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Beefed Up Security For Obama's Visit To Friday's Wizards Game

The Washington Wizards are encouraging fans and media to arrive early for Friday’s game vs. the Chicago Bulls.   Security measures will be increased due to the attendance of President Barack Obama, and those attending the game may experience a delay in entering Verizon Center.  To reduce delays, attendees are urged to limit personal belongings.   Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and there will be no public parking (permit only) in Verizon Center. 

Via Press Release


President Obama May Attend Friday's Wizards/Bulls Game

President Barack Obama may attend Friday's game between the Wizards and Bulls at the Verizon Center.

The Bulls visited Obama at the White House on Thursday.

Via Washington Post


Arenas: I Won't Rush Back Again

Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is practicing with his teammates once again, but claims that he won't rush back from his most recent knee surgery.

"I'm running, jumping, dunking, feeling good. No pain, no swelling," Arenas told the Washington Post. "My balance is back, my speed is back. The only thing I have to get used to again is being around other bodies out there on the court. I'm working on getting timing back. The only thing I'm not doing is playing in games."

Arenas hasn't played this season because of three knee procedures in an 18-month span.

"The way I look at it: I rushed back twice and got hurt again twice, so this time, I'm going to take my time and make sure," he added.

Via ESPN


Wizards Feb 2009 Archive

  • Arenas, Haywood Take Part In Drills

    Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood both participated in non-contact drills on Monday.

  • Cavs And Blazers Made Push For Butler

    The Cavaliers and Blazers both made a push for Caron Butler, but Ernie Grunfeld never seriously considered trading either player, according to team and league sources.

  • Wizards May Make Move For Jeffries

    The Washington Wizards have interest in acquiring Jared Jeffries from the New York Knicks, an Eastern Conference official said.

  • Wizards Won't Trade Jamison, Butler?

    Numerous teams have called the Wizards about forwards Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler, but team president Ernie Grunfeld isn't interested in a salary dump.

  • Cavaliers Discuss Trade For Jamison

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have discussed a potential move which would see the expiring contract of Wally Szczerbiak go to Washington for Antawn Jamison.

  • Wizards May Consider Dealing 2009 1st Round Pick

    The Wizards will have one of the top picks in the 2009 NBA Draft, but could possibly deal it because of their financial situation.

  • Will Wizards Attempt To Shed Salary?

    The Wizards are struggling and feeling the luxury tax crunch, but they haven't been linked to any serious trade rumors thus far.

  • Butler: 'I Know I'm An All-Star'

    Wizards forward Caron Butler wasn't selected as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team, but he's very confident in his abilities.

  • Wizards Receiving Calls, But Not Looking At Major Trade

    Wizards GM Ernie Grunfeld has received calls about possible trades from rival teams, but added that he is not interested in trading stars Antawn Jamison or Caron Butler.

  • Haywood: Rehab Is Going Well

    Brendan Haywood has missed the entire 2008-09 season so far due to a torn ligament in his right wrist.

  • Young, McGee Ticketed For Reckless Driving

    Wizard pair Nick Young and JaVale McGee were charged with reckless driving.

  • Stevenson Again Sidelined By Sore Back

    Wizards' guard DeShawn Stevenson sat out the team's loss to the Grizzles on Monday night with a sore lower back.