lie
• By J.E. Skeets
• 54 Comments

The Dagger Report, Episode 4: What's ailing Gilbert Arenas edition

In this week's edition of the Washington Wizards podcast, Mike and Kyle talk with Bullets Forever's Jake Whitacre about Gilbert Arenas' struggles. We also talk with a 76ers blogger about the Wizards' Tuesday opponent.

• Tue Nov 24, 2009 EST
• Bullets Forever
• By Mike Prada

Practice Quick Report - Caron Butler's injured, Nick Young's starting, Gilbert Arenas is talking

A quick report from Washington Wizards practice earlier today.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Bullets Forever
• By Mike Prada

If Mike Miller is out for a month, that's a really, really bad thing

Why an injury to Mike Miller is the worst thing the Wizards could hope for right now.

• Sun Nov 22, 2009 EST
• Bullets Forever
• By Mike Prada

Everything is Bigger in Texas, Even the Blowouts: Spurs Win 106-84

Lack of offensive trust does the Wizards in versus the Spurs.

• Sat Nov 21, 2009 EST
• Bullets Forever
• By JakeTheSnake

Briefing: The Thunder Kept on Rolling and Rolling

Links and reaction from Washington's 127-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder

• Sat Nov 21, 2009 EST
• Bullets Forever
• By JakeTheSnake