Multiple sources have confirmed that the Wizards engaged in conversations with the Phoenix Suns...

Multiple sources have confirmed that the Wizards engaged in conversations with the Phoenix Suns about acquiring all-star forward Amare Stoudemire last month, but the talks stalled when the Suns demanded Butler. Another league source added that Golden State and Portland have also attempted to land Butler, but Grunfeld hasn't budged.

Michael Lee. If I could be sure that Amare was healthy and was re-signing after next year, I'd probably give up Butler for him.

8 months ago Mike Prada 13 comments 0 recs |

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And move AJ to small forward?

MAYBE I would do this, but I’m not sure we get better. Definitely not defensively, and probably only marginally offensively. Amare is a great down low option, but I would feel much better keeping Butler at SF and somehow moving AJ off the team.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 23, 2009 8:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In a vaccum, I think Amare is better than Butler

Once you consider the context of both teams, it becomes much closer. I guess it depends what else comes back.

One could also move Jamison for a shooting guard under this scenario. Jamison for Rip? We then trot out the following:

Arenas
Rip
McGuire
Amare
Haywood

With Critt, Young, our fifth pick, Blatche, Songaila, McGee, a vet backup 3 and a vet backup 5 on our bench.

Hmm…is that team better? I’m not sure, it’s a tough call

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

by Mike Prada on Jun 23, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good for Ernie

Butler is the heart and soul of this team, and I just don’t see Amare galvanizing the troops..I’d offer up Jamison and the #5 pick though…

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by rashad20 on Jun 23, 2009 8:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We should just

forget about offering up Jamison for anybody. He isnt going anywhere and I dont want him to.

by lj15 on Jun 23, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The More I Study This

The more I think Amare is overrated. His game looks great when running the fast-paced, 7 seconds or less offense. But slow him down into a half-court game, and I think his weaknesses are exposed, especially on defense. This past season he actually had a negative impact on the Suns while he was on the floor. Thanks but no thanks. We should keep Butler.

"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 23, 2009 9:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes

I only want Amare if we don’t give up Antwan or Caron. That changes thing to much and doesn’t make the team better. Now Nick Young and the 5 pick and expiring contract… I think so.

by Unkle Wheez on Jun 23, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CBSSportsline's Ken Berger elaborates on the Amare talk

Two people familiar with the talks confirmed that Washington discussed swapping the No. 5 and No. 14 picks with Phoenix in a trade that would’ve sent Amare Stoudemire to the Wizards. Phoenix also would’ve gotten one of the Wizards’ young guards — either Nick Young or Javaris Crittenton. But Washington walked away when the Suns asked for Caron Butler.

Link. Considering Amare’s desire to leave Phoenix after the season, I can’t believe they really expect the Wizards to deal Caron Butler to them. Again, in a vacuum, Caron<Amare, but all things considered, the Suns aren’t going to get a player that good. Ernie should be holding out on this.

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

by Mike Prada on Jun 23, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

from Michel Lee .
‘’Butler said he hasn’t taken a break since the season ended, and visited former teammates Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant during the playoffs. His goal is to lose about 10 pounds between now and training camp, to get down to 210’’.

“It’s going to be the best season of my career and I hope that it’s in a Wizards uniform,” Butler said.

And if Butler had a choice for the fifth pick? “If Stephen Curry is there, you saw what he did at the workout, you saw what he did this season. I think besides Blake Griffin, he’s probably one of the two or three best players in college basketball. It’s kind of simple, I think.”

i really dont want to see Caron leave … im also thinking that we should just draft Curry or Harden if he is still there …. if anything we could still look to make trades at the deadline if our team cant get it done by then as its constructed …we could easily just blow it up with Etan Mike having to most Value at the deadline and getting another look at our young guys too

I say lets stay put till the deadline … if we are still a under 500. team then we might need to move on … but if where one of the top 3 teams or best of the east we stay put

by eltacoman on Jun 23, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Link it please

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

by Mike Prada on Jun 23, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Link

Caron Article

by Unkle Wheez on Jun 23, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I Should Point Out

If Stephen Curry is there, you saw what he did at the workout, you saw what he did this season.

Actually, I did not see what he did this past season. Was he really good? Davidson got sent to the NIT and bounced in the second round by Patty Mills and St. Mary’s. Was Curry not as good as he was the season before? You guys tell me. I was surprised to not see him in the Tournament this year.

"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 23, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

His team wasn't as good

They lost their starting point guard, so Curry was playing on the ball more rather than off it. It’s not Curry’s fault that his team lost a lot of talent.

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

by Mike Prada on Jun 23, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs