Last year the Washington Wizards went 26-56 and were the only team in the NBA’s Southeast Division not to make the playoffs. Wisely, they blew up their roster this past season. And truly begin the re-building process this fall. The Wizards are starting over with a new Owner (internet pioneer and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis) and franchise player at the point guard position … [Read more...] about Ted Leonsis on the Washington Wizards New Direction
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Ted Leonsis taking Washington Wizards in a new Direction
Ted Leonsis is the majority owner, chairman and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, a group that on June 9, 2010 became owners of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL's Washington Capitals, WNBA's Washington Mystics, the Verizon Center and the Baltimore-Washington Ticketmaster franchise. Leonsis, a former vice-chairman at AOL and an internet marketing pioneer, also … [Read more...] about Ted Leonsis taking Washington Wizards in a new Direction
Back to the Drawing Board for the Washington Wizards
By: David Kay The Sports Bank's off-season breakdowns continue with a look at what the Washington Wizards need to do to begin their re-building process. … [Read more...] about Back to the Drawing Board for the Washington Wizards
Bulls-Wizards Live Blog
The Washington Wizards begin life anew without their star (and future potential jailbird) Gilbert Arenas. They next head to Chicago, to take on a Bulls team coming off a big win in Boston and riding a three game win streak. Stay right here to keep up with what goes down at the United Center tonight. … [Read more...] about Bulls-Wizards Live Blog
Pressing Social Issues in Sport Part 3 of 4
Paul M. Banks has an exclusive interview with Dave Zirin discussing the past, present and future social issues at the heart of sports As I continued my interview with Zirin, I asked him about how/why some athletes are able to overcome the “just shut up and play” principle set forth by the status quo. “The great political athletes of the ‘60s were, you could argue, the best … [Read more...] about Pressing Social Issues in Sport Part 3 of 4
Post Lottery NBA Mock Draft
Now that the lottery has concluded, find out who's going where by clicking here. What should the L.A. Clippers do with their draft choice? https://www.walterfootball.com/nbadraft2009mock.php … [Read more...] about Post Lottery NBA Mock Draft
NBA offseason needs
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay Find out what your NBA team this needs this offseason. We'll be doing every team as the draft approaches. https://www.walterfootball.com/nbaoffseason.php Charlotte Bobcats - Updated 5/7 https://www.walterfootball.com/nbaoffseason2009cha.php Golden State Warriors - Updated … [Read more...] about NBA offseason needs