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Atkins Feeling Unsure Of Role
However, Atkins didn't get off the bench in the second half and it remains somewhat of a mystery what exactly his role with the team is. After struggling with his shot in the first five games, Atkins saw his minutes reduced to the point where he took a dreaded DNP (did not play-coach's decision) in the game against Denver. "I have no idea," Atkins said after Wednesday's game. "I have no idea what my role is. One minute, I play. Last game, I didn't play. This game, I come out and play 13 minutes in the first half, none in the second half. I have no idea. I'm just rolling with the ball. When you get traded to a team, sometimes it can be tough." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Hayes Could Be Dealt
Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Jamison Returns To Practice, Plans To Play Tonight
Jamison rolled his ankle during the first quarter of Thursday night's loss at Minnesota but remained in the game. He appeared to twist the same ankle and tweak his right knee in the fourth quarter and left the game with 4 minutes 40 seconds remaining. Jamison has started all eight games this season after missing 14 games last season, most of them with knee soreness. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Wizards Nov 2005 Archive
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One of the bright spots in Wednesday night's loss to the Orlando Magic was the play of guard Chucky Atkins, who came off the bench to score six points on 3-of-7 shooting in 13 first-half minutes.
Washington's Jarvis Hayes, stuck behind Antonio Daniels and Caron Butler, is looking like a top candidate to be on the move.
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison practiced yesterday and will play tonight against the New Jersey Nets.