BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) David Aldridge ✔ @daldridgetnt Meanwhile, Trevor Ariza seems to be everyone's backup plan. Wizards want to re-sign him but SF $ is exploding & WAS won't go past $9M/yr. Edited July 10, 2014 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Having zero flexibility and role players signed to long term high dollar contracts doesn't seem wise to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well, good. I'm really happy to hear that the team is standing firm on what they're willing to pay him. I think Chandler Parsons is a much better player, but you'd have to think that Ariza believes that he's worth somewhere in the neighborhood of 12+ mil (seeing that CP got 15 on the offer sheet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well, good. I'm really happy to hear that the team is standing firm on what they're willing to pay him. I think Chandler Parsons is a much better player, but you'd have to think that Ariza believes that he's worth somewhere in the neighborhood of 12+ mil (seeing that CP got 15 on the offer sheet). God. That's a payday. Good for Parsons. But if I'm Morley, that'd be too much for me. That's a max deal for Parsons isn't it? I like a Parsons/Dirk/Chandler front court though. But I don't like Ray Felton as the PG for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I really want Ariza back. But I agree with not overspending. If they can get him at the 9M, awesome. If he goes elsewhere for more, then good for him. His defense will be missed. Thankfully Wall had a huge jump in his defensive game last year. Hopefully that rubs off on other guys who could use a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 God. That's a payday. Good for Parsons. But if I'm Morley, that'd be too much for me. That's a max deal for Parsons isn't it? I like a Parsons/Dirk/Chandler front court though. But I don't like Ray Felton as the PG for it. I think the going-rate for Parsons has pretty much priced us out of the Ariza sweepstakes. I'm actually fine with that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 They've posted the official signing of Gortat. I'm more and more ok with this deal. Yeah, you don't want it 5 years. But I think he's going to be a max effort guy the entire him. He plays well in his role with the guards. Considering his years players, he's got younger NBA body that most guys his age and position. Maybe it means little. But I'm really happy about this today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) We theoretically need 3 good seasons out of him. His fourth year may hurt us but fifth year won't be an issue as expiring contracts are not that difficult to trade. I too am okay with the deal now. I think it's fair value for a good center and there is nothing better available. Edited July 10, 2014 by No Excuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I really, really hope the Wizards are basically forced into going with Porter this year. It would turn out to be a good mix of youth and veterans. It's really amazing that the Wizards could have a good team next year despite having EG as the GM and he will claim credit despite not really having a plan. I mean, Wall and Beal were obvious draft picks on 95% of all mock drafts and what fans wanted. He trades a huge expiring deal for two players that help New Orleans clear cap space (can't even get a 1st round pick in return) and those players will have played 3 combined seasons here. Then an injury happened that forced a team in win or get fired mode to trade a first round pick in the deepest draft in years for a guy in the last year of his deal. (Does anyone think Gortat is a Wizard now if Okafur doesn't get hurt? I don't and yet he loves it here) The back up point guard he brings in is so bad that he is forced to trade a complete bust of a #6 draft pick for an aging vet to play 10-15 minutes per game. His other young players/draft picks are so bad they have to bring in 63 year old Drew Gooden to play big minutes at time. Oh, almost forgot bringing Nene over here for JaVale and while Nene is playing alright, is there anyone that wants Nene's contract on the books right now. Basically, EG will have lucked his way into a potentially good team because his plan hasn't gone at all how he had hoped. I guess it is better to be lucky some times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeWolf990 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Having zero flexibility and role players signed to long term high dollar contracts doesn't seem wise to me.we have fans that just like making the playoffs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 we have fans that just like making the playoffs. I was going to comment on that as I see that in here alot. Screw just making the playoffs. I know some have said, "well it's better than what we've experience." Bull****. I want to compete for NBA titles. I watched the Bullets compete for titles in the 70s and then watched them for many years in the 80s go 43-39, 38-44, 42-40, 41-41, 39-43, etc. etc. and bounced from the playoffs, all the while never getting an impact player in the draft because we didn't suck bad enough to win the lottery. As a Capitals fan, I've witnessed the same thing recently. Who in the name of Hey-zeus would want a bunch of one and dones or 2nd round exits? I'd rather go 15-67 then to constantly be bounced out of the playoffs. At least I knew where the team stood. Winning between 38-46 games a years is loser talk. I want 50+ wins and competing for O'Briens. Thats the name of the game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 If Trevor leaves, then I want Otto pushed to start and then find a cheap backup. Another year of growth from the guards will hopefully take the pressure off of Otto who will basically be a rookie again with how Randy used him last year. If you get a solid year from Wall/Beal/Gortat with Otto not being a liability and however many games you get out of Nene being productive. They are still a threat in the east. If the Heat fall apart. We'd be in contention for the division with that lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Making the playoffs is not guaranteed with a thin roster and no flexibility. I'm not seeing the bench get better and one injury could really hurt the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 We saved money by signing Wall to a max deal early. The cap jumped up a bunch. The first three years of John's max deal are cheaper than Chandler Parson's three years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) We saved money by signing Wall to a max deal early. The cap jumped up a bunch. The first three years of John's max deal are cheaper than Chandler Parson's three years. I thought max deals were percentages and as such, the cash amount adjusted upwards (and down) with any changes to the cap. Edited July 10, 2014 by Destino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Bob Ryan on PTI just called us the favorites to win the East if LeBron bounces from the conference. And of course Wilbon immediately goes into hate mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Bob Ryan on PTI just called us the favorites to win the East if LeBron bounces from the conference. And of course Wilbon immediately goes into hate mode. What was Wilbon's reasoning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Please. I'm watching. Ryan said that's what the odds say. And Wilbon said that hasn't happened since they were the Bullets. I'm not a Wilbon fan. But he's simply saying that it's not something that's said in the NBA. It's true. We have to be there before anybody believes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Please. I'm watching. Ryan said that's what the odds say. And Wilbon said that hasn't happened since they were the Bullets. I'm not a Wilbon fan. But he's simply saying that it's not something that's said in the NBA. It's true. We have to be there before anybody believes it. Eh, whether it's the Nats, the Wizards or the Skins, he never passes up a chance to take a shot at DC. Happens every single time. Literally. What was Wilbon's reasoning? Reasoning? What's that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 There wasn't a shot there. It was a "you never hear that!" reply. He didn't go any further than that. He didn't disagree. It just shows how uncertainty there is in the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I thought max deals were percentages and as such, the cash amount adjusted upwards (and down) with any changes to the cap. It does? ****. I thought it got set at fixed dollar amount according to the cap the day the contract is signed. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 It does? ****. I thought it got set at fixed dollar amount according to the cap the day the contract is signed. Oh well. I'm not really sure, that's what I think I read somewhere once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) I wake up every morning and run to the computer, hoping that Trevor Ariza has signed with another team. Every morning. Edited July 11, 2014 by mboyd784 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Bob Ryan on PTI just called us the favorites to win the East if LeBron bounces from the conference. And of course Wilbon immediately goes into hate mode. I can't stand Wilbon. Nice guy, met him once at a fundraiser, but his complete pessimism for all DC sports and unrealistic expectations for Chicago sports is old and annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 LeBron returning to Cleveland I am somewhat ashamed of things I would sacrifice to knock him and that city out of the playoffs next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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