Woj - Westbrook for Wall and 1st Rounder

[Kanyewest]

Hate this. Dislike Ted more each year. I used to like him a lot. I dislike Westbrook's game and antics and he is likely to fall right the F off. I feel like Houston got the better of this deal even without the pick added. I think Wall would have been an ideal fit with the squad and had everything to prove, he was the right player for the squad we were building. Westbrook is a rich man's IT. Hero ball all the time. Ball stopper. Hardheaded, and stunting the growth of our young cats. Not a leader for youth but a Me Me Me player. And on the decline. At least with Wall there is a chance of undiscovered upside.

What would Ted's blog say about this move?

[payitforward]

I hated this trade when I heard about it. I still hate that we are giving up a R1 pick. We are a bad team trying to rebuild. Giving up a R1 pick ain't the way to do it.

OTOH, on their careers, Westbrook is a much, much better player than John Wall -- it isn't close.

He's 2 years older than John, of course. OTOH, he isn't coming off a major injury the way John is. Call that a wash...?

2 years ago, at the age John is now, Westbrook had a year better than any John Wall has ever had. Way better. He dropped off last year -- almost entirely b/c his defensive rebounding & assist numbers were significantly down. I expect his assists to pop back up to career average.

Several posters here have speculated about "flipping him" to the Knicks or Clippers. Depending on what we took back, obviously, that could turn out pretty well.

In the end, I guess, the only thing I feel sure of is that the Washington Wizards remain a pathetic franchise.

[Shoe]

Have to make the playoffs period.

[Halcyon]

Regardless of what happens, I'm sad Wall's gone. I also really dislike how Westbrook plays.

[80sballboy]

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[doclinkin]

I was just thinking. He better not wear Agent Zero. That number is retired in my heart.

[montestewart]

April 2, 2019...."F- - - - Ernie Grunfeld! We’ve turned the corner! Tommy Sheppard at the helm!”.....December 2, 2020..."F- - - - Tommy Sheppard!!!!”

...December 2, 2020 a little later... "F- - - - milellie111!"

If you are female, clean, and wear your mask then perhaps!

What he’s telling you PIF, I think, is there’s a chance. That’s practically championship for a Wizards fan.

[John Murdoch]

My simple question, could the wizards not easily turn around and trade Russ for multiple picks later on?? why did Houston do that?

Simple answer , no.

[SUPERBALLMAN]

I was just thinking. He better not wear Agent Zero. That number is retired in my heart.

You're right! That cements it, he has to be flipped immediately!!!

[John Murdoch]

We can infer that Brad wanted John gone. So if you want to keep Brad have to move John.

We can recoup the draft capital and more by trading Russ. Contenders will want him anytime.

No, Russ can’t shoot but neither could John. Neither one plays D anymore. I’d rate both as equal PITAs.

Russ is a better player and worth more in open market. Plus Brad wanted this and that’s the focus, keep him happy.

Just a hard sell for me...so Beal wanted him gone for an even MORE selfish player? Just sounds like bull

[Dadouv47]

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Westbrook badly wanted Beal in OKC in 2017-2018. He also loves Brooks.

I know most of you guys are disappointed but I think it was a good trade for the Wizards. Cheapest way to improve and make Beal happy.

He's also a great locker room guy so I think the young players will learn a lot with him (work ethic etc.)

Hope it will work for Brodie and the Wizards

[80sballboy]

BR compared it to Arenas for Rashard Lewis. Sort of.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2920740-winners-and-losers-of-blockbuster-russell-westbrook-john-wall-trade

[gambitx777]

I would also keep orlando in kind for flipping options maybe for fultz and gordon? Or fultz and that french guy they have?

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[doclinkin]

It'll be that much harder to upgrade the coach as well if Westbrook is tied to Brooks.

[truwizfan4evr]

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Westbrook badly wanted Beal in OKC in 2017-2018. He also loves Brooks.

I know most of you guys are disappointed but I think it was a good trade for the Wizards. Cheapest way to improve and make Beal happy.

He's also a great locker room guy so I think the young players will learn a lot with him (work ethic etc.)

Hope it will work for Brodie and the Wizards

Thanks for your insight.

[Jay81]

Paying 34 year old Westbrook 47 million will be fun

Are you paying it?

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[gambitx777]

Well I think it's possible westbrook's numbers dipped more due to harden than they did due to him being in open decline, maybe .

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[Jay81]

We traded a part time injured player for a full time less injured player

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[Jay81]

Well I think it's possible westbrook's numbers dipped more due to harden than they did due to him being in open decline, maybe .

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His last 10 games before covid was career best performance

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[truwizfan4evr]

Well I think it's possible westbrook's numbers dipped more due to harden than they did due to him being in open decline, maybe .

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