OT: Nats, Wiz, O's, Ravens, Terps, DC United, Navy, Gtown, etc., 2016-18

[AlexBrovechkin8]

They're a better team right now without Wall however there's a big caveat there because Wall hasn't been healthy all year. It'll be interesting to see how they look when he comes back and is (allegedly) fully healthy. One thing I do know is Sato needs more minutes even when Wall is back. He is developing extremely nicely and could be a really important contributor down the road.

Also, no thanks to trading Oubre or Porter for a rental... unless it's LeBron. Mahinmi would have to go as well to get that garbage contract off the books, though in fairness he's played better the past few games.

 

[Ridley Simon]

They're a better team right now without Wall however there's a big caveat there because Wall hasn't been healthy all year. It'll be interesting to see how they look when he comes back and is (allegedly) fully healthy. One thing I do know is Sato needs more minutes even when Wall is back. He is developing extremely nicely and could be a really important contributor down the road.

Also, no thanks to trading Oubre or Porter for a rental... unless it's LeBron. Mahinmi would have to go as well to get that garbage contract off the books, though in fairness he's played better the past few games.

his 16m a year is a killer. I'm game for the rest of the guys going out. I'd see if we can do a 1st, Frazier, and Mahimni for Jordan. Prob not, but I'd at least push it. If it has to be Gortat instead of Mahimni, I'd prob do that too.

Frazier is a good player. he has value, and the Clips are not exactly in a good place for PG's. I agree that Santo deserves a lot more minutes, no matter who is healthy.

Does make you wonder about all the smoke around players not liking Wall and how he handles himself. Its a really good reality check that the team is flourishing -- without him -- in ways not predicted. Santo has been awesome.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Sources: Wizards engaged in Gortat trade talks

 

[g00n]

Wall shocked some say Wiz better without him

Wall also said if teammates have concerns with his style of play, they should come to him.

"I just think if you have a problem with anyone as a man and the principles I stand on, you talk face to face," he told The Jump. "They have my number, they can see me in person. If we have any discomforts we can talk."

On Saturday, All-Star Bradley Beal called it "comical" to hear people say the Wizards are better without Wall. Two nights earlier, Beal raised eyebrows after a 122-119 win against the Raptors by saying "everybody eats" when the Wizards pass the ball.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Wall shocked some say Wiz better without him

Pretty interesting given the Gortat trade rumors.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Sources: Wizards engaged in Gortat trade talks

They better get a player that can help — AND keep their first rounder

 

[g00n]

Marcin Gortat responds to John Wall’s comments: ‘Who’s attacking who?’

This is getting ridiculous. Gortat says he and Wall hashed things out but Wall is still throwing shade and "come at me like a man" type comments. Then after 3 questions the Wiz PR staff whisk Gortat away from the press.

DRAMAAA

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Wow! Drama indeed! Blow it up!

 

[g00n]

LOL so 3 of the starting 5 appear to be hating publicly on each other in some way. WAT DO???

 

[Corby78]

The NBA is more like a soap opera then a game. Its basically a cross between Days of Our lives and Real house wives. I'll stick with college ball.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Lakers Cavs big trade....stuff is happening!


As the Ball Turns, the Washington Wizards — FanSided

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Wow that's all IT could fetch. And the cavs had to pay them a decent 1st rounder to take him.

 

[Ridley Simon]

The Bullets will do something, IMO. Just not sure if large or small. With all the recent drama, I could easily see Gortat sent out. Him and someone for Jordan. Long as the "someone" isnt Oubre, I'm good with it.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Cavs just made 2 more deals.

Combined, sent out Iman Shumpert, Jae Crowder, and Derrick Rose for George Hill (Sac) and Rodney Hood (Utah)

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

CLE not messing around.

 

[Ridley Simon]

CLE not messing around.

also sent D-Wade back to Miami. For a 2nd round pick. That's an odd one

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Never seen anything like what Cleveland is doing. Fascinated to see how it all turns out.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Door is wide open for the wiz to make a finals fun

 

[Aladyyn]

Wow that's all IT could fetch. And the cavs had to pay them a decent 1st rounder to take him.

 

[Bananas]

CLE not messing around.

See Caps fans? Where there’s a will there’s a way. People struggling around your twilight superstar? Trade ‘em all...

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

See Caps fans? Where there’s a will there’s a way. People struggling around your twilight superstar? Trade ‘em all...

It is way, way easier to make deals in the NBA than in the NHL.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

The “it’s hard” angle....cannot accept.

 

[Ridley Simon]

We see 3 team deals in the NBA all the time. A couple today alone. When was the last time you saw an NHL 3 team deal? I’m sure they happen, but not often. There is some validity to ABro’s comments.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Wiz prepping to do something...

 

[Bananas]

It is way, way easier to make deals in the NBA than in the NHL.

Trades happen all the time in the NHL. Look we have plenty of assets and a division leading team. Either make moves or stand pat. Both are acceptable options but it’s not up to us. The organizational brass has to sink or swim here. If they stand pat and we flop again I think heads should roll. We’ve largely played it safe with our core assets and something’s gotta give. Either coach these guys up better and get out of the early phase of the playoffs or recognize that this is a spoiled group and retool. If the current leadership swings and misses they should pay for it with their jobs. It’s as simple as that. We absolutely cannot stand idly by where the final third of the Ovechkin era is concerned.

Burakovsky is on notice? Let me be the first to say, “Well, Barry. You’re on notice too. If you flub this four year window you’re toast.”