Author Topic: Wizards (2022-2023) (Read 14235 times)

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #100 on:** January 03, 2023, 09:23:10 am »

The tricky thing for the Wiz is whether they offer max contract money to either of these guys. They can pay more than other teams if they do. If these guys are just mercenaries, then the Wiz could do it if it makes sense. If you told me Porzingis would be healthy for the next 5 years, then it is a no brainer, but if you told me that, I'd suspect you were either a fraudster or at least not clairvoyant.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #101 on:** January 03, 2023, 09:29:35 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on January 03, 2023, 09:23:10 am

The tricky thing for the Wiz is whether they offer max contract money to either of these guys. They can pay more than other teams if they do. If these guys are just mercenaries, then the Wiz could do it if it makes sense. If you told me Porzingis would be healthy for the next 5 years, then it is a no brainer, but if you told me that, I'd suspect you were either a fraudster or at least not clairvoyant.

I think they need to trade both. I think Kuzma is gone. KP isn't worth a max, but I doubt he stays for less than the max.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #102 on:** January 03, 2023, 10:31:30 am »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on January 03, 2023, 09:29:35 am

I think they need to trade both. I think Kuzma is gone. KP isn't worth a max, but I doubt he stays for less than the max.

I think that is the right play too. Try to pull off a deal like Pierce and Garnett to Brooklyn. You put both in a package and it immediately changes the balance among the contenders. Kuzma's money and likely opt out / expiring contract makes him incredibly valuable in trade.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #103 on:** January 03, 2023, 11:30:43 am »

Porzingis is going not going to get $36 million in free agency. According to this article he may opt out now since he has been healthy this year. But that is one year healthy. No one is going to risk that much money on a guy who is always hurt. He might opt to try and get a deal beyond that one year at a lower salary.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kristaps_porzingis_to_earn_shocking_amount_on_next_deal/s1_17149_38275713

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #104 on:** January 03, 2023, 11:42:33 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on January 03, 2023, 10:31:30 am

I think that is the right play too. Try to pull off a deal like Pierce and Garnett to Brooklyn. You put both in a package and it immediately changes the balance among the contenders. Kuzma's money and likely opt out / expiring contract makes him incredibly valuable in trade.

They could trade them to Dallas for Dinwiddie and Bertans.

imref · « **Reply #105 on:** January 03, 2023, 12:00:44 pm »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on January 03, 2023, 11:42:33 am

They could trade them to Dallas for Dinwiddie and Bertans.

Only if they throw in Luka.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #106 on:** January 03, 2023, 12:28:15 pm »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on January 03, 2023, 11:30:43 am

Porzingis is going not going to get $36 million in free agency. According to this article he may opt out now since he has been healthy this year. But that is one year healthy. No one is going to risk that much money on a guy who is always hurt. He might opt to try and get a deal beyond that one year at a lower salary.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kristaps_porzingis_to_earn_shocking_amount_on_next_deal/s1_17149_38275713

"Two NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype believe Porzingis could opt out of his $36 million player option and enter free agency with the potential to secure a new long-term contract from Washington or another team along the lines of three years, $90 million or four years, $120 million given his current health and play this season."

https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumors-zach-lavine-kyle-kuzma-kristaps-porzingis-gary-trent-jr-jordan-clarkson-austin-reaves/

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #107 on:** January 03, 2023, 12:36:40 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on January 03, 2023, 12:28:15 pm

"Two NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype believe Porzingis could opt out of his $36 million player option and enter free agency with the potential to secure a new long-term contract from Washington or another team along the lines of three years, $90 million or four years, $120 million given his current health and play this season."

https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumors-zach-lavine-kyle-kuzma-kristaps-porzingis-gary-trent-jr-jordan-clarkson-austin-reaves/

Yea. I just posted that. It was in the other article. Just makes no sense to me to give a long term contract at that price to a guy who is always hurt and shooting 33% on his threes.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #108 on:** January 03, 2023, 12:40:04 pm »

It would be a terrible move for the Wizards, but some team could view him as the 3rd or 4th option that puts them over the top.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #109 on:** January 03, 2023, 01:58:48 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on January 03, 2023, 12:40:04 pm

It would be a terrible move for the Wizards, but some team could view him as the 3rd or 4th option that puts them over the top.

Ted will do a four year deal. And then he will get hurt. And they will get a top draft pick in a weak draft year.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #110 on:** January 03, 2023, 02:02:42 pm »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on January 03, 2023, 01:58:48 pm

Ted will do a four year deal. And then he will get hurt. And they will get a top draft pick in a weak draft year.

That or they'll get a great pick in a great draft, only they will owe it because they traded it for a role player to make a run at the 9th seed

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #111 on:** January 09, 2023, 06:02:44 pm »

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jared-jeffries-former-indiana-basketball-star-and-nba-player-wins-car-on-the-price-is-right/

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #112 on:** January 11, 2023, 06:49:42 pm »

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Jared Jeffries spent 11 seasons in the NBA after ~~being a national runner-up with Indiana basketball in 2002~~ losing the 2002 NCAA Championship to the Maryland Terrapins, led by Juan Dixon, Lord and Savior of College Park

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Natsinpwc · « **Reply #113 on:** January 11, 2023, 07:45:55 pm »

Quote from: KnorrForYourMoney on January 11, 2023, 06:49:42 pm

Fixed for accuracy/completion

Hey you didn’t mention his sidekick Steve Blake.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #114 on:** January 12, 2023, 10:08:07 am »

So one game back of Chicago now for the play in.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #115 on:** January 14, 2023, 01:33:14 pm »

Back uo to #6 in Tankathon. The top four will be hard to catch. TRADE KUZMA NOW. For picks and veterans who have no interest in playing. Sit Beal rest of the year. Need to protect that wise investment.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #116 on:** January 14, 2023, 01:48:53 pm »

Kuzma could be a difference maker among the top teams.

imref · « **Reply #117 on:** January 16, 2023, 12:18:22 pm »

https://www.bulletsforever.com/2023/1/16/23557336/washington-wizards-kyle-kuzma-nba-trade-deadline-status

Apparently the Wizards are trying to resign Kuzma

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #118 on:** January 16, 2023, 01:35:10 pm »

Quote from: imref on January 16, 2023, 12:18:22 pm

https://www.bulletsforever.com/2023/1/16/23557336/washington-wizards-kyle-kuzma-nba-trade-deadline-status

Apparently the Wizards are trying to resign Kuzma

Wizards gonna Wizard. I can’t imagine Ted being willing to go into the tax for this core, but stranger things have happened