Rumor: Wizards Already Have their SF in Josh Childress?
by Jon Kelman on Jun 24, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
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According to redplanet.gr (in Russian), the Wizards have just about agreed to a deal with Josh Childress, he of the amazing hairdo. As you may know, Childress starred at Stanford many moons ago, so Grunfeld is very familiar with him. I also recall that the Wizards were very interested in drafting him back in 2004.
Atlanta still own his rights, and according to probasketballtalk.com, he is basically a restricted FA, so the Hawks would have the right to match any offer the Wiz make. An ESPN.com article I see says Childress can opt out of his Greece deal after each season, so the Wizards would then not have to pay Olympiakos anything over what we offer Childress. I cannot find anything on deal specifics.
I am not sure what to think. I like him better than Al Thornton, but not as much as Josh Howard. His metrics from his NBA days are excellent, with a TS% that ranked 2nd in the league at least once I hear. He is at least a solid player, but I prefer the Wizards ride a youth movement and basically go digging for gold in the draft and free agency. Childress appears to be too much of a known commodity, and that fact that he is available to any team indicates that we have the most interest in him, and that unless he really exceeds expectations, the Wizards are not buying low.
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umm
I hope he doesn’t expect a big contract like the one he got in Greece
hmm
I don’t know how I feel about him. I know he was a solid rotation player/6th man in ATL, has horrible shooting form, and is pretty efficient, but I hope he won’t impede the development of any rooks we might get.
by jsuh0 on Jun 24, 2010 3:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The timing is very odd
Can the Wizards sign him and trade him? Why do a deal like this on Draft Day?
I like the fact that he is still pretty young and is a very good defender. Quality guy, too, I believe. Maybe Ted just wants something Greek on the team. Opa!
I'm torn
Positive: He’s only 26, so he could fit in with the 3-4 year timeline for a rebuilding team.
Negative: Not sure how he fits. He was not a great long-range shooter, and the Wiz need a 3-point shooter.
Positive: As I recall, Childress was a very good wing defender. Let’s hope his time in Greece hasn’t changed that.
Negative: He had a very peculiar shot… very low release point…
Positive: He was a good character guy… good teammate.. good in the community… Coaches loved him.
Neutral: Not sure what to think about that hair….
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
The hair is the only thing I'm not concerned about! Amazing, and getting better overseas apparently
He and Nick Young could do some things.
Seriously
How can you be anti-that haircut, rook? Never have I disagreed with you more…
by sierradave on Jun 24, 2010 3:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's worked on his weaknesses overseas, apparently
The worst part of his game was his ability to be effective in the half-court….Euro basketball is all halfcourt stuff…and apparently he did better his 2nd year
I think they're going to make the offer if this is true
(Which it very well might not be).
But perhaps they’re trying to sneak it in before June 30, and can do so because Childress is under contract overseas.
I am mostly in favor of this
Provided the price is the MLE for four years.
Childress is exactly the kind of player we need – great defender, low-usage, athletic, and with a much-improved jump shot from his time in Greece. The MLE for him I think is a steal. I realize there’s the issue of giving a long-term contract for a role player, but to think of it another way – Childress basically is taking money Nick Young and Al Thornton would make combined after 2011. Personally, I’d rather have one Childress than Young + Thornton.
So ultimately
I think this would be a great offseason.
BOYD deal for NO’s 11, draft Aldrich or whatever big slips.
Sign Childress for the MLE
Re-sign Shaun for less than half the MLE
Re-sign Singleton for a quarter of the MLE
That gives you flexibility to figure it out for a year and still field a relatively competent team
I wasnt a big fan of Parahouski because he was a small school guy
But im watching him right now on a replay of the Draft Combine…and he looks legit.
Great point
And I completely agree that he is a great fit. A team player, character guy, can run the court, finish, and a defensive minded WING! what a concept…..
I think we could have a very very solid 1-4: Wall, Gil, Childress, Blatche. That brings lots of scoring options, length, speed, and a very solid defensive and rebounding unit. Just need to see who we are rolling out at center….
Ted Leonsis is Greek
Remember he said he has been watching international hoops during his introductory press conference. He probably has been talking him up to Ernie.
I’m fine with the move as long as it is under MLE.
Childress has become a more complete player over here...
and could be even more valuable with a good set-up guy (or guys) in the back court. This could be a very smart deal for the Wiz…
Not awesome
Think we could have taken back less salary and got a better pick
by JonathanJoseph on Jun 24, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
my badd
your right….i forgot about his big contract
by Kevon Robinson on Jun 24, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Me being Greek and all
and the article is in Greek, i can tell you that the article does not give a quote or saying anything else to validate this report.
Its stating that Childress is in negotiations for the past days with the Wizards, he has a player option until the 15th of July to get out of his $7m/1year contract with Olympiakos and that they are negotiating whether the contract will be for 4 or 5 years!
Thats all…
I can tell you that his team wants him out cos of his huge contract, he wants to return to the NBA, but the Hawks still have his rights.
Also the rumour in Greece was that last year he declined a MLE/3year deal from the Hawks cos he was seeking somewhere around $10mil. per year.
Said Van Gundy about the situation: "(Spanoulis) says, 'I was [Tracy] McGrady back home.' Great. McGrady is McGrady here," ..
Yeap
thats what he wants(at least thats what we hear in Greece)
Said Van Gundy about the situation: "(Spanoulis) says, 'I was [Tracy] McGrady back home.' Great. McGrady is McGrady here," ..
We have Euros
and yes i am sure that we are talking about dollars
Said Van Gundy about the situation: "(Spanoulis) says, 'I was [Tracy] McGrady back home.' Great. McGrady is McGrady here," ..
Hopefully Grunfeld had an eye on Parakhouski
in the States, or a decent big abroad. However, if Wiz trade up w/ #30 and #35, I wonder if they could land Whiteside. He’s a gamble at #17, if the Hinrich rumor is true, but could give Washington a complete core.
RT @MikeJonesSports
Source says Wizards are not working on a deal with Josh Childress.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Jun 24, 2010 5:13 PM EDT reply actions
I heard that too
Anybody know if this is true?
by TheRealBigMike on Jun 25, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The Hawks made him an offer
so he is now officialy resticted free agent, at least thats what the media is reporting in Greece
Said Van Gundy about the situation: "(Spanoulis) says, 'I was [Tracy] McGrady back home.' Great. McGrady is McGrady here," ..
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