Wizards Eliminated by Cavs

The Washington Wizards were eliminated in six games by the Cleveland Cavaliers in this year's playoffs, ending their hopeful season in an 88-105 loss at their home court. It seems like without Gilbert Arenas, the team just didn't have the offensive strength to keep up with Lebron James' Cavs. This was the culmination of a long and tendentious rivalry with the Cavaliers, but it probably won't be the end of it. Now the Wizards have more wounds to nurse from their playoff loss.

Arenas is apparently jumping ship from his team now, apparently dissatisfied with their performance in recent years relative to his ability. What this will mean for the Wizards going forward isn't certain - he will be opting out of the final year of his contract, becoming a free agent at the start of next season. However, he has also expressed interest to take a longer contract with the Wizards, and the management has also stated that they intend to keep him on board. What happens when he makes his decision on June 30th will be a matter for Wizards fans to pay close attention to.

Arenas, no matter what team he stays at, will probably be ready for training camp by the beginning of October. Free agent Antawn Jamison will also likely stay with the team, and Arenas has even said that he would take a pay cut if it were necessary to keep his teammate with the franchise. Next season, the Wizards might have far more success if all of their top players stay healthy.