Antawn Jamison News: Pro Sports Daily

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March 15

Akron Beacon Journal

"Forward Antawn Jamison returned to the lineup Sunday after missing Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jamison scored 15 points on 6-of-17 shooting. He said that he felt pretty good after the game. Jamison's knee stiffened up in the first half of last Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He said that he suffers from a cyst in his left knee that fills with fluid occasionally. ''I felt pretty good,'' Jamison said. ''This is the best it's felt after a game in a while. I just have to continue to pay attention to it and do the proper rehabs and things of that nature.'' Despite the positive effect the rest had on his knee, Jamison said that he doesn't expect that he will ..."

Jamison says he will play against Celtics on Sunday

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March 14

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Cavs forward Antawn Jamison declared himself ready for Sunday's game against Boston after missing Friday's game at Philadelphia with stiffness in his left knee. He left Monday's game against San Antonio in the third quarter with the injury."

Cavaliers hoping for Friday return for James, wait on Jamison

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March 11

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Antawn Jamison and LeBron James headlined a group of Cavs who did not practice on Wednesday. Mo Williams, Anderson Varejao and Anthony Parker also did not practice with a variety of injuries. Shaquille O'Neal continues to rehab his right thumb out of town. While James is expected to play Friday at Philadelphia, Jamison is listed as day-to-day with stiffness in his left knee that forced him out of Monday's game against San Antonio. He said he has a cyst in the knee that fills with fluid periodically. While he's not sure about Friday's gam, he said he would play Sunday when Boston visits here. "It's something that occurred earlier in the season,'' Jamison said of the cyst. "With proper ..."

Antawn Jamison is day-to-day after MRI exam; LeBron James expected to play Friday

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March 10

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Cavaliers finally got some good injury news on Tuesday. An MRI on Antawn Jamison's left knee at the Cleveland Clinic revealed nothing serious. Jamison was pulled from the Cavs' 97-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter when the back of the knee tightened up. Jamison said he's been bothered by soreness in the knee earlier this season and was able to get through it with treatment."

Antawn Jamison leaves game in third quarter with stiff knee, MRI scheduled for today

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March 9

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The 50th victory of the season for the Cavaliers had a significantly different feel than those than came before it. In some ways it may have been the most satisfying yet. The Cavs slipped past the streaking San Antonio Spurs, 97-95, Monday night on depth, surprising clutch free-throw shooting and Manu Ginobili's toe. They started the game without Shaquille O'Neal, who was somewhere resting his thumb, and LeBron James, who was on the bench resting everything. By four minutes into the second half, they were also without Antawn Jamison, whose role as leading scorer was cut short when he was forced from the game with soreness in the back of his left knee. He had 17 points before leaving and ..."

Jamison assertive against Bucs

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March 8

Akron Beacon Journal

"Forward Antawn Jamison's Saturday night performance at the Bradley Center provided the perfect illustration of why the Cavaliers traded for him. General Manager Danny Ferry and coach Mike Brown were completely aware of what Jamison, long a thorn in their sides, can and will do on the court. With LeBron James getting some rest against the Milwaukee Bucks, Jamison — along with Delonte West — took it upon himself to lift the offense onto his shoulders and tried to carry the Cavs to a victory, but eventually came up short. His 30-point, 11-rebound performance was his best since arriving from the Washington Wizards. As he's gotten more comfortable in his new role, the consistency has come. He's ..."

Jamison, West not enough for win

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March 7

Akron Beacon Journal

"Antawn Jamison did his job, as did Delonte West. With LeBron James sitting on the bench getting some rest at the behest of coach Mike Brown, Jamison scored 30 points and West added 27 points, a season high, to lead the Cavs. It wasn't enough for the Cavs to overcome the Milwaukee Bucks, who had lost their previous six games against the Cavs. The Bucks beat the Cavs 92-85 to end the Cavs' six-game winning streak. ''I give my guys credit for being shorthanded and going out there and fighting and at least giving us the opportunity down the stretch,'' Brown said. While Jamison and West tried to keep the Cavs afloat, the rest of the team couldn't find any sort of offensive flow. Without ..."

Jamison looking even better to Cavaliers with Shaq's injured thumb

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March 1

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Bud Shaw

"Shaquille O'Neal's surgery should force the Cavs into the continued pursuit of Barkley Ball for the forseeable future. Charles Barkley doesn't actually have the trademark. He just pretends to on television. The Large Mound of Expound's call for Cavaliers' head coach Mike Brown to speed up the pace of play isn't specific to O'Neal anchoring the middle. He's been calling for it for, oh, only about three years now. The Cavs need O'Neal to win a title, make no mistake. If he misses eight weeks, though, he could still return during the postseason. In the meantime, you'll see more of the style of play on display in the second half against Boston Thursday. Barkley looked all-knowing in ..."

Antawn Jamison already adopting the Cavaliers' defensive emphasis after a week with team

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February 28

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It hasn't taken long for Antawn Jamison to become infected. Then again, it is part of the Cavaliers' plan to pass that bug on to new arrivals. It only took a little over a week. In the moments after the Cavs' 126-118 victory over the Toronto Raptors Friday night, Jamison didn't want to talk about his 22 points or 11 rebounds in his best game in a Cleveland uniform thus far. He wanted to talk about what all Cavs are programmed to think first, which is defense. "I want to get all the concepts down," Jamison said. "Because defense is going to be the difference-maker of whether we are going to be successful or not." When Jamison arrived, most of the intrigue was about what he would bring ..."

Jamison to start

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February 23

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Cavaliers coach Mike Brown confirmed that he will start Antawn Jamison at power forward on Tuesday night against the visiting New Orleans Hornets. Jamison, obtained on Wednesday in the deal that sent Zydrunas Ilgauskas to the Washington Wizards, came off the bench in his first two games with the team. Brown said he had not yet decided on whether to activate forward Leon Powe, who is recovering from microfracture surgery on his left knee. Powe has been cleared by the team doctors and declared himself ready to go. He said he was optimistic about his chances of playing because he saw his uniform hanging on a rack in the team locker room after Tuesday's shootaround."

Jamison may get starting nod

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February 23

Akron Beacon Journal

"Antawn Jamison is all about doing what's right for his new team, which is why he said he was OK with coming off the bench for the Cavaliers after he arrived from the Washington Wizards last week. Jamison struggled in his first outing as a reserve, shooting 0-12 from the floor in a loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Against the Orlando Magic, he had only four points in the first half. But when coach Mike Brown inserted him in the lineup to begin the second half with the Cavs behind by six, certain things became obvious. Jamison got off to a quick start, scoring the Cavs' first eight points and keyed a 16-4 run that gave the Cavs, who had little offensive flow beyond LeBron James and Shaquille ..."

Around the NBA, few players are respected more than Jamison, the newest Cavalier

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February 21

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"After a horrible performance in his debut as a Cavalier, Antawn Jamison greeted reporters and patiently answered question after question about his 0-for-12 shooting night in the Cavs' 110-93 loss at Charlotte on Friday night. Undoubtedly, there will be more inquiries before and after the Cavaliers renew their rivalary with Dwight Howard and the Magic Sunday in Orlando. More than likely, Jamison will step up again. People who have come to know him in his long and distinguished NBA career would expect no less. An intelligent and thoughtful soul, he has developed a reputation as a stand-up guy, a responsible role model, a veteran leader who can be counted on to do the right thing even when ..."

Antawn Jamison can't sink a shot as out-of-sync Cleveland Cavalierssecond straight

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February 20

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Cavaliers were wearing throwback uniforms Friday night, and they certainly did throw it back, all the way to October. When the Cavs started the season, they were clearly uncomfortable with each other and their collective roles, working Shaquille O'Neal into the team and figuring out how rotations would work with three new key players. The result was a rather ugly looking 0-2 start that created plenty of doubt. Reset those sentiments with what the Cavs are going through now, a rhythm-busting stretch that has them adjusting, searching and struggling. Combined with a run of some of the worst team defense of the season, the Cavs suddenly are putting up ugly performances. The latest was a ..."

Cavs should beware of the Bobcats; new teammates try to take heat off Antawn Jamison after bad night

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February 20

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Thoughts following the Cavs' 110-93 loss to the Bobcats: * This was a classic dead game that happens in the NBA. The Cavs had little rest, new players, were playing on the road, and had been holding their finger in the dam for about a week. Then they played a team that was excited about two new players, better rested, playing at home, and red-hot from the field. That's how you get the worst loss of the season. Cavs gave up highest shooting percentage in 56 games, shot their worst in 53 games, saw Antawn Jamison likely have one of the worst shooting efforts of his life, saw LeBron James have a hangover after playing 47 minutes Thursday night, had Raymold Felton and DJ Augustin throw ..."

Coach Mike Brown starts by easing Antawn Jamison into offense

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February 20

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"About an hour before game time Friday night, Mo Williams walked up to new teammate Antawn Jamison and dropped a pair of LeBron James Nike signature shoes at his locker. "Welcome to the team," Williams joked, a reference to how Wizards players teased James' friend, Mike Miller, when he showed up to training camp last fall wearing James' shoes. When Jamison informed Williams that he had a long-term contract with adidas, the shoe he's being wearing his whole career, Williams had an easy answer: "Oh, buyout!" Some transitions will be easier than others. Jamison was in uniform, his customary No. 4, for the first time as a Cav on Friday night against the Bobcats. Cavs coach Mike Brown brought ..."

Jamison says he doesn't have to start

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February 20

Akron Beacon Journal

"At this point, Antawn Jamison is more interested in making a contribution to a winning team than how he does it. The former starter for the Washington Wizards didn't start Friday night in Charlotte when the Cavs played the Bobcats. ''As long as I get to be part of something successful, it doesn't matter at all,'' he said before the game. ''I've been in a situation like that before and I'm at a stage in my career where it doesn't matter if I'm starting or coming off the bench.'' That is a good thing, because Cavs coach Mike Brown doesn't exactly know how he's going to play him consistently. The dilemma is that fellow big man J.J. Hickson has shown that he's capable of getting into a rhythm ..."

Antawn Jamison goes cold in Cavs debut

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February 20

Akron Beacon Journal

"Antawn Jamison couldn't have had a worse debut for the Cavaliers on Friday night against the Charlotte Bobcats. He missed all 12 of his shot attempts, including two airballs and four blocked shots. It wasn't until he made two free throws - amid cheers from the Bobcats crowd - with 40.8 seconds left in the game that he scored his first points as a Cavalier. It was not the kind of debut Jamison had wanted, but he hadn't played in more than a week and is learning a new system, so it is not something to panic about either. Jamison wasn't the only problem for the Cavs in a 110-93 loss to the Bobcats. It was the Bobcats' third consecutive victory over the Cavs, giving them the season series. ..."

Jamison promises better games ahead

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February 20

Charlotte Observer

"Antawn Jamison can expect to have better games with his new team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Playing in his hometown for a second time in 10 days, Jamison missed all 12 of his shots and scored two points in a 110-93 Cavaliers loss Friday against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Jamison, a two-time all-star forward, was traded from the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. It's a deal many think makes Cleveland - already with the best record in the NBA - the favorite to win the league title. A Providence High graduate who played at North Carolina, Jamison said his struggles Friday had little to do with any pressure he might be feeling to help the Cavs win a pro sports championship ..."

Jamison is asked to save Cavs

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February 19

Akron Beacon Journal

"Yes, it's a steal. Yes, Cavaliers' General Manager Danny Ferry continues to pillage the NBA for talent while giving up little in return. But no one will care about Wednesday's trade for Washington Wizards' All-Star forward Antawn Jamison if the Cavs aren't riding down Euclid Avenue this June in a championship parade that could upstage the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl Mardi Gras. No one will care if LeBron James leaves town. And it might take a championship to keep James from leaving town. Is Jamison the player who will put the Cavs over the top? Is the 33-year-old forward all they need to end Cleveland's 46-year title drought? How Jamison handles the pressure of that burden will go a ..."

Jamison is asked to save Cleveland

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February 19

Akron Beacon Journal

columnist Marla Ridenour

"Yes, it's a steal. Yes, Cavaliers' General Manager Danny Ferry continues to pillage the NBA for talent while giving up little in return. But no one will care about Wednesday's trade for Washington Wizards' All-Star forward Antawn Jamison if the Cavs aren't riding down Euclid Avenue this June in a championship parade that could upstage the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl Mardi Gras. No one will care if LeBron James leaves town. And it might take a championship to keep James from leaving town. Is Jamison the player who will put the Cavs over the top? Is the 33-year-old forward all they need to end Cleveland's 46-year title drought? How Jamison handles the pressure of that burden will go a ..."

In Wizards shuffle, Antawn Jamison just fine being Cavalier

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February 19

USA Today

"To be honest, Antawn Jamison really wanted to go to Dallas.For the All-Star Game, that is. He found a better location in the trade that brings him to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the league's best record. Pending physicals, Jamison could play for his new team today against the Charlotte Bobcats. "I've been smiling from ear to ear since I heard the news," Jamison said Thursday. With LeBron James becoming a free agent at the end of this season, general manager Danny Ferry didn't deny that getting Jamison was part of the bigger picture for the Cavaliers. "We're trying to build a franchise that all players want to be a part of," Ferry said. "Clearly, LeBron is an important player for northeast ..."

Jamison relishes big opportunity

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February 19

Akron Beacon Journal

"Antawn Jamison said everything to ensure that he would be right at home with the Cavaliers during his introductory news conference Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs acquired the 6-foot-9 forward from the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal that sent center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a first-round draft choice and the rights to Emir Preldzic to the Wizards. ''I loved D.C.,'' Jamison said when asked about playing for the Cavs and with LeBron James, ''but this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Not too many people get the opportunity to reach for their goals and reach for their dreams.'' James welcomes the opportunity to play with Jamison but hates to see Ilgauskas go. ''It definitely ..."

Cavaliers welcome new teammate Antawn Jamison

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February 19

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Antawn Jamison had a bit of trepidation when he walked into the Cavaliers' locker room for the first time Thursday morning. After all, for the past four seasons, that has been the epicenter of his enemy's territory. He also just had been traded for Zydrunas Ilgauskas, one of the most popular players in team history and one of the most well-liked in the same locker room. But what Jamison, acquired along with Sebastian Telfair in a trade Wednesday, found wasn't quite what he feared. "The guys welcomed me with open arms; what you get with this group is a bunch of fun-loving guys," said Jamison, who joked it was going to be harder for him to learn all the pregame handshakes than to learn the ..."

Leaving Washington and heading to Cleveland is bittersweet for Antawn Jamison

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February 19

Washington Post

"When he left his Bethesda home on Wednesday afternoon, Antawn Jamison sensed it might be the last time he would take that familiar drive to Verizon Center. He felt some finality as he went through his game-day routine -- getting treatment and tape in the training room, listening to Lil Wayne on his iPod and lifting weights. After he put on his uniform, Jamison was mentally preparing for the Minnesota Timberwolves when Coach Flip Saunders informed him that team President Ernie Grunfeld needed to speak with him. Jamison's 5 1/2 -year run in Washington -- which included two all-star selections and four postseason appearances -- had come to an end a little sooner than expected. "I thought I ..."

Cavaliers excited over aquisition of Antawn Jamison

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February 18

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It is a bittersweet day at The Q. In the hallways there are large empty glass frames where numerous pictures of Zydrunas Ilgauskas used to hang, 12 years worth of memories. But there was unquestioned excitement within the Cavaliers over the aquisition of forward Antawn Jamison, who arrived at the arena early enough to greet his new teammates after shootaround. Jamison is not expected to be able to play against the Denver Nuggets tonight as there still are issues that have to get settled with the trade. Sebastian Telfair, also acquired in the three-team trade Wednesday, was not expected to arrive in Cleveland until later. "We've been working to get Antawn for awhile," Cavs General Manager ..."

Antawn Jamison expected in town today but is doubtful to play tonight against Denver Nuggets

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February 18

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"New Cavalier Antawn Jamison is expected to be in town today to take a physical to satisfy the trade that brought him to the team on Wednesday. However, because all six players involved in the deal have to report and pass physicals or have them waived, it doesn't appear Jamison will be able to play in tonight's home game against the Denver Nuggets. Several of the players have to travel from Los Angeles, including newly-acquired guard Sebastian Telfair, and that could slow down the process. If all goes smoothly and the physicals are passed or waived -- two players in the deal, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Drew Gooden, may be seeking buyouts from their new teams and may not take physicals -- ..."

Cavs land Jamison, deal Ilgauskas

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February 18

Akron Beacon Journal

"The Cavaliers added another big-time player in their effort to win an NBA championship today. They acquired veteran power forward Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade, according to a league source with knowledge of the deal. Officials from all three teams are barred from talking about the transaction until it's complete. Jamison has long been a favorite of Cavs management, bringing not only his basketball skills but a great attitude to the game. The Cavs also added injured point guard Sebastian Telfair from the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavs sent center Zydrunas Ilgauskas and his expiring $11.5 million and their first round pick in the 2010 draft to the Wizards. ..."

Cavaliers-Jamison trade has implications for Heat

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February 18

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"Just before the Miami Heat played the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night at the Izod Center, the franchise felt the impact of more important action elsewhere. Moments prior to tipoff, the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired forward Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards. How does that affect the Heat? First, it likely takes the Cavaliers out of the running for Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, who has emerged as the Heat's top target prior to Thursday's 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline. Second, with Jamison signed through 2012, and the Cavaliers keeping all of their core pieces in the trade beyond center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who yet could return, it would seem to further reduce the chances that ..."

Jamison sent to Cleveland

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February 18

Washington Examiner

"Less than an hour before the Washington Wizards played their first game after the All-Star break on Wednesday, Antawn Jamison was in the middle of his normal pregame routine, bouncing through the locker room with his headphones on and clad in his team warmups. But when the Wizards took the floor for layup lines ahead of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jamison was headed to the parking garage, having just been informed that he was leaving Washington for the NBA title-contender Cleveland Cavaliers. Jamison is part of a reported three-team trade less than 24 hours before the league trade deadline. The transaction completed the dismantling of a Washington team whose season came unraveled ..."

Wizards trade Antawn Jamison to Cavaliers

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February 18

Washington Post

"As the Washington Wizards took the court to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Antawn Jamison had already ditched his uniform for a cream-colored sweater and was headed to his silver Bentley, carrying a duffel bag and leaving behind a season filled with misery. The Wizards traded Jamison to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team deal completed late Wednesday night. The Wizards will receive center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, the rights to Slovenian forward Emir Preldzic and a first-round pick from Cleveland, as well as forward Al Thornton from the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers will get Drew Gooden from the Wizards and send point guard Sebastian Telfair to the Cavaliers. "Driving ..."

Cavaliers get Antawn Jamison in three-way trade with Wizards and Clippers

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February 18

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It was going to take a special opportunity to get the Cavaliers to trade franchise pillar Zydrunas Ilgauskas. That chance came Wednesday amid a wild day of negotiations for the team's front office as they attempted to upgrade their roster ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. With two deals on the table, one for the Phoenix Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire and one for the Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison, the Cavs had to make a decision. When the dust had settled, the Cavs took Jamison in a three-team trade that also involved the Los Angeles Clippers. The team has agreed to send Ilgauskas, the Cavs' 2010 first-round draft pick and the rights to Slovenian forward Emir Preldzic to the Wizards. The ..."

Sources: Jamison goes to Cavs

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February 17

ESPN.com

"Cleveland, Washington and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-team deal that will land Antawn Jamison with the Cavaliers as LeBron James' new sidekick instead of Amare Stoudemire, according to NBA front-office sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the deal will also send Zydrunas Ilgauskas' $11.5 million expiring contract and a first-round draft pick from Cleveland to Washington. The deal also calls for the Wizards to receive Al Thornton from the Clippers, sources said, with L.A. getting forward Drew Gooden, whom Washington acquired in last week's trade with Dallas. Besides Jamison, Cleveland will also acquire Clippers guard Sebastian Telfair. Jamison left the arena in Washington ..."

Wizards now more willing to trade Jamison

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February 17

ESPN.com

"For weeks, sources close to the situation have asserted to ESPN.com that the Wizards were reluctant to trade Antawn Jamison. During the past 72 hours, however, the Wizards' position on Jamison appears to have softened considerably. Sources say the Wizards and Cavs had discussions on Tuesday about several potential deals that would send Jamison to Cleveland. The same sources said talks ended without a firm offer from Cleveland. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Wizards are waiting on the Cavs to see whether those potential deals become an actual trade. "The ball is in Cleveland's court," one source told ESPN.com. "If Cleveland comes back with a firm offer based on the potential deals they ..."

Stoudemire remains Cleveland Cavaliers' top target, but Jamison still a strong option

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February 17

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Cavaliers have made their calls, now they're waiting for their phone to ring. As the team headed into the eve of the NBA's trading deadline, sources indicated they had finalized and ranked their list of trade options. It includes input from the coaching staff, ownership and the team's veteran players, especially LeBron James. Their first choice is believed to be to trade for the Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, a deal they have been working on in earnest since last week. Their offer is centered around Zydrunas Ilgauskas and J.J. Hickson, but would likely include at least one more player and a draft pick. Despite being prodded by the Cavs, however, the Suns seem willing to wait. League ..."

Cavs talks with Wizards intensify

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February 17

Yahoo! Sports

columnist Adrian Wojnarowski

"The Cleveland Cavaliers have made significant progress in trade discussions with the Washington Wizards, offering Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Jamario Moon and a No. 1 draft pick for Antawn Jamison and Mike James, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Some league sources believe this is a deal that is preferable to some members of the Cavaliers' management and coaching staffs over Amar'e Stoudemire, but Cleveland still hasn't made a decision on which trade to ultimately make. Other trade proposals that intrigue the Cavs are still emerging on the landscape, but the focus now is on Jamison or Stoudemire. Washington is still trying to squeeze possibly another pick or young player out of the Cavs, but sources ..."

Is Cleveland big enough for Amare & Shaq

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February 15

ESPN.com

"On Sunday, ESPN.com's Chris Broussard reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns had seriously discussed a trade that would send Amare Stoudemire to Cleveland for J.J. Hickson (and the expiring contract of Zydrunas Ilgauskas). As Broussard reported, the Cavs had made the offer and the ball was in Phoenix's court. In the meantime, I've spoken to sources connected to the Cavs, the Suns and other teams around the league, and while they confirm that the Stoudemire trade discussions between Cleveland and Phoenix are at a serious stage, they also describe a fluid situation, with trade discussions taking place on multiple fronts."

Jamison has interest from Miami and Cleveland

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February 15

Washington Post

"After announcing their desire to hit the reset button on this team and shed salary after dealing Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson to Dallas, the Wizards remain aggressive about trying to make some more deals to cut payroll and get under the luxury tax this season. The trade with the Mavericks chopped nearly $2.5 million off the books this season. And, with the team getting relief in the form of a 50 percent discount for the salaries of the suspended Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton, the Wizards' luxury tax penalty has been reduced to about $3 million. The Wizards have no desire to hand the owner a luxury tax bill for a woefully bad lottery team. In order to get ..."

Ainge: 'No deals' with the Bobcats or Wizards

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February 13

Boston Globe

"Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Friday he has not discussed trades involving the Charlotte Bobcats or Washington Wizards. "There is no truth to either one of those," Ainge said. "I have had conversations with a lot of teams but those have never been discussed. There are a lot of things I would like to do but I don't feel a need to do something. I am always looking to upgrade the team, if possible." Charlotte coach Larry Brown could be interested in the Celtics' Rasheed Wallace, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer. But Ainge said Wallace will not be dealt. Ainge said he does not expect any deals to be concluded until closer to Thursday's trade ..."

Wizards, Celts in swap talks

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February 12

Yahoo! Sports

"In a dramatic move that would resuscitate their fading championship hopes, the Boston Celtics are discussing a deal with the Washington Wizards for forwards Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler(notes), league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Friday. The proposed deal would send the expiring contracts of Ray Allen, Brian Scalabrine and J.R. Giddens to the Wizards, a move that would signal the start of Washington's rebuilding process. The trade isn't imminent, but talks have progressed and Celtics GM Danny Ainge has positioned his organization to make one of the boldest trade deadline moves in years. For the Celtics, ownership would have to agree to take on an additional $24 million in salary next ..."

Cavaliers trade talks heating up, may now include Richard Hamilton

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February 12

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Usually trades aren't completed or announced during All-Star Weekend so there may not be anything done until at least Monday. However, the Cavs have intensified trade talks over the past several days and have been making progress, according to sources. Several sources said the Cavs have included the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons in their conversations, possibly in an attempt to set up three-team deals. The Cavs' major targets are still believed to be forwards Antawn Jamison and Troy Murphy. But they also have had conversations about shooting guards and the talks with the Pistons could involve Richard Hamilton, who has been made available in recent weeks."

Jamison misses practice in Orlando

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February 9

Washington Post

"Antawn Jamison was unable to catch his early morning flight out of Miami and missed the Wizards' practice on Monday in Orlando. Jamison had a suite at Sun Life Stadium to watch the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17, in the Super Bowl on Sunday night. He called the team to inform them of his problems getting out. He plans to join the team in Charlotte later in the afternoon. The Wizards will play the Bobcats on Tuesday. The Wizards finished what Saunders called "a mini-all-star break before the all-star break," with the snow in the District keeping them stranded in Orlando over the weekend. "Overall, it's probably been good. We've had some spirited practices," Saunders ..."

Time to deal Jamison, Butler, Haywood?

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February 5

Washington Post

"If the Wizards are going to make a move before the trade deadline, they might want to act sooner rather than later. This is arguably the best time for President Ernie Grunfeld to rework his roster and start anew, with teams around the league expressing interest in Antawn Jamison, Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood. The trade deadline is just two weeks away. Adrian Wojnarowski recently wrote for Yahoo! Sports that the Dallas Mavericks have lost interest in Butler because of his so-so season. Butler has had a difficult season but his production has been relatively unchanged, even following Gilbert Arenas's suspension. He has scored at least 20 points four times in the 15 games since Arenas ..."

Knicks can't stop Mike Miller and Antawn Jamison in, 106-96, loss to Washington Wizards

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January 31

New York Daily News

"Mike D'Antoni once predicted 37 or 38 wins as being enough to lock down a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. But that was before Toronto, Charlotte and Chicago all started inching closer to .500 while the Knicks, well, began their annual January slide. "I don't know about that one," D'Antoni said of his playoff forecast. "I may have to rethink that." The Knicks are beginning to resemble a team that will be making vacation plans for mid-April while 16 others prepare for the playoffs. The Wizards added to the Knicks' misery as Mike Miller knocked down seven 3-pointers in Washington's 106-96 victory. Miller finished with 25 points and exploited the Knicks' zone defense with five threes ..."

As trade rumors swirl, Wizards' Antawn Jamison carries on

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January 28

Washington Post

"Following another disheartening loss on Tuesday night, 115-103 to the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers at Verizon Center, Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison answered every question about the team's failings with his usual candor. He cited the opponent's aptitude, a poor second quarter and an overall shortage of intensity as principal factors in the Wizards' fourth straight defeat, but not once did he mention his contributions, which included a game-high 27 points and a team-high nine rebounds. That professionalism and dependability have made Jamison an attractive candidate for other teams with genuine aspirations of winning an NBA title this season. Thus the trade speculation ..."

The Wizards' Antawn Jamison wants to be an all-star

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January 24

Washington Post

"Leaving Dallas provided Antawn Jamison with the greatest escape of his career. He came to Washington, landed his first two all-star appearances and embraced his role as a leader of a playoff team. But with the Wizards in the midst of what could be a second consecutive lottery season, Jamison is holding out hope for a return to Dallas -- only this time, Jamison would like to be wearing a uniform representing the Eastern Conference all-star team. "I want to go," Jamison said after Wizards practice at Verizon Center on Saturday afternoon. "To sit here and say I don't think about it, or don't worry about it -- of course you want to be an all-star. That's an honor. I hope it does happen. But if ..."

Jamison on shooting: "I'm fine"

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January 24

Washington Post

"Antawn Jamison could not escape questions about whether fatigue has set in following a seccond straight disappointing performance in Friday night's 112-88 loss to Miami at Verizon Center. Jamison missed 10 fo 14 shots and was 0 for 2 from three-point range in scoring just eight points. Two nights earlier in a 94-93 loss to Dallas, Jamison missed 8 of 10 shots and scored seven points. "I'm fine," Jamison said in the locker room after the loss to the Heat. "I'm 33 years old, and the things I do in the offseason are the reason why I'm prepared for what's going on now, so other than soreness the day after the game or the night of, I mean I'm fine. It doesn't have anything to do with what has ..."

As Wiz move on, Jamison and Butler show some heart

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January 19

Washington Examiner

"Life after Gilbert Arenas may be good after all. Well, at least tolerable. "Through every crisis is an opportunity," coach Flip Saunders said. The Wizards won their second straight game on Monday, outlasting the Portland Trail Blazers, 97-92. The Wiz are 3-5 since Agent Zero's suspension. It doesn't sound like much, but Washington was 11-21 beforehand. The Wizards, again, are pulling together without their best player. It's not a knee injury that sidelines Arenas for the third straight season, but a felony gun conviction stemming from a Dec. 21 locker room standoff with teammate Javaris Crittenton. Suspended indefinitely by the NBA and with a March 26 sentencing, Arenas likely won't return ..."

Wizards' Jamison on Cavs' wish list

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January 10

Akron Beacon Journal

"With the trade deadline looming next month, the rumors have begun swirling ferociously. None is more prevalent right now than one that would send Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards to the Cavaliers. According to multiple reports, in light of the Gilbert Arenas situation, the Wizards are perfectly willing to disband their roster and rebuild. Despite his age (33), the Cavs covet Jamison and what he can bring to the team, which is a big guy who can play on the perimeter, rebound and stretch defenses. Jamison has remained loyal to the Wizards, but he might believe that it's time for him to move on. A Wizards official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the power forward as ..."

Assessing the Cavaliers' chances for Washington's Antawn Jamison

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January 10

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It is open season on some Washington Wizards right now -- Gilbert Arenas for critics and Antawn Jamison for trade speculation. The Cavaliers and their fans only seem to care about Jamison, the talented stretch power forward with high character who seems destined to be traded as his team attempts to start anew. It isn't a certainty, but several league executives said this week that the Wizards are listening to offers for every player on their roster and not ruling any sort of deal out. "If you're running a team you can either sell success or you can sell hope but that's about it," said one high-ranking executive. "They've got a new owner coming [in Washington] and right now they sure ..."

Jamison speaks from the heart; Addresses Wizards crowd on recent turmoil

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January 9

Washington Post

"You don't often see emotional post-game interviews following regular-season NBA games in mid-January. Friday night was different. With almost all the remnants of Gilbert Arenas peeled away from the Verizon Center, with trade talks swirling, with the franchise turning into a national punchline, Antawn Jamison got on the mic before the game and told the fans that this team would make them proud. "We never meant to make light of the situation," he said. "And we're going to do everything in our power--as long as I'm your captain, as long as these guys right here are my teammates--to make this one of the most respectable organizations in the league." Then he went for 28 points and 11 rebounds ..."