Washington Wizards F Antawn Jamison done for preseason with shoulder injuryOctober 15th, 2009 Wizards' Jamison (shoulder) out for preseasonWASHINGTON — Wizards forward Antawn Jamison will miss the rest of the team's exhibition games with a right shoulder injury. Jamison will be re-evaluated next week, after the swelling goes down.
Evans scores 27 to lead Hawks over Grizzlies 111-96October 14th, 2009 Evans lifts Hawks over GrizzliesMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Maurice Evans, playing for the first time in the preseason, scored 27 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
Arenas fined $25,000 by NBA then scores 24 to lead Wizards over Pistons, 101-98October 13th, 2009 Arenas leads Wizards over Pistons
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gilbert Arenas, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier in the day for not making himself available to the media, scored 24 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-98 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Rookie Jeff Teague has 17 points and seven assists to lead Hawks over Bobcats 107-90October 12th, 2009 Teague leads Hawks over Bobcats 107-90ATLANTA — Rookie Jeff Teague had 17 points and seven assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 107-90 victory over the Charlotte in a preseason game Monday night. Joe Johnson and Zaza Pachulia each scored 14 points for the Hawks.
Gordon, Stuckey help Pistons remain unbeaten in preseason with win over HawksOctober 11th, 2009 Gordon, Stuckey help Pistons over HawksAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ben Gordon scored 22 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the new-look Detroit Pistons remained undefeated in the preseason with a 100-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.
Wizards C Brendan Haywood leaves preseason game with sprained right ankleOctober 9th, 2009 Wizards C Haywood leaves with sprained right ankleWASHINGTON — Center Brendan Haywood has left the Washington Wizards' exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. The Wizards said he would not return to Friday night's game.
Once he starts shooting, Arenas doesn't miss; Marion's 26 points lead Mavs past Wiz 123-115October 9th, 2009 Arenas has 12 pts, 9 assists; Mavs beat WizardsWASHINGTON — Taking another step in his comeback, Gilbert Arenas had 12 points on 6-for-6 shooting — all in the third quarter — and nine assists in the Washington Wizards' 123-115 exhibition loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Arenas played 21 minutes and showed flashes of the flair and explosiveness that made him a three-time All-Star before he was a three-time surgery patient.
Hawks beat Hornets 108-102 in preseason openerOctober 7th, 2009 Hawks beat Hornets 108-102 in preseason openerATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored 17 points, Josh Smith had 14 points and seven rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-102 on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Rookie Jeff Teague led the Hawks with 19 points and Zaza Pachulia had 17.
Swingman Jamal Crawford accepts new backup role as newcomer in Hawks' potent backcourtSeptember 30th, 2009 Jamal Crawford accepts new backup role with HawksATLANTA — Jamal Crawford, a starter through most of his nine years in the NBA, says he's ready for a new role as a backup with the Atlanta Hawks. Crawford averaged 19.7 points with the New York Knicks and Golden State last season.
Hawks keep playoff team core together by re-signing forward Marvin WilliamsAugust 7th, 2009 Hawks re-sign forward Marvin WilliamsATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks re-signed forward Marvin Williams on Friday, their last bit of unfinished offseason business. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the restricted free agent agreed to a five-year, $37.5 million deal, with incentives that could raise the package to as much as $43 million.
Vermes named Wizards interim coach after firing head coach OnalfoAugust 4th, 2009 Wizards name Vermes interim coachKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Wizards have named Peter Vermes the interim head coach for the rest of the season.
Kansas City Wizards fire head coach Curt Onalfo, assistant coach Kris KeldermanAugust 4th, 2009 Kansas City Wizards fire head coach OnalfoKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Wizards have fired head coach Curt Onalfo.
Hawks announce deals to re-sign unrestricted free agents Mike Bibby, Zaza PachuliaJuly 13th, 2009 ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have officially announced new deals to re-sign unrestricted free agents Mike Bibby and Zaza Pachulia. Hawks coach Mike Woodson said the two are returning to "finish what we started" after leading the team to two straight playoff appearances.
Hawks reach agreement to re-sign Pachulia to 4-year dealJuly 9th, 2009 ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are making moves to keep together a roster that has made two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign center Zaza Pachulia to a four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Person familiar with negotiations: Hawks reach agreement to re-sign Mike Bibby to 3-year dealJuly 7th, 2009 AP source: Hawks reach deal with BibbyATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are keeping the point guard who has led the team to two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks and Mike Bibby have reached an agreement on a three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday.