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Arenas: Last place isn't such a bad place to be

Nov. 20, 2008
Gilbert Arenas is already thinking about the possibility of a last-place finish for his Washington Wizards -- and finding the silver lining.
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NBA fines Arenas and Wizards

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- The NBA has fined Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas and his team $15,000 each after he skipped a media availability at the Wizards' annual media day.
Report: Arenas out after knee surgery

Report: Arenas out after knee surgery

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has underdone surgery on his left knee and it is unknown how long he will be out, the NBA team said on its Web site.
Arenas signs rich Wizards deal

Arenas signs rich Wizards deal

WASHINGTON, July 13 (UPI) -- Gilbert Arenas has signed a six-year, $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards, the NBA team announced Sunday.

Report: Arenas signs long-term deal

WASHINGTON, July 3 (UPI) -- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $111 million, The Washington Post reported Thursday.

NBA:Washington 114, Charlotte 111 (OT)

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Caron Butler scored 10 of his 39 points in overtime Wednesday, leading the Washington Wizards to a 114-111 win over Charlotte.

NBA: Washington 105, Minnesota 89

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Caron Butler scored 10 of his 29 points during a big fourth quarter Friday night, as the Washington Wizards ran away from Minnesota, 105-89.

Knee injury sidelines Arenas

WASHINGTON, April 5 (UPI) -- Doctors said Thursday that Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas will miss 2-3 months following surgery for a slightly torn right-knee ligament.

NBA: Washington 112, Minnesota 100

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Gilbert Arenas scored 38 points Tuesday as the Washington Wizards posted a 112-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA: Washington 114, Utah 111

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Gilbert Arenas sank a last-second three-pointer Monday to give the Washington Wizards a 114-111 victory over the Utah Jazz.

NBA: Washington 113, Chicago 103

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Caron Butler and Gilbert Arenas contributed to a 12-point, fourth-quarter run Wednesday night that carried the Washington Wizards past Chicago, 113-103.

NBA: Washington 116, LA Clippers 105

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Gilbert Arenas celebrated his 24th birthday with a 35-point show Friday night in boosting Washington to a 116-105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA: Washington 116, Memphis 101

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- It was another big night for Gilbert Arenas Tuesday as he scored 31 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 116-101 win over Memphis.

NBA: Houston 114, Washington 109

WASHINGON, D.C., Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Yao Ming had 38 points and 11 rebounds Saturday as the Houston Rockets offset a 41-point performance by Gilbert Arenas in a 114-109 win over Washington.

Wizards star Arenas misses court date

MIAMI, June 27 (UPI) -- A Miami judge Tuesday issued a bench warrant for Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas after he and his lawyer missed a morning court appearance.

Wizards' Arenas denies police charge

WASHINGTON, May 31 (UPI) -- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, arrested last Saturday in Miami Beach, denies making the comments police allege he made. Arenas and Awvee Storey, who played with the Wizards last season, were charged with disobeying police after they got out of a
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa