The Washington Wizards, upset at the criticism owner Abe Pollin received in this column last week, called to take exception with two issues. Ted never offered to assist Pollin. Their payroll notwithstanding, they remain one game ahead of Chicago from having the league's worst record. Mutiny nearly took place in Denver this week before Nuggets coach Dan Issel met with the players and resolved matters. Or so everyone thinks.
Truth is, absolutely nothing was resolved.
Guard Nick Van Exel, forward Antonio McDyess, team captain George McCloud and others still can't stand Issel because of the way he has picked on center Raef LaFrentz. The Nuggets said they skipped Monday's practice because of fatigue from a long road trip, not because of dissatisfaction with Issel.