The Wizards have bought out Mike James and released him. James played in 4 games (0 starts) for the Wizards this season and he averaged 11.5 minutes, 4.5 points, 0.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. James played in 57 games (50 starts) in his two years with the Wizards and he averaged 28.4 minutes, 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. The Wizards did James a favor as he will try to hook on with a playoff team.