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Fantasy Basketball - Player Notes Etan Thomas (F) WAS, who missed the final three games of the regular season with a lower back sprain, worked out yesterday and will be available tomorrow for the start of the playoffs, according to the Washington Post. Etan Thomas (F) WAS said on Thursday that he tweaked his back during Wednesday's game, which is why he didn't play in the fourth quarter, according to the Washington Post. Etan Thomas (F) WAS was not with the Wizards Wednesday because of a death in the family, according to the AP. www.bullysports.com /bully/Basketball/BasketballPlayerNotes.htm?auPgSes=auPgName%253Dplayer%2526c%253D0%2526s%253D3ZGia0jcd_12522676%2526v%253D1&playerid=3411&s=3ZGia0jcd_12522676&v=1   (462 words)

NBA's Etan Thomas: "I am Totally Against This War" An outspoken opponent of racism and the death penalty, Thomas is a poet who puts his ideas to verse at rallies and panel discussions throughout the DC Metro area. Thomas shakes his head at Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney's criticism of John Kerry's call for a more "sensitive" war in the Middle East. Thomas also expresses frustration at the media's role in not questioning the drive to war. www.commondreams.org /views04/0924-12.htm   (1175 words)

Etan Thomas Etan Thomas was a dominating defensive center for Syracuse basketball for four seasons. Thomas would be drafted by Dallas Mavericks in the 2000 NBA Draft with the 12th overall pick in the 1st round. Thomas would be a solid reserve at forward for the Wizards from the 2002 season until the present. www.orangehoops.org /EThomas.htm   (355 words)

Etan Thomas : Sandbox.com - Etan Thomas Biography from Sandbox.com Etan Thomas came off the bench for five points and two rebounds on Wednesday after missing about a month with a sprained ankle. Etan Thomas is progressing on his sprained left ankle but has yet to participate in a full practice and could be out at least through today's game at Toronto. Etan Thomas could return from his ankle sprain within the few days, meaning Coach Jordan will soon have to make up his mind about who his starting center will be. fantasygames.sandboxplus.com /2005/news/content/playerpages/player_main.asp?sport=NBA&id=689   (745 words)

RotoTimes.com - Etan Thomas - Notes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Etan Thomas, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is expected to be out at least through Friday, according to the Washington Post. Etan Thomas, who missed the final three games of the regular season with a lower back sprain, worked out yesterday and will be available tomorrow for the start of the playoffs, according to the Washington Post. Etan Thomas was not with the Wizards Wednesday because of a death in the family, according to the AP. www.rototimes.com /nba/player/969/notes/2006   (793 words)

Etan Thomas : USAToday.com - Etan Thomas Biography from USAToday.com Etan Thomas apparently initiated another fight with Brendan Haywood in Friday's practice and has been suspended for two games by the team. Thomas, who started the first 20 games of the season before hurting his ankle, was on the court for 27 minutes in a win over the Magic. Thomas played 16 minutes off the bench Wednesday, which isn't much below his average as a starter, but Jordan said "he's not going to carry a lot of minutes." Brendan Haywood remains the starter for now, and considering the Wizards are 11-2 when he starts, he should keep the job. fantasybasketball.usatoday.com /content/player.asp?sport=NBA&id=689   (322 words)

HUB Hosts Etan Thomas Book Signing - Campus Thomas used his experiences traveling to schools as a catalyst for some of his work, "I saw a big difference between the schools in the city and the schools in the suburbs," he said. Thomas told the audience that he regularly watches television shows such as the Fox News Channel's "Hannity & Colmes," a conservative leaning broadcast, to see what their opinion is on topics. Thomas said the poem was inspired in part, by the differences in the quality of schools he visited while speaking. media.www.thehilltoponline.com /media/storage/paper590/news/2005/09/29/Campus/Hub-Hosts.Etan.Thomas.Book.Signing-1002756.shtml?sourcedomain=www.thehilltoponline.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com   (573 words)

NBATOWN.COM - ETAN THOMAS Washington Wizards centers Etan Thomas and Brendan Haywood were involved in a fight Thursday at the team's arena, according to a report in the Washington Post. Etan Thomas beat out Brendan Haywood for the starting center job with the Washington Wizards, who finalized their roster Monday by waiving rookie forward Mike Hall. Etan Thomas, leading a Washington big-man attack notably absent in the first two games, scored 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting, grabbed nine rebounds, and, along with fellow reserve Michael Ruffin, started a second-half rout with a big third-quarter run in Saturday's 117-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls. www.nbatown.com /nba-players/etan-thomas.aspx   (1181 words)

Wizards match offer sheet for Etan Thomas - HoopsVibe Thomas had signed an offer sheet with the Bucks worth $36.6 million on July 14 and Washington had 15 days to match it. The 25-year-old Thomas has started in only 15 games in his NBA career, but was in demand because of his 6-10 size. However, Thomas was traded to Washington midway through his rookie campaign, despite missing the entire season with a broken toe. www.hoopsvibe.com /nba/nba-news/wizards-match-offer-sheet-for-etan-thomas-ar13521.html   (251 words)

Comments on: Etan Thomas: The Dawn Of A New Era Etan is very smart, I think he should have a spot to write in the magazine. Etan, Based on your scoring average, you should focus on your practice reps, instead of the size of the ball. Etan said What Commissioner Stern will attempt to employ, if we allow him to, will devastate the future of our league as we know it...If we didn’t understand that legally David Stern was in direct violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by changing the ball, we would have been rendered powerless.... www.slamonline.com /online/2006/12/etan-thomas-the-dawn-of-a-new-era/feed   (2123 words)

SI.com - Writers - Chris Mannix: Thomas emerges as Wizards' starting center - Thursday November 16, 2006 1:45PM Etan Thomas, who seized a starting job with a strong preseason, gives the high-scoring Wizards a presence on the defensive end. One call from Etan Thomas, the NBA's resident poet laureate, to Wizards coach Eddie Jordan's cell phone in Las Vegas was what got the ball rolling. As soft-spoken off the court as he is tenacious on it, Thomas is a published poet who speaks regularly at universities and bookstores. sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2006/writers/chris_mannix/11/16/etan.thomas/index.html   (637 words)

ClutchFans - Etan Thomas Thomas is right behind Swift and Martin in his defensive abilities at the power forward spot in this draft. Thomas is expected to go somewhere in the middle of the first round so he will certainly be available at 9 but he probably won't be the best player available at that time. Thomas would make an excellent defensive addition to the Rockets, but there will probably be more skilled players available at 9 than Thomas. www.clutchfans.com /draft_profile.cfm?Player=14   (265 words)

Etan Thomas on the black athlete in America - D.C. Sports Bog Etan clearly writes better than many sportswriters, and he's seeking a larger platform for his work, so this might be the last we see of him in this space. Thomas: Ok maybe not all balck athletes have abdicated their responsibility to society but let's be honest: As a group you all are falling far short of where you should be. Etan and the rest of the players in the NBA are wonderful people when it comes to helping out communities, both domestic and international. blog.washingtonpost.com /dcsportsbog/2006/10/etan_thomas_on_the_black_athle.html   (2295 words)

Etan Thomas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Dedreck Etan Thomas (born April 1, 1978 in Harlem, New York) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. After playing for Syracuse University, Thomas was drafted 12th overall in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. In September of 2005, Thomas was one of several celebrities to speak at the anti-war rally in Washington D.C. A video of his speech is available here through Democracy Now. www.punweb.com /article/Etan_Thomas   (116 words)

WIZARDS: Thomas Transcript Thomas fielded questions about his breakout season last year, an eventful summer for Thomas and the Wizards, and a promising season ahead for DC basketball. Etan Thomas: I got interested in politics the more I became aware of things in society that I didn't like and that I had strong opinions on. Etan Thomas: I'd like the thank the fans for chatting with me today and I hope you'll come out and support the Wizards as we fight for a playoff spot this season. www.nba.com /wizards/chat/thomas_chat_090704.html   (770 words)

True Hoop: Etan Thomas Made a Speech Thomas' hate-filled diatribe slamming Republicans, Conservatives, and Christians is so loaded with unsubstantiated accusations, rash statements, and gross generalizations that he may become chairman of the Democratic Party AND make the Hollywood "A" list in one fell swoop. etan thomas is hardly telling people to sympathize with the poor and to lift them up from their poverty. etan thomas has stepped up to the plate in challenging the moral values of americans and the contradictory actions that follow. www.truehoop.com /washington-wizards-752-etan-thomas-made-a-speech.html   (4440 words)

USATODAY.com - Notes: Wizards match Bucks' offer for Etan Thomas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Thomas has started 15 games in his NBA career, but the demand for physical big men made him attractive on the restricted free agent market. Thomas, 6-foot-10, plays both forward and center, and his work ethic stands out in a Wizards franchise plagued in recent years by locker room squabbles. Thomas was the 12th overall pick in 2000 by the Dallas Mavericks, but he didn't play that season because of a broken toe and was dealt to Washington at the trading deadline. www.usatoday.com /sports/basketball/nba/2004-07-28-roundup_x.htm   (829 words)

Bullets Fever: Community Projection: Etan Thomas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) It's safe to say that last year was a lost year for Etan Thomas. In the offseason, however, Thomas shocked everyone by winning the center job from Brendan Haywood and proved it with a strong performance against the Cavaliers. Thomas' projected numbers are fairly similar to his 2004 numbers, with only a dip in scoring. bulletsfever.blogspot.com /2006/11/community-projection-etan-thomas.html   (265 words)

Etan Thomas Rises to the Occasion The National Basketball Association's Etan Thomas is attempting to join their ranks, and he deserves both respect and support. Thomas will be lending his poetry and his politics to the Operation Ceasefire concert following the September 24 antiwar protests in Washington, DC, and he seems determined to continue to use his platform as an NBA player to raise issues of class and race that are rarely presented to young sports fans. Thomas knows he is joining a tradition of pro athletes willing to step up for social justice, and he wouldn't have it any other way. www.thenation.com /doc/20050926/zirin   (742 words)

Being More Than An Athlete: Etan Thomas | HOOPSWORLD.com | NBA News and Information | powered by Basketball News ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) However what you probably didn't know about Etan is his solid dedication to being socially involved with many issues which affect our nation each and every day. Etan sat down with HOOPSWORLD to discuss his book as well as his opinion about whether or not the Media was wrong about Kwame Brown and what can fans expect of the Wizards next season. It must be astonishing to those same critics to see a young man like Etan Thomas take a stand against a lot of issues that most players (trying not to offend their fan's political stances) wouldn't dare speak about. www.hoopsworld.com /article_13669.shtml   (3660 words)

Moore Black Press More Than An Athlete by Etan Thomas ISBN: 0-9658308-9-6 Poetry, $19.95 (includes CD) Washington Wizards Center Etan Thomas proves he is just as effective on the page as he is on the boards with his first collection of poetry. Thomas graduated from Syracuse University as a two-time Big East defensive player of the year and the school's all time leader in block shots. Refreshingly humble and remarkably talented, Thomas is determined to change the face of poetry, politics and professional sports with his own brand of legacy and an honest sense of urgency that resonates off every page of his first collection. www.mooreblackpress.com /etan.html   (483 words)

CCBC - etan_thomas Baltimore, Md. – To many people, 6’10” Etan Thomas is Number 36 – the standout center for the Washington Wizards. But Thomas is “More than a Poet.” The Harlem native is a social activist who has worked with the ACLU among others as a vocal opponent of the death penalty. Thomas is the first speaker for this fall’s Spotlight Speaker Series. www.ccbcmd.edu:8080 /news/media/2006_releases/sept06/etan_thomas.html   (111 words)

Centers Thomas, Haywood Reportedly in Recent Fight - washingtonpost.com Thomas felt that Miller's comments were a slight toward him, he approached Haywood and threw the first punch once the argument escalated, a source said. Thomas was named the starter prior to last Wednesday's regular season opener at Cleveland following a heated competition between the two players that began in training camp and continued throughout the eight-game preseason, during which they rotated starts. Thomas impressed Jordan during the first two regular season games and was a powerful presence again Monday, finishing with 14 points, 15 rebounds and a career high 6 blocks. www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/06/AR2006110601006.html   (829 words)

Etan Thomas signs offer sheet with the Bucks - HoopsVibe Thomas was the 12th overall pick out of Syracuse in 2000 by Dallas. He appears to be a great team player who gives more than his share whenever he’s on the floor....he plays hard, is focused, unselfish and not a cry-baby. Thomas seems to have the right attitude and could be an asset in helping the Wizards to become a cohesive unit.I’d like to urge the Wizards to at least match the Bucks’ offer and keep Etan. www.hoopsvibe.com /nba/nba-news/etan-thomas-signs-offer-sheet-with-the-bucks-ar13377.html   (357 words)

Etan Thomas Etan Thomas: Well the makeup of the team was different. Etan Thomas: All I knew was what his reputation was, and his rep was all positive, and it was great. Etan Thomas: One thing is being able to relate to the players on a level where, he pushes you without trying to degrade you. www.insidehoops.com /etan-thomas-interview-072303.shtml   (393 words)

Etan Thomas Stats, Statistics and Fantasy News - RotoWire.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Thomas is battling Brendan Haywood, who has started 138 games over the last two seasons, for the Wizards' starting center job. Thomas rejoined the Wizards Monday after a two-game suspension for an altercation with teammate Brendan Haywood, the Washington Times reports. The Wizards suspended Thomas for two games for "conduct detrimental to the team" after he and Brendan Haywood were involved in a fight during practice Friday, the Washington Post reports. www.rotowire.com /basketball/player.htm?ID=2077   (214 words)

Washington Wizards, Brendan Haywood, Etan Thomas, National Basketball Association - CBS SportsLine.com WASHINGTON -- The running feud between Etan Thomas and Washington Wizards teammate Brendan Haywood escalated with another exchange of blows, leading to a two-game suspension for Thomas and leaving the team thin along the frontcourt. Thomas was suspended for throwing a punch at Haywood during training Friday. Thomas was retaliating for what he believed was an intentional elbow. cbs.sportsline.com /nba/story/9988608/rss   (443 words)

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