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[quote=SmootSmack;709593]The Wizards have traded Quinton Ross to the Nets for 7 footer Yi Jianlin

[URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=3214"]Yi Jianlian Stats, News, Photos - New Jersey Nets - ESPN[/URL]

Not a bad move considering Blatche's broken foot.

What's interesting is that gives the Nets some more cap room. It almost seems like the Wizards are trying to help teams like the Bulls and Nets clear some cap room so some (all?) the big free agents don't end up in their division with the Heat[/quote]

I like the trade.

Ross wasn't going to give us anything, Yi's only got one year left on his contract, and we got $3 million in cash from the Nets. Yi's got some skill for a big, and just needs to show more toughness. I also like how he gives the Wiz a bridge to market themselves (particularly Wall) in China. I think Yi's nationality is what sealed the deal here.

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[quote=CooleyAsCanBe;709611]I like the trade.

Ross wasn't going to give us anything, Yi's only got one year left on his contract, and we got $3 million in cash from the Nets. Yi's got some skill for a big, and just needs to show more toughness. I also like how he gives the Wiz a bridge to market themselves (particularly Wall) in China. I think Yi's nationality is what sealed the deal here.[/quote]

Didn't realize we got cash as well. True, Ross wasn't going to give us anything

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[quote=SmootSmack;709593]The Wizards have traded Quinton Ross to the Nets for 7 footer Yi Jianlin

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=3214]Yi Jianlian Stats, News, Photos - New Jersey Nets - ESPN[/url]

Not a bad move considering Blatche's broken foot.

What's interesting is that gives the Nets some more cap room. It almost seems like the Wizards are trying to help teams like the Bulls and Nets clear some cap room so some (all?) the big free agents don't end up in their division with the Heat[/quote]

YES!!! I most definetely approve of this move. Big men that can shoot are always welcome as far as I'm concerned. Also Yi seems like a great fit for Flips system which emphasizes mid range shots.

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Obviously they have a plan that covers the long term. I like how they realized they couldn't be major players in the free agent market so they decided to capitalize on the freedom that realization could bring.

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[quote=SmootSmack;709593]

What's interesting is that gives the Nets some more cap room. It almost seems like the Wizards are trying to help teams like the Bulls and Nets clear some cap room so some (all?) the big free agents don't end up in their division with the Heat[/quote]

You know, I thought about this fact for a bit. The Wizards seem to be the one team helping out everyone else with their salary cap in this FA flurry... but the more I thought about it, the more I see another angle. There's only so many top flight FAs to go around... Lebron, Wade, Bosh (top tier), then JJ-Amare-Boozer. Two, if not all three, of the top guys are going to end up playing together imo. If that happens, you're left with three or four teams who have all this cap space with the remaining FAs to sign. They're going to outbid each other, grossly overpaying for guys like Rudy Gay.

The Wiz are anticipating the FA fallout and a new CBA in a year. Meanwhile, stockpile players that are young, athletic, low-risk and short term... while being in a position of strength in two or three seasons when the other teams (who we 'helped' now) inevitably feel the bite from these bloated contracts.

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Jianlian is a major injury risk, but we did not give up a lot to get him. He has potential, but it hasn't worked out for him yet.

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I like the potential addition of Travis Outlaw

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[quote=SmootSmack;710262]I like the potential addition of Travis Outlaw[/quote]

I think Memphis was going to be in the market for Outlaw... but Gay is probably resigning with the Grizz. He'll fit with the uptempo system in Washington.

If more and more guys re-sign with their teams, all of the other teams that positioned themselves for cap space this offseason are going to overpay severely for lesser talent. Many of those teams are the east, so that helps us in the long run.

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[quote=itvnetop;710286]I think Memphis was going to be in the market for Outlaw... but Gay is probably resigning with the Grizz. He'll fit with the uptempo system in Washington.

If more and more guys re-sign with their teams, all of the other teams that positioned themselves for cap space this offseason are going to overpay severely for lesser talent. Many of those teams are the east, so that helps us in the long run.[/quote]

Yeah looks like both Rudy Gay and Joe Johnson are staying with their teams. With Gay staying in Memphis though, that might free up Ronnie Brewer

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[quote=SmootSmack;710287]Yeah looks like both Rudy Gay and Joe Johnson are staying with their teams. With Gay staying in Memphis though, that might free up Ronnie Brewer[/quote]

Brewer I like a lot. Excellent defender from the wing and is athletic enough to keep up on offense in transition. Wouldn't sign him for his outside shot, however. For the price he'll probably command in this market, not sure the Wiz will have enough.

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Isn't there some sort of rule against Team Trinity? That has to violate some sort of anti-trust laws. Hopefully they don't get Bosh/Wade/Lebron on the same team and if they do then hopefully the lack of role players will result in the teams downfall. However finding two or three guys to score 20 points shouldn't be to hard with Lebron, Wade, and Bosh possibly putting up 86 points a night (24+29+33 ppg).

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[quote=Dirtbag359;710303]Isn't there some sort of rule against Team Trinity? That has to violate some sort of anti-trust laws. Hopefully they don't get Bosh/Wade/Lebron on the same team and if they do then hopefully the lack of role players will result in the teams downfall. However finding two or three guys to score 20 points shouldn't be to hard with Lebron, Wade, and Bosh possibly putting up 86 points a night (24+29+33 ppg).[/quote]

Thankfully, I don't think this is going to happen. D-Wade's staying in Miami and I don't think Lebron's going there... Plus, Amare stated that Riley told him he, Lebron and Wade could play together for 15/year. Each would be losing nearly 5/year to play with each other and over the course of a four or five year contract, that would be too much of a loss for any of those guys (even with endorsements).

I think Bosh is the only sure thing leaving his team, either outright or S&T. I know he'd like to play with Lebron, but what he's doing in this circus is anyone's guess. I could see him alongside Wade in Miami, but they're both going to want close to max money (leaving no room for a third star). Miami should try to find a taker for Beasley, but I'm not sure anyone's biting.

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[quote=SmootSmack;709593]

What's interesting is that gives the Nets some more cap room. It almost seems like the Wizards are trying to help teams like the Bulls and Nets clear some cap room so some (all?) the big free agents don't end up in their division with the Heat[/quote]

great way to look at it

why not?

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[quote=Dirtbag359;710303]Isn't there some sort of rule against Team Trinity? That has to violate some sort of anti-trust laws. Hopefully they don't get Bosh/Wade/Lebron on the same team and if they do then hopefully the lack of role players will result in the teams downfall. However finding two or three guys to score 20 points shouldn't be to hard with Lebron, Wade, and Bosh possibly putting up 86 points a night (24+29+33 ppg).[/quote]

the more superstars on one team the lower the PPG will go most likely

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There are some absolutely stupid contracts being offered today. Darko, Amir Johnson and Rudy Gay are getting paid. Joe Johnson's max offer has just let the Wiz off the hook for worst contract of the past few seasons... Atlanta's going to be crippled for five or six seasons.

Mike Miller's probably getting around 7 million in this market.

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[quote=tryfuhl;710352]the more superstars on one team the lower the PPG will go most likely[/quote]

I know but at the very least you're looking at 60 ppg between the three of them. So if you're a defensive team like the Celtics then you just need a few guys that can put up 20 or 30 ppg combined. If you want a little more offense then all you need is 30 or 40 which between 8 guys shouldn't be that hard, even if you are talking about a group of min contract players.

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[URL="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38049462/ns/sports-player_news/"]Miller to Lakers?[/URL]

Well, I was off by a million- but that's a solid contract for Mike. The dude is pretty versatile and he's the perfect fit in the triangle. I'm glad he's finally going to a team with a chance to win now (even though I hate the Lakers).

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So Gilbert won't be wearing #6 next year after all. Won't be wearing #0 either.

[url=http://www.truthaboutit.net/2010/07/gilbert-arenas-jersey-number-it-wont-be-no-6.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TruthAboutIt+%28Truth+About+It+-+Washington+Wizards+Blog%29]Truth About It » Gilbert Arenas’ Jersey Number, It Won’t Be No. 6[/url]


#13 is a good choice, that was my number. :D

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He won't wear no. 6 because that's the number LeBron is going to wear no. 6 this year and when LeBron signs with the Knicks and Arenas is traded o NY in a deal for Curry's contract he'd have to switch numbers again :)

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We don't want Curry. Ugh.


Fun:
[url=http://espn.go.com/nba/features/freeagentslotmachine]NBA Free Agent Slot Machine - ESPN[/url]

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[quote=Buster;710455]We don't want Curry. Ugh.


Fun:
[url=http://espn.go.com/nba/features/freeagentslotmachine]NBA Free Agent Slot Machine - ESPN[/url][/quote]

LOL, Dirk always ends up in Dallas

I'll take Curry's massive, expiring contract

Arenas is going to wear #9

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Wall going to wear #2 (if no one else mentioned it yet).

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Mentioned in another thread that Randy Foye has signed with the Clippers and Miller is weighing options from a few teams (among them Miami and New York) so that trade essentially netted us nothing but some dollars to spend on...Josh Childress?

And on a sad note, RIP Dinner Bell Mel

[url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2010-07-08-Turpin-suicide_N.htm]Coroner: Ex-Kentucky center Mel Turpin dies in suicide - USATODAY.com[/url]

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John Wall and the Wizards tonight, 8PM, NBA channel and CSN.

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21 points and 13 boards for JaVale tonight and Wall with 24 points and 8 assists, 8 turnovers as well though. Want to see him cut back on the turnovers

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Yeah he was trying to set people up way to much and would get stuck in the air with nowhere to pass too, I'm sure he'll be fine though. Definitely looked good and kid is FAST.

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Josh Childress going to the Suns.

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5372405]Reports: Phoenix Suns trading for Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress - ESPN[/url]

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Wall is smooth- still has to play with more control (TOs are high), but the guy is the truth. His passing ability is legit.

Booker is a beast- I see why the FO secured him early.

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Wizards have signed Hilton Armstrong. Ho hum signing in my opinion

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It's just the summer league, but I like what I've seen so far from the Wiz. Wall's decision making will improve with time, but I like his intensity and passing, most of all I'm impressed by his improved mid-range jumper. When he dribble penetrates there are always 2-3 players open for jump shots. Most hopeful that Javale will be better, and I like that he has put on muscle and gown another inch.

At best we sneak into the playoffs, but this is going to be a fun season to watch.

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Definitely. Hopefully they can build around the kid well.

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[quote=CooleyAsCanBe;712083]It's just the summer league, but I like what I've seen so far from the Wiz. Wall's decision making will improve with time, but I like his intensity and passing, most of all I'm impressed by his improved mid-range jumper. When he dribble penetrates there are always 2-3 players open for jump shots. Most hopeful that Javale will be better, and I like that he has put on muscle and gown another inch.

At best we sneak into the playoffs, but this is going to be a fun season to watch.[/quote]


Same here. They really impressed me. Especially Javale. He bulked up and didn't lose any of his athleticism.

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I'm watching the game right now, and I definitely agree with what everyone is saying about McGee. I like how he attacks the basket, unlike Blatche for example.

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[quote=SmootSmack;712153]I'm watching the game right now, and I definitely agree with what everyone is saying about McGee. I like how he attacks the basket, unlike Blatche for example.[/quote]

Now if he can just learn some basic positioning on defense and rebounding. I still watch his game and think "even I know to put a body on the player near me when the shot goes up." I have hope for Javale, but he has a looooong way to go. He should get a bit of playing time this year since expectations for the Wiz won't really start growing until the 2011-12 season.

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[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Video-John-Wall-s-already-a-pro-at-trick-shots?urn=nba,256862]Video: John Wall's already a pro at trick shots - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

and

[url=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20100720/SPORTS03/7200325/1002/SPORTS/Former+Kentucky+basketball+star+John+Wall+makes+SEC+honor+roll]Former Kentucky basketball star John Wall makes SEC honor roll | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal[/url]

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That's what passes for a trick shot these days? Yawn.

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So Josh Howard is coming back, if he can recover from his knee injury he should make a solid small forward for the one year we've signed him for

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JaVale's chance to shine

[url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=6371]Brook Lopez pulls out of world championships; replaced by McGee :InsideHoops[/url]

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He didn't do much back in tryouts but hopefully he does more if this turns out to be another limited opportunity for him. If he makes the 12 man roster good for him, if he doesn't, sucks but I'd rather see him play great for the Wizards than play good in the world championships and still not do anything in the NBA.

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For a guy as raw as McGee, this is only good news. As much time as he can get with good coaches (although neither for the national team are stand-outs with big men) is fine with me. Having coaches with authority yell at him to box out and improve his defensive positioning is just what he needs. I like the kid, I think he'll improve this year.