G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 USA Today needs to look at a map. Beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 If Durant does leave OKC to come here, I would want him to win a championship with them first. Unless of course they're playing the Wizards in the Finals. From his comments, it sounds like if he wins a championship in OKC then he feels like they're going to win more and he won't leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I want Durant to fail as much as possible in OKC, that will HOPEFULLY lead to a lot of criticism and vitriol, which will make his decision to bolt and come to DC that much easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I want Durant to fail as much as possible in OKC, that will HOPEFULLY lead to a lot of criticism and vitriol, which will make his decision to bolt and come to DC that much easier. I can see that happening. The OKC media already insulted him during the playoffs last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) From another board regarding KD There are always signs that a player gives when he is close to leaving a team. 1. Non committal to the present team when asked about their future team choices2. Glowing review of another city3. When asked why he did not use an early opt out clause in the current contract, his answer was" I didn't know." (He would have if he were wiser)4. Last but not least and pay close attention to this because this is important.When the player is asked about possibly joining another team, they say wonderful things about the other team or city and ends their sentence with "But I am happy in (fill in the name of the city) right now. The right now portion is important.Now take it from me because I am from Cleveland and I watched LeBron do this song and dance for well over a year back in 09 until he finally left in 2010. I've seen this whole thing before, and I'm telling you, KD is gone as soon as his contract is up.Sorry to be the barer of bad news. Just brace yourself because it's coming. Edited July 30, 2014 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caretaker Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 It's a done deal in my eyes, the way he's answering those questions, the only thing that may change that is if OKC wins a championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 If OKC loses Durant, then just how bad is their ownership? This looks like another offseason where they didn't go after any decent vet role players because they were afraid to hit the luxury tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Some of y'all are setting yourself up for major letdowns if he doesn't come here to play. Why would a superstar give away any leverage when talking about the future? He may come here or he may be making sure OKC management keeps working on their roster. Personally, I hope he wins a championship in OKC cause I want the guy to succeed. There isn't a lock that if he wins one in OKC that he stays there. If OKC loses Durant, then just how bad is their ownership?This looks like another offseason where they didn't go after any decent vet role players because they were afraid to hit the luxury tax. They went hard after Pau Gasol and they will be better this year than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Some of y'all are setting yourself up for major letdowns if he doesn't come here to play. Why would a superstar give away any leverage when talking about the future? He may come here or he may be making sure OKC management keeps working on their roster. Personally, I hope he wins a championship in OKC cause I want the guy to succeed. There isn't a lock that if he wins one in OKC that he stays there. We're not setting ourselves up for a letdown at all. If KD decides to stay in OKC, well that's fine. We'll still have boat loads of money to spend in 2016 regardless. The main thing is it looks like we're a viable option for KD and that's all you can ask for. Edited July 30, 2014 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We're not setting ourselves up for a letdown at all. If KD decides to stay in OKC, well that's fine. We'll still have boat loads of money to spend in 2016 regardless. The main thing is it looks like we're a viable option for KD and that's all you can ask for. Maybe not you, but some already think it's a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Maybe not you, but some already think it's a done deal. I don't think it's a done deal he leaves OKC but IF he does, I'm fairly confident he's a Wizard. Edited July 30, 2014 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I don't think it's a done deal he leaves OKC but IF he does, I'm fairly confident he's a Wizard. For me that's really it. I know now that it's either OKC or DC. And that's ****ing awesome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 All we can do is keep our cap clear for that summer and then try and win and get better in the meantime. Two years to try and win as many games as possible, produce a winning culture, build our chemistry, and hopefully make some playoff runs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Basically, he knows we want him and we're going to keep our cap open for him. He'll have #1 priority over any other free agent. He will have complete control over his own fate. So it'll basically be up to how he feels that summer. If he's done with OKC, then he can come here and be happy. If he's happy in OKC, he can stay there and no hard feelings. We could spend our cap money on Al Horford or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) A lot of things can go wrong between now and his contract expiring. OKC could always decide they'd rather trade him instead of getting nothing in return as well. I'd say the odds of a KD, Wall, and Beal trio are slim. Edited July 30, 2014 by Destino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) A lot of things can go wrong between now and his contract expiring. OKC could always decide they'd rather trade him instead of getting nothing in return as well. I'd say the odds of a KD, Wall, and Beal trio are slim. Because they might trade him? Not buying that at all OKC is all in the next two years. It's championship or bust. Edited July 30, 2014 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacks 'n' Stuff Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 His contract is still up in 2016 if they trade him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 He wouldn't be the first player to leave but want his former team to get something. Plus wouldn't a sign and trade allow him to get a 5th year? Then again there is no telling what the new cba will bring. Point is that I doubt that the wizards are going to simply sign him as a free agent. That seems like the least likely outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
757SeanTaylor21 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 not following any of your logic. He had to one( agree to sign for a sign and trade...and if he wanted to leave he wouldn't sign then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11286992/nba-team-twitter-accounts-play-#nbasuperheroes-game Marcin Thortat and Ottobots were solid puns. But we seriously need to be upping our Photoshop game. What did they use, MSPaint or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 As noted in today’s story about Durant and George, those two and Davis are locks to start for this team. I’d guess that Rose looks really good (like 90/10) to start at point guard and Harden is the most likely starter (65/35) at the two. Curry is the other possible starter at either guard position. Outside of those six, which were assumed locks before camp began, it’s really hard to say that anybody else is definitely on the roster. Colangelo told Sam Amick of USA Today that it would be hard to carry more than two “pure points.” In the same quote, Colangelo says that Rose, Irving and Wall are points. (Though we saw Curry on the floor without one of the other point guards for the first time on Wednesday, he’s definitely more of a two than a one on this roster. Colangelo calls Lillard “a tweener.”) Rose is in, so it sounds like one roster spot will come down to Irving and Wall. Wall is the better defender, the better passer and, seemingly, the better fit. But Irving brings better shooting and a history with Krzyzewski. http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/ So basically, they'll take Curry and Rose and another PG between Wall and Irving. Irving will probably get the nod even though he's less deserving because he is a Duke guy. Not going to be rooting for him if/when he makes the team over Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Not that it means anything necessarily...... http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11288628/kevin-durant-oklahoma-city-thunder-talks-marketing-popularity Kevin Durant: 'Just being myself' It's not all smooth sailing among Durant's sponsors, as his biggest deal is in limbo. After seven versions of his signature shoe, Durant's deal with Nike expires this week, and sources say Under Armour, based in his home state of Maryland, is preparing a robust offer Edited July 31, 2014 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I don't think that means anything, under armour is trying to gain some ground in the basketball shoe market and KD would be a huge addition for them no matter where he plays. I think Steph Curry is signed with UA currently and he's certainly not coming to DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Click on the link for the rest http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/07/31/michael-wilbon-on-kevin-durant-if-the-wizards-come-to-get-him-hes-ready/ Michael Wilbon on Kevin Durant: ‘If the Wizards come to get him, he’s ready’ Michael Wilbon read Durant’s quote about Washington — that the city “is a part of me, it’s in my blood” — and then asked Jason Whitlock what he makes of that quote. “I make of it that it’s two years off and we’re already talking about it, which somewhat annoys me, but I also make of it that Kevin Durant’s probably going home,” Whitlock said. “And we need to recognize something about this generation of young people: They like to represent their area codes. The 317, where I’m from. What is it, the 306 where LeBron’s from….” “202 or 301, depending on whether KD is going to be in the nation’s capital or Maryland,” Wilbon continued. “Look, they’re laying the foundation, the Wizards are. They’ve done all the right things. They could have jumped in the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes this summer; they didn’t. And Carmelo’s not from New York. He’s from Baltimore, which is a whole lot closer to Washington than New York. But they didn’t, because they’re trying to gather all their resources and clear out a big pile of money…when it comes time to offer Kevin Durant the money. Edited August 1, 2014 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Guys.... Washington Wizards to host New York Knicks on Christmas Day, according to report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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