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Wizards all too happy to trade Arenas

Updated: December 18, 2010, 9:29 PM ET
By Brian Windhorst | ESPN.com

WASHINGTON -- Ernie Grunfeld's eyes were red, hinting he hadn't slept much the previous few nights.

But the Wizards president's smile was stress-free, revealing his emotions on a day when he traded his former franchise player. Gilbert Arenas was gone, moved in a fast-developing blockbuster to the Magic for another former All-Star in Rashard Lewis, and Grunfeld couldn't hide the relief.

"The opportunity presented itself this week and opportunities don't come ...

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