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Wiz sign Almond; Mason waived after surgery
The Washington Wizards have signed guard Morris Almond and waived Roger Mason Jr., who is out for the season after surgery on his broken left index finger.

Wizards' Mason out for year with broken finger
Washington Wizards guard Roger Mason will have surgery Monday on an injured finger and will miss the rest of the season.

Wizards' Mason out for season with finger injury (Yahoo! Sports)
WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards guard Roger Mason will have surgery Monday on an injured finger and will miss the rest of the season.

Injury ends season for Wizards' Mason
Washington Wizards guard Roger Mason will have surgery Monday on an injured finger and will miss the rest of the season.

Wizards come from 21 down, top Lakers 106-101 (Yahoo! Sports)

Roger Mason led a spirited fourth-quarter comeback with nine points in the period, Kobe Bryant lost his shooting touch down the stretch, and the Washington Wizards rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit Wednesday night to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 106-101. Mason hit three 3-pointers in the fourth, turning what had been a pro-Lakers scene into an unusually raucous show of home support for...

Wizards erase 21-point hole, stun Lakers
Roger Mason led a spirited fourth-quarter comeback with nine points in the period, Kobe Bryant lost his shooting touch down the stretch, and the Washington Wizards rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit Wednesday night to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 106-101.

Wizards come from 21 down, top Lakers 106-101 (Yahoo! Sports)

WASHINGTON (AP) Roger Mason led a spirited fourth-quarter comeback with nine points in the period, Kobe Bryant lost his shooting touch down the stretch, and the Washington Wizards rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit Wednesday night to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 106-101.

Wizards get technical for playing inactive Mason
Washington coach Flip Saunders got Roger Mason involved early Friday against Milwaukee.

Knicks' Mason: Owners. players still far apart
Knicks shooting guard and NBA Players' Association vice president Roger Mason considers himself an optimist. But he is not certain that a new collective bargaining agreement with the league will be in place by July 1.

New York Knicks sign free-agent guard Roger Mason Jr. to contract
The Knicks have signed free-agent guard Roger Mason Jr.



Knicks sign G Mason Jr. (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Roger Mason Jr. Mason is the latest addition to the Knicks, joining a list newcomers that include Amare Stoudemire, Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph, Raymond Felton and Kelenna Azubuike. Mason has averaged 7.2 points 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 346 career games with Chicago, Toronto, Washington and San Antonio.

Manu's 28 lift Spurs over Knicks (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 28 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 97-87 victory Wednesday night over the New York Knicks, who clinched a franchise-record ninth consecutive losing season. Ginobili kept carrying the Spurs after scoring 38 in a loss Monday at Cleveland, thriving again in his second start since Tony Parker's broken right hand thrust Ginobili off the bench.

Depth helps Spurs win without Parker (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 19 points, and Manu Ginobili and Roger Mason led a strong effort by the Spurs' reserves as San Antonio held off the Memphis Grizzlies 104-97 on Friday night. Playing without injured guard Tony Parker, the Spurs' depth was a huge factor. San Antonio had a 42-21 edge in points off the bench.

Ginobili's 21 lift Spurs over Nets (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 21 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night. Ginobili ignited the slow-starting Spurs (22-13) with an array of shots: fadeaways, dunks, a 3-pointer, and an off-the-glass field goal. He also made all eight of his free throw attempts.

Spurs send Pistons to 11th straight loss (AP)
Tony Parker and Roger Mason Jr. keyed a decisive run early in the fourth quarter Wednesday night as the San Antonio Spurs sent the Detroit Pistons to their 11th consecutive loss, 112-92. Parker's three-point play a little more than two minutes into the final period was followed by consecutive baskets by Mason as part of an 11-0 stretch after the Pistons tied the score at 77 on Ben Gordon?s...

Spurs top Wizards for fifth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 23 points and reserve Roger Mason Jr. added a season-high 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to their fifth straight victory on Saturday night, 97-86 over the Washington Wizards, who remained enveloped in a gun controversy surrounding Gilbert Arenas. Tony Parker had 12 points for the Spurs, whose winning streak matches a season high.

Spurs' bench answers call, sparks win vs. Clips
Tony Parker scored 19 points and Roger Mason Jr. helped give the San Antonio Spurs a decided bench advantage Monday night in a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Parker, reserves lead Spurs past Clips (AP)

Tony Parker scored 19 points and Roger Mason Jr. helped give the San Antonio Spurs a decided bench advantage Monday night in a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Parker, who was 7 of 11 from the field, had eight points in a decisive third-quarter run as the Spurs extended an 11-point halftime lead to 21 entering the fourth.

Duncan's 24 and 12 lift Spurs by Bucks (AP)

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night. Matt Bonner had 23 points off the bench and the Spurs won consecutive games for only the second time this season. They also finally took advantage of a big night from Duncan, having previously been 0-4 when the All-Star scored 20 or more.

Spurs beat Lakers in West finals rematch (AP)

Roger Mason hit a jumper with 10 seconds left and made a free throw after being fouled by Derek Fisher, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-111 on Wednesday night in the first meeting between the teams since the Western Conference finals. After Mason's three-point play, the Lakers failed to get a shot off when Trevor Ariza was called for traveling.

Spurs beat Suns on Mason's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Suns had taken the lead on Grant Hill's layup on an out-of-bounds play with 4.3 seconds to go. Tony Parker drove toward the basket for San Antonio and threw to Mason, who was wide open because defender Jason Richardson was late getting there.

Mason, 3s lift Spurs past Jazz 119-94 (AP)

Roger Mason was supposed to be a complementary piece when the San Antonio Spurs signed him as a free agent during the offseason. But Mason was the one drawing the compliments Friday night. Mason scored 29 points and the Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to beat the Utah Jazz 119-94. "I wasn't going to go too crazy, but it was one of those nights," Mason said.

Mason, 3s lift Spurs past Jazz 119-94 (AP)

Roger Mason scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to beat the Utah Jazz 119-94 Friday night. Playing without the backcourt of Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the Spurs still managed to hit eight of their first nine 3-point attempts. Rookie George Hill scored a career-high 23 points for San Antonio (6-6) which has won four of its last five.

Mason's late 3 lifts Spurs over Clippers (AP)

Roger Mason's 3-pointer with 8.4 seconds remaining lifted the San Antonio Spurs to an 86-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night for their third straight victory. Mason, who led the Spurs with 21 points, got away from Ricky Davis near the top of the key and had no trouble nailing his third 3-pointer of the game after the Clippers had rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final 6...

Waiver Wire: Spur of the moment
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Mason's hard work pays off in contract with Spurs
Free agent guard Roger Mason signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.

G Mason signs 2-year deal with San Antonio
Free agent guard Roger Mason signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The Spurs didn't disclose terms of the deal, but Mason's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday that Mason signed a two-year contract for "just a little less than" $8 million. On Thursday, Bartelstein said the team had come to an agreement with Mason. Mason spent the last two seasons with the Washington Wizards. Last season, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged a career-high 9.1 points and 1.

Mason, Spurs reach deal, agent says
The San Antonio Spurs and unrestricted free agent Roger Mason have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth more than $7 million, Mason's agent said Thursday. "We've got a deal done," Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press by phone. Mason, a 6-foot-5 guard, averaged a career-high 9.1 points and 1.7 assists in 80 games last season with the Washington Wizards. He played in a reserve role for all but nine games. In his previous season with the Wizards, Mason averaged 2.7 points.

Agent says Spurs, Mason agree to two-year deal
The San Antonio Spurs and unrestricted free agent Roger Mason have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth more than $7 million, Mason's agent said Thursday.

Agent: Mason, Spurs agree to 2-year deal (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs and unrestricted free agent Roger Mason have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth more than $7 million, Mason's agent said Thursday. "We've got a deal done," Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press by phone. Mason, a 6-foot-5 guard, averaged a career-high 9.1 points and 1.7 assists in 80 games last season with the Washington Wizards.

Wizards' reserves eliminate Pacers (AP)

The Washington Wizards' backups were more than enough to eliminate the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, 117-110 Monday. Coach Eddie Jordan went to his bench early and often, getting 31 points from Roger Mason, 14 from rookie Nick Young and little resistance from the Pacers' defense.

Hawks win again, alone in 8th in East (AP)

Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson added 18 points and 10 assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks over the Washington Wizards, 105-96 on Monday night. It was the Hawks' third straight win, moving them one-half game ahead of idle New Jersey for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks haven't made the playoffs since the 1998-99 season.

Jamison scores 36 as Wizards win in OT (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 36 points, including three key free throws to send the game into overtime, leading the Washington Wizards to a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Clippers, who have lost 11 of their last 13 games, looked to have the game sealed when Corey Maggette hit two free throws to give them a 98-94 lead with 7 seconds to play in regulation.

Jamison helps Wizards beat Raptors in OT (AP)

Antawn Jamison had 25 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 110-106 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Roger Mason added 18 points for the Wizards, who had six players score in double figures. Washington has won five of seven despite missing Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler.

Wizards rally from 18 down, beat Bulls (AP)

One Washington player was ejected and others hung their heads, sulking. Then, the Wizards sprung to life and perhaps sucked away whatever the Chicago Bulls had left. Antawn Jamison, Roger Mason and Andray Blatche each scored 17 points, and the struggling Wizards used a third-quarter surge to overcome an 18-point deficit and beat Chicago 97-91 on Friday night.

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.

Jackson's 41 rally Warriors past Wizards (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored a season-high 41 points, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer and getting 10 of the Golden State Warriors' 12 straight points in the final minutes of a stunning 120-117 victory Monday night over the Washington Wizards. Jackson's 3-pointer with 55.6 seconds to play gave Golden State its first lead since the opening minute of their 11th victory in 15 games.

Raptors hit 13 3s, rip Wizards 122-83 (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 19 points, Chris Bosh had 16 and the Toronto Raptors used a big second quarter and a flurry of 3-pointers to beat the Washington Wizards 122-83 on Wednesday night. The 39-point margin of victory matched the biggest in team history, a 112-73 win over Atlanta on April 12, 2002. Anthony Parker had 15 points and Jose Calderon added 11 points and 11 assists for the Raptors, who...

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...

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Wizards lose despite 41 from Jamison (AP)

Juan Carlos Navarro scored 28 points, Rudy Gay added 27, and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame Antawn Jamison's 41 points and 11 rebounds to beat the Washington Wizards 124-118 on Saturday night. Jamison shot 18-of-22 from the floor for the Wizards, who lost their second in a row after a six-game winning streak.

Wizards re-sign Roger Mason
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has re-signed guard Roger Mason.  Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Roger is a versatile player who has worked hard on his overall game this past summer,” said Grunfeld.  “He played with us last season and is familiar with our system.  We [...]