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11 hours ago, naptownskinsfan said:

Jonas V signed for 3 years, $30 million.  Weird.  

He gets a chance to showcase on a bad team and then we can move him to a team that needs him on an affordable contract at some point. 

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10 hours ago, MikeT14 said:

He gets a chance to showcase on a bad team and then we can move him to a team that needs him on an affordable contract at some point. 

Yep, hopefully he brings back a 1st round pick in February.

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https://x.com/esidery/status/1810037481376772515?s=46&t=6HL-uBrK4qbGh3V530lFEg

@esidery

“The Kings remain interested in trading for Kyle Kuzma after acquiring DeMar DeRozan, per @damienbarling.

Sacramento can make salaries work including Kevin Huerter alongside future draft capital.

Washington has been holding out for two first-round picks in Kuzma talks.”

Sign me up! Let’s make this happen Dawkins!

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Well two of the Wizards rookies played well last night (Sarr & Carrington) and George didn’t look lost. George actually played pretty well too, he just missed some shots he usually hits. They were all good to great on D and rebounding. George was all over the place on D.

https://x.com/benstandig/status/1811969636512202905?s=46&t=6HL-uBrK4qbGh3V530lFEg

Only one summer league game for Bub Carrington and yadda yadda yadda, wow, that was a blast. Almost a triple-double (19-9-8). Drained 3s. Most notable, played with confidence. The clear leader. Very engaged with the game. 

He turns 19 in nine days.

https://x.com/gregfinberg/status/1811969714072986095?s=46&t=6HL-uBrK4qbGh3V530lFEg
 

Bub Carrington in his Summer League debut:

19 PTS
9 REB
8 AST
5-10 FG (4-8 from 3pt)
+18

Bucket🔥

https://x.com/gregfinberg/status/1811969860152283336?s=46&t=6HL-uBrK4qbGh3V530lFEg

Alex Sarr in his summer league debut:

12 PTS
7 REB
4 AST
2-5 3pt
4 BLK
+15

https://x.com/gregfinberg/status/1811956889644581105?s=46&t=6HL-uBrK4qbGh3V530lFEg

Side-step threes at 7-foot is crazy.

 

https://x.com/gregfinberg/status/1811953714355122619?s=46&t=6HL-uBrK4qbGh3V530lFEg

Gotta show some love to Justin Champagnie.

Dude is balling tonight. 13 points in the first half and looks very comfortable out there

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Carrington: 19 pts (4/8 from 3), 8 assists, 9 rebs 

Champagnie: 18 pts, 4 assists, 5 rebs 

Davis: 12 pts, 1 assist  6 rebounds 

Omoruyi: 8 pts, 2 assists, 5 rebounds 

Sarr: 12 pts, 4 assists, 7 Rebs, 4 blocks & many more altered shots

Bernard: 8 pts, 3 rebounds 

Butler, Jr.: 7 pts, 3 rebounds 

George: 7 pts, 5 assists, 3 rebs. He was everywhere defensively, guarding many positions. Even though he was only 1/5 from 3, we all know he can shoot it and those shots will fall in the future. His game honestly is a lot like Deni’s. 

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Washington signed free agent F Saadiq Bey to a 3 year $20 mil contract. He’s coming off of injury but at this price he could have trade value down the line. Good signing imo. Also gives them flexibility to trade Kuzma as Bey could easily take his minutes.

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On 7/13/2024 at 11:32 AM, MKnight82 said:

Washington signed free agent F Saadiq Bey to a 3 year $20 mil contract. He’s coming off of injury but at this price he could have trade value down the line. Good signing imo. Also gives them flexibility to trade Kuzma as Bey could easily take his minutes.

That could be a good way to get some value down the line if Bey can rebuild some value.  

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23 hours ago, MKnight82 said:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40578919/wizards-top-rookie-alex-sarr-goes-scoreless-15-shots
 

This was my biggest criticism of Sarr before the draft. He’s a big that wants to play like a wing. Just be a big. 

I can't believe how ridiculous people are being over a summer league game(not saying you are Knight). Who cares? Glenn Rice Jr looked like Michael Jordan a few years back and then was out of the league. Sarr will be fine. The offense will develop and catch up with the rest of his game. 

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6 minutes ago, lavar703 said:

I can't believe how ridiculous people are being over a summer league game(not saying you are Knight). Who cares? Glenn Rice Jr looked like Michael Jordan a few years back and then was out of the league. Sarr will be fine. The offense will develop and catch up with the rest of his game. 

I’m talking about his playing style not his stats. It really concerns me the way he seems to want to play like a wing. 

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10 hours ago, MKnight82 said:

I’m talking about his playing style not his stats. It really concerns me the way he seems to want to play like a wing. 

I agree. My hope is he continues to develop as a shooter & a wing type player. I've always said he's more stretch 4 than a center especially given how skinny he is. He needs to add 10-20 pounds in the next few years or muscle and become more consistent as a jump shooter & 3-point shooter.

I see him as a Dirk/Porzingiz type big but he's quicker/more athletic, not as a true center. He's a PF/stretch 4. I think with a lot of work he can refine those skills and shooter while becoming a great player by year 3.

A 7’ guy with handles like a PG, that if he can develop into a 35% 3-point shooter, get stronger as a rebounder and drive to the hole in the future like Kuz added to his already great D/shot blocking ability wont be stopped in a few more years.

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https://x.com/gregfinberg/status/1814778286737617059?s=46&t=6HL-uBrK4qbGh3V530lFEg

“Taylor Funk went nuclear today:

29 PTS | 4 REB | 5 AST | 8-16 3pt (!)

The Utah State product has made a strong case this summer for the Wizards’ final two-way spot.”

I think “Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk,”Taylor will get the final two-way contract from the Wizards.

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