Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has claimed forward Lonny Baxter off waivers. The Toronto Raptors released the 6-8 forward on Sunday.

?Lonny has a great work ethic,? said Grunfeld. ?He is a young player who has gained valuable playing experience and adds nice depth to our front court.?    

Baxter joins former Maryland teammates Juan Dixon and Steve Blake on the Wizards with whom he helped lead the Terrapins to the 2002 NCAA Basketball Championship.