Mike Jones: Wizards likely to make a move for a point guard

by Mike Prada on Nov 11, 2009 11:44 AM EST in Free Agency

The prognosis on Randy Foye's injury hasn't come back yet, but Mike Jones is reporting that Ernie Grunfeld is about to make a move to get another point guard on the roster.

I just spoke to Ernie Grunfeld while I'm sitting here waiting for my flight back to the D.C. area, and the Wizards team president confirmed that he is indeed likely to make a roster move to shore up the injury-stricken back court.

"We don't know how bad Randy's injury is, because he hasn't been in yet, but we'll see later this morning," Grunfeld said. "But we probably will make a move. Mike James is out four to five weeks, Javaris [Crittenton] is closer, but not one or two weeks. At least two weeks. And maybe you can use DeShawn some like we did last night ... but you need three point guards."

Grunfeld said he started considering a move once Mike James went down, and now with Foye getting hurt, the team is in even more desperate a situation.

Jones reports that it's likely the Wizards will go for a veteran rather than a young guy and throws out Earl Boykins' (really, Earl Boykins?) name as a possible target. He also reports that, to make it happen, the Wizards are likely going to waive Paul Davis, since the Wizards' currently have the maximum number of players you can have on a roster (15) and the only non-guaranteed guy other than Davis is Dominic McGuire, who won't get cut.

Can I be the first person to start the "Bring back Antonio Daniels" bandwagon? Jones says Daniels is looking for a guaranteed deal, and the Wizards aren't willing to offer that, but I'd like to see Ernie make a pitch for AD to sign a non-guaranteed deal anyway. AD doesn't exactly have a ton of bargaining power because he's sitting on the sidelines.

Who else would you try to go for?

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I dont think there are a lot of options

At least as far as a free agent, proven veteran PG is concerned. Here’s who I see:

AD
Jason Hart
Damon Jones
Jacque Vaughn
Brevin Knight

I think (could be wrong) all those guys are free agents.

by formula0 on Nov 11, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions

Someone familiar with Flip's offense (and defense)

by disgrunted on Nov 11, 2009 12:02 PM EST reply actions

Stephon Marbury!

or not

by yop32 on Nov 11, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

The guy who fits that is a player-coach for the Bulls

But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart

by Norsktroll on Nov 11, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

Lindsey Hunter?

by lj15 on Nov 11, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions

Notwithstanding the injuries

…they need a quality back-up PG so they can move Foye to the 2.

They don’t need MJ and NY. And JC, DM and DS are expendable to get a good back-up.

They ought to make a permanent move, rather than a 10 day contract.

by Izman on Nov 11, 2009 12:10 PM EST reply actions

I'd rather go with a more long term guy, too

Really, is Earl Boykins going to be that much of an upgrade over Dsteve and Dominic McGuire playing point forward for ten minutes a night for the next two weeks?

If it were up to me, I’d either go for Antonio Daniels again and try to buy out Mike James or else I’d try to trade for Rafer Alston. Kyle Lowry would be great, too, but I don’t know if we have the right combination of pieces to get him (maybe Critt, Dom, and another second rounder?).

by pantslessyoda1 on Nov 11, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

maybe NY to the Hornets for Darren Collison?

wonder if Houston would give Lowry up?

by BayAreaBullet on Nov 11, 2009 12:29 PM EST reply actions

Doubtful, Lowry is fan favorite there, but it would be great trade for us.

by Fundefined on Nov 11, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

yeah I like that guy doubt they would move him

Maybe one of the blazers many PG’s?

by BayAreaBullet on Nov 11, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions

How about Jamaal Tinsley?

Guy isn’t big on the longball so he could possibly be a good fit. Would undoubtedly have to try him out first or hand him a 7 day contract to see if he’s still worthy. It’d be wise for him to accept whatever since he’s still trying to get back into the league.

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by RedHopeful on Nov 11, 2009 12:42 PM EST reply actions

Tinsley is interesting

but what are the odds he is in shape. He was barley right when he was in the nba.
I like Brevin Knight and AD. The crazy thing, even when all the guards on our roster return, any one of these guys would bring something we don’t already have.

by forthepeople on Nov 11, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

Bring back Mike Wilks!

I was going to say Tyronn Lue, but apparently he works with the Celtics now.

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by Jake Whitacre on Nov 11, 2009 12:52 PM EST reply actions

Cough cheap guy from the D-League cough

Options like:

Eddie Gill (veteran, would probably pick things up quickly)
John Lucas III (size would be a problem, though not if they’re looking at Boykins, but he does a good job running an offense)
Lanny Smith (went to training camp with the Kings, is a solid player, was good in college but got hurt)
Curtis Stinson (good rebounder, solid all-around point guard)
Cliff Clinkscales (not a great shooter but low turnovers)
Russell Robinson (did well for Orlando’s Summer League team)
Sundiata Gaines (just drafted a few days ago, played well in Italy last year, DraftExpress loves him)

I know this won’t happen, but I’m probably obligated to say it anyway.

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by Jon L on Nov 11, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions

I forgot one

Dontell Jefferson – decent size (6’5"), excellent defender (Defensive Player of the Year last year), good outside shooter. Was called up by the Bobcats last year but got cut a few weeks ago. Probably the best D-League option, even though the Wizards won’t go that route.

Ridiculous Upside, where developing talent and winning are not mutually exclusive.

by Jon L on Nov 11, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

Here's another idea - Dee Brown

by pantslessyoda1 on Nov 11, 2009 1:19 PM EST reply actions

Sam Cassell

by ronoD nagrO on Nov 11, 2009 1:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Since the need is immediate....

I would say we would be best served if Coach Sam puts on a Wiz uni and gives it a shot… He has good chemistry with the team and can still produce.

Tinsley is not a bad option either. … Brevin Knight and AD would be a little further down my list but still ok.

Note also some of the comments re last night’s game… in effect, it was not the lack of an additional PG per se but the lack of a ball handling guard to relieve the pressure that finally broke Gil down in the end. That is why I continue to think that when a deal could be made for him in about four weeks’ time we might still want to look at Iverson. Mike, I know you have said he is toast, but Wilbon says he still has gas in his tank and was pushing him for the Cavs (!)… crikes if he is worth the Cavs considering, he ought to be worth a look from the Wizards too. If you are shooting the moon this season, an AI-GA backcourt would be an interesting hand to gamble wth.

by khrabb on Nov 11, 2009 1:34 PM EST reply actions

But Iverson doesn't pass

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

by Mike Prada on Nov 11, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions

True sadly...

but he can handle the ball and take pressure off Gil in that respect… The problem (as I understand it from this distance) in Miami was that as the came wore down Gil was the only player on the court capable of bringing the ball upcourt and the defense could afford to swarm him.

by khrabb on Nov 11, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions

What we need is

Voodoo priestess or a shaman to lift the curse, hex, whatever it is that is plaguing this team. I don’t care how many animals need to be sacrificed I am just tired of looking up at the tv at work and seeing another Wizards helped off the floor! I can’t stand it! Whew I am glad I got that off my chest.

If we are looking at short term then lets go with Brevin Knight, a decent pro who would be solid in a 5-10 minute a night role.

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by George Templeton on Nov 11, 2009 1:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs