Pre-LeBron James Apocalypse links

by Mike Prada on Jul 8, 2010 4:42 PM EDT in Links

So, yeah, there's this LeBron James TV thing on tonight at 9 p.m. To follow all the developments of that story, click here. But first, some Wizards links to tide you over.

Scroll down for updates on Josh Howard and Mike Miller. The latest with Miller? He apparently is considering Miami's offer (which isn't technically possible, but I digress) and what South Florida Sun-Sentinel writer Ira Winderman is saying is a bigger offer from the Clippers? The Clippers? Mike, if you sign there, how can you justify all your "all I want is to win" comments?
Speaking of Miller rumors, according to HoopsWorld's Eric Pincus, Miller could get as much as five years and $50 million from the Knicks. (deep breath) HAHAHAHAHAHAH (deep breath) HAHAHAHAHAHA.
Today's must-read of the day: Dan Steinberg's take on LeBron James and why Wizards fans were right about him.
Kyle Weidie over at Truth About It argues that the salary-cap implications of the Kirk Hinrich deal really aren't that bad. I have a response for this planned (main argument: not that bad still means not that good), but feel free to check his take out.
Kirk Hinrich does a quick interview where he talks about being traded to the Wizards. I guess this means the trade is done.
JaVale McGee is doing a Summer League video log. His first video? Not the most exciting thing in the world, but whatever.
John Wall on LeBron James' TV show, via Wizards Insider: "That's crazy, having a whole hour [special] to just pick where he's going to go, but hey, he's LeBron James. He can do certain things like that. To market him as the NBA's top player means a lot. Basically he's going to make a decision, and everybody can't wait to see it ... All SportsCenter has been about is LeBron and baseball That's all you're going to see. Hopefully it will end [on Thursday]." I share his desire of this all ending, and I hope he never acts like LBJ. Also, here's video of the event from Comcast Sports Net.
This is pretty barftastic: if this lawsuit is true, LeBron was actually conceived in DC.
Congrats to Brendan Haywood for finally getting paid. Six years and $55 million sounds like a lot, but I think it's pretty fair value for a starting center.
Not Wizards, but Evan Turner hasn't looked very good in Orlando Summer League.
Also not Wizards, but this made me laugh. A lot.
Finally, here are some photos of Wall, Trevor Booker and Hamady Ndiaye from yesterday. This one is my favorite. Love the Bunny Ears, Great Wall.

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Awesome picture!!

by ImFROMdc88 on Jul 8, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

Is there not a Subway in the airport?

Come on Javale! Burger King burger and fries, topped off with a bag of Combos?

by morethesamewiz on Jul 8, 2010 5:52 PM EDT reply actions

Love the picture

And glad to see that BTH is getting paid. He’s a solid player, especially considering the quality of centers around the league.

"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly

by mr. 91 on Jul 8, 2010 6:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Am I the only one who thinks that Brendan Haywood could be a good replacement for Chenier someday?

I really liked him the times he was on the pregame show when he was hurt in ’09. Really glad to see him get his due.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!

by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Jul 8, 2010 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

No one can ever replace chenier and buck

but I wouldn’t mind listening to Brendan. I liked his radio show even though i didnt really listen to it.

by tw10 on Jul 8, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Dayum @ our rookies

They dont exactly look like Blatche, McGee, Pecherov, and Nick Young do they? Booker and Hamaday look like they can actually hold their own and push some people around.

by tw10 on Jul 8, 2010 7:05 PM EDT reply actions

Haywood is a great media personality

And I’d love to see him in Phil’s chair if Chenier ever wants to retire. But I’m glad Dallas and not Washington squandered that outsized contract on him. Because they’re gonna learn the hard way what Wiz fans have known for years; that Haywood only really exerts himself on the court during contract years. And that even this past year, he was apparently only effective as a package—in this case with Dampier, the only man in the NBA slower than Shaq.

As for Miller; he’s already been priced way beyond the Wizards’ means (not to mention the bounds of sanity); now it even looks like there might be a bidding war for him if James really does go to the Heat. 5-6 more years at his age? $32+ million? Did he do anything last season to make anyone on this board think he might in any alternate universe be worth that much? Glue must be worth a lot on NBA courts.

by Iwitness on Jul 8, 2010 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

I love the picture and I love the mutliple sources uncovered link

lol

by Young Wook Lee on Jul 8, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Finally, here are some photos of Wall, Trevor Booker and Hamady Ndiaye from yesterday.

Is Seraphin already back overseas?

"However, the true greatness of the Ravens’ line lies in their malevolence, led by right end Haloti Ngata. Simply put, Ngata can’t be blocked by mere mortals. He is not a product of the human species. He is really a creation of a building contractor, made of cinderblocks and some type of flesh-like covering. Throw in Kelly Gregg at nose tackle and behemoth rookie Terrence Cody and you have something truly frightening."

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 8, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions