The Washington Wizards signed the long-range veteran, Anthony Peeler, to contract this week.  The Wizards are hoping the 38-year-old veteran will bring his gritty, tough style of play to an organization that is in dire need of physical play.

"Peeler gives us a veteran presence in our back court," said Ernie Grunfeld, the Wizards' president of basketball operations. "He's tough, a good defender and he's been in winning situations."