If he had his druthers, Beasley said he would prefer to play for the Washington Wizards, the NBA...

If he had his druthers, Beasley said he would prefer to play for the Washington Wizards, the NBA team closest to his hometown of Frederick, Md. But there appears to be no way he will last long enough for the Wizards to take him with their 18th pick in the first round.

Can somebody get my man some druthers???

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Freakin' A

Can’t we make this happen? A birdy tells me the Heat don’t even want him, even though they have to pick him.

Without giving up our big 3… of course.

by se7en on Jun 26, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

If Gilbert hadn't already opted out

I’d offer him up, but unfortunately, he can’t be traded.

I’d give up anyone on the roster except for Caron to get Beasley.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 26, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Can't Ernie Do a Sign and Trade With Miami After the Draft?

Ernie can work out the deal with Miami before the draft. Miami takes Beasley with the 2nd pick. In early July, Ernie signs Gil and trades him to Miami for Beasley. Other pieces need to be part of the deal, but why isn’t this a possibility?

"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 26, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess so

I haven’t looked it up, but I guess this is a possibility.

Of course, Miami would have to throw in a ton of salary just to match whatever Gilbert would make.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 26, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Miami Has a Lot of Free Agents

Beasley would make around $3.5 million as the 2nd pick. Mark Blount would account for another $8.5 million. Throw in somebody like Marcus Banks or Smush Parker and the salaries would match.

"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 26, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think Smush is on the team anymore

That’s a pretty steep price for Gilbert. If Miami really wants to do that, I’d take it.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 26, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Why Would This Be Steep for Miami?

Miami would love to get rid of Mark Blount. They really don’t want Beasley, they want a point guard. And whoever else evens out the deal would not be missed at all.

"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 26, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Because as much as Riley seemingly doesn't want to deal with Beasley

I doubt he’d want to deal with Gilbert. Also, how does Gilbert’s game fit with Wade’s?

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 26, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably the Same Way

It fit with Larry Hughes. Wade would still get his shots.

"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 26, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Wade uses far more possessions than Hughes

Plus, the Heat wouldn’t play as fast as the Wizards did in 05

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 26, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

OK, You Got Me

Since Beasley plays PF, what about the same scenario but with Antawn instead of Gil? I’m sure Antawn’s game would mesh with Wade’s. Beasley could start right away. We would just have to convince Gilbert to not leave like he promised if we didn’t sign AJ.

"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 26, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions