The Wizards, according to sources, have long coveted Green, who played locally at Georgetown and who would provide some desperately needed maturity and young experience next season for one of the league's most callow teams. Assuming the Wizards use their amnesty provision next summer to free themselves from the final season of Rashard Lewis's contract -- $22.69 million -- they'd be in prime position to give Green a big payday, assuming everything checks out post-operation. And if the Nets, say, lose out in the Dwight Howard-Deron Williams sweepstakes, they'll have a lot of flexibility, too.
David Aldridge. Not a big fan of Green's game myself.
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Ugh
I’m with you Mike… Not a fan of Jeff Green at all. Just another guy without a position, who can’t shoot, and who plays dubious defense. Naturally, Ernie is interested.
by jakenbake on Jan 16, 2012 6:41 PM EST reply actions 9 recs
This has Ernie Grunfeld's pawprints alllll over it
I suppose this is why we can’t let him stick around for another offseason. Giving Jeff Green a big payday? Off of heart surgery? Jeff Green!? Cmon!
by Max Zamphirescu on Jan 16, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Ted better look at this like kryptonite
The Abe curse: pick up inferior talent because they sell tickets as former local stars. Don’t do it, Ted.
Dixon probably fits that bill
But, Blake was a pretty great 2nd round pick.
MD and GT are pretty good basketball programs. A lot of times the talent they produce is good enough to play in the NBA.
The other “local” players are usually picked up to fill bodies in training camp. It helps to have a few more bodies when practicing and these guys are local so they’re easy to get.
Dixon was pretty clutch for us during that first playoff run
In that series against the Bulls
by SkinsWizStangs on Jan 16, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Dixon
he had that 35 pt game in game 4 I think against the bulls in 2005
by nhlnflnba18414 on Jan 16, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
BTW, this gem from Wikipedia on Jahidi
In 2007, White appeared in the Sci Fi Channel original movie Alien vs. Alien, aka Showdown at Area 51, playing a hulking alien warrior intent on destroying all life on Earth. He had no spoken lines in this film.1
Nelly mentioned him at the end of his hit song St. Louie.
He also has a Facebook page.
Solid shooter?! Run and jump is his forté..
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 6:53 AM EST up reply actions
I hate his playing style. Sits at the 3pt line a lot, passive player, for his great athleticism and he doesn't attack the basket as much as one would like.
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Don't worry. The "Wizards coveting" means Ernie. So....when he goes, so will the Jeff Green idea.
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Heh. Thats exactly what I'm worried about
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 6:54 AM EST up reply actions
Jeff Green is my man and he is a good dude
but the fact that Aldridge said “big payday” disturbs me. I’m not entirely opposed to picking him up but not for a lot of cheddar…
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Agreed, something like 3 million dollars a year would be about where he should top out at
Someone will pay him more since he’s a former lottery pick, but the difference between him and someone like Cartier Martin or Chris Singleton isn’t that big. In fact, I think he’d be only a marginal upgrade (better passer and ball handler, roughly equivalent defender at the present) over Singleton.
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by pantslessyoda1 on Jan 17, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Seen this all before.
Another guy that Ernie really liked and wished he could have drafted. That’s how we got Crawford, Hinrich before that. Randy Foye. Etc, etc, etc. Why would we want to give Jeff Green a big pay day? Especially after he misses an entire season of basketball, this just has Wizards written all over it. If Aldridge’s sources are correct, and they usually are, this tells me Ernie needs to go ASAP. He’ll continue to make the same types of moves, and we’ll continue to add “young talent” that just needs to develop. If Ernie stays another year or two, we’ll be John Wall, JaVale McGee, and 12 or 13 tweener forwards that are athletic and need to develop a jump shot. Ernie needs to go before Flip so no more questionable personnel moves can be made.
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Worse, McGee (to expensive for Ted's taste) is going to walk and we sign Green for $9 a yr
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 6:57 AM EST up reply actions
If that happens
I will burn something to the ground.
I don’t know what. But something. Something will definitely burn.
That's pretty much where I'm at too.
This is such a Pollin-era Ernie move that it makes me sick. No thank you.
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who do we think we are? the miami heat? lakers? clips?
We are the wizards for crying out loud! Green is worth the chance. Not at max money, but we have the chips to get him.
He is better than the bums we have right now, minus booker.
by thewiz06 on Jan 16, 2012 7:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
from what I understand he can be signed now
and then join the new team next season. I also don’t get the feeling that the Celtics feel hard pressed to keep him. Maybe the 9 mil. will get him. 10 mil, maybe. Blatche for Green? Blatche isn’t getting more than Green this season. Green is useless to the Celts and Blatche is useless to the the Wiz judging by todays game.
by hambonejackson on Jan 16, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
9 million.
For Jeff Green. God, please, no…
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Jan 18, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
and yet somehow, still a massive upgrade over Shard or Blatche
but the answer is still hell to the no!
Not to play devil's advocate, but at least Shard and Dray can defend power forwards
Booker has trouble there and Singleton’s not built to bang. Green’s a solid wing defender, but he’s hellish as a power forward.
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by pantslessyoda1 on Jan 17, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't get the sense there's going to be a bidding war for Jeff Green
But there wasn’t a bidding war for Arenas either.
by ReturnofBillyJOe on Jan 16, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions
let's just give all that money
to nate robinson instead. makes as much sense.
I would love Nate on this team.
Nate and Jeff next year with Wall could be better than what everyone thinks….
Just trying to be positive here…
Nate is on the Worriers, perfect fit imo
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 6:59 AM EST up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Save the money for a great player either in 2012 or 2013. Overpay Batum or somebody else. A David West Contract, for 2 years, would be perfect.
or
why not bring in Mike James, Ricky Davis, Sheed and Iverson
for entertainment purposes
if the wiz are going to lose, why not lose with style?
I like the idea but it won't work without signing Shaq
by hambonejackson on Jan 16, 2012 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
yes, esp
if we can get pippen out of retirement, too
He looked good in the Celeb All Star Game
Raining 3s over Beiber. I say lock him up for the mid level.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Jan 16, 2012 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
yall mean to tell me he isnt better than shard coning off the bench and doing absolutly nothing ?
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 16, 2012 8:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He's a good player, but the money could be spent in a much more responsible way.
We will have the money to sign an all-star caliber player to a max contract or a couple of really good players to decent contracts. With Singleton, Vesely, and Booker already on this team, why give Jeff Green a large contract, especially considering he will not have played a game for over a year.
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 16, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
this sounds like fluff
d.a. filling up space
by DarrellWalkerFan on Jan 16, 2012 8:20 PM EST reply actions
i like d.a. as much as anyone
but everyone chews up column space from time to time. there is no way the wiz amnesty lewis. the wiz have liked green for a while, but this is just blatant speculation and rumoring. it’s as likely d.a. doing jeff green a favor by getting his name out there as much as anything.
by DarrellWalkerFan on Jan 16, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
The OKC move!!
How perfect that we could take a castaway from the best young team in the NBA. Not Westbrook, not Durant, the guy they traded
I just don't see a need for Jeff Green
I’d much rather develop Singleton, Booker, and Vessely.
We need a better SG, especially when Nick Young leaves.
by GJennings on Jan 16, 2012 8:55 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Yes.
Especially Singleton, who I think can do most things as good as Green given some seasoning (and much better defensively, to boot).
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jan 16, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Totally agree
I think Green can fill some holes that we currently have, but definitely would not want to overpay the guy. He will have been out of the league for a year, and now has a history of heart problems. I would have to question what type of shape he would even be in next year.
by TheRealBigMike on Jan 17, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Wow
I never understood why anyone considered Jeff Green an even league average player. He’s a power forward who can’t rebound, camps on the perimeter, and can’t even shoot the three anyway! He isn’t good at anything! He’s terrible, wouldn’t pay him the minimum, let alone this reported “payday.” Good god
He's better than that
He’s worth 8 million over 2 years.
That's fine.
8-10 mil a year: Walk away Ernie.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jan 16, 2012 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
hes not a power forward or a center
i like green cuz he’s from georgetown but we have no need for him on the roster if EG pursues him for the league min. I’m cool but not much more
Wow
If they wanted to get local talent especially from Georgetown why not go after Hollis Thompson plus he will be cheaper coming out of the draft, have to agree with everybody else makes no sense.
by p.robb87 on Jan 16, 2012 9:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Enough!!!!! Fire Flip and Ernie today. I will lead the revolution!!!!!!!
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by FireFLIP on Jan 16, 2012 9:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Actually, you're late to the party ;-)
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 7:03 AM EST up reply actions
Enough!!!!! Fire Flip and Ernie today. I will lead the revolution!!!!!!!
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by FireFLIP on Jan 16, 2012 9:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Stop!!!!
Enough!!!!! Fire Flip and Ernie today. I will lead the revolution!!!!!!!
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by FireFLIP on Jan 16, 2012 9:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Now is the Time to Unit Wiz Fans and Let it be known !!! What We Want !!!
After this Season I Want TED to
Give Ernie & Flip Pink Slips
Buy Out Rashards 10mill Gaurenteed Contract
Amnesty Blatche
Hire a better Rebuiling GM like Kevin Pritchard let him make moves to get us a 2nd pick in the top 14 this upcoming draft
Hire a Young Upcoming Coach That Fits Walls Talents better That has Patients to Develop our Young Tallent make sure he adds a Big man Coach, Shooting Coach Defensive Coach Offensive Coach The Whole Damn Nine Yards
Add Better Evaluating Medical Staff
by eltacoman on Jan 16, 2012 10:00 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Yes..Yes...Yes!!!!!
Follow us to freedom!!!! We will deliver you Washington!!!!!
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by FireFLIP on Jan 16, 2012 10:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is Ernie that Stupid?
The only players we should be bringing in for more than 7mil a year should be a SG, PF, or a borderline All-Star.
A borderline All Star SG or PF?
Agreed, a big that can defend and rebound and a wing who can shoot and defend. As for depth I’d like to see Kurt Thomas, Kirk Hinrich type vets
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 7:07 AM EST up reply actions
Yep what you said
He’s not the PF to play beside Javale and we sure as hell don’t need an average NBA SF. We have enough projects there.
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by returnofswagger on Jan 16, 2012 10:27 PM EST reply actions
Also
There’s this. To say you don’t even plan on matching Jordan’s contract is pretty bold at this point. Especially the way Javale has been playing. Maybe just posturing, but it turns out the thought of losing him actually scares me.
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by returnofswagger on Jan 16, 2012 10:36 PM EST reply actions
Ohh yeah
Scroll down to the Javale McGee stuff. You can skip past all the other talk. The part I am talking about is right below the chart with all the first round picks.
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by returnofswagger on Jan 16, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Screw it I could just do this too
JaVale McGee, Wizards (18th)
The Wizards would like to lock up McGee, who is second in the league in blocks at 3.2 per game, 10th in rebounds (10.1 per game) and has shown improvement at the offensive end. But at 1-11, Washington is not anxious to put big money into any of its players. The Wizards have learned from extending underachieving Andray Blatche a couple of years ago that paying for potential is not the way to go for a team that has so much rebuilding yet to do.
That means while McGee and his agent, B.J. Armstrong, are surely looking at the four-year, $43 million that the Clippers gave DeAndre Jordan by matching the Warriors’ offer sheet in December as a reference point, the Wizards aren’t inclined to go anywhere near that kind of yearly outlay; witness their unwillingness to offer restricted free agent Nick Young anything more than a one-year, $3.7 million qualifying offer, which he wound up signing. Barring an 11th-hour compromise from one side or the other, the Wizards will let McGee and Armstrong find a market this summer and then decide whether to match any offers he receives.
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by returnofswagger on Jan 16, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
I think it's not quite as bad as how you read it
I hear that to mean that we aren’t going to START there, but if that’s the market rate, then we’ll make a decision on it. We don’t want to pull another Blatche and give a guy a contract that is way more than market rate for a project that is not yet developed, unless our hand is absolutely forced, forced meaning JaVale signs an offer sheet with another team that we have to match to keep him.
But its more than obvious that he’s going to get at least what Deandre Jordan got. I would really hate for a bidding war to get out of hand this summer which is highly possible for a guy of Javale’s age, position, and potential. Especially if you plan on keeping him. Start trying to tie him up now. That’s what the rebuilding teams do like OKC. Shows that loyalty Ted preaches. As a matter of fact, I find it a bit contradictory, assuming he does want to keep Javale.
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by returnofswagger on Jan 16, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
maybe Javale has made it clear he prefers to leave?
at the very least you know he isnt signing an extension as long as Flip is coach….that’s just where we are now I think
Agreed. Imho Flip and Ernie are not the best people for the job
If we end up with Nick and Javale walking while Blatche was extended….I will… I..er.. Sigh
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 7:13 AM EST up reply actions
At some point
We’re going to have to sign someone. We can only hide behind shards contract for so long.
Michael Beasley or Jeff Green?
TNT should've treated Lebron's return to Cleveland game like 2k11 and cut the game off after the Cavs were down by 30. lol
Ughhhh
I don’t even know what to say.
I’ll take Green for experience, in a role, on a good team and the fact that he’s a better character.
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by returnofswagger on Jan 16, 2012 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
In the spirit of imagination, I gave it a shot
I agree with neither.
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by returnofswagger on Jan 17, 2012 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
no
Why is this even being discussed as a possibility?
I think I remember this being done last season or season before
by Bread Lover on Jan 17, 2012 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
Season before last 08-09
I asked for one to be mailed but they ran out of my size
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at first i was opened to the idea untill i heard about the money
Are we even in the dwight race? I say throw everything at him and have a front court of him and javelle and sing, would that work or am i delusional? No one would score in the paint on that
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 17, 2012 12:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I don't think we're anywhere near the Dwight race.
We could make a run at a couple RFA’s. Love and Gordon are the names being mentioned the most. I’d give them money because they are all-star caliber and know their roles. I wouldn’t overpay for Green just to spend money. Spend it wisely.
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 17, 2012 2:28 AM EST up reply actions
i cant see love not signing again with minn
And would love Gordon. Who would you MOST target in the fa’s?
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 17, 2012 2:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Both. For the max.
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 7:20 AM EST up reply actions
i can see us as automatic playoffs contenders
But is Gordon worth the max? I like Kevin love and he’s a baller so i don’t mind giving him the max I just don’t know enough about Gordon
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 17, 2012 12:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
True, but unless we offer the max, there is 0% chance eihter will consider coming to D.C.
Even if we do the chances are slim. However, if we can present a picture of signing both of them to combine with Wall and McGee, (we are about the only team with that kind of capspace I think) thén it might be worth considering for them.
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
if the max is what it will take
Then by all means get the deal ready. That would leave sf as the only position we need to add dept to. Do work ernie
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 17, 2012 12:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No.
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
Typical Ernie move
See someone you like, completely ignore every stat and sign that says he’s not that good, but go after him anyway…
So this is following the OKC model? Signing the players they decided to trade away?
We are going to need a GM that doesn’t make up his mind years before making the decision.
by gray16 on Jan 17, 2012 5:05 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Green looks like Blatche's ceiling as a player
a jumpshooting PF – meh… I can see EG going for it if only to satisfy himself that he was right to extend Blatche and to show everyone how ’good the results could have been…
On a related note, I keep reading that OKC will struggle to keep both Harden and Ibaka. I’d happily take either one of those guys – a top notch SG/secondary playmaker or a bruiser PF – yes please
teams like okc can often find a way to work it out
But with most of the crucial players on rookie deals I don’t see it happening
by thewiz06 on Jan 17, 2012 9:02 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Assuming they keep Westbrook,
I doubt they can sign both Harden and Ibaka.
I like this idea
Id love to have Ibaka or Harden on this team
I am scared of Harden's beard so I pick Ibaka
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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jan 17, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
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