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Wizards Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Phew. It's official: The Wizards got their point guard.

OK, no, not Gilbert Arenas, although he signed a six-year, $111 million deal.

The point guard news July 11 was that the Wizards would be getting two-year pro Dee Brown, a restricted free agent who became free to leave the Jazz after Utah elected not to match Washington's two-year, partially guaranteed offer.

Brown, who starred at the University of Illinois, contributed 94 points and 83 assists to Utah's 2006-07 season as a rookie. He opted to play professionally in Turkey last season, although the Jazz thought enough of him to make him a qualifying offer, meaning they retained the right to match another NBA team's free agent offer.

The Wizards were expected to pursue a swingman type with their limited...

Arenas makes it official, signs deal with Wizards (AP)

Gilbert Arenas signed his six-year, $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards on Sunday, securing the return of a franchise player who is accepting less money than he was offered. Arenas and the Wizards agreed to the deal July 3, but both sides waited until Arenas returned from an overseas trip to settle the details.

Wizards re-sign G Arenas (PA SportsTicker)

The Washington Wizards accomplished their main priority this offseason Sunday, re-signing guard Gilbert Arenas.

Spurs sign G Mason (PA SportsTicker)

The San Antonio Spurs signed free agent guard Roger Mason on Friday.

Nets to sign veteran forward Najera (Yahoo! Sports)

Nets strengthen bench by adding veteran forward Eduardo Najera.

Wizards sign point guard Dee Brown to offer sheet (AP)

Dee Brown was signed to an offer sheet Thursday by the Washington Wizards after spending last season in Turkey. The Utah Jazz, who retained Brown's NBA rights while he was overseas, have seven days to match the offer. "Dee is a player who can bring quickness and energy to our team," Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld said.

G Dee Brown signs offer sheet with Wizards (PA SportsTicker)

Utah Jazz guard and restricted free agent Dee Brown signed an offer sheet with the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

1st-round pick Javale McGee signs with Wizards (AP)

First-round draft pick Javale McGee signed a two-year, $2.4 million deal with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. McGee, a 7-foot center who left Nevada after his sophomore season, was the 18th overall pick in last month's draft. "JaVale has a chance to be a solid addition to our team, so we're excited to have him officially signed," Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld said.

Arenas away from basketball until August (AP)

Gilbert Arenas has stayed off the basketball court since the Washington Wizards were eliminated from the NBA playoffs in early May. That's because the three-time All-Star's knee ached as he tried a hasty comeback from a second operation in November, which ended his season midway through the first-round loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kwame Brown could be free-agent target for Heat (Yahoo! Sports)

The Miami Heat has expressed interest in several free agents: center Kwame Brown and guards Jannero Pargo and...

A most unusual and irreverent NBA mock draft (SportingNews.com)

At the NBA draft, millions of dollars are involved, jobs are hanging in the balance, and the future of the league is at stake. This is business, serious business -- but that doesn't mean there can't be a mock draft with a sense of humor.

Mantras all the new draftees should learn (SportingNews.com)

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Sources: Warriors make offer to Brand after losing Davis (SportingNews.com)

After losing Baron Davis to the Clippers, the Warriors are using the cap space to pursue highly coveted free agent Elton Brand.

Arenas, Brand gain leverage in NBA free agency (SportingNews.com)

Elton Brand and Baron Davis have opted out of their deals with Clippers and Warriors, respectively. That means Gilbert Arenas could be the early winner in NBA free agency.

Grading the draft: Bulls among the As, Sonics fail (SportingNews.com)

Sam Smith gives his opinion on every team's draft haul.

NBA mock draft: Real drama starts at No. 3 (SportingNews.com)

Again, like in 2007, the big question going into Thursday's NBA draft is, "What is Kevin going to do?" Though...

Mock draft: Does Pat Riley have eyes for O.J. Mayo? (SportingNews.com)

That the Chicago Bulls will take Derrick Rose with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft seems to be a foregone conclusion. Sam Smith breaks down how the rest of the first round will shake out.

Divorce done, Seattle cruising for new NBA love (AP)

What a sweetheart: Clay Bennett left the SuperSonics name, championship banners and 41 years of memories behind, yet couldn't bring himself to part with even a few crocodile tears on his way out the door. Too bad -- since those would have been the most appropriate souvenir of all. "There was just so much that happened on both sides," Bennett said after scooping up Seattle's NBA franchise and...

Wizards offer Arenas between $125-$127 million (Yahoo! Sports)

The Washington Wizards Tuesday offered unrestricted free agent guard Gilbert Arenas a six-year contract that...

Wizards open talks with Arenas, praise Jamison (AP)

On Tuesday morning, Abe Pollin placed a call to free agent Gilbert Arenas, who was at a layover in Toronto on the way to China for a promotional trip on behalf of a shoe company. In the afternoon, the 84-year-old Washington Wizards owner arrived via cart and was helped into a cushioned chair for a news conference for the newly re-signed Antawn Jamison.

Gilbert's getting all of it (Yahoo! Sports)

Any hope that the Washington Wizards would hold back a little in their pursuit to bid against themselves in...

Lots of zeros for Arenas? (Yahoo! Sports)

The Wizards are offering Gilbert Arenas a six-year deal worth $125 million, according to a league executive.

Wizards will offer Arenas a contract, but for how much? (Yahoo! Sports)

Gilbert Arenas said he opted out of the final year of his contract with the idea he would remain with the...

Wizards F Jamison signs contract extension (PA SportsTicker)

Antawn Jamison signed a contract extension with the Washington Wizards on Monday, avoiding free agency on the eve of the league-imposed deadline.

Dealing with Maggette, Brand tops priority list for Clippers (Yahoo! Sports)

The second phase of the off-season begins Monday night for the Los Angeles Clippers according to the Los Angeles...