Wizards Make Another Move

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 5:53 pm

Thursday, July 29, 2004

Wizards sign veteran guard Peeler

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Wizards signed free-agent guard Anthony Peeler on Thursday.

Peeler, who led the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage last season as a backup with Sacramento, declined to exercise his contract option with the Kings and became a free agent July 1. He shot 48.2 percent from beyond the arc, making 68 of 141 attempts. He averaged 5.7 points and 2.0 rebounds.

Peeler has averaged 10.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 12 seasons with Vancouver, Minnesota and Sacramento.

"Anthony Peeler is an established veteran and a very solid player," Wizards general manager Ernie Grunfeld said. "He is a proven perimeter shooter, a hard-nosed defender, and brings significant playoff experience to our young roster."

This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?sec ... id=1848599

NC43Hog · Post by **NC43Hog** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 6:29 pm

The only move I want them to make is changing their name back to the Bullets. :lol:

At least they won with that name.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 7:12 pm

NC43Hog wrote:The only move I want them to make is changing their name back to the Bullets.

At least they won with that name.

where do I sign up?

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:54 pm

This guy looks like he can contribute, but he's old. If he was a point gaurd, I would give it the thumbs up. As it is, it's a wash...

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:45 am

1niksder wrote:
NC43Hog wrote:The only move I want them to make is changing their name back to the Bullets.

At least they won with that name.

where do I sign up?

Seriously - they need to change back to the Bullets. I hope when Abe Pollen decides to sell or kicks the bucket, the new owner (Ted Leonsis?) changes it back.