Among the teams showing interest in former Cavs guard Devin Brown are Dallas, New Orleans, Denver...

Among the teams showing interest in former Cavs guard Devin Brown are Dallas, New Orleans, Denver and Atlanta. To a lesser extent, both Miami and Washington have made contact with Brown's representatives.

Brown played a team-high 78 games for the Cavs last year, which included 20 starts. He averaged 7.5 points.

News Herald.

I'd be cool with Brown for one year for the rest of our tax space. I'm not sure I see the downside in that. A multi-year deal beyond two years would be bad, though.

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More Guards?

by AndNone on Jul 26, 2008 12:01 PM EDT reply actions

Say that Haywood, and Thomas both get hurt… You want to play those remaining games with McGee as your only real Center option…. Giving Eddie the excuse to play Jamison and Songaila at Center in more “smallball”?

Nope – I’d rather see them save the cap space for emergency and fill in a specific need if one comes up – rather than just fill a roster spot.

by Rook6980 on Jul 26, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

well

Couldn’t you say the same about any position? If two of the vets at any single position get hurt you’re in trouble regardless. Etan adds to depth but they haven’t addressed depth at G/F after the loss of Mason. There is a spot in the top 9 available for a SF. Its not just about that player its also about keeping Caron healthy.

At first I saw this rotation spot as a defensive spot but the second unit will need some scoring punch. Bonzi Wells, Devean George, QRoss, Finley, Devin B and Kirk Snyder are all still floating out there.

by Jheiser3 on Jul 26, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly

“Couldn’t you say the same about any position? “

That was EXACTLY my point; although I probably could have expressed it better.

The Wizards have a history of injuries – and not just this guy gets hurt, then later this other guy gets hurt…. but multiple players hurt at the same time…

My opinion is: Cap flexibility that allows Ernie G. to go out and get an emergency Center (or an emergency Guard – or any other position) is more important than filling out the last roster spot. A roster spot that contains a guy that may, OR MAY NOT, get significant minutes.

by Rook6980 on Jul 27, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

There's also Blatche at center

Which we saw a ton this season.

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 26, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Emeka Okafur

About a year ago, Dannie Ainge explored one of those “What if . . .” momentary thoughts and got Boston another ring. Here is one that I am stuck on. Emeka cannot seem to close a deal in Charlotte and rumors are that he is none too happy with Larry Brown no matter what the money. So, “What if” the Wiz suggested a Haywood for Emeka swap? Sure, at first it seems insane. But, they are in the same salary neighborhood, and Larry needs a big center if he loses Emeka. Moreover, if the Wiz also put a future first round on the table and/or a bencher, this could happen—even if only via a one-year qualifying offer, sign-and-trade deal. That is better for the Bobcats than losing Emeka for nothing. If the 76s can get Brand, than why not something like this for us? All it would take is dumping Thomas’ one year contract in 09 to create the money to then sign Emeka for the money he deserves long-term. Someone call Dannie and ask what he would do.

by bmurphy on Jul 26, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

I wouldn't trade Haywood for Okafor straight up

I really don’t get the fascination with Okafor.

He’s no Kevin Garnett, not even close. Great rebounder, good shot-blocker, but average or worse at everything else.

Not to mention that they aren’t in the same salary neighborhood (Haywood makes 5 million, Okafor is looking for 10 million plus, not sure where you got the idea that they were). Haywood does too many things for this team to swap him for Okafor.

At best (and I mean at best, because Haywood was more effective than Okafor this year), Okafor is a very slight upgrade on Haywood, and Haywood makes half as much.

The only people I’d trade for Okafor are guys like Etan, Songaila, Pech or Nick. If we can get Okafor for some combination of those players plus the Memphis without trading Haywood or Blatche, then fine, but I’m not about to trade a starter or our top prospect for a guy that wants way more money than he deserves.

Danny would have tried to stockpile more prospects and try for someone bigger. Prospects we don’t have.

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 26, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Not only that

You’re making the Wizards an even SMALLER team by trading Haywood for Okafor.

by Rook6980 on Jul 27, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Is that $1.5 million burning a hole in your pocket, Ernie?

I believe we still could use a small forward to backup Caron and MacGuire, someone who could begin the season behind MacGuire but step ahead of him if need be… A health Darius Miles for sure could be the answer.

But, you know, Juwan is available…. Is there ANYTHING left in his tank? Does anyone know for sure?

by khrabb on Jul 27, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

I'd like to have a shooter.

As of now, who is going to do that off the bench.

I don’t trust Nick Young and please don’t say Pechy.

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by Kyle Weidie on Jul 28, 2008 10:33 AM EDT reply actions

I think Young can fill the role

And besides, this organization has made shooters out of bad shooters all the time. I’d rather have Young spotting up then breaking the offense for a fadeaway 15-footer.

If we’re going to sign anyone, I’d like him to be good at defense more than anything.

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 28, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions