Is it time to cue the conspiracy theories? (Probably not, but please, read on.)

by JakeTheSnake on Jun 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT in Rumors Comment 4 comments

So you might have heard about the "secret agreement" rumor, alleging that Gilbert already has a deal in place with Ernie Grunfeld on a new contract. At first, this might just seem like one of those rumors you hear from time to time that don't really hold any weight. But before we dismiss it all as hogwash, let's go back to the end of the season when Caron had this to say about Gilbert and Antawn as they headed to free agency:

I look forward to both of them coming back. Obviously, I don't have that much input but publicly, I'm saying what I'm saying right now. I would love to have them back. I think that will be the case and I'm almost positive that will be the case.

I just have a hunch, a reliable source.

Caron seemed to reinforce the idea that he thought Gilbert and Antawn would be back in a recent interview:

And let's not forget a few weeks ago that Roger Mason said that he was "100% sure" that Gilbert would be back next season. Now, there's a lot of rational ways that you can explain those quotes away. Maybe Gilbert has given the team the impression, or bluntly said that he wants to stay. Maybe in those exit interviews Ernie reassured all the players that he would do whatever it takes to keep him. Or maybe, just maybe this "secret agreement" was already in place at the end of the season.

I'd put the chances of a secret agreement already being in place at the end of the season at about the same probability as a secret agreement being in place as we speak, which is to say that I highly doubt that a plan has already been made. But I think there's enough evidence here to at least make you consider it a possibility

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Gil knows the rules

He will want the Wiz’s to sign whoever else before signing him in order take advantage of his Bird rights. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if they have agreed. Remember he isn’t going to be in the States during the open week of FA? Or how he talked about looking forward to playing abroad with the Wiz? Done deal, just waiting for the right sequence of signings + start of FA…

by zeke5123 on Jun 22, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So did Carlos Boozer...

I recall the Cavs having an arrangement with Boozer. I’m pretty optimistic about Arenas coming back, but nothing is set in stone.

by HoopsAvenue on Jun 22, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not an Arenas fan

Considering his injuries and lack of defense, IMO he is getting paid currently what he is worth. I don’t think the team should gamble it’s future all for trying to re-sign Gil when no other team may not be that interested. IF there is an agreement in place lets hope it allows for the re-signing of Jamison, Mason and the 2 draft picks. Yes two draft picks EG has a talent for finding players in round 2 as we all know.

by LoneWiz54 on Jun 22, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I Strongly Doubt Mason Will Be Resigned

He’s increased his value tremendously this past season. He may not command the full MLE, but some team may be willing to give him somewhere near that level. I don’t see a scenario where we keep Gil, Antawn, Mason, and both draft picks.

"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier

by cuppettcj on Jun 24, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs