What the Wizards need this year
 

Question #1
Who would you make a play for?

Kevin Garnettt - meaning you change your whole team and philosophy, chemistry, etc.

OR

Kenyan Martin - who knows the system, won't take Gil's status of star, and fits in probably better than any PF in the league?

OR

Wait and see who else is available in FA?

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I'd say option 3. The first two have huge contracts

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they need an inside presence.i would say wait to see what else is available

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Steve Nash!

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I'd go after Ben Wallace as he's due to be a UFA this summer. The Wiz can score with the best of them, so they don't necessarily need point production in the middle. They do seriously need an intimidating defensive presence in the middle, which Wallace certainly is. Maybe his lead would push all of them to play at least a little D.

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Some other players available are Chris Wilcox, Nene, and Reggie Evans

I say Etan and Jarvis are gone

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i hear that for defensive rotations they are going to let little kids walk on to the court and start defending.

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Wilcox had a really good year, and I think he'll be available. He'll give the Zards some of that "grit" that they need. Jefferies is too soft, and Jamison is so soft that I can't even find the right adjective to describe him.

First thing is first though, sign Eddie Jordan to an extension.

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]Some other players available are Chris Wilcox, Nene, and Reggie Evans

I say Etan and Jarvis are gone[/QUOTE]


I can see Jarvis coming back, but you could be right about Etan. Sucks because he's one of my favorite players on the team.

Do you think they'll match whatever offers Jefferies gets? Do you think he's worth it?

I wouldn't mind keeping Etan and sending Brenda Haywood in a package deal for a decent PF.

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Jarvis and his glass knee caps need to go.

I would love to have Wilcox inside blocking shots and grabbing boards. He was my second favorite player on UMD (behind Dixon, obviously) and I think he could bring the same presence to the Wizards.

With that being said, I heard on the news this morning that the Wizards don't have any room for movement in terms of the salary cap. Apparently there won't be too much change because Grunfield wants to try to keep consistancy. But if they don't get some defensive help, they will consistantly make an early exit from the playoffs.



[I]lebron travels, a lot[/I]

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What? You mean he takes 6-7 steps instead of 2? :doh:

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we need shaq in his prime, but who doesn't?

i doubt there's contract space to get close to garnett. maybe our killer GM can make another kwame-like trade with haywood and possibly jarvis... he traded two problems for jamison, and another (worthless) one for caron. let's see him do it one more time...

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I think the consensus is in: We keep Gil, Butler, and Jeffries....if anyone is expendable of the big three it's Jamison. Wilcox could be a possibility. I don't see us prying Wallace away from the Pistons. They'd be nuts to let him get away. KMart, hell no!!! Basket case!

Bottom line, who ever is playing with the Wiz next year needs to have more heart when it counts. One thing that I didn't like this past year was their shot selection..that most definitely has to improve.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz]Jarvis and his glass knee caps need to go.

I would love to have Wilcox inside blocking shots and grabbing boards. He was my second favorite player on UMD (behind Dixon, obviously) and I think he could bring the same presence to the Wizards.

With that being said, I heard on the news this morning that the Wizards don't have any room for movement in terms of the salary cap. Apparently there won't be too much change because Grunfield wants to try to keep consistancy. But if they don't get some defensive help, they will consistantly make an early exit from the playoffs.



[I]lebron travels, a lot[/I][/quote]

Yeah, - but,

If the player wants to come to Washington, They'll pay him the exemption salary, and give him mad bonus up front, then after the first year, the team is entitled to be over the cap.

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[quote=12thMan]I think the consensus is in: We keep Gil, Butler, and Jeffries....if anyone is expendable of the big three it's Jamison. Wilcox could be a possibility. I don't see us prying Wallace away from the Pistons. They'd be nuts to let him get away. KMart, hell no!!! Basket case!

Bottom line, who ever is playing with the Wiz next year needs to have more heart when it counts. One thing that I didn't like this past year was their shot selection..that most definitely has to improve.[/quote]

jamison's contract isn't very tradeable. he'll be back.

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[quote=That Guy]jamison's contract isn't very tradeable. he'll be back.[/quote]

I tell you who had better be back, and that's Eddie Jordan....they would be nuts to let this guy go to the Kings!

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yeah, he might need a defensive specialist type though... but he's the first decent coach we've had in forever.

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[quote=That Guy]yeah, he might need a defensive specialist type though... but he's the first decent coach we've had in forever.[/quote]

Most definitely....I actually think they can get by without a dominant big man, if they get someone of Ben Wallace's ilk. Of course, I had to name the best defender! After watching L.Hughes struggle, I don't feel so bad about them not giving him that big payday.

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I think all we need is a center. Wilcox would be great.

Garnett may not fit into the system, look at the mess in Miami, too much talent brings inconsistency. Forget Miami, look at the Knicks!

Kenyon Martin is fragile. He never makes it through a season.

Yep, option 3. Free agency.

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The Wizards may need a new coach next year. Looks like Eddie Jordan is one of the candidates to replace Rick Adelman in Sac town. [URL="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/10/AR2006051002341.html"]http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/10/AR2006051002341.html[/URL]

I honestly think we should keep him, but if we can get some compensation, then go for it.

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[quote=Redskins_P]The Wizards may need a new coach next year. Looks like Eddie Jordan is one of the candidates to replace Rick Adelman in Sac town. [URL="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/10/AR2006051002341.html"]http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/10/AR2006051002341.html[/URL]

I honestly think we should keep him, but if we can get some compensation, then go for it.[/quote]

And what compensation would you suggest for arguably one of the upcoming coaches in the NBA right now? And better yet, who should replace him?

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[QUOTE=12thMan]And what compensation would you suggest for arguably one of the upcoming coaches in the NBA right now? And better yet, who should replace him?[/QUOTE]


Not sure to be honest w/ you. I'm just going by what I hear on the radio. I guess a player and a draft pick? I really don't know how the NBA works when it comes to this type of stuff.

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On a sad note. Condolences to Larry Hughes and his family. His younger brother Justin, who was born with a heart defect and had a heart transplant at age 17, died today.

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[quote=TAFKAS]On a sad note. Condolences to Larry Hughes and his family. His younger brother Justin, who was born with a heart defect and had a heart transplant at age 17, died today.[/quote]

Very sad indeed. One of the reasons, in addition to the contract, Larry went to Cleveland was to be closer to family and the facility that cared for his brother.