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Derrick Rose, Other NBA Players to Donate $1,000 Per Point for Japan Relief

Derrick Rose, contender for the league's MVP award as high-scorer for the Chicago Bulls, is leading the NBA's efforts to help Japan. For every point Rose scores in tonight's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the superstar point guard will donate $1,000 to Direct Relief International. Direct Relief International is a...

Washington Media Basketball Skills Challenge Videos Do Not Disappoint

The Washington Wizards have finally snapped their epic 25-game road losing streak, but I wouldn't say things are turning around for hoops in the nation's capital. With John Wall and JaVale McGee soon heading out for NBA All-Star Weekend, they gave the media members that know them best a shot at the skills challenge and...

Gilbert Arenas Faces Felony Gun Charge

(Jan. 14) -- Embattled Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas was charged Thursday with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. The offense is considered a felony in Washington, D.C.

Report: Arenas Lost $60K, Could Face Grand Jury

The alleged gun showdown between Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton was spawned by a gambling debt owed to a third player, JaVale McGee, according to Mike Jones Sports. The blog by a former sportswriter from the Washington Times reported that both Arenas and Crittenton had lost money to...

Will Caron Butler Return for the Playoffs?

Things are really, really not going well for the Washington Wizards. It all began last weekend, with that fluke loss to Toronto. Then, Caron Butler's serious injury. Then, losing Gilbert Arenas, which capped off back-to-back losses to the Bobcats. Well, here's a shred of hope. According to The Washington Times, Butler is...