June 30, 2008 Antawn Jamison re-signed with the Washington Wizards on Monday, agreeing to a four-year, $50-million deal.
"I just signed. We got it out of the way," Jamison told The Associated Press.
Our View:The note reports that with Jamison signing the current deal it clears the way for the team to focus on re-signing three-time All Star Gilbert Arenas. Arenas has said he would not return unless the team also re-signed Jamison.
May 8, 2008 Free agents Antawn Jamison and Gilbert Arenas are both wanted back with the Wizards, according to FoxSports. "Our intent all along has been to have both of those players back and to keep our core together. And at the appropriate time, we'll sit down with both of those parties and see what we can work out," president Ernie Grunfeld said.
Our View:Arenas and Jamison have been teammates for six years dating back to their time with the Warriors. It is important for the team to keep both players happy, but it will be a challenge to bring them both back.
May 4, 2008 The Wizards brass reiterated on Sunday that they plan to re-sign unrestricted free agent Antawn Jamison this offseason, the AP reports. "We've said it all along, from Mr. Pollin to Ernie (Grunfeld) to myself, that it's a priority to sign Gilbert (Arenas) and Antawn," head coach Eddie Jordan says.
Our View:The Wizards will need to break the bank to bring back both Jamison and Gilbert Arenas. Signs point to the front office being willing to make such a commitment, but we'll see what happens when it actually comes time to signing the papers.
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