The Washington Post is reporting that free agent guard Juan Dixon and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a three-year contract worth around $8 million, according to Dixon's agent, Calvin Andrews. Contracts can't be officially signed until the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement is ratified, which should be early next week.
Dixon, a Baltimore native, was selected with the 17th overall pick of the 2002 NBA draft by the Wizards after starring at the University of Maryland, where he led the Terrapins to the 2002 NCAA championship. Dixon finished his college career as Maryland's all-time leading scorer.
In three seasons with the Wizards Dixon played in 176 games, had 23 starts and averaged 8.2 points and 1.6 assists.
"Juan will always love Washington and the entire Washington area because he has so many great memories there," Andrews said. "But he's excited about going to Portland, where he'll have the opportunity to expand his game and be a part of a young and improving team."
Dixon's departure from Washington was all but ensured when the Wizards acquired point guard Chucky Atkins , shooting guard Caron Butler and shooting guard Antonio Daniels this offseason. Restricted free agent guard Steve Blake , another former Maryland star, also has had conversations with other teams but the Wizards have the option of matching any offer Blake receives.
Last year, the Wizards declined to pick up an option on Dixon worth $1.76 million and left him unprotected in the expansion draft, but Charlotte declined to take him.
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Jul 26, 2005 12:42 PM EST
According to agent Andy Miller, The Washington Wizards and free agent forward Michael Ruffin have agreed to contract terms. This will hopefully help shore up the frontline, now void of former Top-Pick Kwame Brown (a Laker to be).
Terms of the agreement were not available, and Ruffin cannot sign it until the new collective bargaining agreement is ratified. The 6-foot-8, 248-pound Ruffin averaged 1.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 16 minutes per game last season with the Wizards.
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The Washington Wizards and free agent forward Michael Ruffin have agreed to contract terms, according to agent Andy Miller .
Terms of the agreement were not available, and Ruffin cannot sign it until the new collective bargaining agreement is ratified. The 6-foot-8, 248-pound Ruffin averaged 1.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 16 minutes per game last season with the Wizards.
Ruffin, who is entering his sixth NBA season, will shore up a Washington front court that will be without Kwame Brown , who will be sent to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for swingman Caron Butler and point guard Chucky Atkins once the CBA goes into effect.
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Wizards Jul 2005 Archive
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USA Today | Jul 23, 2005
Mark Madsen, a valuable reserve for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the past two seasons, has agreed to a five-year contract to remain with the team, Madsen said Saturday.
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Deseret Morning News | Jul 22, 2005
The Jazz continue to pursue free agent Mark Madsen, the Minnesota forward's agent said Thursday.
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Washington Times | Jul 22, 2005
The Washington Wizards, looking to add depth in their frontcourt, have offered a contract to unrestricted free agent Mark Madsen, according to a report in Thursday's Minneapolis Star-Tribune that was confirmed by a league source.
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ESPN | Jul 20, 2005
The Sonics have lost another member of their team to free agency. Antonio Daniels is set to sign a five-year $30 million deal with Washington.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM.com | Jul 19, 2005
RealGM's Christopher Reina is reporting that the Blazers are out of the Antoino Daniels race. Portland GM John Nash indicated to Reina that the Sonics' free agent wants a five year deal and that the club is unwilling to give him a long term contract. The Lakers and Wizards are now the favorties.
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Washington Post | Jul 19, 2005
A source close to free agent guard Juan Dixon said that Dixon is planning to meet with the Portland Trail Blazers this week.
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Washington Post | Jul 16, 2005
The Wizards still plan to meet with veteran free agent forward Donyell Marshall this weekend, according to a team source.
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Washington Post | Jul 14, 2005
Juan Dixon, the free agent guard who spent the past three seasons with the Wizards, has been contacted by the Miami Heat.
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LA Times | Jul 14, 2005
The Lakers have taken another bold step to remake their roster, agreeing in principle on a trade that would bring forward-center Kwame Brown from the Washington Wizards and would send Caron Butler and likely Chucky Atkins to Washington.
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Washington Post | Jul 13, 2005
Kwame Brown's agent, Arn Tellem, was scheduled to meet with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday night, according to a league source.
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Washington Times | Jul 13, 2005
Washington Times writer John Mitchell says the Wizards will begin to address their frontcourt issues this week by bringing in free-agent forward Donyell Marshall.
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Akron Beacon Journal | Jul 12, 2005
Could Caron Butler become Gilbert Arenas' new running partner in Washington? Sources say that a sign-and-trade is being discussed that would send Kwame Brown to the Lakers.
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Akron Beacon Journal | Jul 8, 2005
Larry Hughes has reached a verbal agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a five-year deal reported to be in the neighborhood of $12 million per season.
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Akron Beacon Journal | Jul 8, 2005
It appears that the Cavaliers and Larry Hughes are in discussions right now, but nothing has been agreed to.
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NBADraft.net | Jul 8, 2005
Larry Hughes is reportedly going to join LeBron James and Danny Ferry in Cleveland. The Cavaliers had targeted Michael Redd, but he re-signed with the Bucks earlier on Thursday.
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New York Post | Jul 6, 2005
Shareef Abdur-Rahim can see himself joining the New Jersey Nets, but he is also being pursued by the Spurs, Wizards, Heat and Kings and he he would like to hear their offers as well.
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New York Post | Jul 2, 2005
According to the New York Post a source in the Washington Wizards' front office said GM Ernie Grunfeld fielded a half-dozen calls from teams interested in a sign-and-trade for former first overall pick Kwame Brown, despite his attitude problems during last season's NBA Playoffs and despite his lack of progress throughout his rookie contract.
