John Mitchell: Why the Washington Wizards will axe Arenas

[Joe_Wiz]

. . . Besides the fact that Gil is still able to average 22 and 7 he's not the "THUG" national media has made him out to be. I'm shocked many of us swallowed up the media fodder. . .

Maybe, but I'm under the impression that most of those here who want to move Gil are at least as concerned about his knee, his D, and the size of his contract as they are with the off court issues. I'm concerned about all four, but I don't consider him a thug; he just has bad judgment, but that bad judgment can and has hurt the team.

As I've said before, my gut says to keep Gil, but moving him for expirings is worth considering from a business and basketball point of view. I would hold out for more than just expirings, but might do it if you added a pick or player (presumably well below Gil's level, but much cheaper and useful to us in rebuilding).

[REDardWIZskin]

I think it would better serve us to atleast try the combo of Wall and Arenas for a yr. even if it does nothing but increase the trade value of Arenas, we have a better chance at 2011 Free agents IMO anyway. We can land expirings as late as the trade deadline like we did this past season

[#1 pick]

I expect the twin guards will more likely be Wall and Livingston, and that Gilbert has played his last game as a Wizard. I believe John Mitchell. (There's a similar discussion in another thread about this.)

http://www.thegrio.com/sports/will-the- ... arenas.php

What will probably happen IMO is the Wizards will trade him to any team that gives them an offer.

I think Gil and Ernie are at an impasse and the breach in their relationship will prevent any moving forward. I think Wall coming in as THE LEADER won't happen with Gil around. I think the Wizards, who sent Irene Pollin and kept EG (remember their statements before the facts about Gil's case even came out) are being duplicitous about moving forward with Gil in their plans. Ernie's lying about Gil's future with this team IMO. For the record, I think Grunfeld's actions were disgraceful and disloyal, regardless of how much Gil brought things on himself. I believe it's unfortunate that Ted Leonsis is firmly in Ernie Grunfeld's corner.

As for Gilbert, I doubt he wants to play for the Wizards and that he himself has asked to be traded. He knows changes that are coming all point to his exit.

If I had to guess, I'd say the Wizards probably trade Gil to somebody like Portland or Golden State, somewhere out west. If they buy him out--it wouldn't shock me at all if Gilbert took a huge salary cut just to get out of this contract and be a free agent--I suspect Gil ends up in someplace like Miami or New York. Altanta sure could use him as an upgrade over Bibby. He'd take Jameer Nelson's spot in Orlando, where the GM loves him. (I could see the Wizards trade for Rashard Lewis' contract--that's an EG move!) Heck, I could see him going to Cleveland and Lebron staying there.

Gil's done as a Wizard. Wall better be the real deal because the last time the Pollins soured on a player, that player (Chris Webber) had a decent run with another team.

So will Gilbert.

Atlanta does not want his contract, his talent is very good though.

[verbal8]

If I had to guess, I'd say the Wizards probably trade Gil to somebody like Portland or Golden State, somewhere out west. If they buy him out--it wouldn't shock me at all if Gilbert took a huge salary cut just to get out of this contract and be a free agent--I suspect Gil ends up in someplace like Miami or New York. Altanta sure could use him as an upgrade over Bibby.

Atlanta does not want his contract, his talent is very good though.

CCJ was referring to a scenario where Arenas was bought out at a discount and signing as a FA. Atlanta could well have at least their MLE intact.

[JWizmentality]

Why is this thread still open? It's depressing...and right wing media propaganda.