Mike Jones
Articles by Mike Jones
Small fixes helping to improve defense
When the Washington Wizards returned to practice two days after slipping to 0-2, coach Eddie Jordan's message was simple. Stay focused on improving defensively. Published November 4, 2008
Wizards can find reasons for hope
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. | After a 117-109 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, the Washington Wizards had plenty of reasons to be frustrated as they readied for their flight home. Published November 3, 2008
Familiar faces dot Wizards-Pistons matchup
On Friday afternoon, the Washington Wizards took to the air for the first time this season. They headed to Michigan, where Saturday they will take on Detroit at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Published November 1, 2008
Jordan harps on harmony
Wizards coach looks to get back to basics. Published October 31, 2008
An opening stumble
Throughout the preseason, the Washington Wizards said they would need key contributions from their young players - notably fourth-year forward Andray Blatche and second-year guard Nick Young - to weather the early going without leading scorer Gilbert Arenas, who is still recovering from knee surgery. Published October 30, 2008
Wizards’ four questions
Do the Wizards have a shot at reaching the playoffs in an improving Eastern Conference given their injury woes? Published October 29, 2008
Wizards counting on Blatche
As the Washington Wizards tip-off another season Wednesday night at home against the New Jersey Nets, they know the answers to a few key questions. Published October 29, 2008
Breaking down the Wizards
A look at the roster. Published October 29, 2008
Piecing together a winner
Every summer during the NBA's free agency period, the relocation of the league's brightest stars creates the biggest splashes and garners the majority of the headlines. If a team has the ability and financial wiggle room to land a big name or two, the summer is deemed a success in the eyes of fans. Published October 28, 2008
Eastern Conference capsules
Boston Celtics Published October 28, 2008
Wizards finalize roster for season
The Washington Wizards finalized their roster for the regular season Tuesday morning, releasing NBA journeymen DerMarr Johnson and Linton Johnson. Published October 22, 2008
Wizards seek rhythm
A grim start to preseason all the way around. Published October 21, 2008
Wizards need work
Club relieved to get back home from tough European trip. Published October 20, 2008
Wizards uneven about Europe
After a flat preseason performance against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan is eager to put the 73-62 defeat in the past and turn attention to the team's weeklong European tour. Published October 12, 2008
Big men stumble in loss
Friday night at Verizon Center, where the Wizards hosted the Detroit Pistons in their third preseason game, it was clear the Brendan Haywood replacement projects could take some time to develop. Published October 11, 2008
Wizards re-center after injury
While the loss of starting center Brendan Haywood, who needs wrist surgery and will miss four to six months, is a blow to the Washington Wizards, the team is rather well-prepared for this type of situation. Published October 10, 2008
Wizards lose Haywood
An MRI on Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison's right knee Wednesday revealed he has a knee contusion and will not miss any regular-season action. Meanwhile, the news on center Brendan Haywood's right wrist was far graver. Published October 9, 2008
Thomas ready for return
After missing all of last season while recovering from heart surgery, Etan Thomas will take the court for an actual game on Tuesday for the first time in 17 months. Published October 7, 2008
Defense is McGee’s priority
Rookie center is working hard to crack Wizards' rotation. Published October 6, 2008
Jordan stressing an upbeat tempo
It's no time to be satisfied. Published October 5, 2008