nykshaknbake wrote:Be one to think about if offered. Beal makes 25/ year. I think he's a significant upgrade over thj in most respects. He's still young. However do not trade for john wall...hell be making around 40 million and seems to be no longer in the top tier of PG. Will be over 30 for some of that enormous contract.

meloshouldgo wrote:NOLA should target Schroeder

meloshouldgo wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

meloshouldgo wrote:NOLA should target Schroeder

Why would OKC trade him?

Schroeder is s backup on OKC. This thread is about the Wiz giving up their best starter.

In any case, I would pass. I like the way Hardaway is playing this year, he has a good bond with the other players, and he makes about $5 million less than Beal, which helps if we want to add two max players this summer.

CrushAlot wrote:

nykshaknbake wrote:Be one to think about if offered. Beal makes 25/ year. I think he's a significant upgrade over thj in most respects. He's still young. However do not trade for john wall...hell be making around 40 million and seems to be no longer in the top tier of PG. Will be over 30 for some of that enormous contract.

Wall has had a bunch of knee procedures and is a guy that relies on athleticism. His contract is obscene and should not be touched by any team. Maybe NOLA goes there if AD agrees to stay.

What is happening to Wall is a blueprint with the sports media started by the Boston Red Sox. Apparently a few consulting firms talked to the Red Sox brass back in the day about how to best divest themselves of a long time player or coach. So it becomes an open hatchet job ( Garciaparra, Damon, Francona to name a few) to turn a fanbase against the player or coach. The trick is to know where the line can't be crossed. For example, David Ortiz. No way Boston fans can turn against Big Papi. It would just backfire.

Wall is getting smashed in the press because the team wants to dump him badly. They want the "perception" on their side. He's no different than most NBA "marketing franchise guys" i.e. market max guys but not contender level max guys. Basically a diva who won't change his game. This isn't some recent development, it only hits the press as a basic hatchet job. It works like clockwork, LeGM is a ****ing idiot, but the press through Nike pressure decides the ****ups are Lue, Gilbert and Irving.

The only trade the Wizards make is Wall for Kanter, filler and some picks. They want and need cap relief.

There are very few options to dump Lee and THJrs contracts.

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:I like the chemistry of the team now....i know they are not winnibg but add KP, a top FA and a top pick and you have an instant contender. Let's leave it all alone. No quick fix...trade Lee and Thomas for cap space...or picks, that's all.

I concur. In fact I'd say lets leave Lee and Thomas be. Lance does provide the leadership our young core needs and Lee too. As for who goes when lee is Active I don't know. Coming up to a quarter of the season gone by and its tough to observe that we don't have a clear cut core for a set rotation. Our yoots are inconsistent as expected. Timmy and Enes are but not always in a good way.

Trading guys require in most cases we take back salary. There lies a problem.
I agree, with a likely top 5 pick, KP and room to sign talent this franchises starting lineup will look very different next year. Let the yoots play thru their problems. Don't tank for losing sake, but let the kids play thru.
They can learn how to win in time. KP will be back in February one can guess.

BigDaddyG wrote:

Caseloads wrote:Beal is toxic. He has game, but stay far away

I think Wall might be the toxic one. I haven't heard nearly as many unnamed sources speak out against Beal as I've heard slam Wall. Plus, it might not be a coincidence that the team played so much better when Wall was out q season. Still wouldnt do that deal based on future salary cap implications.

I don't think Wall is the only one- seems like a few of their players are toxic. Don't want any of them.