Wizards 2019 Offseason Thread

[80sballboy]

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[nate33]

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I disagree. This is a great move even if Bryant only marginally improves. I'm really happy about this. I'm also not worried about Bryant's improvement. By all accounts, he's one of the hardest working guys in basketball.

Yeah...don’t know what Hughes is talking about. That’s a good # to get TB at. Especially compared to some of the other signings I’ve seen today.

I agree.

Bryant at that price in this market is a steal. One of the best value signings of the entire offseason so far.

[DCZards]

I disagree. This is a great move even if Bryant only marginally improves. I'm really happy about this. I'm also not worried about Bryant's improvement. By all accounts, he's one of the hardest working guys in basketball.

Yeah...don’t know what Hughes is talking about. That’s a good # to get TB at. Especially compared to some of the other signings I’ve seen today.

I agree.

Bryant at that price in this market is a steal. One of the best value signings of the entire offseason so far.

The best part is that it looks like the Zards didn’t have to get into a bidding war to resign Bryant.

[nate33]

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I'm fine with being cautious about resigning those guys, but if Parker can be retained cheaply after the music stops, they still ought to consider it.

[nate33]

Yeah...don’t know what Hughes is talking about. That’s a good # to get TB at. Especially compared to some of the other signings I’ve seen today.

I agree.

Bryant at that price in this market is a steal. One of the best value signings of the entire offseason so far.

The best part is that it looks like the Zards didn’t have to get into a bidding war to resign Bryant.

I only wish they went for a 4-year deal.

[80sballboy]

I think the point that Katz and Hughes are trying to make is that Bryant is an unfinished product. His defense is subpar against the pick-and-roll but this was his first year in the league. He will work hard to get better. Also has to redefine his body some. With his offensive game as a stretch 5 with some athletic ability, he'll be making close to max in his next deal if the defense comes along.

[nate33]

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[ozthegap]

I disagree. This is a great move even if Bryant only marginally improves. I'm really happy about this. I'm also not worried about Bryant's improvement. By all accounts, he's one of the hardest working guys in basketball.

Yeah...don’t know what Hughes is talking about. That’s a good # to get TB at. Especially compared to some of the other signings I’ve seen today.

I agree.

Bryant at that price in this market is a steal. One of the best value signings of the entire offseason so far.

he seems to have his cousin's mentality when it comes to self improvement. im happy with it. Sheppard is already loads better than eg even with the riu over sekou pick

[80sballboy]

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[nate33]

Yeah...don’t know what Hughes is talking about. That’s a good # to get TB at. Especially compared to some of the other signings I’ve seen today.

I agree.

Bryant at that price in this market is a steal. One of the best value signings of the entire offseason so far.

he seems to have his cousin's mentality when it comes to self improvement. im happy with it. Sheppard is already loads better than eg even with the riu over sekou pick

Yup. Sheppard for GM. I'm totally fine with it. Dude has been a smooth operator ever since taking over.

[80sballboy]

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[nate33]

With Ariza and gone and Parker and Portis likely to follow, the failures of last season really come into focus. It's so frustrating that assets like Porter and Oubre were let go without any compensation. If only Sheppard had been in charge back then. We definitely would be in much better position. Sheppard does not squander assets.

[Gig18]

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I guess the ONLY good thing a person could say about that is it's really easy to tear your team down to the studs. you're not tied to hard-to-move contracts (like mahinmi's)
sort of the Florida Marlins gameplan. Win, tear it down to nuthin, rebuild, all with Napoleon-like speed and alacrity ...

i'd still rather have a draft pick or two

[DCZards]

With Ariza and gone and Parker and Portis likely to follow, the failures of last season really come into focus. It's so frustrating that assets like Porter and Oubre were let go without any compensation. If only Sheppard had been in charge back then. We definitely would be in much better position. Sheppard does not squander assets.

Yes, the loss of Porter with nothing to show for it stings. A lot. OP (if he can stay healthy) is certain to have an outstanding career.

Only hope, imo, is if Parker is resigned at a good # and he gets in shape, stays healthy and finally gets his act together.

He’s never going to be a good defender but we shouldn’t overlook Jabari’s ability to score the ball.

[80sballboy]

With Ariza and gone and Parker and Portis likely to follow, the failures of last season really come into focus. It's so frustrating that assets like Porter and Oubre were let go without any compensation. If only Sheppard had been in charge back then. We definitely would be in much better position. Sheppard does not squander assets.

Yes, the loss of Porter with nothing to show for it stings. A lot. OP (if he can stay healthy) is certain to have an outstanding career.

Only hope, imo, is if Parker is resigned at a good # and he gets in shape, stays healthy and finally gets his act together.

He’s never going to be a good defender but we shouldn’t overlook Jabari’s ability to score the ball.

I'd rather have Rui, the Admiral and Troy Brown get that time at the 3 and 4 than Jabari Parker for 25mpg. Sign another 4 with more length and defensive ability for a cheap price and let the kids play.

Yes, I know this team will be tank-worthy.

[nate33]

With Ariza and gone and Parker and Portis likely to follow, the failures of last season really come into focus. It's so frustrating that assets like Porter and Oubre were let go without any compensation. If only Sheppard had been in charge back then. We definitely would be in much better position. Sheppard does not squander assets.

Yes, the loss of Porter with nothing to show for it stings. A lot. OP (if he can stay healthy) is certain to have an outstanding career.

Only hope, imo, is if Parker is resigned at a good # and he gets in shape, stays healthy and finally gets his act together.

He’s never going to be a good defender but we shouldn’t overlook Jabari’s ability to score the ball.

I'd rather have Rui, the Admiral and Troy Brown get that time at the 3 and 4 than Jabari Parker for 25mpg. Sign another 4 with more length and defensive ability for a cheap price and let the kids play.

It's hard to disagree with this. Once we drafted Hachimura, Parker became somewhat redundant. It certainly dropped the price we were willing to pay to keep him.

That said, if the market overlooks him and he can be resigned for something less than $8M a year, I'd still be interested. I (perhaps foolishly) think he may have reached a turning point in his career and now realizes he needs to focus on improving his weaknesses. I think if he can be locked into a cheap deal, he will become an asset - someone we can flip later for more value. I agree that Hachimura and Parker together can't be a long term solution.

[DCZards]

With Ariza and gone and Parker and Portis likely to follow, the failures of last season really come into focus. It's so frustrating that assets like Porter and Oubre were let go without any compensation. If only Sheppard had been in charge back then. We definitely would be in much better position. Sheppard does not squander assets.

Yes, the loss of Porter with nothing to show for it stings. A lot. OP (if he can stay healthy) is certain to have an outstanding career.

Only hope, imo, is if Parker is resigned at a good # and he gets in shape, stays healthy and finally gets his act together.

He’s never going to be a good defender but we shouldn’t overlook Jabari’s ability to score the ball.

I'd rather have Rui, the Admiral and Troy Brown get that time at the 3 and 4 than Jabari Parker for 25mpg. Sign another 4 with more length and defensive ability for a cheap price and let the kids play.

Yes, I know this team will be tank-worthy.

Don’t disagree with your thinking.

[80sballboy]

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[Gig18]

Mannnnnn, I don't know what this team is going to do for scoring... if we, as has been proposed, cut Howard as well, we're bereft pf scoring. Wall's out probably for the year. and we've just lost SEVEN of our top 10 scorers.
I love our rookies and Troy Brown Jr. but it's asking a lot of Brown, Hachimura and the rest to take up that scoring slack...

[truwizfan4evr]

Mannnnnn, I don't know what this team is going to do for scoring... if we, as has been proposed, cut Howard as well, we're bereft pf scoring. Wall's out probably for the year. and we've just lost SEVEN of our top 10 scorers.
I love our rookies and Troy Brown Jr. but it's asking a lot of Brown, Hachimura and the rest to take up that scoring slack...

We're tanking.