Tapscott Hopla The Wizards announced today the hiring of Ed Tapscott as Director of Player Development/Programs and Dave Hopla as Assistant Coach/Player Development on Head Coach Eddie Jordan’s staff. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “Ed and Dave have an extensive coaching background and have proven to be very successful in [...]

Taylor Hall Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed guard Donell Taylor and forward Mike Hall to a pair of qualifying offers. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. Taylor (6-5, 193) has appeared in 98 career games (two starts) over two seasons with the Wizards. He [...]

Are you “Hibachi” enough? We saw Gilbert Arenas turn on the Hibachi during the season, now it’s your turn to show us your hibachi combined with some creative photography skills. The Wizards are holding a Hibachi Photo Contest now in search of the most creative Wizards fans. Take pictures of yourself, your family, or your [...]

Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has re-signed forward Andray Blatche. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Blatche (6-11, 248) averaged 3.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in 56 games last season. In 13 games started, he posted 6.9 points (on 50% shooting from the field), [...]

Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has acquired a future first round draft pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the rights to Juan Carlos Navarro. “We’re pleased to acquire a first round pick, which gives us an additional asset,” said Grunfeld. “Our backcourt, led by Gilbert Arenas, DeShawn Stevenson, [...]