Mike Jones
Articles by Mike Jones
Wizards Insider: For Grunfeld, deal or no deal
The Washington Wizards got no lucky bounce in the NBA Draft lottery and will "explore all options" with the No. 5 pick in the June 25 draft, president Ernie Grunfeld said. Published May 21, 2009
Wizards’s draft spot falls
SECAUCUS, N.J. | Well, so much for a franchise-changing consolation prize. Published May 20, 2009
Clippers strike the right combination
SECAUCUS, N.J. | Tuesday ended up being a lucky night for the Los Angeles Clippers, who wound up with the top pick - presumably Blake Griffin - despite having only a 17.7 percent chance of winning the NBA Draft lottery. Published May 20, 2009
Eastern Conference preview
Breaking down the series between the Cavaliers and Magic. Published May 20, 2009
Wizards lose even in lottery
SECAUCUS, N.J. | Well, so much for a franchise-changing consolation prize. Published May 20, 2009
Wizards think Blake
The last time Flip Saunders sat on stage representing a team at the NBA Draft lottery, the Minnesota Timberwolves landed the fifth pick and went on to select future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett. Published May 19, 2009
Western Conference preview
Breaking down the series between the Lakers and Nuggets. Published May 19, 2009
Commitment is key for Wizards’ coach
The Flip Saunders era officially got under way Thursday, when the Washington Wizards introduced the 54-year-old as their new coach and stated their intention to return to the ranks of championship contenders. Published April 24, 2009
Busy offseason awaits Wizards
Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld can check one item off his offseason to-do list now that the team has its coach in place. Published April 24, 2009
Wizards introduce Saunders as head coach
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld on Thursday introduced Flip Saunders as the next head coach of the franchise, entrusting him with the task of restoring the Wizards to the ranks of contenders in the NBA. Published April 23, 2009
Saunders hired as Wizards’ coach
Washington Wizards spokesman Scott Hall confirmed Tuesday night that the team has officially signed Flip Saunders as their next head coach. Published April 22, 2009
Saunders signs on for four years
The Washington Wizards have officially signed Flip Saunders as their next coach, team spokesman Scott Hall confirmed Tuesday night. Published April 22, 2009
Playoff intrigue
The playoffs are vastly different than the regular season. Published April 18, 2009
Arenas: Wizards’ playtime now over
Their dreadful, injury-riddled season complete, the Washington Wizards on Thursday cleaned out their lockers, underwent physicals and embarked on a peculiar offseason by their standards. Published April 17, 2009
Wizards exit with whimper
Club ties franchise mark for worst record in 82-game season. Published April 16, 2009
NBA Report
Handing out the hardware to league's best players. Published April 15, 2009
An ugly mark awaits
Wizards don't want to tie worst record. Published April 15, 2009
Saunders could meet Wizards’ aspirations
With the Washington Wizards on the verge of reaching an agreement that would make Flip Saunders their next coach, one question lingers. Published April 14, 2009
Wizards blow late lead
Washington led by 13 in fourth quarter, falls in home finale. Published April 14, 2009
Wizards Plus
Inside news about the team formerly known as the Washington Bullets. Published April 14, 2009
