Wizards: Josh Howard (Jul 28 8:06 ET ) A person familiar with the deal says Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The person told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Howard is set to come back after playing only four games with the team last season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been signed.
The Scoop: Howard was acquired in a seven-player trade with the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 13, but he tore a ligament in his left knee on Feb. 22. The Wizards declined to pick up their option on his contract at the end of the season but left open the possibility of re-signing him. Howard had surgery in mid-March, with an expected recovery time of six to eight months. He has averaged 15.3 points over seven NBA seasons.
Howard has signed his one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards.
The Scoop:The deal signed Friday could pay Howard as much as $4 million if he meets certain incentives. Howard was acquired in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 13, but he played in only four games before tearing a ligament in his left knee on Feb. 22. Howard had surgery in mid-March, with an expected recovery time of six to eight months. He's averaged 15.3 points over seven NBA seasons.
Josh Howard has signed his one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The deal signed Friday could pay Howard as much as $4 million if he meets certain incentives. The two sides reached agreement on the contract Wednesday night. Howard was acquired in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks on Feb.
A person familiar with the deal says Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The person told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Howard is set to come back after playing only four games with the team last season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been signed.
The Scoop:Howard was acquired in a seven-player trade with the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 13, but he tore a ligament in his left knee on Feb. 22. The Wizards declined to pick up their option on his contract at the end of the season but left open the possibility of re-signing him. Howard had surgery in mid-March, with an expected recovery time of six to eight months. He has averaged 15.3 points over seven NBA seasons.
A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The person told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Howard is set to come back after playing only four games with the team last season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been signed.
The News
According to Yahoo! Sports, swingman Josh Howard has decided to stay with the Washington Wizards.
Our View
He said all along this is what he preferred, and he has put his money where his mouth is. Financial details of the deal are not yet available. Recovering from a torn ACL, he could be a dicey mid-round pick this fall.
The News
The Bulls could potentially sign free agent swingman Josh Howard, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View
Once a very highly regarded player, Howard struggled with personal problems in Dallas before blowing out his knee in Washington. Still just 30 years old, he could be a very shrewd signing for a team that isn't too far away from being a 55-win club.
The News
The Knicks are the latest team to express interest in Josh Howard, according to NBA.com.
Our View
The Knicks and Celtics have expressed interest in him as well, while the Wizards wouldn't mind bringing him back. Expect a Howard to make a decision within the next week or so.
The Scoop:
Jul 14 3:42 ET
News (various sources)
Wizards Team Report (2 Days Ago | courtesy: Yahoo! Sports)
The Wizards are quietly impressed with what they have seen out of Andray Blatche this summer.
While Blatche hasn't been able to do anything on the floor after breaking his left foot and few expect that he'll be 100 percent by the time training camp starts at the end of this month, Blatche has continued to work on his body, doing everything he possibly can to stay in shape.
"It's been a pleasant surprise to see him making the real commitment that he's made this summer, especially with what happened with the foot," team president Ernie Grunfeld said. "He made so much progress last season in the second half. You want to see him carry that momentum with him into next season. I think he's making every attempt to do this."
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