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Mavs sticking with Haywood as starting center
Brendan Haywood is still the Mavericks' starting center.

Mavs sticking with Haywood as starting center
Brendan Haywood is still the Mavericks' starting center.

Jazz outlast Nowitzki, Mavericks 123-121 in 3OT (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Al Jefferson scored 28 points and tied a career-high with 26 rebounds as the Utah Jazz defeated Dallas 123-121 Monday night in triple-overtime to halt a seven-game losing streak against the Mavericks and preserve their slim playoff hopes.

Source: NBA will not discipline Mavs' Haywood
The NBA does not plan to take any action regarding the alleged punch that Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy said Dallas' Brendan Haywood threw into the back of Magic center Dwight Howard, according to a league source on Monday.

Mavs' Haywood denies punch to Howard's back
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood declared Sunday that he doesn't have a problem with Dwight Howard and doesn't have any idea what Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy is talking about.

Haywood denies throwing punch at D. Howard
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood declared Sunday that he doesn't have a problem with Dwight Howard and doesn't have any idea what Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy is talking about.

Van Gundy: Mavs' Haywood punched Howard
Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy accused Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood of punching Dwight Howard in the lower back during Friday night's game and plans to send video of the incident to the NBA office.

Mavs' Haywood (knee) out at least five games
DALLAS -- Mavericks starting center Brendan Haywood will miss at least five games with a knee injury, the team announced Friday.

Haywood, Wright expected to play for Mavs
Mavericks centers Brendan Haywood and Brandan Wright participated in the morning shootaround and are expected to play Tuesday night as Dallas looks to snap a three-game skid against woeful Washington.

Mavs expect Haywood, Wright back Tuesday
The struggling Dallas Mavericks expect to be two players closer to whole when they return from a much needed two days off.

Mavs' Haywood sidelined with left ankle sprain
Mavericks center Brendan Haywood won't play Tuesday night against former teammate Tyson Chandler and the New York Knicks because of a sprained left ankle

Mavs C Haywood out because of ankle injury (Yahoo! Sports)
Dallas Mavericks starting center Brendan Haywood isn't playing against the New York Knicks because of a sprained left ankle. Haywood rolled his ankle on the opening possession in a loss Monday night at Oklahoma City. Coach Rick Carlisle says Tuesday there is still some swelling in Haywood's ankle, but hopes he's back soon.

Mavs C Haywood out because of ankle injury (Yahoo! Sports)
DALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks starting center Brendan Haywood isn't playing against the New York Knicks because of a sprained left ankle.

Mavs' Haywood sprains ankle against Thunder
Starting center Brendan Haywood rolled his left ankle on the first possession of Dallas' game at Oklahoma City on Monday night and went to the locker room.

Mavericks C Brendan Haywood sprains ankle (Yahoo! Sports)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Starting center Brendan Haywood rolled his left ankle on the first possession of Dallas' game at Oklahoma City on Monday night and went to the locker room.

Lopez scores 38 as Nets beat Mavericks 93-92 (Yahoo! Sports)

DALLAS (AP) Brook Lopez missed almost the first two months of the season because of a broken right foot, and the New Jersey Nets eased him back into the lineup.

Bynum leads Lakers over Odom-less Mavs (AP)

Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers hit the halfway point of their season with a 96-91 victory over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Bynum had a huge smile on his face when he grabbed a rebound of his own miss and was fouled trying to go back up with 5:29 left.

Lin has 28 and 14, ends Mavs' 6-game run (AP)

Jeremy Lin had 28 points and a career-high 14 assists, Steve Novak made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks ended the Dallas Mavericks' six-game winning streak with a 104-97 victory Sunday. J.R. Smith scored 15 points in his Knicks debut and Novak had all of his 14 in the final period as New York won for the eighth time in nine games.

Mavericks hold on to beat Clippers 96-92 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 points, 11 in the final 6-plus minutes, Shawn Marion added 16, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-92 on Monday night. Jason Terry, Vince Carter and Brendan Haywood all contributed 10 points for the Mavs, who've won 10 in a row at home against the Clippers and extended their overall winning streak to four games.

Mavs get Odom, Haywood back against Pacers
The Mavs moved closer to full strength with return of Lamar Odom and Brendan Haywood against the Pacers

Mavs' Odom, Haywood out against Thunder (AP)
The Mavericks were without key reserve Lamar Odom and starting center Brendan Haywood for Wednesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Odom was sent home with a stomach ailment and Haywood was ruled out with lower back tightness. Oklahoma City was missing starting swingman Thabo Sefalosha due to a sore right foot.

Mavericks' Odom, Haywood out against OKC
Mavericks' Lamar Odom, Brendan Haywood to sit out against Thunder.

Mavs' Haywood a game-time call for Game 6
Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood is a game-time decision for Sunday night's Game 6.

Mavs' Haywood to give playing Game 6 'a shot'
Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood said Saturday that he believes he can play in Game 6 despite an ailing right hip that has sidelined him for all but three minutes of the last three games.

Mavs backup C Haywood out of Game 5 (AP)
Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood was inactive for Game 5 of the NBA finals because of a hip injury that's bothered him much of the series. Haywood was injured late in Game 2 against the Miami Heat. He missed Game 3, then tried to play in Game 4, lasting only 3 minutes. With two days off before Game 6 in Miami, there's still a chance Haywood could return.

Mavs don't have center Haywood for Game 5
The Mavericks don't have injured center Brendan Haywood for Game 5 of the Finals.

Mavs' Haywood to test hurt hip prior to game
Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood is planning to test his injured hip Tuesday afternoon to see if he would be able to play in Game 4 of the NBA finals a few hours later.

Mavs' Haywood to test hip before Game 4 (AP)

Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood is planning to test his injured hip Tuesday afternoon to see if he would be able to play in Game 4 of the NBA finals a few hours later. Haywood says he would try sprinting and changing directions either after a morning shootaround or closer to game time. The decision would be simple: If he could do those things close to full speed, he would play.

Barea starts for Stevenson in Game 4 (AP)

Down 2-1 in the NBA finals, the Mavericks tried to jump-start their offense by putting J.J. Barea into the starting lineup in place of defensive-oriented DeShawn Stevenson for Game 4 against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Backup center Brendan Haywood also returned to the active list after missing Game 3 with a hip injury.

Mavs' Haywood: Need to be '70 percent' to play
Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood said the injured right hip flexor injury that kept him out of Sunday's Game 3 is feeling better, but not yet good enough to commit to playing in Game 4.

Mavs' Haywood a game-time call for Game 3
Backup center Brendan Haywood's status is officially a game-time decision, but the Dallas Mavericks are preparing as if he will not play in Sunday night's Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Mavs C Haywood is game-time decision (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks say backup center Brendan Haywood is a "game-time decision" for Sunday night's Game 3 of the NBA finals against the Miami Heat. Haywood left Game 2 on Thursday with a strained right hip flexor. He was in practice gear when the Mavs held their morning shootaround Sunday, but neither he nor Dallas coach Rick Carlisle offered specifics on how much he was able to do...

Haywood game-time decision Sunday
The Dallas Mavericks say backup center Brendan Haywood is a ''game-time decision'' for Sunday night's Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat.

Mavs' Haywood (hip) questionable for Game 3
Backup center Brendan Haywood did not participate in any contact or full-speed work during the Dallas Mavericks' practice Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Three Mavericks return banged up from Miami
Mavericks' Brendan Haywood, Jason Terry join Dirk Nowitzki in being hurt.

Many veteran Mavs seeking first title (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd are at the point in their careers where the only thing they care about is winning a championship. Luckily for them, their teammates feel the same way. From Shawn Marion to Jason Terry, Tyson Chandler to Brendan Haywood, Peja Stojakovic to DeShawn Stevenson, the Dallas Mavericks are a collection of guys who've played at least 10 seasons and made tens of millions of...

Haywood worried by Mavs' D, not Durant dunk
It's the Mavericks' defense, not the Kevin Durant dunk, that has Brendan Haywood frustrated.

Mavs C Chandler out due to sore back (AP)
Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler won't play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night because of a sore lower back. It is just the seventh game the 7-foot-1 veteran has missed this season. Brendan Haywood will start in his place. Chandler is averaging 10.2 points and 9.3 rebounds this season for Dallas, which has already clinched a playoff spot.

Brendan Haywood to return for Dallas Mavericks after sitting out two
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Friday morning that center Brendan Haywood is expected to play in Friday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA rescinds Amare's tech, 1-game ban (AP)
The NBA has rescinded Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul, making him eligible to play in the New York Knicks' next game. Stoudemire was whistled for would have been his 16th technical of the season on Thursday in the Knicks' 127-109 loss in Dallas. He and the Mavericks' Brendan Haywood were called for offsetting technicals in the second quarter.

Stoudemire faces suspension for techs (AP)
Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire has picked up his 16th technical foul, which would mean an automatic one-game suspension if its upheld. Stoudemire and Mavericks center Brendan Haywood received offsetting technicals during the second quarter Thursday night. It was such an innocuous confrontation that both players came away laughing, baffled by the call from official Bennett Salvatore.

Redirect FS Southwest Haywood helps Mavs past Hawks
Brendan Haywood might have found some unusual inspiration before his big game against the Hawks.

Mavs win eighth straight, cool off Jazz (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points on 12 of 18 shooting, Caron Butler added 16 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 93-81 Friday night to extend their winning streak to eight games. Dallas improved to 15-4 and ended a five-game losing streak in Utah. The Mavericks also snapped Utah's seven-game winning streak, outscoring the Jazz (15-6) by a 13-2 margin to start the fourth quarter.

Agent: Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood's heated discussion with Rick Carlisle led to suspension
Agent: Mavericks center Brendan Haywood's heated discussion with Rick Carlisle led to suspension

Dallas Mavericks' center Brendan Haywood suspended one game for conduct violation
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood is out against the streaking San Antonio Spurs after being suspended one game for an undisclosed violation of team rules.

Haywood suspended for conduct violation
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood is out against the streaking San Antonio Spurs after being suspended one game for an undisclosed violation of team rules.

Mavs charge past Thunder in 4th quarter (AP)

In few moments, Dirk Nowitzki made the deficit the Dallas Mavericks had been trying to eliminate all game long disappear. Nowitzki nailed a 3-pointer in the corner, then converted a four-point play to spark a blur of a 10-point run in the Mavericks' 111-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Magic PG Nelson out again vs. Hawks (AP)

The Orlando Magic will be without starting point guard Jameer Nelson against Atlanta on Monday night because of a sprained left ankle. Nelson was hurt late in Friday's win against New Jersey and missed the team's win at Charlotte on Friday. Chris Duhon will again start in his place, and Jason Williams will serve as the backup.

Dallas Mavericks favoring Tyson Chandler over Brendan Haywood as starting center
Tyson Chandler gets the nod over Brendan Haywood as the Mavericks' starting center.

Magic extend preseason win streak to 21 (AP)

Dwight Howard had 20 points and 13 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic roll to their 21st straight preseason victory, 101-76 over the undermanned Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Howard was a perfect 7 for 7 shooting and added four blocks, and Vince Carter had 20 points to keep Orlando's incredible -- but otherwise meaningless -- preseason streak alive.

Mavs keep C Haywood for $55M, 6 years (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations says center Brendan Haywood has agreed to $55 million, six-year contract to return to the Dallas Mavericks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because details were still being finalized. Dallas acquired the 7-footer from Washington as part of a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline last season.

Report: Haywood signs with Mavs
A person familiar with the negotiations says center Brendan Haywood has agreed to $55 million, six-year contract to return to the Dallas Mavericks.

2010 NBA free agents: Center Brendan Haywood agrees to deal to stay with Dallas Mavericks, sources say
Center Brendan Haywood agreed to a six-year, $55 million deal to return to the Mavericks, according to two sources.

Source: Dallas Mavericks not interested in sign-and-trade pact over Brendan Haywood
Source: Dallas Mavericks not interested in sign-and-trade pact over Brendan Haywood.

Dallas Mavericks make re-signing C Brendan Haywood a priority
Dallas Mavericks make re-signing C Brendan Haywood a priority.

Mavs survive as Butler, Haywood handle Spurs
Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood gave the Dallas Mavericks the energy, toughness and scoring they needed -- in other words, everything the Mavs expected when they traded for them a few months ago.

Butler's 35 help Mavericks force Game 6 (AP)
Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood gave the Dallas Mavericks the energy, toughness and scoring they needed -- in other words, everything the Mavs expected when they traded for them a few months ago. Butler scored a career playoff-best 35 points and had 11 rebounds, and Haywood provided a strong inside presence at both ends in his first start of this postseason, keeping the Mavericks alive by leading...

Ex-Wizards lead Mavericks vs. Spurs (AP)
Two months ago, Brendan Haywood, Caron Butler and DeShawn Stevenson were enduring a season gone horribly wrong in Washington. Then Dallas rescued them in a trade at the All-Star break. The Mavericks went from winning 62 percent of their games before the deal to winning 77 percent after. Dallas also claimed the second seed in the Western Conference.

Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood unhappy with not starting
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood didn't seem happy about coming off the bench against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Mavericks will be without J.J. Barea, but Brendan Haywood and Erick Dampier may return
The Dallas Mavericks will be without J.J. Barea, but centers Brendan Haywood and Erick Dampier could return against the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Marion leads Mavs to 12th straight win (AP)

Shawn Marion had a season-high 29 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks stretched the league's longest active winning streak to 12 straight games with a 125-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points and Caron Butler had 23 for Dallas, which has flourished since acquiring Butler and Brendan Haywood from the Washington Wizards at the...

Back tightness sidelines Mavs C Haywood (AP)
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls because of tightness in his lower back. Haywood, averaging 9.7 points and 10.1 rebounds, left Friday's win over Sacramento after playing just over seven minutes. He was listed in the starting lineup after coach Rick Carlisle said he was a game-time decision.

Mavs' Butler misses second straight game (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Caron Butler has missed his second straight game because of a negative reaction to medication. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said in a late afternoon meeting with reporters that Butler's status would be a game-time decision. DeShawn Stevenson, acquired along with Butler and Brendan Haywood in a Feb.

Mavericks F Butler sidelined vs. Lakers (AP)
Mavericks forward Caron Butler did not play in Dallas' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after having a negative reaction to medication. The team said Butler did not participate in Wednesday's shootaround and his status is day-to-day. Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson were acquired from Washington as part of a seven-player deal on Feb.

Haywood continues to shine as Mavs tip Pacers
Brendan Haywood tied a career high with 20 rebounds and the Mavericks improved to 4-0 with him as their starting center in a 91-82 victory.

Mavs ride Haywood to fourth straight win (AP)

Brendan Haywood tied a career high with 20 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-0 with him as their starting center in a 91-82 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Haywood, who came over from Washington in a Feb. 13 trade, scored 13 points and added three blocks to anchor a defense that was struggling.

Wade sits again, Heat lose to Mavericks (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in fourth quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat 97-91 Saturday night. All-Star game MVP Dwyane Wade missed his second in a row with a strained left calf and watched from the bench as the Heat's five-game winning streak ended.

Nowitzki, defense lead Mavs past Magic (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks rode a surprisingly strong defensive effort to beat the Orlando Magic 95-85 on Friday night. Caron Butler and Jason Terry had 16 points apiece and Brendan Haywood added 15 points and nine rebounds as the Mavs won for the second time in three games since acquiring Butler and Haywood from Washington.

Dirk, Butler lift Mavs over Amare, Suns (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points, and Dallas newcomer Caron Butler started a key third-quarter run in the Mavericks' 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire, who has been mentioned in trade rumors in recent days, had 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Suns, who had their five-game road winning streak snapped.

Thunder spoil debuts for Butler, Haywood
Caron Butler was hitting shots, Brendan Haywood was making a difference inside and the new-look Dallas Mavericks were rolling along.

Grunfeld ducks Jamison trade questions (AP)
After the Washington Wizards traded Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson to the Dallas Mavericks, it was natural to speculate that Antawn Jamison would be next to go. With Gilbert Arenas suspended for the rest of the season and Butler dealt, Jamison, who's been with Washington since 2004, is the only one of what was once the Wizards' Big Three remaining.

Dallas Mavs' newcomers kept from practicing Monday
Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and guard DeShawn Stevenson weren't able to join their new teammates in practice on Monday.

Dallas Mavericks' trade for Brendan Haywood came with long-term plans in mind at center
Dallas Mavericks' trade for Brendan Haywood came with long-term plans in mind at center.

After trade, Mavs look very different (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks look drastically different after the All-Star weekend in their back yard. While still leading the Southwest Division, the Mavericks lost five of seven games before the break -- a slump that showed the necessity for change. They got two-time All-Star guard Caron Butler, 7-foot center Brendan Haywood and guard DeShawn Stevenson in a seven-player deal with Washington over the...

Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards complete seven-player deal
The Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks have completed a seven-player trade that launches Washington's long-anticipated rebuilding project in earnest and sends Wizards mainstays Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to the Mavericks.

Mavs get Butler, Haywood from Wizards (AP)
The Mavericks have traded forward Josh Howard and Drew Gooden to the Washington Wizards in a seven-play deal that sends Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to the Mavericks. Howard was in his seventh season with Dallas, a span filled with promise and disappointment since being the 29th overall pick in 2003.

Dallas Mavericks-Washington Wizards trade talks expanding to include Brendan Haywood, sources say
Talks between the Mavericks and Wizards have taken a fresh twist now that the teams have discussed the prospect of packaging center Brendan Haywood to Dallas in the same deal with Wizards forward Caron Butler, sources said.

Dallas Mavericks-Washington Wizards trade talks expanding to include Brendan Haywood, sources say
Talks between the Mavericks and Wizards have taken a fresh twist now that the teams have discussed the prospect of packaging center Brendan Haywood to Dallas in the same deal with Wizards forward Caron Butler, sources said.

Felton's late bucket lifts Bobcats (AP)

Raymond Felton hit a fadeaway 12-footer with 1.9 seconds left and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Washington Wizards 94-92 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. After Antawn Jamison missed a scoop shot in the lane, the Bobcats got the rebound and didn't call a timeout. Charlotte's play broke down, and Felton drove to the left of the lane and let go a shot over Randy Foye's...

Lakers visit White House, beat Wizards (AP)

There's nothing like a trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to lift the spirits during the dog days of an NBA season. That's a privilege given only to the reigning champions, and the Los Angeles Lakers had their moment with President Barack Obama on Monday. It was a good substitute for a ho-hum January practice, and they promptly lifted their road doldrums Tuesday night with a 115-103 win over the...

Jamison, Butler lift Wizards by Blazers (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 21 of his 28 points after halftime, Caron Butler made two big baskets down the stretch and the Washington Wizards put together a rare winning streak Monday with a 97-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jamison was 3 for 10 from the field at halftime, but he shot 7 of 11 in the second half in a game that was close throughout.

Wizards finish tumultuous week with win (AP)

The Washington Wizards managed to end one of the most dismal, exhausting weeks in franchise history with a victory, giving coach Flip Saunders his 600th career win by beating the Sacramento Kings 93-86 on Saturday night. Caron Butler scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures for the Wizards, who on the previous day had their biggest star plead guilty to a felony gun charge and on the...

Rose's 37 get Bulls past Wizards in 2OT (AP)

Derrick Rose scored a career-high 37 points and hit the go-ahead basket with 5.4 seconds left in the second overtime Friday night as the Chicago Bulls overcame an inspired effort by the Washington Wizards for a 121-119 victory. Just hours after teammate and suspended star Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty back in D.C.

Hornets beat Wizards, win sixth straight (AP)

Chris Paul scored eight of his 26 points in the final three minutes Sunday to lead the New Orleans Hornets to their sixth-straight win, 115-110 over a Washington Wizards team that has turned its game up a notch since the suspension of Gilbert Arenas. Peja Stojakovic scored 20 points, and Paul added 14 assists for the Hornets, who have won three straight away from home to improve their record to...

Cavs easily beat Arenas-less Wizards (AP)

LeBron James piled up 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in just three quarters and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 121-98 win over the Washington Wizards, who watched troubled guard Gilbert Arenas leave them indefinitely on Wednesday. Shaquille O'Neal added 17 points in 17 minutes as the Cavs posted a season-high for points and won for the 13th time in 15 games.

Arenas scores 45 as Wizards snap skid (AP)

Gilbert Arenas had season-highs with 45 points and 13 assists and the Washington Wizards ended a six-game losing streak, beating the Golden State Warriors 118-109 Friday night. Caron Butler added a season-high 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Wizards. Brendan Haywood scored 15 points to go with 12 rebounds and Antawn Jamison had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Gordon scores 29, Clippers beat Wizards (AP)

Eric Gordon matched his season high with 29 points and hit his final free throw with 11.3 seconds left, and Washington's Earl Boykins turned the ball over moments later to seal the Los Angeles Clippers' 97-95 victory over the Wizards on Monday night. Chris Kaman had 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Clippers, who overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half before holding...

Jamison, Arenas lead Wizards past Raptors (AP)

Antawn Jamison had 30 points and 12 rebounds, Gilbert Arenas had 22 points and nine assists and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 106-102 on Tuesday night. Caron Butler scored 19 points, and Brendan Haywood had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, who have won three of four. Chris Bosh had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Jose...

Durant helps Thunder top Wizards 127-108 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had their highest-scoring output of the season in a 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Rookie James Harden followed his 24-point performance by hitting his first three 3-pointers and finishing with 25 points to set another career best.

Jamison, Wizards beat short-handed Cavs (AP)

LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak. Wearing a white protective sleeve over the right shoulder that sidelined him since October, Jamison looked in midseason form from the start, scoring 13...

Smith reaches milestone in Hawks' win (AP)

Josh Smith scored 20 points and reached a blocked shots milestone, and the Atlanta Hawks held off Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards 100-89 on Friday night. Arenas had 23 points and Brendan Haywood added 19 for Washington. The 23-year-old Smith rejected a shot by Arenas in the fourth quarter to become the youngest player in NBA history to block 900 shots.

Wizards C Haywood leaves with sprained right ankle
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. Haywood tumbled to the court and clutched his right ankle after being fouled by Drew Gooden about 2 1/2 minutes into the game. Haywood was helped up by teammates and stayed in the game, playing for another 5 1/2 minutes. He had four points and five rebounds and missed all six of his free throw attempts.

Wizards C Haywood sprains right ankle (AP)
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. Haywood tumbled to the court and clutched his right ankle after being fouled by Drew Gooden about 2 1/2 minutes into the game.

Wizards' Thomas out with torn knee ligament
Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas has a torn ligament in his left knee, the latest setback for a last-place team already without Gilbert Arenas, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson.

Wizards fire Jordan after 1-10 start (AP)
Eddie Jordan was fired as coach of the Washington Wizards on Monday after opening the season 1-10 without injured starters Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood. Ed Tapscott, the Wizards' director of player development, will replace Jordan on an interim basis, running his first practice as the team's new head coach Monday morning, a team spokesman said.

Wizards' Haywood in cast, out up to six months
The Washington Wizards say starting center Brendan Haywood could miss up to six months while recovering from surgery on his right wrist.

Haywood could miss whole season after surgery
Wizards starting center Brendan Haywood could miss the entire season while recovering from surgery Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. He had the operation in New York and will spend 2 1/2 months in a cast before starting rehabilitation. The team said Haywood will be out four to six months. Washington's last regular-season game is six months away: April 15 against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics. Haywood was hurt Oct.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/423157021" height="1" width="1"/

Wizards' injury woes continue (AP)
In recent seasons, the Washington Wizards could be described as injury plagued. Those woes have continued this preseason. Not only is star guard Gilbert Arenas not available for at least the first month of the season due to surgery on his left knee, but starting center Brendan Haywood is scheduled for surgery to repair torn ligaments in his injured right wrist next week.

Report: Wizards' Haywood could miss 4-6 months
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood will have surgery for a torn ligament in his right wrist, but may be out four to six months, according to reports in the Washington, D.C., area papers.

Wizards C Haywood to undergo wrist surgery
Wizards center Brendan Haywood will have surgery for a torn ligament in his right wrist, but it was not clear Wednesday how much of the regular season he will miss. Haywood, hurt during training camp, visited two hand specialists in New York on Wednesday. His operation has not been scheduled, and the team said it wouldn't have a timetable for his return until after the surgery.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/415310595" height="1" width="1"/

Wizards' Haywood needs surgery, Jamison OK
Wizards center Brendan Haywood needs surgery for a torn ligament in his right wrist. Forward Antawn Jamison has a bruised right knee and is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Wizards C Haywood needs wrist surgery (AP)
Wizards center Brendan Haywood will have surgery for a torn ligament in his right wrist, but it was not clear Wednesday how much of the regular season he will miss. Haywood, hurt during training camp, visited two hand specialists in New York on Wednesday. His operation has not been scheduled, and the team said it wouldn't have a timetable for his return until after the surgery.

Haywood to have injured wrist examined
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood will have his sprained right wrist examined by a specialist in New York City on Wednesday. Haywood was injured last week at training camp and was ruled out of Tuesday night's preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Haywood averaged 10.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 80 games for the Wizards last season. The Wizards are also without guard Gilbert Arenas, who's expected to miss several months with a left knee injury. Arenas, who averaged 28.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/414304985" height="1" width="1"/

Wizards' Haywood to have injured wrist examined
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood will have his sprained right wrist examined by a specialist in New York City on Wednesday.

Wizards C Haywood to have wrist examined (AP)
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood will have his sprained right wrist examined by a specialist in New York City on Wednesday. Haywood was injured last week at training camp and was ruled out of Tuesday night's preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Haywood averaged 10.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 80 games for the Wizards last season.

Wizards tone down talk, focus on Cavs (AP)
Shhhhh! That, essentially, was what Washington Wizards co-captains Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison told teammates. Be quiet off the court, and play better on it against LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers. Tellingly, neither DeShawn Stevenson nor Brendan Haywood met with the media horde after the Wizards' brief practice and video session Thursday.

James' missed layup keeps Wizards alive (AP)

Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night and adding at least one more game to this overheated NBA playoff series.

Wiz C Haywood to LeBron: 'This is the playoffs'
Overrated hasn't worked. Now one of the Washington Wizards is calling LeBron James another name: Crybaby. Following Cleveland's 100-97 win in Game 4 on Sunday, James, who has absorbed two flagrant fouls in this rough-and-tumble playoff series and has been banged around by the Wizards, was asked about Washington's tough-guy tactics. "I guess that's what they want to do," he said, "hurt LeBron James in this series. It's not working." On Monday, Wizards center Brendan Haywood, countered.

Wizards rip Cavs to trim deficit to 2-1 (AP)

LeBron James went up for the shot and had the ball stripped cleanly by Caron Butler, who went the length of the court for a dunk that gave the Washington Wizards a 29-point lead. That's right. No contact on the play. Even James couldn't call it "Hack-a-Bron." James was beaten on the play and he knew it, much the same way his Cleveland Cavaliers beaten soundly by the Washington Wizards, 108-72 on...

Stern: Ejection for foul on LeBron was 'good call'
NBA commissioner David Stern said he agreed with the decision to eject Brendan Haywood for a hard foul on LeBron James in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Stern: Ejection of Haywood a 'good call' (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern said he agreed with the decision to eject Brendan Haywood for a hard foul on LeBron James in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers. "It was a good call," Stern said Thursday night before Game 3. "He didn't make a play on the ball.

Haywood not suspended for LeBron shove (AP)

Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was so steamed over his lack of playing time in last year's playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers that he left the court before the final game was over and removed the nameplate above his locker. In this year's rematch, Haywood has very much made a name for himself.

Haywood avoids suspension over hard foul
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was so steamed over his lack of playing time in last year's playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers that he left the court before the final game was over and removed the nameplate above his locker. In this year's rematch, Haywood has very much made a name for himself. In highlight shows across the land, he's The Man Who Shoved LeBron James. "I've been criticized normally for not fouling," Haywood said. "This is actually different ground for me.

Report: No suspension for Haywood on LeBron foul
Brendan Haywood will not be suspended by the NBA for his foul on LeBron James during Washington's Game 2 loss to the Cavaliers, The Washington Post reported on its Web site.

Haywood's 25 power short-handed Wizards (AP)

Brendan Haywood never felt better, even though his knees were wrapped in ice and a towel draped from his head. The same goes for Caron Butler. He was so confident he issued a warning to anyone the Washington Wizards meet in the playoffs. "They're not talking about us, and that's a good thing," Butler said.

Arenas returns, but Bucks edge Wizards (AP)

Agent Zero is back. Now the Washington Wizards have to figure out how to win with him. Gilbert Arenas made a surprise return Wednesday night after 66 games away, but Ramon Sessions provided the Arenas-like dramatics with a 19-foot jumper at the buzzer to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 110-109 victory over the Wizards.

Blazers lose Roy but beat Wizards 102-82 (AP)

Martell Webster had 23 points, Travis Outlaw added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame the loss of top scorer Brandon Roy to beat the Washington Wizards 102-82 on Tuesday night. Jarrett Jack added 17 points and Joel Przybilla had 17 rebounds for the Blazers, who shot 49.4 percent despite Roy leaving with a strained right groin on the last play of the first quarter.

Butler returns, lifts Wizards over Cavs (AP)

Caron Butler unleashed a month's worth of pent-up energy on his 28th birthday, returning to the Washington Wizards lineup after a 16-game injury absence to score 19 points in a 101-99 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Butler, whose hip injury sent the Wizards into a February slump, scored the game's opening basket, survived some rough contact and made six of his first eight...

Buzzer-beating 3 gets Wizards by Hornets (AP)

DeShawn Stevenson drained a fade-away 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Washington Wizards beat New Orleans 95-92 on Monday night, sending the Hornets to their third straight loss. Stevenson's buzzer beater capped a career night for the Wizards guard as he scored 33 points. Roger Mason scored 12 points off the bench, as did Brendan Haywood, while Antawn Jamison and Antonio Daniels added in 10 apiece.

Slumping Wizards down Bobcats 110-95 (AP)

It's been a difficult few weeks for the Washington Wizards. Despite their win Saturday night, it doesn't look as if things will get any easier any time soon. Antawn Jamison scored 22 points to lead the Wizards to just their second victory in their last 12 games, 110-95 over the Charlotte Bobcats. Washington then got ready for a three-game roadtrip to New Orleans, Houston and Chicago without Caron...

Knicks score 23 in OT, beat Wizards (AP)

Zach Randolph had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Jamal Crawford added 21 points and the New York Knicks broke a franchise record by scoring 23 points in overtime of a 113-100 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Three-pointers from Nate Robinson and Quentin Richardson and a pair of dunks from David Lee at the start of the extra period helped the Knicks pull away to win for only the...

Wizards' skid hits 7 with loss to Suns (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 31 points, including two game-clinching free throws with 7.5 seconds to play, and the Phoenix Suns handed the Washington Wizards their seventh straight loss, 108-107 on Sunday night. Antwan Jamison scored 28 points and Brendan Haywood a season-high 21 for the Wizards, who last lost seven in a row from March 5-16, 2004.

Horry stars as Spurs beat Wizards (AP)

At 37 years old, Robert Horry can still lead a game-turning run. It may not happen often these days, but Horry got the San Antonio Spurs in gear after a lackluster 2 1/2 quarters Wednesday night. He scored seven of his season-high nine points in the 17-4 spurt that gave his team the lead for good in an 85-77 victory over the slumping Washington Wizards.

Wizards win, hold Memphis to 9 in 1st (AP)

Coach Eddie Jordan acted as if his team had lost after the Wizards polished off the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies. Washington rebounded from its worst defeat in more than six years to beat Memphis 104-93 on Friday night, and still Jordan wasn't satisfied. The Wizards raced to a 30-9 lead after one quarter, and then played sloppily for much of the game.

Wizards end Knicks' winning streak at 3 (AP)

That sudden surge by the New York Knicks? Over, emphatically. Antawn Jamison scored 32 points and Caron Butler added 22 while stretching his made free-throw streak to an NBA season-high 54 Friday night, leading the Washington Wizards to a 111-98 victory over New York, which had won its previous three games.

Hawks' bad day continues with OT loss (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks lost a doubleheader Friday. Commissioner David Stern took away a win in the afternoon, then Atlanta fell to Washington in the evening. Antawn Jamison scored 22 points and Caron Butler added 21 to lead the Wizards to a 102-98 victory over the hard-luck Hawks. Josh Smith scored 35 points for Atlanta, but it wasn't enough to overcome the team's 12-of-22 showing at the foul line.

Wizards roll by slumping Heat 96-74 (AP)

Dwyane Wade was weary, Shaquille O'Neal wasn't around, and the Miami Heat never stood much of a chance against the balanced Washington Wizards. Andray Blatche scored 18 points, the Wizards led by as many as 30, and they beat the Heat 96-74 Saturday night, Miami's fourth loss in a row. It was the lowest point total for the Heat -- or any Wizards opponent -- this season.

Butler returns, helps Wizards end skid (AP)

Caron Butler returned from two sore ankles to score 25 points and the Washington Wizards rode big games from four players to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 108-104 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Antawn Jamison added 26 points and 14 rebounds, Roger Mason scored a career-high 24 points and Brendan Haywood had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, who gave coach Eddie...

Wizards end 8-game road skid vs. Heat (AP)

DeShawn Stevenson scored a season-high 26 points and the Washington Wizards added to Miami's misery at home, beating the Heat 104-91 on Thursday night. Caron Butler finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, Antawn Jamison had 16 points and 16 rebounds and Brendan Haywood added 12 points for Washington, which had lost each of its last eight trips to Miami and had dropped 15 of 16 overall to the...

Wizards deal Cavs fifth straight loss (AP)

The Washington Wizards were perfectly happy to miss LeBron James. With the Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar sidelined for a fourth straight game with a sprained left index finger, the Wizards took advantage to beat the Cavaliers 105-86 on Wednesday night. Washington's past two playoff runs were ended by Cleveland, including a sweep in the first round last spring when the Wizards were without Gilbert...

Jamison's 30 lift short-handed Wizards (AP)

Antawn Jamison had 30 points to lead the short-handed Washington Wizards over the Portland Trail Blazers 109-90 on Saturday night. About an hour before the start of the game, the Wizards said that Gilbert Arenas, who had surgery on his left knee in April, would miss the game with soreness in his knee.

Butler, Wizards defeat Wolves 105-89 (AP)

If the Washington Wizards continue to show the type of explosiveness they did on Friday night, their horrible start to the season will soon be forgotten. Caron Butler scored a season-high 29 points, Gilbert Arenas added 27, and the Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-89 for their third consecutive victory.

Arenas' 30 lift Wizards over Pacers (AP)

Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards finally gave their home fans something to cheer about. Showing more spring in his step and more accuracy with his shot, Arenas scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half and finished with 11 assists and six rebounds, leading Washington to a 103-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Jamison, Haywood lead charge for Wizards
The Washington Wizards avoided the first 0-6 start in franchise history, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-90 Sunday behind Caron Butler's 24 points. All five Washington starters scored in double figures for the first time this season. Antawn Jamison had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and Brendan Haywood also posted a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Wizards avoid first 0-6 start, top Hawks (AP)

The Washington Wizards avoided the first 0-6 start in franchise history, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-90 Sunday behind Caron Butler's 24 points. All five Washington starters scored in double figures for the first time this season. Antawn Jamison had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and Brendan Haywood also posted a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Nuggets keep Wizards winless, 118-92 (AP)

The Denver Nuggets were able to miss three alley-oops in one quarter and still run away from the Washington Wizards, who haven't been this bad at the start of the season since the days of the Baltimore Bullets. Carmelo Anthony scored 12 consecutive Nuggets points Friday night in a third quarter in which the home team was booed off the court, leading Denver to a 118-92 victory that snapped a...

Wizards' Thomas has cardiac irregularity (AP)
Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas missed the start of training camp Tuesday because a cardiac test showed an irregularity during a routine checkup. Thomas will receive more tests before his status is determined. Wizards coach Eddie Jordan said last week that Thomas would compete in preseason with Brendan Haywood for a spot in the starting lineup.

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