Reports: Ex-Saunders assistant to join Wizards

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Jun. 3, 2009

Minnesota Lynx coach Don Zierden resigned on Tuesday, four days before the team's season opener, and is expected to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant to Flip Saunders, according to Twin Cities-area media reports.

Report: Saunders to become Wizards coach

WASHINGTON, April 13 (UPI) -- The Washington Wizards have reached an agreement with Flip Saunders to become their head coach, sources said.

Wizards fire Eddie Jordan

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The struggling Washington Wizards have fired Coach Eddie Jordan, 11 games into his sixth season with the NBA team.

Wizards center to have surgery

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The Washington Wizards announced Wednesday center Brendan Haywood would undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right wrist.

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.

MLS: New York 1, Kansas City 0

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 22 (UPI) -- Mike Magee scored the match's only goal Saturday as the New York Red Bulls posted 1-0 MLS win over the Kansas City Wizards.

Wizards' Jordan signs 3-year extension

WASHINGTON, July 15 (UPI) -- Eddie Jordan Saturday signed a three-year contract extension worth about $12 million to remain as head coach of the NBA's Washington Wizards.

MLS: Kansas City 2, Houston 1

HOUSTON, April 9 (UPI) -- Jose Burciaga Jr. scored a goal and an assist Saturday to lead the Kansas City Wizards over the Houston Dynamo, 2-1, at Roberston Stadium.

Arenas suspended by NBA

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas will miss the team's 2004 season opener after being suspended by the NBA for one game.

NBA: Washington 106, Atlanta 97

ATLANTA, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Larry Hughes scored a season-high 26 points Monday as Washington snapped a four-game losing streak with a 106-97 victory over Atlanta.