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Arenas' call
Arenas' call
' call By John N. Mitchell THE WASHINGTON TIMES June 10, 2007 Washington Wizards All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas said yesterday that he will opt out of the final year of his contract next summer and explore the free agent market. "I ' m going to opt out and consider some other teams next year," Arenas said in a telephone interview. "I want to test the market and test my value." Arenas, who ...
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  • chone chone
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    Gilbert, we'll love you in Boston. Consider that your first warning.
    Posted 6/10/2007 respond (flag)
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Arenas to be a Free Agent Next Season
Gilbertology — ... and Washington Times, Gilbert Arenas will opt out of his contract after next season and become a free agent during the summer of 2008.

Strange Timing: Arenas says he'll opt out in 08
Bullets Forever — ... and the Times, Gilbert's announced that he will opt out and become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Weekend of Gilbert
D.C. Sports Bog — ... : A slew of current and former athletes took the court [Saturday], but none heard as much clamor as Arenas. Even though an injury to his left knee kept him from playing, Arenas made one three-pointer after another to the exaltation of the crowd, which included homeless children. 2) The contract. A certain WaPo employee spoke to Gilbert at length on Thursday, but didn't choose to ask about his contract decision. (Me.) Then on Saturday, both to the Washington Times and

No reason for concern...or is there?
Bullets Forever — ... Then, he turns around and tells John Mitchell of the Times this:

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