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Comment from aznzero
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:38 AM

Lets get two in a row tonight! Go wiz!

Comment from GrifonRacing
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:50 AM

I don’t know about the rest of you, but, I’m getting just a little tired of the AP sports writers’ lack of imagination and creativity. Is “lowly” THE only word they can come up with to describe us?

We are coming off a nice win where everyone played as a team. Let’s try to build on that.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:27 AM

Go Wiz!!!

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:28 AM

Aznzero – I think that we CAN get win #2 buddy!; and yum DJ, I LOVE chocolate-chip cookies – - well really, I’m a “sucka” for anything sweet…very reflective of my personality really lol (sweet). Anyways, I’m really excited about 2nites game – I hope that we can bring the same energy!

…Off the subject, but man! It’s like 49 degrees here right now – - high can get up to 60! I’m excited; I might have to “act a fool” after the game…Can someone say rainbow margaritas lol??

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:29 AM

Oh, I forgot my GO WIZ –

GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!

Comment from neal
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:20 AM

Thought you guys would like some facts on Wizards LEADERS. Figures are for this season unless noted.

FG%
Songaila 50.4
Thomas 48.5
Blatche 48.1
McGee 48.0
Jamison 46.9
Young 45.8
Butler 44.9

3 Pt. %
Dixon 38.2
James 36.6
Arenas (career) 35.8
Young 34.4
Jamison 33.7
Butler 32.2
Pecherov 31.0

FT%
Butler 86.2
Young 85.5
Dixon 85.1
Songaila 85.1

Rebounds Per 48 Min.
McGee 12.8
Haywood (career) 12.0
Jamison 11.3
Pecherov 11.3
Blatche 11.1
McGuire 10.3
Thomas 10.2

Assists Per 48 Min.
Dixon 8.9
Arenas (career) 7.1
James 5.8
Butler 5.6
Stevenson 5.4
Crittenton 4.3

Turnovers Per 48 Min.
Arenas (career) 4.3
Butler 4.1
Dixon 3.9
Blatche 3.3

Pers. Fouls Per 48 Min.
McGee 6.4
Pecherov 6.2
Blatche 6.2
Songaila 6.0

Steals Per 48 Min.
Arenas (career) 2.3
Butler 2.0
Songaila 1.8
Crittenton 1.8
Dixon 1.8

Next year Dixon will be gone and James won’t play much. I really wish we had better 3 point productivity projected.

Presumably, with more experience, McGee, Pecherov and Blatche won’t foul so much. And Crittenton will get more assists.

Comment from kaino80
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:41 AM

Great to see the wizards get another win, with Butler taking over down the stretch and hitting the dagger over Danny Grangers, lets try to make it two in a row against the hawks!!!!

A blogger on “Wizards Insider” has made a post that Gilbert could possibly recommence training with the team soon with the goal to return for the last 10 games.

Sports Wiz / Dave can you please confirm if you are hearing the same rumours, is there any factual evidence there?

I know the chances are slim, but is it possible to try to get some feedback from Ernie about the upcoming trade deadline, 09 Draft prospects and how he feels the team is progressing towards winning a championship (please no more references to “if we remain healthy”).

I found it concerning that neither senior management nor Arenas have made minimal comments about our current position. Has management placed a gag order on Arenas and why is he not sitting on the bench at home games instead of rehabbing his knee?

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:24 AM

Gilbert has been workign out, but for the past few weeks he hasn’t really been viewable by media, he usually waits until people leave so its hard to get a gage on that.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:26 AM

Hey folks one more quick contest to let you know about. I will post this again on an off day but figured I’d throw it out there now as well.

The Wizards are having their interactive locker room sweepstakes. Visit

http://www.nba.com/wizards/fans/locker_room_open.html

and fill out the form to win a Wizards Team Autographed Ball.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 11:06 AM

Oh and just in case you were bored and wanted to see CB3’s game winner again with Dave Johnson announcing in the background here you go.

http://www.nba.com/video/teams/wizards/2009/02/10/butler.game.winner.wizards/

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 11:23 AM

Thanks for the info SportzWiz…

I, for one, would like to take back those comments said about Gilbert yesterday…What if he was given a “gag order” – - I just did research on that…It would all make sense; ticketholders are upset about him not returning, and I’m sure that EG was probably upset with what was said…If a “gag order” did take place though, that’s even stupider because it draws people away even more. People may not like what he has to say all the time, but it does keep the speculation going, which would…keep the people around. Maybe I’m just overanalyzing, but I’m just going off of Kaino’s comment.

If all is true with the gag order, I just wanna first of all say: how stupid on management’s part, because fans, after all, don’t like to feel as if they’re being ignored (i.e. asking about updates and not getting any, or getting the same updates) – - c’mon, we’re not stupid! So yeah, therefore, I would like to apologize for calling out Gil as being selfish because it doesn’t seem to be him. I’m sorry Gil; hopefully my apology could be accepted. Maybe this is how they want his fans to see him as…as some overly selfish person. So Gabbo, maybe he’s not the one that you should be calling “Waldo” lol. What a mess this all is…

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 12:24 PM

Gilbert accepts your apology…

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 12:50 PM

How the hell do you know – - oh my gosh, are you the “oracle” lol…Talking to God perhaps? Well, I happen to talk to God everyday, therefore, I’d rather get an answer like that from Him [God].

Thanks for the help anywho…

Comment from Jgarcia104
Time February 10, 2009 at 2:06 PM

espn rumor central has hughes possible return to dc… seeing as how right now any change is good change… im all for it.. our salary cap situation is horrible as it is.. and we are going to need to make a lot of changes in the off season as it as.. why not make one of them now… im all for the line up of arenas, hughes, butler, jamison, haywood at least once this season… then critten, young, mcguire, blatche, mcgee as back ups… but bridge the areanas thing was true they played it on sportsnight last night at 7 and 11 on comcast sportsnet here in the dc area.. he said he hopes to play in at least 10 games.. and hten i remember reading somewhere that he wants to play summer league as well =)

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 3:25 PM

This just in:

From: hibatchi@washingtonwizards.com
Subject: Bridge Apologized
Date: February 10, 2009 2:37:29 AM EST
To: M2

Hey M2 aka “The Oracle” what’s up man… Yeah, tell Bridge that I definitely accept her apology but better yet tell her that blogging is typically an unfiltered expression of ones feelings both good and bad and thus accepted as such. Therefore, no apology is really necessary. I’m pretty sure everyone knows and understands that emotions run high while blogging as it’s usually about a subject that you have great passion for and thus the people blogging have license to rant accordingly. I think it’s a no harm no foul understanding amongst bloggers. In any event, she seems very sweet and it looks like she brings a lot of positivity to the Wizards blog. So all of that to say, I’m very cool with her but I’m still curious to know if God agrees with me . Oh & let everyone know that I’m definitely gonna get some burn before seasons end!
Peace & hair grease -Your Hero Zero

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 3:37 PM

wow, M2 just took it up a level.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM

Oh Oh! Wait ’til Bridge sees that. M2, you are the man.

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM

Sorry M2; it’s kinda hard for me to believe things until I see them…So YAY, God technically came thru for me on this one (on the seeing is believing thing), like He always does! Thanks “Oracle” lol, and thanks Gil for accepting my apology .

Oh, and I originally believed you jgarcia; I was just sayin’ thanks (because non-residents can’t see reports like that)!

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:00 PM

I’m still not too convinced though; things/people are hard to trust nowadays, but time shall tell. Whatever…

Can’t wait till the game 2nite!

Comment from neal
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:02 PM

Jgarcia104, Hughes is 30 years old and injury prone. He’s making $12.8M this year and $13.7M next year. You really want him? We can’t relive the past.

The only trades for Hughes I can think of that meet the 15% rule and also keep us w/i the luxury tax limit is Arenas for Hughes or Butler and Stevenson for Hughes.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:25 PM

Neal just an fyi , the rumored move on the chicago site was Etan Thomas and Mike James for Hughes.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:28 PM

neal and/or Tom M., help me understand something. Puttting the luxury tax aside for a minute, could a team not simply cut a player (pay him whatever is owed to him, but remove him from the roster) to clear up a spot.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM

SportzWiz, I didn’t realize that you were on. Can you answer my question? (above)

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM

just grabbed my CBA 101 booklet let me take a quick glimpse.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:40 PM

basically you can release a plaeyr but if he’s under a guaranteed contract you still owe him all that money.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:42 PM

So you can cut a player to free a roster spot, but you are still obligated to pay whatever his contract states. Is that correct?

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:43 PM

yeap, sounds right

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:43 PM

Thanks SportzWiz.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:43 PM

no problem.

Comment from Rick
Time February 10, 2009 at 4:48 PM

is there any update on blatche’s knee? was is he in uniform on the bench and not playing?

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:00 PM

i just wanted to check on that Jersey “so you think you know Caron buttler game” did anyone find out when i might get that got me kinda waiting

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:01 PM

i would trade Etan Thomas and Mike James for Hughes even if he is 30 an gets hurt alot who on the wizards dont get hurt alot!

Comment from Aj
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:02 PM

not playing until after da break rick

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM

wiz4life just checked, i’ll send you an email when I get a response.

Comment from Aj
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM

Hey Sportswiz I know this is off topic but can you believe that Dc united got Christian Gomez? I can’t wait to see him play in a black and red uniform again.

Comment from neal
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:24 PM

Yes, I didn’t think about that possibility, SportzWiz. That trade meets the criteria. I guess I would do it, too, although I’m not sure it would help us much.

getabigboy, the salary of that cut player still would count against the luxury tax limit, unfortunately.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM

AJ, that sounds like a Dave Johnson question to me, while I enjoy soccer (one of the best sporting events I ever attended was a soccer match in spain) I wouldn’t say my knowledge is that great.

Comment from Aj
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM

I could have sworn that u were dave johnson. sorry

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM

no problem AJ .

There is only one Dave. And I dont have the energy to be him, he’s everywhere!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:25 PM

hey bloggers and bloggets, let’s get a win

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM

What I would *like* about that trade, if it really is 2 for 1, is that it’d open up a roster spot. I don’t think the trade would *hurt* us, although I don’t know how much it’d help us.

We certainly no longer need Etan this year or next, and Mike James is no help to our team this year or next either. On the other hand, Larry Hughes can’t have many miles left in his tires. He’s been in the league since he was 18 and Phila. drafted him.

Still, Larry might bring something on defense. Maybe he’d be some kind of mentor for Nick, too?

Anybody think it would *propel* the team in some way? I don’t seem to see it.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:33 PM

I *do want* that 1st pick in round 2 next year, btw. Some terrific players have gone in that spot. Carl Landry, most recently. Gil was picked further down from there, for that matter.

In most ways, it’s a *better* pick than a late first-rounder. I think either pick is a long shot to make the league, and I know there’s not a difference in those odds between a late first rounder and an early second rounder.

But, what really makes it better is that you don’t have to guarantee the 2d rounder, and of course you pay him a good bit less. It’s a great pick for a team to have. I don’t want to waste it.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM

Getabig — if we cut a guy and take on another guy, it’ll push us into Luxury Tax territory, which basically means that a) you pay $2 for every $1 on the new guy’s contract, and you *don’t* get to be one of the teams that splits the “tax” paid that way by the teams that *do* get over the limit.

Unless you are going to get a tremendous player *and* a tremendous bargain, it’s bad business. Even at 11-40, I wouldn’t do it.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:39 PM

6:35 PM Dave Johnson checking in from Phillips Arena…..Caron Butler will be our special half time interview….starters are in..Mike James, Caron Butler, Darius Songaila, Dominic McGuire, and Antawn Jamison…..Hawks will have Mike Bibby back from a left foot sprain….Joe Johnson Al Horford, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:41 PM

Hello everyone,

Any seats left? Everyone seems to be on the blog tonight

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM

aj…thanks for noting christian gomez…..i think he missed it here and DC United missed him…last year…..

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:43 PM

love all the activity on the blog,..anzero you are right…tired of seeing the word lowly in sports copy.. and bridge save me a rainbow margarita

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:45 PM

Dave and Glenn are in the building,lol

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:49 PM

yes jeffmalone 1990 is with us……..might see us double team horford early to help darius stay in the game…and avoid foul trouble because he helps us so much on offense

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:50 PM

looking for a good game tonight, think it will be a close one

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 6:56 PM

yeah both losses to the hawks have been by four points

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:07 PM

Glenn here: keys: find 3pt shooters, Hawks are 4th in the NBA in 3 pt FG made, force bigs on smalls with Bibby, make Joe Johnson and Biiby play D

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:09 PM

hey gang we are going to take phone callas at half time 301-230-0980

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:12 PM

got to play D

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM

there is like 8 fans in there whats up with that lol

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Sure thing DJ – Not even a heavy drinker AT ALL, but those make you feel as if you’re over the rainbow lmao!

Of course there’s room for dcbutler . Hey Jeff!

I’ll be in soon to show some love

GO WIZARDS!!!

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:15 PM

dont you guys think that McGee would be better for this type of team with no real big man

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM

Hey Bridge, well looks like we have almost all the bloggers on board tonight, lets get a win

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM

CB3 trying to find that swag he is starting to dunk again

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM

mcguire has been on joe johnson and then the last time bibby..as james having trouble on bibby off screens wizards have made 4 staright after missing 7

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:25 PM

yes call in at halftime!!

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:25 PM

lol i was waiting on jeff to catch that

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM

Wiz4L-lol, funny right……

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM

j crit might keep up with Mike

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:29 PM

Bibby has been a Wizard killer, hopefully he will have an off night

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM

you cant tip a shot into the back court and go get it thats BS

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM

yes

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:35 PM

Atlanta did the same thing on the rebound…no call

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM

CB3 and Nick taking turns going to the rack

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM

ewwww nasty lol

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:41 PM

what a dunk

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:42 PM

crittenton set up mcgee well…do not like us letting oachulia control things

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:42 PM

Javalle needs help down there, can’t check everybody.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:44 PM

need to get some easy buckets

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM

again looking forward to half 301-230-0980 phone calls

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:46 PM

McGeel legnth is really having an effect on the Hawks

Comment from Jason C
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:46 PM

Whats up guys…critt and javale look like they’re developing some chemistry.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:47 PM

back on internet 11-6 second chance points hawks

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:47 PM

I hope we see McGee for some extended minutes tonight, he has earned it with his play

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:49 PM

c’mon Juan let’s get a spark

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:50 PM

goo dpoint jason c

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM

mcgee goes out with 8 points

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM

would love to see Dixon and Young on the court together, McGee and Critt have been solid thus far

Comment from Jason C
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM

he should have 10 that was a goaltend.

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM

need better D and need to move the ball more and try to get better looks at the basket

Comment from Jason C
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:53 PM

their guards are taking advantage of our size…we’re gonna keep giving up open 3’s with the way we’re doubling.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:56 PM

man I know we have had trouble scoring this year, however I really thought we could score some points against the Hawks

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM

Wizards 0-4 from the 3 pt line

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM

I wanna cry right now

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM

13 off ensive rebounds by hawks

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM

No Pech tonight?

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM

16-0 hawks run

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM

McGee is doing good 2nite! Critt is great too; he has a lot of potential…

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

Bridge we have the entire 2nd half, maybe we can get back into the game

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

I hope that Caron will still wanna do half-time despite all this…

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

You’re right Jeff – thanks .

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:01 PM

only 9 pts scored in the 2nd qtr wow

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:02 PM

I hope that D-Song is ok

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:03 PM

pech is here just not in

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:03 PM

I think that we should be driving more…

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:04 PM

Bridge you are correct!!!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:05 PM

Glenn you hit the nail with that, “Very poor offensive sets”

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:06 PM

I would call in, but I wouldn’t know what to ask?? I’ll probably just be like “what up Caron!!” – all giddy…

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:06 PM

that sums up the half

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:07 PM

301-230-0980

half time calls

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:07 PM

Bridge give a call

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:08 PM

we got into it a little we still have a shot

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:08 PM

I think so too W4L…

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:10 PM

everybody call in

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:14 PM

Thanks for the honesty DJ/Glenn lol (about the coaching situation).

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:14 PM

AMEN

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:15 PM

GO JEFF!

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:16 PM

Nice advertisement Jeff lol

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:19 PM

I decided to stay positive tonight, give some love to the Blog

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Thanks for the luv!

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:19 PM

i wish i had the guts to call in

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM

Wiz4L, thought you would call in…..Now the post game if I call, may be another story.lol

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM

Me too W4L lol!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:23 PM

mcgee with the starters

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM

o wow D.Song hurt and out for the game

Comment from Jason C
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM

another injury…crazy year.

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM

thats a nice move

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:27 PM

glenn says bets move mcgee has made a spro

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:30 PM

thats was awsome D

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:31 PM

What up with all these jumpers though…That’s just not working 2nite.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:31 PM

McGee really needs some help down there

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:31 PM

mcgee six straihgt dopuble foigure games

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:31 PM

pech in now McGee was playing well just could not keep his fouls down but he will learn

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:32 PM

Ok Pech – here we go

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:33 PM

He will learn once everybody else’s men stops beating them and he doesn’t have to pick up the slack all the time.

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:33 PM

Tap get Mike James out of the effin’ game!

Comment from Jason C
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Mike james is not doing well.

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:35 PM

Turnovers, Turnovers – but hopefully things can turn around for the better…

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:35 PM

DC thats what a big man dose.. his job is to gard the paint.. but i will say there is slack on D no dought about it

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:36 PM

14 turnivers have hurt…36-28 rebiudnb advanatge 16 ofenisve rebounds

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM

That’s something that both McGee and Pech needs to learn. What’s up with our big-man coach??

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM

We don’t have anyone else to counter Atlanta’s athletic big men, unless….well I was about to say Pech, but he’s out already.

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM

about time mike james takes a seat

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM

dixon and young in at the same time

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:40 PM

dixon ytoung crittenton jamison butler line uop

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:40 PM

Okay, they pick up fouls, but if the other team stops getting penetration so much, maybe they won’t foul so much?

And McGee’s man wouldn’t have so many offensive rebounds, because he has to leave his man to guard against the penetration.

Oh well, let’s dig deep and end this on a strong note.

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:42 PM

Our defense is bad tonight – so bad that it’s making the Atlanta players look fast…They’re out running us…C’mon guys, this is NOT Golden State (a fast playing team).

And they taking us to the line too much, but we haven’t really seen the line. Why is it so hard for us to get a lil contact (with any team)…

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:43 PM

They’re passing pretty well too..

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM

W
Glenn here: with Mcgee with 4, Darius out, Tap going small, why not, throw the kitchen sink in ther, you never know, maybe Wiz can get in the transition game. Make Atlanta chase um.

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:50 PM

AB would’ve been great for this game…

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM

JCritt has provided a nice lil spark….way to end the quarter

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM

No way in the world Mike James should have 20 minutes PT so far tonight. He should sit the entire 4th qtr!
McGee / Jamison / Butler / Young / Crittenton in the 4th please…

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM

JCritt should run the point and push the ball…if atlanta misses a shot.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM

game turne din thirf quarter wizards used a 9-2 run to make it 58-46…..buy then hawks a 10-0 run

Comment from John50
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:58 PM

LEts Go Wizards!!!!

Um. I think that we just need a little focus out there. I think for defensive purposes we should take Dixon out for McGuire right now…

Comment from John50
Time February 10, 2009 at 8:58 PM

Well GO WIZ WE could do this…..

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM

Need a couple of stops

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM

6-0 run wizards….mcgee double double 14 points and 10 rebounds

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about Dom…FREE DOM!

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:04 PM

Oh wow, if you put FREE and DOM together, you get FREEDOM! Pretty cool lol.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:08 PM

wizards are scoring but need stops

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM

LOL…Can we get some string for McGees pants. It’s like he’s pulling them up while he’s playing

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM

ALWAYS… Drives me nuts

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM

What is the hawk’s shooting percentage?

Comment from Bridge
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:12 PM

I guess that everyone pretty much signed out because things aren’t looking too good. Well – - better luck next game? I don’t understand why it just seems so hard for us to get a pair of wins as opposed to just one here, one there…

Well, I’ll be on to show some love 2morrow. Nice blogging with everyone…

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Isn’t Randolph Morris the kid that New York signed before school was out or something?

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM

47 bench points by hawks

Comment from dabeatkeeper
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM

I would take that trade for L. Hughes in a heartbeat! Although I still think he went out like a punk and always gets hurt, James and Thomas are both bums and should have been gone a long time ago. Man this is the same old, no direction, yah, yah, yah I’m over it at this point!

Comment from dabeatkeeper
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM

I don’t get it the Wizards are not the only young team in the NBA. I can not except that as an excuse! The Wiz are going to get beat down tomorrow by guess what a GOOD, YOUNG team. Just sayin……..

Comment from CB3
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:26 PM

301-230-0980
Wizards Post Game

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:26 PM

dabeatkeeper-I totally agree

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Hey Bridge glad you stayed and yes better luck next game

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM

As everyone already knows, I LOVE JAVARIS CRITTENTON!

I continue to contend that there are some bright spots this season with our youngs… They are getting serious court time for obvious reasons & it will pay off in spades next year.

McGee / Young / McGuire / & Crittenton (I refuse to count Blatche because he’s in his 4th freakin’ year already) are gonna be real nice…

Comment from dabeatkeeper
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM

Man, it’s the same old same old! I guess we are not even trying to make any moves, what about that stud on the Suns???? I’d pretty much unload half the team and all of our coaches for him!

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM

dabeatkeeper -Are you prepared to build our franchise around him? Because that’s why he wants out of PHX… I love him as well but, we would be turned completely upside down by acquiring him. That’s a tough call… & I haven’t even gotten into salary complications.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM

If we can get Hughes, what would the Bulls want in return?

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:34 PM

Thomas & James…

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:36 PM

that is a DONE DEAL, quick make that deal before the Bulls change there mind

Comment from dabeatkeeper
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:37 PM

M2 the salary thing is a serious issue I agree but I think we should at least try! He is young and still has not hit his prime! We would have to part with at least one of the big 3, I love Caron so i would hate to see him go, but man we would have a nice team when healthy. lol

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:38 PM

Ha ha ha ha ha… Larry makes about 13 million per through 09/10, you cool with that? Basically add Thomas & James’ salaries…

Comment from dabeatkeeper
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:38 PM

lol, I agree make the trade now before Chicago gets theirs heads out the the clouds.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:38 PM

No to Amare, and Yes to Hughes

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM

dabeatkeeper-I 100% agree, lol

Comment from CB3
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM

Jeff, why not Amare?

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM

I don’t want to lose Caron.
I could see Caron & STAT in the frontcourt together for a handful of years though… Would be real easy to forget about Tawn (sorry Tawn, love ya)…

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM

So lets package Blatche, Jamison & some money for STAT then… Ha ha ha ha… In my dreams!

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:42 PM

STAT’s making 16 this year & 18 next year I believe… That’s a lot of loot that we don’t have (Gilbert)…

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:44 PM

After next season comes the free agent bonanza… Lets get healthy & see how next season goes… Hell, it’s been since 78/79, I can stay patient for a little while longer.

Comment from dabeatkeeper
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM

this guy who is talking now, is awesome!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:51 PM

Are you talking about t.o.?

Comment from dabeatkeeper
Time February 10, 2009 at 9:52 PM

yah i think so he was a caller, he rocked! Great points!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:14 PM

Yeah,

Brendan and AB can help AJ cuz you know all the small forwards are going to walk right pass AJ…LOL…

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:15 PM

past instead of “pass”, either way, AJ can’t check small forwards.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:30 PM

Watched the Wiz and then had to watch LeBronze get a fake call with .8 of a second on the clock and he made both to tie it. A pure BS call. Then with .4 of a second on the clock LeBronze fouled Granger on the same type of play. Granger made the first and intentionally missed the second and LeBronze went stomping off the court without so much as a nice game to anyone. BUSH LEAGUE! and this is what we want to represent the NBA????? Come on. I can think of many other players who would be better representatives for sportsmanship.

On to the Wiz vs. Hawks:
I guess that with Darius injured, McGee might get some serious minutes where he will be allowed to make some mistakes and learn. The man is a force. I wish that he wouldn’t try to block every shot within twenty foot of his body, however. He picks up a lot of really bad fouls because he lets his man shoot and depends upon blocking the shot. I wish that he would spend more time getting defensive position so that his man had a harder time getting the ball at all. It would also help if our perimeter defense could stop someone from driving the lane and causing our big guys to try to defend both their man and the guy with the ball. McGee might be better off is he didn’t try to block a single shot for a game, but concentrated on defending his man from getting the ball in a good position to score.

I feel very badly for Antawan because he plays so hard every night and Tap doesn’t give the man any decent time to rest. It was obvious tonight that he was tired. His legs were not there. Without the legs, his shooting was off. That is not the way to treat our best offensive player. AJ played 39 minutes in a 21 point loss. Nice coaching Tap. CB and AJ, between them, played 80 minutes and shot 14/33 from the field (a little over 42%). The rest of the team was 19/41 (a little over 46% and that includes Dixon’s 1/5 and Critt’s 2/5).

Our lack of an offensive strategy was glaringly apparent tonight. On many possessions four guys watched while the man with the ball had to try to score. The Wiz are totally devoid of any offense except, “you’ve got the ball, try to make something happen”. That is not a player lapse, it is a coaching deficency. Caron, Mike, Nick, Critt and Juan look bad sometimes because they have to create something without any help.

We have got the horses. We don’t have a driver.

If we can really get Larry for Etan and Mike, I vote “GO FOR IT”.

I am NOT interested in Amare. We don’t need anyone else (where’s Waldo) who thinks that the team rises or falls depending upon them.

M2, you are breaking my heart with your criticism of Blatche. He is a very good player being played out-of-position by a coach who apparently doesn’t understand the basics of the game. He is the 3rd youngest player on the team. He has progressed nicely. He is a young guy who has to learn how to act and play as an adult. He needs some instruction (his shoooting has improved under Hoppla). I still maintain that bringing in someone like Zo to coach the big guys would make McGee and Blatche 100% beter.

Even though the schedule on the Wiz web site indicates that we played the Bobcats on Feb 11th, I am pretty sure that we’ve got them tomorrow (12th). Watch your backsides B’cats. We’re angry about the loss to the Hawks and we’re after you. Go Wiz!!!!

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:42 PM

I guess everyone simply fell asleep reading my last blog entry because it was so damn long. Sorry, I’ll try to refrain myself in the future.

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:50 PM

No criticism of Blatche in that last post (although his Kwame Brown work ethic is easy to criticize)… I was just saying that we have 4 kids with less than 2 years experience (Blatche is young but has been in the play-offs for three seasons now… Hell, LeBron is twenty three). I’m more an experience guy…

I completely hope & pray that your assessment of him pans out. I’ll be cheering with bells on as I clearly see his upside in one of every four games he plays.

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:53 PM

Don’t refrain…
Most of the game timers seem to listen live to the blogcast or whatever (I have the NBA package with my laptop on hand to see if any real banter is flying around on this site)…
I’ve learned to jump in & say hello & then see what’s happening with folks after the game. I’m not that interested in, “good pass Caron” or “way to slam it McGee” comments while the game is on…
The best stuff on here is pre & post game.

Comment from M2
Time February 10, 2009 at 10:55 PM

“I am NOT interested in Amare. We don’t need anyone else (where’s Waldo) who thinks that the team rises or falls depending upon them.”

At the end of the day, co-sign!

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time February 11, 2009 at 8:13 AM

I turned off last night’s game mid-2d quarter; how much can a fan take? (It’s on the DVR, so no doubt I’ll go through it later today…)

M2 — when we traded for Javaris, I couldn’t see the reason why. Please allow me to eat my words. He is a legit young NBA point with a big upside. I’m glad we have him. You were right about him.

Javaris and JaVale had very nice games last night. The more we play them, the faster they’ll develop. We’re not going to win games on their backs this year, but along w/ Dominic and a top choice in June they are key to our future.

Comment from M2
Time February 11, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Agree… Wholeheartedly (with everything but turning the game off. Although I do watch with anxious temptation, I’m never quite able.)