Washington Wizards Wiretap

Hip Flexor Injury Sidelines Wiz's Butler Vs. Raptors

Caron Butler missed Washington's 108-104 overtime victory at home against the Raptors on Tuesday with what the team is calling a hip flexor injury and then did not travel with the team to Toronto, the Associated Press is reporting.

Butler, who again is having an All-Star type season, was hurt when he fell to the floor during an overtime loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Via ESPN


Gasol Misses Game Against Wizards

A sore back has kept Memphis forward Pau Gasol from playing against the Washington Wizards, the Associated Press is reporting.

Gasol warmed up with the team but was ruled out about 30 minutes before the game.

Via RealGM Staff Report


All-Star Starter Snubs Discussed And More On RealGM Hoops Show Tonight

On tonight's RealGM Hoops Show (airing at 9:00 PM EST), Sacha, Brendon, and Aaron will react to the All-Star game rosters. Who got snubbed, and who didn't deserve to make it? Kevin Broom from RealGM talks about his article that questions whether the Wizards are better without Gilbert Arenas. Do teams with shoot-first point guards succeed in the NBA? Jerome Williams will join the show for his "Make it Hot" segment to talk about Stephon Marbury's surgery, the chances of Jason Kidd (and others) getting traded before the deadline, and to determine whether the Raptors are for real after their road victory over the dominant Boston Celtics.

Via RealGM Staff Report


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