The Official Washington Wizards Thread

[Destino]

I want to see Nene and Seraphin on the floor together. Would like to see how they would gel.

I think that's what you'll see, assuming the coach isn't Wittman. Nene needs to go back to his natural position at PF. There is absolutely no reason to start him at center

Wall Mack
???? Crawford
???? Singleton
Nene Booker
Seraphin ????

Not sure where you put Vesely or who you start at the 2 and 3.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

From what I've always heard, Nene hates playing the 5

[Destino]

From what I've always heard, Nene hates playing the 5

I've heard the same thing. Perhaps we've solved our need at PF? Now all we need to do is find a SF and SG that are allstar caliber and we've got a team! Should be easy.

[No Excuses]

Draft MKG.

Trade for James Harden.

Wall
Harden
MKG
Nene
Seraphin

[WALL-LE]

pass on harden, rather sign gordon

[Destino]

pass on harden, rather sign gordon

He played seven games this season and that knee injury was more serious than he wanted to admit. I wouldn't even consider him until I had three specialists look at him.

We have nothing to trade for Harden.

[No Excuses]

We have Vesely and Seraphin. If we end up with #1 overall pick, I'd ship Seraphin and Vesely along with two first round picks for Harden to OKC. OKC isn't getting anything better than that. That actually might be an overpayment. They have no leverage against Harden. They either lose him or get something.

[Destino]

You've lost your damn mind. lol

Harden is good but hasn't shown he can carry a team and he's not terribly athletic. I don't think they'll be serious players to resign him, because Ibaka is more important with Durant and Westbrook locked up. I'd offer our first and exactly NOTHING else. If they take it good if not, try to sign him after next season if he's still needed. It makes sense for them because Bradly Beal isn't all that different and he'd only be asked to be a third scoring option off the bench.

[No Excuses]

What do you think Harden's value is and what OKC can get for a guy who will likely walk in FA without OKC having a chance to match for his contract rights?

---------- Post added April-16th-2012 at 11:49 PM ----------

You've lost your damn mind. lol

Harden is good but hasn't shown he can carry a team and he's not terribly athletic. I don't think they'll be serious players to resign him, because Ibaka is more important with Durant and Westbrook locked up. I'd offer our first and exactly NOTHING else. If they take it good if not, try to sign him after next season if he's still needed. It makes sense for them because Bradly Beal isn't all that different and he'd only be asked to be a third scoring option off the bench.

I think you are seriously underrating Harden. He's an excellent shooter with good ball handling skills. Good athlete with good size. He will shine in a bigger role. Bradley Beal may turn out to be just as good, but Harden is already really damn good.

[Skin'emAlive]

Wall Mack
???? Crawford
???? Singleton
Nene Booker
Seraphin ????

Not sure where you put Vesely or who you start at the 2 and 3.

I would have:

Wall ~ Crawford / anyone
Crawford ~ Free Agent / Mason Jr.
MKG ~ Martin / Singleton or Vesely
Nene ~ Booker / Singleton
Seraphin ~ Free Agent

I would trade any or all of the following dudes: Mack, Singleton, Vesely, Booker, Blatche, Lewis, Evans, Cook

And yes, i would love to have Harden on this team. Him plus Crawford would be nice. I just dont expect that at all.

[No Excuses]

FWIW, they are saying that OKC might be able to get two lotto picks from teams like Portland and Utah in this upcoming draft for Harden. It's likely you'll have to overpay for him, but he's worth it. A lot hinges on where we end up drafting. If you nab one of the top 3-4 players, you make the move.

[Destino]

I think you are seriously underrating Harden. He's an excellent shooter with good ball handling skills. Good athlete with good size. He will shine in a bigger role. Bradley Beal may turn out to be just as good, but Harden is already really damn good.

It's not known how a third option that isn't explosive will do when he's the first option and the defense is gearing to stop him. Right now he's a luxury on the Thunder, a great 6th man and third option. This team lack players as is we can't dump two drafts and a surprising young player for a guy that might not be an allstar.

---------- Post added April-17th-2012 at 12:06 AM ----------

FWIW, they are saying that OKC might be able to get two lotto picks from teams like Portland and Utah in this upcoming draft for Harden. It's likely you'll have to overpay for him, but he's worth it. A lot hinges on where we end up drafting. If you nab one of the top 3-4 players, you make the move.

Lottery balls will matter. If we have the 2nd pick it will be worth much more than two picks if the first is 6th or later.

[No Excuses]

It's not known how a third option that isn't explosive will do when he's the first option and the defense is gearing to stop him. Right now he's a luxury on the Thunder, a great 6th man and third option. This team lack players as is we can't dump two drafts and a surprising young player for a guy that might not be an allstar.

I would only trade Seraphin if we end up with Anthony Davis. Otherwise, at this point, he might be as valuable to this team as Wall.

[Warhead36]

Yeah I'd hate to trade Seraphin now just as we're starting to reap the rewards. We've spent two years developing the kid, no way do I give up on him now when he's finally panning out.

[RonArtest15]

James Harden is a carbon-copy of Manu Ginobili. He'd be an AMAZING complimentary piece and a solid #2 scoring option. We just need a number 1 scoring option on the roster LOL. I don't see why you wouldn't want him on the roster? You're not trading for James Harden with the hopes he's going to be the guy to CARRY this team. You're trading for him because he'd be an amazing piece to the puzzle and a guy who would help get this team over the hump and on the track to contending in the East.