Antawn Jamison News: Pro Sports Daily

After loss to Pacers, Jamison blasts effort

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November 7

Washington Times

"The one-armed team captain stormed from the locker room alone after unleashing a vicious, expletive-laced tongue-lashing. Antawn Jamison, still recovering from a partially dislocated right shoulder, had just watched suit-clad from the end of the bench as his Washington Wizards stumbled and fumbled their way through a 102-86 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on Friday night. And as if the poor performance - marked by 19 turnovers and 58 percent shooting from the free throw line - weren't cause for enough frustration, the nonchalant response the two-time All-Star power forward observed from some of his teammates sent him over the edge. Meanwhile, first-year coach Flip Saunders ..."

'No setbacks' as Jamison rehabs

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November 6

Washington Times

"Antawn Jamison took another step in his rehabilitation Thursday, reporting no problems after participating in noncontact drills for about 45 minutes at an optional practice before the Washington Wizards boarded a plane to Indiana for Friday's game against the Pacers. "I've been shooting and going hard. No limitations as far as shot numbers or range or anything of that nature," Jamison said afterward. "It's just no contact - they don't want me getting hit or pushing or shoving. But we haven't had any limitations as far as drills, running, shooting or anything like that." Although Jamison is antsy to get back, the Wizards are taking a careful approach with the All-Star forward and are ..."

On a cursed team like the Wizards, everybody hurts

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October 27

Washington Times

columnist Tom Knott

"This time it is Antawn Jamison in the infirmary, laid up and out the next month. This goes with the program, the players either cursed or exceptionally brittle. The Wizards cannot catch a break unless it is one to a hand. That was one of the injuries that sidelined Caron Butler during the team's extended period of invalidity. This was supposed to be a pain-free season, stuffed with victories and devoid of doctors' orders and timetables. We now know that was a misguided hope. Most teams get through the preseason without an injury to an All-Star."

Wizards' Jamison to miss start of season

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October 24

Washington Times

"Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison will miss the first three to five weeks of the regular season with a shoulder injury he suffered earlier this month, another blow to a club that has had three consecutive seasons marred by injuries. The two-time All-Star partially separated his right shoulder Oct. 14 during a preseason game in Cleveland. Jamison underwent an MRI the next day; it revealed a high amount of inflammation and a partial separation. At the time, the Wizards said Jamison would miss the last two weeks of the preseason, then be re-evaluated. The club said Friday a follow-up MRI revealed no further damage. Still, on Tuesday in Dallas the Wizards will start the season for the ..."

Jamison will be out longer than expected

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October 24

Washington Post

"Whenever the Washington Wizards have struggled on the floor or dealt with a string of injuries, Antawn Jamison liked to use the phrase "Groundhog Day," a reference to the Bill Murray comedy in which Murray's character repeats the same day over and over until he gets it right. The Wizards know a little about unpleasant repetition, especially in recent years: They have high expectations in the offseason, a star (or two) gets hurt and the season sputters. They are forced to start yet another season with a sidelined all-star after an MRI exam on Thursday revealed that Jamison would miss an additional three to five weeks after sustaining a shoulder subluxation last week in Cleveland. "The most ..."

Jamison to miss next three to five weeks

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October 23

Washington Post

"The Washington Wizards are forced to start yet another season with a sidelined all-star after an MRI on Thursday revealed that forward Antawn Jamison's right shoulder injury will force him to miss the next three to five weeks. This is the second consecutive season that the Wizards have started a regular season with at least one major piece missing. Both Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood were out with injuries at the start of last season, and the Wizards went on to match their worst 82-game season in franchise history. The Wizards, though, are optimistic that because Jamison's injury won't require surgery and since his shoulder has made considerable progress in the past week, it would ..."

Wizards' Jamison to miss rest of preseason

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October 16

Washington Times

"The Washington Wizards learned Thursday they will be without two-time All-Star forward Antawn Jamison for at least the rest of the preseason, a day after he partially dislocated his right shoulder in a preseason game in Cleveland. An MRI showed Jamison suffered a subluxation of the joint, meaning his shoulder popped out and back in, when he collided with Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas with 4:33 left in the first quarter. Jamison jumped to try to block a shot and was coming down on the 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas while the center was going up. When Jamison's arm collided with his counterpart's shoulder, it bent awkwardly. While leaving Quicken Loans Arena with his shooting arm in a sling, ..."

Jamison to Miss Remainder of Preseason

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October 16

Washington Post

"Antawn Jamison will miss at least the rest of preseason after an MRI on Thursday revealed that he had a subluxation of his right shoulder, which implies a partial dislocation (his shoulder basically popped out). In a release from the team, President Ernie Grunfeld announced that Jamison would be evaluated again next week after the inflammation in his shoulder subsides. Jamison was injured late in the first quarter of the Washington Wizards' 109-104 preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. His arm fell limp after he attempted to foul Cleveland reserve center Zydrunas Ilgauskas with 4 minutes, 33 seconds remaining in the period. Jamison left the arena with his arm in a protective sling, ..."

Jamison Sprains Shoulder In Win

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October 15

Washington Post

"Antawn Jamison didn't even bother reaching for his right shoulder. He knew he was in trouble. Once he slapped down on Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Jamison leaned his side, lowered his head and scooted directly toward the Washington Wizards bench, angrily tossing aside his mouthpiece. Head athletic trainer Eric Waters quickly escorted the two-time all-star to the locker room and Jamison was done for the evening. The Wizards defeated the rival Cavaliers, 109-104, in an exhibition game on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena, but the mood was dampened with concerns over Jamison, who left the building with his arm secured by a sling. Jamison will have an MRI exam to determine the ..."

Jamison Is Eager for Team Rebound

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October 5

Washington Post

"Antawn Jamison was especially animated on Sunday, unwilling to let his team lose in its scrimmage against the team led by Gilbert Arenas. Running the floor, Jamison was shouting incessantly on defense and showing off his arsenal on offense, complete with twisting shots off the wrong foot, unorthodox hook shots and spot-up jumpers. His team was winning, his shots were falling, and Coach Flip Saunders had to wonder if Jamison was 33 or had turned the clock back to 23. "He was on fire," Saunders said. "I told him he was back to his 50-point days with the Warriors, the way he was going." But Jamison has no desire going back to his days in Golden State, Dallas or even the past few years in ..."

Pride Pushes Jamison in Tough Season

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April 8

Washington Post

"There was the right knee strain in October, the strained left thumb in December, the sore knee and right elbow tendinitis in January, and finally the jammed right ankle and cut above the left eye last week. The Washington Wizards have had more than their share of injuries this season, but the previous ailments all belong to forward Antawn Jamison, who has suited up for all 18 wins and all 60 excruciating losses this season. Jamison is four games from playing all 82 for the sixth time in his 11-year career and the second time in five seasons with the Wizards. But what would make him endure every tortuous game, play the third-most minutes of any player in the NBA (3,001) and absorb the ..."

Jamison finds motivation

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March 11

Washington Times

"Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison never has any problem finding motivation. Not after returning from a 1-3 road trip. Not with the Wizards at 15-49 for the season. And not with teams like New Orleans and Orlando visiting Verizon Center during a three-game homestand that begins against the Hornets on Wednesday. "The schedule is what the schedule is, but I see it as a challenge," said Jamison, whose team snapped a five-game losing streak Monday with a win at Minnesota. "The thing I remind the young guys of is the teams coming in here are playing for something. New Orleans for a better seed in the West. Orlando's trying to catch Boston. So let's try to jump on these higher-ranking ..."

Jamison: Trade Talk Wasn't Bothersome

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February 24

Washington Post

"Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison said yesterday that hearing his name mentioned in trade rumors last week never bothered him, but it shook up his family members, friends and other people he hasn't heard from for years. Jamison said he had to calm down his mother, Kathy, after she called with concern. "It got a good buzz. I kind of knew nothing was going on," said Jamison, citing his close relationship with team owner Abe Pollin and team president Ernie Grunfeld. "I knew this is where I wanted to be when I signed this summer. The feeling was mutual. I know some things have not gone the way we wanted to go, but I don't think our feelings would've changed so dramatically and so ..."

Jamison wants to stay

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February 19

Washington Times

"Despite hearing his name in trade reports and speculations during the last month - and at an increasing frequency in the last few days - Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison said Wednesday he has no concerns over changing addresses by Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline. Peter Lockley / The Washington Times Antawn Jamison: "This is home for me. I love the area, the fans, the city and my teammates." With the 12-42 Wizards in the running for the top pick in the NBA Draft and at the same time held hostage by owner Abe Pollin's mandate that Washington not exceed the league's luxury tax spending limit to make additional moves, parting with Jamison wouldn't be considered an illogical move. By ..."

Trio of scorers gives Wizards some hope

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February 10

Washington Times

"When the Washington Wizards learned in September that Gilbert Arenas would have to undergo a third knee surgery, the need arose for a third scorer to complement Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler. Gone was guard Roger Mason Jr., who helped carry the scoring load last season but signed with San Antonio in the summer. Hobbled was shooting guard DeShawn Stevenson, who opened the year with awful numbers before finally giving in to a pinched nerve in his back."

An off-balancing act

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January 26

Washington Times

"Washington Wizards power forward Antawn Jamison is nowhere near conventional. True, for the better part of the past decade Jamison - who for his career is averaging 19.7 points and 8.0 rebounds - has ranked among the most consistent players at his position, and he has only gotten better with age. But Jamison is one of the most unorthodox players - not only in the game today but in NBA history. His defensive game is fairly typical; he routinely pulls down double-digit rebounds and defends counterparts on the blocks. But on offense, Jamison plays with more finesse than most power forwards - only his version of finesse isn't easy to find elsewhere. Sure, he has the typical catch-and-shoot ..."

Butler, Jamison Say Travel Call Correct

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January 6

Washington Post

"The Wizards won Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in part because referee Bill Spooner whistled LeBron James for traveling on a key play down the stretch. After the game, James defended the move by saying he had used a "crab dribble" before taking two steps towards the basket. "I watched it 10 times after the game and it was clearly a good play, so you live with it," James said. What's a crab dribble? Wizards forward Caron Butler, who was defending James on the play, thinks he knows. "Yeah, a crab dribble is when you travel," Butler said with a grin yesterday. "That's my boy and that's the hottest thing on the market now, the crab dribble travel. . . . I couldn't do it in ..."

Jamison Leaves Preseason Opener With Knee Injury

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October 8

NBA.com

"Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison left his team's preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right knee. Jamison's leg buckled while playing defense midway through the first quarter Tuesday night, and he had to be helped to the locker room by teammates. A team spokesman said Jamison was out for the rest of the game. The two-time All-Star averaged 21.4 points and 10.2 rebounds in 79 games for the Wizards last season. Washington is already without Gilbert Arenas, another of its top players, because of a knee injury."

Wizards re-sign Jamison to pave way for Arenas

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July 1

Baltimore Sun

"Antawn Jamison is back in the Washington Wizards' fold. Now it's time to focus on Gilbert Arenas.The Wizards achieved a major free-agency goal yesterday when Jamison, a two-time All-Star forward, signed a four-year, $50 million contract. The deal does more than retain the team's co-captain and leading scorer from last season: It serves as an expensive piece of bait to lure Arenas, who had said he would not return unless the team also kept his longtime friend."He said he'd take less money if they got me, and they got me," Jamison told the Associated Press. "So I think everything will get worked out with Gilbert.""

Jamison Re-Signs For 4 Years, $50M

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July 1

Washington Post

"The Washington Wizards took care of one piece of summer business yesterday when they signed two-time all-star forward Antawn Jamison to a four-year contract extension that will pay him $50 million. With Jamison locked up, team president Ernie Grunfeld was able to turn his attention to working out a deal for three-time all-star guard Gilbert Arenas, who officially became an unrestricted free agent at 12:01 a.m. today."