--The team's biggest concern going into the season is Antawn Jamison's health. Jamison suffered a shoulder injury in a preseason game at Cleveland and he is expected to miss the remainder of the preseason. He is expected to be fully recovered in time for the season opener. --F Caron Butler is usually impeccably dressed and goes to great lengths to let reporters know just how much of a fashion trend-setter he is. Apparently the message has been received, as Washingtonian Magazine named him the cover boy of its annual style issue. MAIN REASON WIZARDS CAN WIN: They have offensive weapons all over the place. If they stay healthy they could easily lead the league in scoring. Before his knee required three surgeries in the span of two years, Arenas was one of the 10 best players in the league.
MAIN REASON WIZARDS CAN LOSE: Even though they were banged-up on the way to last season's awful performance, they still have to truly believe that they are better than their record indicated. If they get out to a fast start and memories are short, it will be hard for the Wizards to be a bad team.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Both teams played hard." -- G Gilbert Arenas, channeling Rasheed Wallace's famous quote when he was finally forced to address the media. Arenas, who boycotted the media, was fined $25,000 by the league for his refusal to speak.
