The Wizards still have high expectations this season even though they'll be without point guard Gilbert Arenas for a significant amount of time, according to Associated Press.

"We feel very confident in the players that we have and the way we played last year, the way we shared the ball, moved the ball, played defense and made the playoffs," Coach Eddie Jordan said.

He then added, "But certainly you need a Gilbert Arenas to get to where we want to go -- we certainly want to win an NBA championship."

Washington expects to make the playoffs and hopes to earn home court advantage in the first round, as well.

"We don't have a time frame for when he's going to be back," President Ernie Grunfeld said. "It's a process. We expect him to be back and be an outstanding player in this league. This, for us, is not a two - or three-month proposition. We're looking at the long term here. He's only 26."