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Wizards Sign Jamison To Extension

Jun 30, 2008 7:29 PM EST

Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed forward Antawn Jamison to a contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.

“Signing Antawn to a contract extension was a top priority for us this summer,” said Grunfeld. “He has been a leader for us both on and off the court over the last four seasons, and we’re proud to reward his efforts by bringing him back.”

Jamison led the Wizards in scoring (21.4 ppg) and rebounding (a career-high 10.2 rpg) last season to earn his second career All-Star appearance. He was one of only five players in the NBA to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds and posted a career-high 44 double-doubles.

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Arenas Could Get $100M

Jun 30, 2008 6:08 PM EST

Gilbert Arenas still claims that he wants to remain with the Wizards and the team could offer him a six-year deal worth $100 million in the near future, according to The Washington Post.

However, there are also reports that Ernie Grunfeld could meet Gilbert's original demand of a maximum-level contract. Such a deal would be worth $124 million over six years.

If the Wizards want to get the deal done Tuesday - even though nothing would become official until July 9 - they'll have to work quickly as Arenas is leaving for China around 9 a.m.

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Wizards Sign Jamison To Extension

Jun 30, 2008 7:28 PM EST

Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed forward Antawn Jamison to a contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.

The deal is reportedly in the four-year, $50 million range. “Signing Antawn to a contract extension was a top priority for us this summer,” said Grunfeld. “He has been a leader for us both on and off the court over the last four seasons, and we’re proud to reward his efforts by bringing him back.” Jamison led the Wizards in scoring (21.4 ppg) and rebounding (a career-high 10.2 rpg) last season to earn his second career All-Star appearance. He was one of only five players in the NBA to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds and posted a career-high 44 double-doubles.

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Wizards Jun 2008 Archive

  • Sources: Jamison Nearing 4-Year, $50M Deal

    ESPN | Jun 30, 2008

    Antawn Jamison and the Washington Wizards are close to agreeing to terms on a four-year deal worth $50 million.

  • Maggette Expected To Become An Unrestricted Free Agent

    L.A. Times | Jun 30, 2008

    Clippers' forward Corey Maggette is expected to opt out of his contract, becoming an unrestricted free agent.

  • Wizards Trade Rights To Bill Walker To Celtics

    Press Release | Jun 27, 2008

    Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the Washington Wizards have received cash considerations from the Boston Celtics in exchange for the draft rights to Bill Walker.

  • George Mason's Campbell Works Out for Wizards

    The Washington Post | Jun 17, 2008

    Folarin Campbell of George Mason worked out for the Wizards on Monday.

  • Arenas Saving Cash By Representing Himself

    The Washington Times | Jun 10, 2008

    Wizards' guard Gilbert Arenas is saving himself money this summer by choosing to represent himself in free agent negotiations.

  • Arenas Officially A Free Agent

    AP | Jun 9, 2008

    Gilbert Arenas has opted out of the final year of his contract, the Washington Wizards announced on Monday night.

  • Wizards Scout Six Players On Thursday

    The Washington Times | Jun 6, 2008

    The Wizards took a step forward in their draft preparation by scouting six players on Thursday at the Verizon Center.

  • Wizards' Blatche Arrested

    Washington Post | Jun 5, 2008

    Wizards' forward Andray Blatche was arrested on Wednesday on charges of reckless driving and driving on a suspended license for the third time.

  • Arenas Discovers Earlier Deadline To Opt Out

    Washington Post | Jun 4, 2008

    It appears that Gilbert Arenas will not have as long as he first thought to opt out of his contract with the Wizards.

  • Arenas: 'I'll Be Full Speed By October'

    The Washington Post | Jun 2, 2008

    Gilbert Arenas is waiting until the June 30 deadline to opt out of his contract with the Wizards and claims that he'll be one-hundred percent by the start of the 2008-09 season.

  • Arenas In No Hurry To Opt Out

    Washington Post | Jun 1, 2008

    While Gilbert Arenas still plans to opt out of his contract making him an unrestricted free agent, he will not do it until the June 30 deadline.