News about Washington Wizards (page 6)
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Coaches
The Washington Wizards announced today that they will not pick up the option on the contract of Head Coach Randy Wittman.
NBA rumors
Randy Wittman is in his final days as Wizards coach, widely expected to take the fall for Washington's disappointing season and failure to make the playoffs.
NBA market
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed guard Marcus Thornton and waived guard Gary Neal.
NBA market
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed forward J.J. Hickson. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns acquire a first-round pick, DeJuan Blair and Kris Humphries from the Washington Wizards in exchange for forward Markieff Morris.
NBA awards
John Wall and Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.
NBA awards
Marcin Gortat and Russell Westbrook were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Dec. 21 through Dec. 27.
Injuries
Washington Wizards swingman Alan Anderson, who hasn’t played a game this season, is not expected to make his season debut for another 3 to 5 weeks.
NBA market
In urgent need of perimeter players, the Washington Wizards will sign forward Jarell Eddie to a nonguaranteed contract and waive center Ryan Hollins on Tuesday.
Records
Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, and the Spurs set a franchise record with their 23rd straight home victory, rolling past the Washington Wizards 114-95.