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I like the rollup Bounce. The thing that was distasteful was the "fag" comment on Otis Smith's pic

Another game, another loss. This time the Sacramento Kings went bonkers offensively. TBH that's no real surprise as the CPU controlled teams usually play like there's no tomorrow, and miss shots only if they are up by 15 at that point. Wizards have the second to last score in the entire league, with 12-27 and this might be a nice time to see what next season(-s), if there will be any, might bring to D.C.

At 1-2 spots, Wizards have young promising guys. John Wall is on his way to become a multi-time All Star in years to come, and with his rookie scale contract he is an excellent cornerstone of greater things to come. Nick Young, a prolific scorer at the age of only 26 is yet to reach his prime as a player. Recently he entered contract extension talks. On the bench we have Jordan Crawford a solid combo guard who plays great defense and brings energy off the bench, while still on rookie contract, as well.

The SF spot is occupied by Rashard Lewis, and even though his production isn't the greatest, the Summer of 2013 expiring 20mil contract will play a huge part in bringing in more complementary free agents next Summer. Maurice Evans is a great veteran backup and Wizards have every intention to resign him this Summer.

Tyrus Thomas and Andray Blatche are the big man duo for years to come, and it's up to the management to find one guy who could play back-up for both of them off the bench, something Rashard Lewis does with so-so success. Both of them have multi-year contracts and neither of them is going anywhere anytime soon.
Other players are expendable, and depending on their performances in limited playing time, and contract terms they might or might not be resigned.

This brings us to the most interesting part of future plans in Washington, the 2012 NBA Draft. The first round pick is expected to be a top 5 pick in worst case. Scouts are working full-time and travel all around the USA and Europe to find the player who will be the best suited for WAS.
Insider reports say that 3 names are on the shortlist: a SG, a SF and a PF. No names were mentioned at this time.

I do think you should add a real big man who can score and rebound either on draft or trade/fa's etc...

IMO Thomas and Blatche will kill you on the boards like I noticed in only 1 game when we played the other day...It would be lovely to see the Wiz shine bright next season...

That was because Lewis played PF the whole game as your players were no threat from inside. The downer was that Lewis had trouble boxing out Boykins last week, not to mention someone who is above 6'5".

Thomas and Blatche at 6'10" and 6'11" respectively should have no trouble getting rebounds with their physiques. Anyways they're better than McGee whose points were either dunks or free throws.

You're the GM so it's your team, I just tried to advise you...

When I saw Lewis on Landry or Emeka, I went to them sometimes...Landry was a killer from mid range and Lewis is awful on D...

But Lewis is a mismatch to any PF in the league on offense though...

But there are some nice prospects waiting for the Wiz and smh if you had Vesely you would be much better...

Rashard can't guard anyone, no matter what's the position. Maybe Hedo is the only guy worse than Rashard, and that matchup would be won by Lewis on D... lmao

Second year Wizards star, John Wall was chosen by coaches as one of seven reserves for the Eastern Conference All Star team. Earlier today the league made all selections public. One of surprises was no doubt Wall's name on the list.

Wall on his selection:
- No doubt this is a great honor for me, this was one of my goals ever since I saw Danny Ainge making it to the All Star game two years prior to my birth. I hope I'll live to all expectations.

Starters were led by Chris Paul and LeBron James in votes. Here's the full list:




The ASG will be played on February 26, 2012 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, home of the Orlando Magic

LOL What a joke overall, selections FTL

3 BOS bench players. At least they will have fun.

cousins and lowry bullshit_4real

Gilbert Arenas made it?? LOLOLOL

Martin deserved the spot, Lowry lol

poor monta didn't make it again, conspiracy imo

Broke lopez nyk? lol

brilliant advertising imo

The two best overall players this year are on the West team so I'll take them to win.

Jefferson and CP3>>>

Justin wrote:

Broke lopez nyk? lol

sorry, I probably subconsciously thought he was a Knick due to his lack of defense or rebounding

Wizards finally won a game, after five straight losses, they routinely beat Detroit. This win might not do much in standings department but definitely it was a feel good moment at the end of the game with players smiling, hugging and cheering.

Wizards took off 12-2 and 15-5 and kept the lead around 10 through the whole game. Their great defense forced Detroit to shoot only 36% from the field, and only 1 of 11 behind the three point line throughout the game. Wizards' best last night was Rashard Lewis with 17 points.

In other news: The contract extension talks between the management and guard Nick Young are yet be to finalized. It's believed that Young will accept one of the offers thrown at him as the GM apparently offered him a 5 year contract with a player option for the additional 6th year.

4 years and 25 mil should get the Nick Young deal done imo....perhaps a player option added on

I did several 3-4-5 yr offers with or without the player option and upped the salary from 5mil to 5.5mil in 1st year. Latest offer is 6mil in year 1...

Resigning its a bit broken, all 3 KG, RayRay and Big Baby say they love Voston and would love to resign but they havent accepted any of the 30 contracts I offered them.

Yeah, Danillo same and Landry...

Ill just wait and resign him (probably cheaper) in Summer, as I can match any offer even if he refuses mine...

What a game! Second time we went to overtime, only this time we came out victorious. OMFG...

Golden State opened up the game better and was leading through first 3 quarters. Our first lead came in the 4th. Into last minute of regulation GSW came up by 2. Wizards tied the game. Warriors again went up by 2, Wizards tied the game one more time. Warriors hit a long 2 with 35 sec left to go again up by 2. Wizards with a quick miss, so the Warriors had the chance to seal the game with 30 seconds left and a full shot clock. Unfortunately for them Monta Ellis missed a wide open 2 with shot-clock expiring, a basket that would put them up by 4. Rebound, timeout, 6.5 to go. Ball to Wall ( ) he went inside and dished to Nick Young who made the cut to the hoop from the other side. Layup, game tied. Warriors miss their 0.6 left prayer. End of regulation. Overtime.
In the overtime Warriors went with subs and little used bench players for some reason. Yet they managed to go up by 4 with 60 sec left. Rashard Lewis hit a long 2. Then Warriors PG (some created guy) tried to dribble out as much time as possible before going for a shot, however Wall came close to him and stole the ball with ease to go one on none. Unnamed PG tried to make up for his mistake but only managed to hit Wall's arm so it's Dunk + 1. Three point play converted, up by 1 Wizards. GSW tried to tie the game but Reggie Williams' shot went short, rebound Tyrus Thomas. Intentional foul. Tyrus hit only the 1st one, putting Washington up by 2 with 1.3 left. Timeout. Inbound to Williams, time expired before he managed to shoot I think, it was a miss anyways.

#WizardsWinWizardsWin

John Wall scored 27 (11/18 FG's, and 5/6 FT's), while Nick Young added 16.

X-Factor: Wizards struggled through the 1st half, until Brian Scalabrine came into play in 2nd quarter. First he managed a tip in over Josh Smith, then he stole one ball, and later hit a 12ft long sky hook over Josh Powell. "Go Scal!" - to quote Nibbles.

Impressive win...

Bounce wrote:

Warriors miss their 0.6 left prayer. End of regulation.

Well, if only Kecman played for GSW...

Luka wrote:

Bounce wrote:

Warriors miss their 0.6 left prayer. End of regulation.

Well, if only Kecman played for GSW...

LOL, smh at NLB refs..