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Trevor Ariza was asked whether he wanted to return to the Washington Wizards as a free agent in the offseason.

“I don’t know. It would be nice to come back here, but again, who knows what’s going to happen,” said Ariza, denying a rumor that he desires a return to the Western Conference to be closer to family. “That’s not . . . I don’t have to. Wherever I’m wanted. Whoever wants me on their team, I guess.”

Ariza was nearly dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers for Caron Butler in 2013, but Donald Sterling nixed the deal because he did not want to disrupt chemistry.

Via Michael Lee/Washington Post

Wizards will give him the contract and then he'll regress like he always does after a contract year.

Wherever I’m wanted. Whoever wants me on their team, I guess.

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"It's all about them bills! Pay more and I shall arrive"

boogie-reke wrote:

Wherever I’m wanted. Whoever wants me on their team, I guess.

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"It's all about them bills! Pay more and I shall arrive"

That and I think he wants regular playing time as well. He is a great role player - if he could replace Sefolosha on OKC it would be an immediate upgrade.

Rated T By CBRA wrote:

boogie-reke wrote:

Wherever I’m wanted. Whoever wants me on their team, I guess.

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"It's all about them bills! Pay more and I shall arrive"

That and I think he wants regular playing time as well. He is a great role player - if he could replace Sefolosha on OKC it would be an immediate upgrade.

Ariza is a great role player when he's fully engaged, but can you trust him to maintain such a level?

He's an X factor in these playoffs.

Rated T By CBRA wrote:

boogie-reke wrote:

Wherever I’m wanted. Whoever wants me on their team, I guess.

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"It's all about them bills! Pay more and I shall arrive"

That and I think he wants regular playing time as well. He is a great role player - if he could replace Sefolosha on OKC it would be an immediate upgrade.

Wizards would just need to sign Sefolosha then - a more consistent player?

Ariza or Gotart? Both will expire this season. Imo, if it comes down to one or another, Gotart is more important....they already have Webster and Porter.