Wizards Jun 2001 Archive

• Brown a No. 1 Priority

  | Jun 29, 2001

• At 19, Kwame's the man

  | Jun 28, 2001

• Wizards Select Brown in Draft

  | Jun 28, 2001

• Wizards take Kwame Brown

  | Jun 28, 2001

  AP - Michael Jordan made history again Wednesday night, becoming the first NBA executive to select a high school player first overall in the draft as the Washington Wizards chose 19-year-old Kwame Brown.

• Brand comes inches from being a Wizard

  | Jun 27, 2001

  Elton Brand, the first overall pick of the 1999 NBA Draft, almost was shipped out of town for the first overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft, a league source informed the Chicago Sun-Times, but the deal fell apart late Monday.

• Jordan chasing Brand...

  | Jun 27, 2001

  The Chicago Tribune is reporting that on the eve of the 2001 NBA Draft the hottest name around is not Kwame Brown, Eddy Curry, Tyson Chandler or Pau Gasol.

• Good guy Shane is bad if you need a franchise player

  | Jun 27, 2001

• Sources Say Wizards Will Take Brown at No. 1

  | Jun 27, 2001

  The Washington Post reports that The Washington Wizards will use the first pick in tonight's NBA draft on Georgia high school star Kwame Brown, a source close to the situation said last night.

• Long Shots, Short Odds

  | Jun 27, 2001

• Report: Wiz Choosing Between Brown and Chandler

  | Jun 26, 2001

  Mike Wise of the New York Times reports that Arn Tellum, agent for Eddy Curry, Kwame Brown and Eddie Griffin, stopped by Washington en route to New York yesterday.

• Artest denies fighting rumor with MJ

  | Jun 26, 2001

  One published rumor Monday in regards to Michael Jordan's broken ribs was that Ron Artest, the Bulls defensive stopper, grabbed Jordan on a drive to the basket, slammed him to the court and took a swing at him.

• Thomas knows Jordan's desire to come back

  | Jun 26, 2001

• Draft is sometimes risky business

  | Jun 26, 2001

• Battier Is a Gem; Please Don't Mine Fool's Gold

  | Jun 26, 2001

• Wizards Favor Brown, Chandler

  | Jun 26, 2001

  Sam Wyche of the Washington Post writes that barring a trade, the Washington Wizards are expected to use the No.

• Early draft entrants face rude awakening

  | Jun 25, 2001

• Hard to Miss, or Can't Miss?

  | Jun 25, 2001

• Griffin Fights Off a Bad Rap

  | Jun 24, 2001

• Griffin Fights Off a Bad Rap

  | Jun 24, 2001

• Jordan says his status won't dictate No. 1 pick

  | Jun 23, 2001

• Jordan Not Part of Wizards' Plan

  | Jun 23, 2001

  Michael Jordan has told his Washington Wizards staff to approach Wednesday's NBA draft as if he was not going to play again, Coach Doug Collins said on a conference call yesterday.

• Broken ribs delay Jordan's possible return for weeks

  | Jun 22, 2001

• Battier Is Everything but No. 1

  | Jun 21, 2001

• Who did break MJ's ribs?

  | Jun 21, 2001

  The Daily Herald is reporting that Bulls Forward Ron Artest isn't so sure.

• Draft working out nicely for Rodney White

  | Jun 20, 2001

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• Heads of Their Class

  | Jun 20, 2001

• Lucas to Get 9 mil, Jordan Looks Good

  | Jun 19, 2001

  The Rocky Mountain News says that John Lucas should get around 9 million over three years for taking on the daunting task of reviving the Caveat Empties.

• Vecsey: Rider was crucial to Lakers Success

  | Jun 19, 2001

  Peter Vecsey of the New York Post has a rather amusing take on the contributions of J.

• Curry at the Top In No Time at All

  | Jun 19, 2001

• A lie, two broken ribs and a midlife crisis

  | Jun 18, 2001

• Draft scouting is not always accurate

  | Jun 18, 2001

• Scanlon Column: Sixers Gave It All They Had, but the Drama Was Missing

  | Jun 17, 2001

• Jordan's injury may be a blessing in disguise

  | Jun 17, 2001

• Big Expectations for #1 Pick

  | Jun 17, 2001

  With the draft pool getting younger and younger, the pressure of being selected a number one pick may prove problematic for someone fresh out of high school.

• Ron Artest broke MJ's ribs!

  | Jun 17, 2001

  As reported yesterday, Michael Jordan broke two ribs during a pickup game in Chicago yesterday whilst posting up.

• Wizards Listening to Offers

  | Jun 16, 2001

  Steve Wyche of the Washington Post reorts that while the Wizards aren't necessarily looking to trade the first pick in this years draft, they are entertaining offers that may exchange players, players and picks or just multiple picks.

• MJ breaks two ribs; decision delayed

  | Jun 16, 2001

  Michael Jordan, president of the Washington Wizards and perhaps future player, has broken two ribs in a pickup game against former and current NBA players in Chicago, Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune has reported.

• Wizards Listening to Offers

  | Jun 15, 2001

• Vecsey: Dale Davis on the Trading Block

  | Jun 15, 2001

  Peter Vecsey has a number of tidbits in today's New York Post.

• Former Wizards coach to revitalize Homestead Sports Complex

  | Jun 14, 2001

• White wants to be a Wizard

  | Jun 14, 2001

  Charlotte freshman Rodney White's stock is skyrocketing, and he is even being coveted by the Athlete of the Century - Washington GM Michael Jordan.

• Wizards might deal No. 1 pick

  | Jun 13, 2001

  An Eastern Conference general manager said the Washington Wizards, not convinced that any player in this month's NBA Draft can step in and provide the impact the team needs, are trying to trade the top pick.

• UNCC's White moving up in draft

  | Jun 13, 2001

  "Rodney's stock is soaring," said draft analyst Andy Katz of ESPN.

• What's Jordan going to do with first pick in the draft?

  | Jun 11, 2001

• Wizards Weigh Options on Free Agents

  | Jun 9, 2001

• Collins Picks A Longtime Friend as His New Assistant

  | Jun 8, 2001

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• Olajuwon moving to Washington retirement home?

  | Jun 8, 2001

  According to ESPN, Hakeem Olajuwon expressed interest in playing with Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards, should Jordan come back.

• Jordan Evaluates Draftees

  | Jun 7, 2001

  Michael Jordan has been doing what most GM's do this time of year, evaluating talent.

• Notes from the Chicago Pre-Draft Camp

  | Jun 7, 2001

  Here are three articles about news emanating from the pre-draft camp in Chicago.

• Draftee hopeful Hunter keeps climbing..

  | Jun 7, 2001

  Steven Hunter, the 19 year old center who played the last two seasons at DePaul, has been so impressive this past week that he might be working himself into becoming a lottery pick.

• Jackson says Jordan won't come back; MJ denies Summer Ball

  | Jun 4, 2001

  Will he or wont he? That is the question on everyones lips.

• Report: Jordan may play in Summer League

  | Jun 3, 2001

  Nah, he's not planning a comeback.

• Wizards Study for Draft

  | Jun 2, 2001