Miles to go

by Vanilla Gorilla on Aug 8, 2007 1:14 PM EDT

Looks like those of us who were impressed by Aaron Miles' summer league play and hoped he might join the Wizards will have to settle for some disappointment. The Lawrence Journal-World & News is reporting that Miles has signed with a Spanish club.

I guess we'll have to be happy with Donnell Taylor as the third PG, although Gil's apparently chummy with Brian Chase, so maybe he'll grab a spot. Or since we're so close to the luxury tax threshhold, maybe we'll stick with only 2 PGs.

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How Many Roster Spots Are There?

If Blatche signs, that will mean the Wizards will have 12 players under contract. This is without Donnell Taylor, Brian Chase, or Aaron Miles. How many more contracts can the Wizards give out?

"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 Aug 8, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions

15 is maximum

I think the rule is you have to have 13 players under contract, only 12 of which are active at any one time. So luxury tax notwithstanding, they could sign a few more guys. Seems like they're so close to the tax that they're unlikely to do so.

I'm pretty sure this is accurate, but I'm too lazy to make certain. Perhaps an enterprising young go-getter like Prada will stumble by and correct me if I'm wrong.

by Vanilla Gorilla on Aug 8, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

No, you're right

I think.

As far as roster spots, we have Arenas, Stevenson, Butler, Jamison, Haywood, Etan, Songaila, NY1, D-Mac, AD, and O-Pec under contract right now. Blatche makes 12, and the team offered Mike Hall a non-guaranteed contract for around 800,000, so if he makes the team, that's 13. They could go into the season with just those 13, though they probably won't. I bet Roger Mason will be back, and if not him, then Brian Chase has as good a chance as anyone of making the team.

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

by Mike Prada on Aug 8, 2007 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

In That Case, What About Minnesota?

After the KG deal, they now have 17 players under contract (according to Hoops Hype). Can we assume that they're looking for a team to unload some of their players on? Do you think we can perhaps put together a package to get Mark Blount? Do we even want Mark Blount? His contract is very similar to Etan's.

"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 Aug 9, 2007 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Pretty sure

The Wolves have to pay all 17 of those contracts, but I'm pretty sure they can only keep 15 of those guys on the roster, which would allow other teams to sign the 2 who get released (who would still be paid by Minny). So it seems McHale has some decisions to make. Luckily for the Wolves, he's among the best at that.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! I crack myself up sometimes.

by Vanilla Gorilla on Aug 9, 2007 10:41 AM EDT reply actions