C Ian Mahinmi scored two points in 12 minutes. Mahinmi has missed 50 games this season with various knee issues, but coach Scott Brooks liked how he went through recent practices. "He's ready to play," Brooks said. "He's excited. He's worked extremely hard to put himself in this position."

C Ian Mahinmi was expected to play five to six minutes in each half Wednesday against the Nets. Mahinmi has missed 50 games this season with various knee issues but Brooks liked how he went through recent practices. "He's ready to play," Wizards coach Scott Brooks said. "He's excited. He's worked extremely hard to put himself in this position."

C Ian Mahinmi participated in shoot-around Thursday for the first time since having platelet-rich plasma treatment on both knees shortly before Christmas. Coach Scott Brooks said the big man could join full practice later in the week.

C Ian Mahinmi successfully underwent platelet-rich plasma treatment on both knees Wednesday morning and will miss at least another six weeks. Coach Scott Brooks said that his rotation will be "business as usual" as the Wizards have gotten a total of 14 minutes since Mahinmi signed with the Wizards. Mahinmi underwent surgery in October to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, but then developed soreness in his left knee.

C Ian Mahinmi, who spent the previous four seasons with the Pacers, was sidelined with a sore right knee. Mahinmi has only played in one game this season.

C Ian Mahinmi, who spent the previous four seasons with the Pacers, was sidelined Monday with a sore right knee. Mahinmi has only played in one game this season.

C Ian Mahinmi (knee) has been ruled out for Washington's next game, Brooks said. The big man has ramped up his workouts, but has yet to practice.

C Ian Mahinmi increased his activity during a recent workout, coach Scott Brooks said, but remains sidelined with knee tendinitis. The big man will be re-evaluated Friday, which will mark a week since his last MRI. Mahinmi has played in just one game this season.

C Ian Mahinmi (knee) missed his sixth consecutive game and 20th this season.

C Ian Mahinmi (sore right knee) was inactive for the fourth straight game. Mahinmi played 14 minutes in his season debut Nov. 26 against San Antonio after injuring his left knee during the preseason. Manhimi continued his recovery by running from one end of the court and working on post-up plays during pregame.

C Ian Mahinmi will practice with the team on Sunday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery on Oct. 15, coach Scott Brooks said. Washington signed Mahinmi to a four-year, $64 million free-agent contract in July.

C Ian Mahinmi will practice with the team Sunday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery Oct. 15, coach Scott Brooks said. Washington signed Mahinmi to a four-year, $64 million free agent contract in July

C Ian Mahinmi is expected to be out until at least Nov. 12 after surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus. Jason Smith and Daniel Ochefu are expected to take up most of the slack.

The Washington Wizards announced Saturday that backup center Ian Mahinmi suffered a partially torn medial meniscus in his left knee and is expected to miss approximately four to six weeks.The injury occurred in Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers. An MRI performed on Friday revealed the partial tear and Mahinmi underwent successful surgery Friday evening, the team announced.The 29-year-old Mahinmi signed a four-year, $64 million contract in July."It's unfortunate when any guy gets hurt, but that's part of the game," Wizards coach Scott Brooks said. "That's the tough part of the game that I don't like. He was really starting to play well with his defensive rim protection."The 6-foot-11 Mahinmi recorded career-highs in points (9.3) and rebounds (7.1) and starts (71) last season with the Indiana Pacers. Those numbers were considerably better than the 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds he averaged in his previous eight seasons with San Antonio, Dallas and the Pacers.

C Ian Mahinmi was signed by the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Mahinmi recorded career-highs in points (9.3) and rebounds (7.1) last season with Indiana. Those numbers were considerably better than the 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds he averaged in his previous eight campaigns with San Antonio, Dallas and the Pacers.

A man who needs no introduction officially joined the Golden State Warriors on Thursday as 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant was welcomed to Oakland at a press conference in the same venue where his season ended. "I trusted my gut, trusted my instincts," Durant said. "The Fourth of July, I was just torn. I woke up about 7 o'clock (July 5) and said, 'I want to go to the Warriors.' That call to Oklahoma City was the hardest thing I had to do in my life. Tears were shed. ... It's not a popular decision, but I will live with it."Durant, 27, led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Western Conference finals four times in the past six seasons, including a Game 7 loss in June to the Warriors. Durant selected the Warriors over the Thunder and Boston Celtics and signs a two-year, $54.3 million contract that allows him to return to free agency next July, when Curry is another star attraction scheduled to be on the open market. --The Chicago Bulls skipped a large-scale rebuild, renovating the... [More]

The Washington Wizards made a bevy of moves on Thursday, including signing center Ian Mahinmi, forward Andrew Nicholson and forward/center Jason Smith to contracts.Terms of the deals were not disclosed by the Wizards, who also acquired guard Trey Burke from Utah for a 2021 second-round pick. The ninth overall pick of the 2013 draft, Burke has averaged 12.1 points, 4.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds in three seasons with Utah and is expected to back up All-Star guard John Wall.Mahinmi recorded career-highs in points (9.3) and rebounds (7.1) last season with Indiana. Those numbers were considerably better than the 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds he averaged in his previous eight campaigns with San Antonio, Dallas and the Pacers."Ian will give us defense, rebounding and rim protection at the backup center position," Washington president Ernie Grunfeld said. "He is a physical, experienced player who proved himself last season as a starter and will provide great depth for our frontcourt." Nicholson averaged... [More]

Ian Mahinmi turned out to be the backup plan for Al Horford in Washington, as the center has agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal with the Wizards, multiple outlets reported Saturday.Washington was one of two reported finalists to acquire the services of Horford, but the four-time All-Star center signed with the other -- the Boston Celtics -- to the tune of $113 million over four years.The 29-year-old Mahinmi comes at a much cheaper price than Horford entering his ninth season in the league. Mahinmi, who most recently played for the Indiana Pacers, has averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in 438 career games.Mahinmi had a career year with the Pacers last season, posting career-best averages of 9.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks over 71 games.He was the No. 28 overall pick by San Antonio in the 2005 draft.

C Ian Mahinmi turned out to be the backup plan for Al Horford in Washington, as the center has agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal with the Wizards, multiple outlets reported Saturday. Washington was one of two reported finalists to acquire the services of Horford, but the four-time All-Star center signed with the other -- the Boston Celtics -- to the tune of $113 million over four years. The 29-year-old Mahinmi comes at a much cheaper price than Horford entering his ninth season in the league. Mahinmi, who most recently played for the Indiana Pacers, has averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in 438 career games. Mahinmi had a career year with the Pacers last season, posting career-best averages of 9.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks over 71 games.

C Ian Mahinmi, who has been bothered by a sore back, was in the starting lineup on Tuesday night. He finished with four points and six rebounds.