Comment from aj
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:11 AM

FIRST COMMENT!! LET’S GET A WIN TONIGHT. GLAD TO HEAR D STEVE IS ALRIGHT.

Comment from aj
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:19 AM

CHANGING MY NAME

Comment from dcfats38
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:21 AM

Why haven’t the Washington Wizards made any attempts at a call up for Will Conroy, James White, Joe Crawford, Walker Russel, Trey Johnson or Courtney Sims before Pheonix called him up. We need scoring and defense in the post along with rebounding. We are dismal and it wouldn’t hurt to even try to bring a D-league player up.

Comment from Adnanajanah
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:22 AM

I hope tapp does not go with darius, we need athletism from Mcgee

Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 11:28 AM

dcfats, the Wizards actually don’t have the ability to do that. They have 15 players on their roster and you can not go over that limit. They would be forced to cut a guaranteed contract player.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 11:43 AM

About Andray’s injury — I wonder whether asking him to play Center night in and night out is what led to his injury? He is not strong enough for that position.

Comment from GlingGling
Time January 28, 2009 at 12:42 PM

Tom, maybe. He did alright last year splitting his time between center and PF, but had a couple “close calls” as well.

Comment from Jaba
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Maybe Pech will get to play career minutes tonight. Maybe we’ll get to see how good he REALLY is. GO WIZARDS!!!
.

Comment from llballa19
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:08 PM

unfortunate that blatche is out. He has obviously done his best in playing out of position at center. Maybe this will be a wake up to Tap that Blatche needs some relief from the center position when he is out on the court. He may prove to have more an impact on the game if he does not have the burden of guarding the other teams center.

Comment from llballa19
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:08 PM

the entire game

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:18 PM

jaba — I hadn’t thought of that. We’re almost certain to start seeing Pecherov some. That is something to look forward to finally.

Comment from Reuben
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:27 PM

I just saw the rookie game rosters and there are NO Wizards on either team! Im only really shocked about Nick not being on the team I think he is deserving

Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Here are the rosters

Rookie Team Roster
Player (Team) Position Height Weight School/Country
Michael Beasley (Heat) F 6-9 245 Kansas State
Rudy Fernandez (Trail Blazers) G-F 6-6 185 Spain
Marc Gasol (Grizzlies) C 7-1 265 Spain
Eric Gordon (Clippers) G 6-3 222 Indiana
Brook Lopez (Nets) C 7-0 260 Stanford
O.J. Mayo (Grizzlies) G 6-4 210 USC
Greg Oden (Trail Blazers) C 7-0 285 Ohio State
Derrick Rose (Bulls) G 6-3 190 Memphis
Russell Westbrook (Thunder) G 6-3 187 UCLA

Head Coach — TBD
Assistant Coach — Dwyane Wade
Sophomore Team roster
Player (Team) Position Height Weight School/Country
Aaron Brooks (Rockets) G 6-0 161 Oregon
Wilson Chandler (Knicks) F 6-8 220 DePaul
Kevin Durant (Thunder) G-F 6-9 215 Texas
Jeff Green (Thunder) F 6-9 235 Georgetown
Al Horford (Hawks) F-C 6-10 245 Florida
Luis Scola (Rockets) F-C 6-9 245 Argentina
Al Thornton (Clippers) F 6-8 220 Florida State
Rodney Stuckey (Pistons) G 6-5 205 Eastern Washington
Thaddeus Young (Sixers) F 6-8 220 Georgia Tech

Head Coach — TBD
Assistant Coach — Dwight Howard

Comment from WizFan301
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:48 PM

GEE!!!! NICK DIDNT MAKE THE SOPHOMORE TEAM THAT STINKS…..LETS DO IT TONITE WIZ!!!!

Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:49 PM

Tom any chance you can give us a wages to win breakdown of the guys that made it vs. JaVale, Nick and Dom?

Comment from Adnanajanah
Time January 28, 2009 at 1:58 PM

Aj here and I can’t beleive darius songailia is listed as a starter tonite even though it was only the probable starters. Has anyone noticed that Udonis Haslem is only 6-8 235 and has maned the paint pretty well for the heat this year. Antawn is 6-9 235, so they are about the same height and weight but Udonis appears way bulkier than twan. Also, twan struggles defending the paint. Big ups to Udonis.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 4:08 PM

SportsWiz — maybe a little later on; that’d be fun (but it takes a while). One thing I can say is that Dominic is *by far* more productive than any other wing player on that sophomore team.

I’m pretty sure JaVale’s numbers are better than Brook Lopez, but he hasn’t played nearly as many minutes.

I’m sure all of you think O.J. Mayo is a big deal — he isn’t. And Russell Westbrook has done nothing. Eric Gordon went off for 41 points a few nights ago, but I don’t know what his season has been like overall.

The rookie team is missing Kevin Love, who was having a great first season last time I looked (at about 635 minutes; so that’s a while ago).

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 4:36 PM

Eric Gordon, in 1400 minutes, is playing at about the same level Dee Brown played for us in his short stint (of course Dee had far fewer minutes, so he might have gotten worse — or better).

JaVale’s numbers are a bit better than Marc Gasol’s. But, he has only played 530 minutes to 1325 for Gasol. Both of them are not quite as good as an average NBA center. JaVale’s big problem is being low on assists (.5/48 minutes vs. 2.2/48 for an average center), shooting more than he should, and sporting a low FT average. He does many things well, and he should be playing lots more minutes.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 4:41 PM

Gotcha Tom. Thanks for that info, great stuff as usual.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Everyone’s upset because nick didn’t make the sophomore team? Nick has had 4 or 5 good games this season. Overall, he is just terrible. He is an average % shooter (but he shoots more than average), he gets fewer rebounds, steals and assists than an average 2. He’s average in a few other stats (a bit better than average in turnovers).

In all, if he played on a good team, and they put him on the floor for say 20 minutes a game, they would start losing more games. It’s that simple.

That said, Nick is better this year than last year. That’s cold comfort when a guy is playing as badly as he is.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 5:09 PM

I don’t know whom to compare his number with on the soph team, as they don’t really seem to have any 2 guards. But, I wouldn’t say any of the guys they do have are all that good.

Thadeus Young played well in the first 1/3 of the season but has dropped off considerably. I’m sure Kevin Durant is better; he couldn’t be much worse. His getting rookie of the year was one of the great travesties.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Tom, I’m guessing you disagree with Bill Simmons then when he called Kevin Durant one of the few underrated players in sports today

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Durant? What a joke! Last year, Kevin shot the ball 1366 times in 2768 minutes (that’s a shot every 2 minutes of playing time!) and went to the line 448 times. Out of all that, he managed 1624 points. In those 2768 minutes, he pulled down less than 350 rebounds and turned it over 250 times.

You like? You want that guy on your team?

Comment from Jason C
Time January 28, 2009 at 5:52 PM

If Songaila gets 40+ tonight at C i’m going to break something.

Comment from Aj
Time January 28, 2009 at 6:07 PM

What does tapp really have against Javale Mcgee and Juan Dixon? They can only help and Javale’s development is going to be vitale if our big men keep getting injured. Juan is such a class act but I will not be suprised if he wants out. Jason I will do the same if Darius gets big minutes.

Comment from M2
Time January 28, 2009 at 6:10 PM

ZERO Wizards deserving of anything other than the required 82 regular season games… Sorry… I love my Wiz… But NO!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:06 PM

6:50 PM……Darius Songaila will start tonight…Ed Tapscott talks about it on the radio/blogcast beginning at 7:30….so it will be Mike James, Caron Butler, Songaila, Dominic McGuire, and Antawn Jamison….Heat will have Mario Chalmers, Dwayne Wade, Jamaal Magliore Udonis Haslem and Yakhouba Diawara

6:57 PM….look for McGuire to start out on Wade

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:06 PM

Wizards can not call up players from D League because we have 15 players under contract

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:07 PM

On McGee…Tap does not have anyhting against McGee…he will start Darius to help get the team going….but McGee will get plenty of minutes…either way McGee was not going to play 48 minutes

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Hope we’ll see Pech as well.

Comment from r55
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Hey Dave did gil make the trip down to Miami with you guys

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:17 PM

yes Gil is on the trip and he was on the court before the game…..wish I had more to tell you than that

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:17 PM

and yes Pech will get some time I believe

Comment from wtop
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:22 PM

DAVE DID YOU GET TIME TO TALK TO BRENDAN HAYWOOD
YET

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:24 PM

that’s my fault we were kidding around in the locker room but id di not ask him his time table….i will get it..my fault….still battling this head cold…my steel trap mind has some holes

Comment from Jason C
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:28 PM

Miami weather should clear that up fast dave.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:29 PM

By the way coming up at half time Bob McAdoo

Comment from wtop
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM

HAVE BRENDAN OR SOMEBODY ELSE TO BE WITH YOU SATURDAY ON HERE AND THEN WE CAN EITHER ASK QUESTIONS TO IVAN CARTER OR BRENDAN OR SOMEONE ELSE ABOUT THE NBA PLEASE

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM

good idea wtop

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:39 PM

amen jason c..weather here today..perfect

Comment from Jason C
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:40 PM

you guys are lucky the roads are re-freezing here.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:42 PM

nba.com is working

Comment from Reuben
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:43 PM

yep its freezing here in DC

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:45 PM

yeah but we fly to philly tonight

Comment from Reuben
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM

thinking about that makes me feel cold

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 7:59 PM

good start

Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:00 PM

wiz doing a nice job on the oboards

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:01 PM

opps …couple of bad possessions

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:01 PM

can i get a Juan please just 2 min of Juan and not Mike i Brick it James

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:01 PM

ouch mcguire 2 fouls

Comment from Reuben
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:01 PM

pretty good start cant let wade do that

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:03 PM

any audio links tonight the above one isn’t opening;

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:09 PM

James should have passed that to D,Song who was wide open under the hoop

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:09 PM

http://www.nba.com/allaccess/watchListen.html

nba.com audio is working

Comment from maggicman11
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:09 PM

songaila at center is not the way to get the team going anywhere but the locker down by 20 at the half

Comment from M2
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:11 PM

Okay Mike James… Enough already… Your shot is NOT falling.

Crit please!
At least he’ll pass the ball…

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:11 PM

or myabe espn980.com

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:11 PM

but nba dot com is working

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:13 PM

D.Song has 4 points 2 rebounds and a steal in 5 mins

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:13 PM

What did I miss??

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:15 PM

doing ok so far just mike james is cold as ice in a snow storm and keeps jacking up shots

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:15 PM

nice strong drive by butler

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:16 PM

WE NEED JUAN PLEASE SOME ONE TELL COACH ILL GIVE HIM 20$ TO PLAY HIM FOR 10 MINs

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:18 PM

mcgee is in

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:19 PM

J.Crit will do

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Yay McGee!!! WITH Songaila!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:19 PM

wizards with ten more shot attempts

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM

mcgee and song both in

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM

pesh and McGee

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM

PECH!!!!! YAY!!!!!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM

now pech and mcgee

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:23 PM

Didn’t want to take this route to see more of the youth, but good to see them getting minutes

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:24 PM

dixon ius in

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:26 PM

juan can make a tough shot

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM

slwiz did you get a link

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:31 PM

Where is everybody?

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:33 PM

thank you Coach for putin in the Juan i owe you 20$

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:34 PM

thats what you do go right at em

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:35 PM

No one can jump with McGee

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:37 PM

gbkdc i think people are kinda mad at the way the season is going so that would kinda slow it down around here.. but still should be more than few people around just might be a little late

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:38 PM

i appreciate evryone for jumoing on do we know if slwi ever got her audio link

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

Yeah, that makes sense, W4L. Weird no Jeff Malone 1990 and Dixon is even in.

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

yeah i was thinking the same thing

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM

gbkdc-is in the building, just got here let’s see what’s goinh on, and thanks to all that asked about me

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:53 PM

dj – yeah I did get the link and I’m listening to the half time show. I should be able to stay for a bit!! Go Wiz

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:56 PM

Hey slwiz! Hey JM1990! Welcome back. Juan and Javale in the game tonight, even Pech for 30 sec

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM

great. slwiz..turnovers hurt us gang 11 tunrovers 14 heat points off turnovers

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM

We need a big man coach, ALONZO. Come to DC!!!!!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM

gbkdc-thanks for the update, and thank you Dave and Glenn, I am happy that Juan and McGee and Pech got some run!!

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:00 PM

thanks for the shout out gbkdc and alright you too dj/ I’m not sure how loyal I’ve been but thanks for sayinog so!! I have been checking the boxscores and following the news in Yahoo and NBA Daily. Hope they have a great 2nd half go Wiz!!!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:00 PM

darius does a good job geting position

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:01 PM

It’s easy to see why to like JaVale and why he drives you nuts. When he gets the ball off the board, he almost *always* shoots — no matter how impossible the situation. The result, often, is that the other team winds up w/ the ball. If he’d just learn to turn and get the ball out, he’d up his numbers and help his team.

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM

need to slow this game down and take it too the basket

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM

again dariius wuth good position on mcgloire

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:07 PM

like to see more Dixon, Pech and McGee

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:07 PM

and Young

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM

is j. anthony a back up center? how is darius doing on him? J. Magloire went out!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM

wade only 4 of 12 from the field so far

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM

That stat about Caron’s turnovers is not good.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM

Steve Francis waived by the Grizz today, would love for Stevie to come back home if he has anything left in the tank….Go Wizards….Let’s get some points

Comment from RomeyInVa
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM

if the ‘zards would stop turning the ball over they have a chance 2 take this one.

they need more flow in their offense. doesn’t look like they are running plays.

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM

need someone to slow down that drive or its going to sink us

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:12 PM

Wiz 2-11 from the 3pt line, Heat 5-17, both teams shooting under 40% for the game, really ugly thus far

Comment from RomeyInVa
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:14 PM

wudn’t mind having the franchise back home. an all terp back court with him & Dixon wud be sumthin 2 cheer about

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:15 PM

shots too powerful…. rebounding missing…

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM

would be a great time for the rest of the bench to come in, see if they can cut into the lead

Comment from RomeyInVa
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM

10 points down. its getting messy out there

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM

low scoring 2nd and 3rd qtr’s for the Wiz

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM

why no subs?

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Yeah this is a mess of a game

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM

driving james, cutting jamison hope they keep it up

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM

jamison a double double

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM

need to keep confidence up…. Jamsison esp. needs to keep his head in the game.. turn that defense up

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM

j. crit comming in he has been good tonight

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM

DMAC doing his usual rebounding

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM

ok – now we do not need to start throwing up 3′s & hoping to cut to lead with them… take it to the basket..

Comment from RomeyInVa
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:22 PM

wow. miami’s blowing this thing wide open

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:22 PM

What a nightmare

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:23 PM

gbkdc yes dmac has been great as usual, however to get better at 3 pt shooting we need to put our better shooters in the game, Dixon, Young and Pech, Dave and Glenn, again another team that is beating us at the 3pt line

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:24 PM

Wiz 16 pts in the 2nd, 17 pts in the 3rd (not many subs) I just do not understand

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:24 PM

too mnay turnovers unraveled

Comment from Jason C
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM

wow i fell asleep watching the game…ugh.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM

DWade on his way to a triple double tonight

Comment from RomeyInVa
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM

this is frustrating. im going to play Left 4 Dead on 360 to take it out on some zombies.

great job dave

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM

we need Dixon and Young to get into the game right now there just not getting good shots got to spread the floor open it up and swing the ball

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:26 PM

looks like we got young and McGee and Dixon

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:27 PM

same old same old; nightmare is right but it seems like Tap just doesn’t want to wake up; keeping the bench on the bench and not resting the starters; again they will run out of juice in the 4th; geez somebody jar him awake!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:27 PM

finally the bench to start the 4th! Tap waited too long IMO to put this group in, should have had them in when Miami was building the lead

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:27 PM

good shot by Nick but why is McGee at the 3 point line on that play?

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:28 PM

oh my gosh, what in the world is this man thinking. Putting them in now. They should have come in at the 6:05 mark if not earlier!!!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:28 PM

so the real question too me is, How long will Tap play this unit?

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:28 PM

Jamison is showing that defense.. we need to make the shots count! We can come back from this!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:29 PM

slwiz-Iagree w\you

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM

pech now in

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM

what Pech in for McGee? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM

I don’t know

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:31 PM

he will play this unit until they start a comeback; then he’ll take them out; his usual pattern. Why take javale out now and put pech in now.

Comment from Jason C
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM

uh what happened on that last inbound.

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM

sorry jeffmalone you are watching so i’m commenting just a tad bit late to your comments; but geez if we both see the same things….

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM

ok – turnover off an inbound pass after a foul shot — we just need to pay attention.., literally!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:33 PM

I love my Wiz, like we all do on this board, however this year and this pattern we are in is the worst I can recall in the history of this franchise

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM

slwiz-great minds think a like

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM

young has to work on his dribble

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM

these 3′s are killing us!!!!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM

get Butler and James out of this game please

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM

I still can’t believe we are this bad this year, after how we played last year. I just don’t get it.

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:38 PM

jeffmalone1990 – it is like watching the same game over & over again!!! every game – our defense shuts down about mid 3rd quarter & then the other team just drops 3′s out of no where! We do not adjust to their offense!

And PLEASE leave Mike James on the bench! He needs a time out!

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:39 PM

well I’m not sure how loyal I am or if I’ve got a great basketball mind! LOL

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:39 PM

And you know, I was hoping to escape the bad news about the economy by watching my team, and it only makes me feel worse!!!!

What’s with the T’s???????????

Comment from Jason C
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM

dixon arguing songaila got fouled on the lay up attempt.

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM

I hope Jamison can keep his head in what is left of this game after the tech!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM

gbkdc-frustration to a terrible year would be my guess

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:41 PM

Frustration setting in

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:41 PM

gbkdc-amen

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:41 PM

getabigboy has always said NBA is supposed to be entertainment and in a way I agree. We try to watch “our guys” and cheer them on for a few hours to get away from the stressors of life, this pattern jeff is referring to just takes the joy away from the game. It’s just so sad because the changes are so simple.

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:42 PM

I was typing and missed the T’s

Comment from slwiz
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:44 PM

I really don’t see how the players are holding up. but I know they try hard to be professional and positive. Sometimes human failings like frustration does happen. I give them kudos for staying positive as they can. They have so much talent! I will not stop thinking that way!!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM

Jamison and CB3 40 min tonight why?

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:48 PM

LOL…Their ghost picks are funny to watch.

Comment from Jason C
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM

was about to ask the same thing…games out of hand, are we trying to get them hurt?

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:51 PM

what can i say very frustarting

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM

I realize the Heat use to be known for there defense, however tonight we just had bad offense, 16 in the 2nd, 17 in the 3rd and tracking the same for the 4th

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:53 PM

heat better job on boards

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:53 PM

3 pt shootung again is the key, no matter who we play they out shoot this team fro the 3 pt line, and of course we are not making any as well, just a bad combo all around

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:54 PM

9-36….wow!!

What’s our historic worst record?

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:54 PM

301-230-0980 post game

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:55 PM

Wow, this is becoming downright awful…16 in the 2nd, 17 in the 3rd, and a whopping 15 in the 4th

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:56 PM

W/ 6:10 left in the 3d quarter, we led 50-49. The rest of the game we managed 21 points. We got to the rim quite often in the 2d half of the 3d quarter, but nothing went down.

Looked like Juan limped off w/ an ice pack on his right ankle. Hope we don’t have another guy go down.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:56 PM

What can ya say?

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:57 PM

I believe it was the year when Leonard Hamilton was the coach and it was 18 wins, I could be wrong

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:58 PM

Tom, what are your thoughts on the subsitution pattern in the 3rd, while the Heat were building the lead, the Wiz decided to play out the starters, again this has been the same since Tap has been c oach and I have no words for it

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 9:59 PM

Whew, I don’t think we’ll get to 18 the way this is going

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM

dcbutler-I think you may be correct

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:03 PM

We need the team and management to be “accountable” totally for this mess

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:03 PM

Whomever is coaching next year has to arrive during the all-star break and build the player’s confidence up and give some foundation/identity to the team…and keep it rolling into the new season.
We need something fresh right about now.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:04 PM

We haven’t beat an eastern conference team yet?

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Question for the board, Has this team just given up this year?

Comment from neal
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:09 PM

I agree Tom, McGee forces shots. Better from there than from outside, but he still needs to learn good choices between shooting and kicking out. Maybe he’s not used to opponents who can block his shot.

Pecherov can rebound. And if he’s coordinated enough to hit threes he ought to be able to learn some inside moves and be effective inside. I understand he doesn’t mind being physical.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:10 PM

Too many variables involved, in that question….but their year is basically over, as far as playoffs are concerned.

A telling point in leadership during this game:

Juan Dixon who has been on the bench for ??? games was telling AJ and CB what to do…and they set ghost picks…lol….
Also, the players have to get techs (take up for themselves) while Tap is just looking on…LOL….
I don’t have the energy to point out everything, but it’s all a repeat each game….37 games and counting….

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:13 PM

dcbutler-again I agree, and I digress

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM

JeffM,

We have to start from square 1, once this gets sorted out. A lot of things are fundamentals.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:16 PM

I did not want to believe it, but I am starting to really believe that we will finish with the worst record and get all of the ping pong balls, and the crazier part that really does not guareentee the top pic anyway, go figure

Comment from neal
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM

After next year Thomas will be a FA and we’ll have an option on Pecherov for another year at only $2,380,270. I’d rather have him than Thomas and maybe by that time Pecherov will have learned to play C and he’ll be worth that.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM

I have not missed a Wizards games in years whether in person or on TV, and this year I had to skip at least 2 games because I could not stand to watch the same thing play out again and again, I was going to tonight but I had a feeling of “change” in the air, and yet the same thing took place again, the Wiz cannot score or play defense.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

I thought they played with great intensity through the middle of the 3d quarter. They’d have had a nice lead except for turnovers. I imagine that when things start to go south in a game, it must be hard to believe in yourselves.

We also just don’t have enough good players. Juan is not a good player, neither is Mike James. Nick is… fun to watch once in a while, but he doesn’t help you win a game at all, not one bit. JaVale is raw; he makes *lots* of mistakes. Pech is to forget. Darius — how many minutes do you think he’d get on a good team? Critt might turn out ok, but from tonight it was obvious that you can’t depend on him yet.

Right now, we have 3 good NBA players: Antawn, Caron and Dominic. JaVale, raw as he is, is our next best player. I don’t know what anyone could do w/ our roster right now.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

JeffM,

Did you see the quote by Hollins on being an interim coach, after he was named coach at memphis?

It’s time that we get a coach.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:23 PM

dcbutler-what did coach Hollins say?

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:26 PM

It’s his opinion but let me go find it…but he was also a player, so it adds some validity to it.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:30 PM

Hollins remarks after being named head coach:

Hollins said having the permanent title rather than the interim tag will enable him to install a system.

“Any time there’s an interim tag in front of someone’s name, the players feel like it’s the substitute teacher. They feel like it’s time to play, and they don’t have to do their work the same way,” Hollins said.

“No matter how hard you try, there’s always a few who aren’t going to be on board because they know you’re not truly the boss.”

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-grizzlies-coach&prov=ap&type=lgns

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:33 PM

dcbutler-thank you, and IMO he hit it on the head, and he is correct

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:35 PM

Look, we have 15 players. 5 of them are injured. 4 of tehm — Pecherov, McGee, Crittenton and Nick — are unproven raw young players who will not win games for you. 2, Dixon and James, are marginal veterans who have *never* regularly commanded extensive minutes. 1, Songaila, is a heady vet who would be 9th or 10th player on most teams.

That leaves 3 guys who play NBA caliber ball. Tonight, those guys did their very best on the road against a team with a winning record.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM

LOL…Tom,

No one is saying you’re wrong….and at the same time, no one is saying that you’re right either. The problems existed WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY before tonight.

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:44 PM

It appears that the Wizards give up as soon as things are not going their way… how else can you explain continous possessions with no points or even rebounds to show for it?

I think with guidance, the Critter (Yeah, that is my name for him…) will be an asset to the team. He runs the ball from one side of the court to the other in what appears to be under 5 seconds… McGuire is MUCH better – his sophmore year, not much exposure last season. Mike James – well, when he cared he did much better. But now I think he leads the charge of “scrap it” (w/ Jamision not too far behind). Blatche has shown that he can play with the big boys. Dixon… I cannot figure out/recall why he was put in time out way back when…

I really did not see the season going down like this. yes, I did shed a tear or two or three when Hawyood got hurt, but what we are seeing here is a result that far exceeds news that one player will be out for an extended period of time (I am an Areanas fan, but I am also no fool – he has not been a factor for over a season now).

Going to my bed. I am really battling with myself – will Saturday’s game be my last? With this economy, I need to make better decisions & a night at at Wizards’ game with my girls is no longer a fun thing to do…

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:46 PM

I’ll break this down on one level. When MJ first came, his driving and kicking it out was working, now he’s jacking up jumpers, and stays in the game. JCritt comes in and does well, shoots one jumper and is done.
Let the true point guard stay in and learn the game. Rondo was green, Chalmers is green, just to name a few. This he’s too young or he’s winded or he hasn’t earned it yet, to describe why they don’t get time is ludicrous (and not the rapper).
We need our coach of the future to come on in and stabilize things (rational decisions) that doesn’t have everyone wondering WTF…LOL…and i’m out.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM

I wouldn’t let Tapscott coach a pre-school hop-scotch team, let alone a NBA basketball team.

He has no idea of how the game is played and he is constantly talking about “I and Me”..they let me down” and “they don’t listen to me”. Me, me, me…Hey Tap wake up, it is NOT about you. Nobody gives a pig’s snout about you. We just want to enjoy NBA basketball where the home team has a chance to win…that’s entertainment.

dcbutler357, I agree. Next year’s coach should be appointed during the All-star break so that he can get to know the team and start to install some type of NBA offense and NBA defense (everyone knows we currently have neither). It doesn’t matter if we win another game the rest of the way.

Ernie G. – If your son was a good b-ball player in high school would you want him to be playing for Tap, or would you transfer him to a school with a real coach?

I agree with most of the other posts, so there is no sense reiterating what everyone can already see.

dcbutler357 – I love the “ghost picks”. You are absolutely right. CB and AJ don’t want to play team basketball. I’m not sure about AJ, but I’m fairly sure that CB is playing for a shot at the all-star team (FAT chance, and he doesn’t deserve it). Both of these guys set the “ghost pick” and immediately roll to the basket hoping for the easy layup. The man with the ball has to figure out how to beat the double-team on his own. They are focused on passing the ball to each other. I lost count of how many times other players were wide open and both #3 and #4 ignored them.

AJ and CB both have a nice offensive game. However, AJ can’t play “D” to save his life; CB doesn’t seem to care about any “D” unless it involves a steal. Limit their time; don’t risk injury; play the future – AB (when he recovers – until then play Pech) ,DM,NY,JM, JC until they drop.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM

BTW-The ice gave me a chance to use 4-wheel drive….cool….it’s all what ya make of it

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 28, 2009 at 10:52 PM

dcbutler357, you are a hoot!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 11:14 PM

Getabig,

Hoot Hoot!!….LOL…..

Dwade didn’t even feel like it was worth it to get a triple double….probably would have an asterick in the record book noting it was against us..lol…

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 28, 2009 at 11:16 PM

Oh, looks like Gary Williams is on his way out of UMD…Hoyas are falling fast….What in the heck is going on in the DMV….

Even the Pres and his kids are clowning the DMV for getting out of school for a “lil” ice falling on the ground….I guess the caps and the lady terps is all we have right now.

Comment from lenman
Time January 28, 2009 at 11:33 PM

I disagree about the squad having only three NBA caliber ball players, which is summized to be the biggest problem. Clearly, the biggest immediate problem is coaching or the lack thereof and the lack of direction of this organization. This coaching staff inclusive of the bench assistants are incompetent and so is Grunfeld. The whole culture of this organization is screwed up and it was simply a matter of time before the organization was going to implode and it has imploded. To get blown out by a very mediocre Miami team (with one All Star).

Tonight we saw Caron Butler and Antwain Jamison play one of the more selfish basketball games (even at the NBA level) and the coaching staff was powerless or complicit. The proof of their value is in the records, its that simple. They are both highly overrated.

Tonight when McGee would have benefited from the confidence boost of a start, Tapscott went with Songalia (and I truly like Songalia). BIG PICTURE!!!

When I watch McGee now it is like he is not the same player as when Eddie Jordan was here. Tapscott has took this kid from an athletic and assertive ballplayer to a tentative ghost of what he started out to be. Part of caoching is player development. And on 9-36 squads that has to be your first prority. Some of his deficiencies can be blamed on rawness but poor coaching plays a big role in this kids regression. Tapscott has to be the only coach to confuse basketball players on basic man to man defense.

At any level, confidence is critical. Hell Nick Young is so bad he is dribbling balls off his own feet.

It seems to me you have a franchise that is run by Arenas, Butler and Jamison, who basically do what the hell they want to. The organization conned the fans with the Arenas injury return and can’t even tell us when he might return even if he is healthy. I firmly believe that Butler and Jamison have a large part in deciding rotations (no other coach in the league would play these guys this much).

The bottom line is that not only must the franchise be cleansed of Tapscott and his crew but I don’t see how you can attract a strong teaching coach with Grunfeld at the helm. None of the veterans on this team takes management serious.This is an attractive franchise in the best city in the country, our new coach might want organizational control as well as leading the team on the court.

IT IS TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE, I HOPE MR. POLLIN WILL DO IT OVER THE ALLSTAR BREAK. IF YOU CAN KICK AIR JORDAN TO THE CURB, GETTING RID OF THIS CREW IS CHILDS PLAY.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 29, 2009 at 12:06 AM

Marcus Camby’s thoughts on being an all-star from SI.com

“We’re [9-30] right now, and when you base it on that, I don’t feel I should be in Phoenix” for the Feb. 15 game, Camby said

Caron Butler’s thoughts:

“I know that team winning percentage [is important], but if you’re going to reward an individual, I should be on that team.”

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 29, 2009 at 12:12 AM

JeffM,

Your post about sums it up. Can he validate WHY he belongs. Is it his defense? Is it his offense? Is his team better because of him? None of the answers will get him in….lol….he and AJ shoot more than anyone else, that’s about it….LOL…

They were that good when they played WITHIN a system, not because they WERE THE SYSTEM…LOL…..Can someone get me the recipe for humble pie, PLEASE???

Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 29, 2009 at 12:13 AM

It’s getting late, betta keep it mov’n…

Peace.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 29, 2009 at 12:15 AM

dcbutler-I love CB3 but when I see comments like this, it is trul no wondwe why our record is what it is, we really, really need “leadership” and “accountability” from the top down, we need a coach so bad right now. I really cannot defend his quote but I will say, give me team play all day!

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 29, 2009 at 1:40 AM

Oleksiy Pecherov was in his favorite spot — standing behind the three-point line, watching shot after shot splash through the net after the Washington Wizards concluded practice yesterday. After each made basket, Pecherov turned to teammate Nick Young to hoot, scream or shuffle his feet in an awkward dance he surely must’ve picked up in his native Ukraine.

Pecherov was having fun in one of his fleeting moments on a basketball court. On game nights, the 7-foot Pecherov is often relegated to sideline cheerleader, dressed in uniform and warmups mostly for show. Pecherov has played just 67 minutes in 10 games in this, his second season. And except for one game against Indiana, the only time fans at Verizon Center have seen the Wizards’ 2006 first-round pick is when a video is shown of Pecherov grinning and flailing his arms during Dance Cam breaks.

“It’s hard,” said Pecherov, who is averaging just 3.3 points and 2.1 rebounds this season. “I’ve been healthy, but for some reason, Coach don’t play me. But I stay positive. And I hope he will give me a chance.”

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 29, 2009 at 1:44 AM

“There aren’t a whole lot of positions for 7-foot three-point shooters in the league,” Tapscott said.”

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 29, 2009 at 2:14 AM

Jeff some one should have told him to try the center spot it seems to be full of tall people now a days lmao

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 29, 2009 at 8:13 AM

Btw, I’m not *against* finding a new coach and getting him in place for the rest of the season. I just don’t think it’ll make much difference in our record this year.

It’s hard to look at Daequan Cook, who is not a great athlete or player but who understands the game of basketball, can play a role and can fill in and give you some productivity, and not think of the fact that we took Nick Young 5 positions earlier in the draft and he can’t do *any of those things* despite having played nearly 1800 minutes of NBA ball.

It’s hard to look at Mario Chalmers and realize you are seeing a guy who looks like he will have a 12-15 year NBA career as a starting and productive point guard and realize we made *no* effort to manage the draft in such a way as to get him (in the 2d round!).

It’s hard to look at Pech struggle and get no minutes and not remember that Rajon Rondo and Kyle Lowry were on the board when we took him….

Hindsight is 20/20, of course. But it would really be nice to be a better team than we are, wouldn’t it?

Comment from neal
Time January 29, 2009 at 9:39 AM

Tapscott was a mistake. He’s a very smart guy but that’s only a part (and not the most important part) of NBA coaching IMO. Grunfeld took a shot with him and it didn’t work. But I can’t fault EG for firing Jordan. He was never able to get the team to consistently play team ball on either end of the court. When we had one key player out we still had enough talent to compete. But with Haywood and Arenas out we are outmanned. When the losses began piling up we lost confidence and things imploded.

I hear you Tom, about the player choices. But with a different coach/system the guys we have might be doing much better. I’m not convinced we’ve done worse than most teams over the long run.

Comment from gbkdc
Time January 29, 2009 at 10:24 AM

My 2 cents:

Pech had what, 1 minute last night, he made a shot that didn’t go in, big deal, a LOT of our players do that, and yet he was yanked pretty much immediately. So, how do we really know if he’s good or not? I’m NOT saying he is, but shouldn’t we give him a little bit more time than that? What do we have to lose? Really…

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM

Pech had 8.5 minutes last night; he pulled down 1 rebound. Still, I agree that he should get more minutes. 10-15/game so that we can see what improvements he can make.

Comment from suzie-qwiz
Time January 29, 2009 at 1:34 PM

I can’t take anymore. The powers that be have to put an end to this. This is the NBA and these guys make to much money to play the way they are playing. This is clearly a team that has quit on its coach. He is not getting the best out of these guys. The happiest guy in the locker room right now is AB, he did not want to play and now is does not have to play. This city deserves more and the fans, we are just sick. Mike James was just throwing up shots last night and I don’t see why he is allowed to do that and not be pulled to the bench the way McGee and Critt are. Let these guys play and make mistakes, I’ve seen enough mistakes from lazy vets. Play the kids, at least that will be a new way to loose.

Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 29, 2009 at 2:35 PM

James Slumping
Veteran guard Mike James, who was acquired in a trade from New Orleans in December to provide some much-needed scoring to a Gilbert Arenas-less backcourt, has chosen a particularly bad time to enter into a slump.

In last night’s loss at Miami in which the Wizards scored a season-low 71 points, James was two-of-eight from the field and one-of-four from three-point range. He finished with five points and three assists in 32 minutes.

In the last six games, James is 12-of-44 overall and two-of-16 from three-point range and while he’s not turning the ball over at a high rate, he’s also not getting to the free- throw line, generating steals (one in the last six games) or otherwise impacting games. Even worse, I watched him closely in the first half last night and a couple of his shots weren’t even close to being on target.

Not that the team’s struggles can be pinned on James or any other single guy. No way. Right now, this team has two guys who could be called legitimate night-in, night-out NBA starters (Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison), a handful of role players who would get minutes only here and there on a playoff contender and a bunch of young guys who are far from polished.

Comment from neal
Time January 29, 2009 at 2:52 PM

For fun I decided to look up some stats, particularly re. Pecherov (in the limited time he’s had):
3 point %:
Dixon 39.1
Pecherov 36.4
Arenas (career) 35.8
James 33.3
Jamison 31.1
Butler 29.7
Stevenson 28.2
Young 24.0 (what a change from last year)

FT%
Pecherov is lowest of team (33%)

Rebounds per 48 minutes
Pecherov 14.1
McGee 12.3
Haywood (career) 12.0
Jamison 11.2
Blatche 11.1
McGuire 11.0
Thomas 10.2
Crittenton 7.5
Butler 7.5
Songaila 7.1 (not good)

Turnovers per 48 minutes
Pecherov has fewest on team

Person fouls per 48 minutes
Pecherov has most on team

Assists per 48 minutes
Pecherov has fewest on team

Does he have potential?

Comment from neal
Time January 29, 2009 at 3:33 PM

What Will Oleksiy Be When He Grows Up, cont’d.

It seems that Pecherov gets neither assists nor turnovers because when he gets the ball he shoots it. That’s not as bad if you’re playing under the basket.

I think that his best possibility for earning minutes (unless we trade one of our PF’s) is to compete with McGee and Thomas for backup minutes at center. This summer he should hit the weight room and also work on FT’s and inside moves.

Comment from Aj
Time January 29, 2009 at 3:33 PM

I really miss eddie jordan because tapp treats caron and antawn like kings. Last year on the road vs the blazers antawn was wide open but blatche waited to long to pass HIM the ball and turned it over. Antawn yelled at dray and eddie jordan sat twan down for a good 8 minutes. Tapp would never do that, we need some leadership on the bench and on the floor. NO one is too good to be benched especially on a 9-36 team. Which brings me to mike james, if he is hurting us right now sit him down. Also someone needs to step up on the defensive end since we clearly can not score enough points. I would love to see some blocked shots. If 6-4 Dwayne wade can get over a block a game why can’t 6-7 Caron , Or 6-9 Antawn. I think it is just effort and commitment.

Comment from millie mill
Time January 29, 2009 at 4:15 PM

At this point who cares give em a shot. The least thing that can happen if we just played the young guys or just play them more, it will build confidence or build trade value.

Comment from millie mill
Time January 29, 2009 at 4:26 PM

I think Jamison and Butler should develop injuries like D-Wade did last year. I think Miami just go to the point last year and just shut down their stars.

Comment from Aj
Time January 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM

yea fake a knee injury and just shut it down cause if they only win 18 games then they will never be the same I think caron has already lost it cause he is “looking for Ashton Kucther”.

Comment from millie mill
Time January 29, 2009 at 4:39 PM

After the all-star roster

Starters
PG: J. Crittenton
SG: N. Young
SF: D. McGuire
PF: A. Blatche
C: J. McGee

Bench
D. Songaila
M. James
O. Pecherov
J. Dixon
D. Stevenson
Power forward D. League player
Small forward D. League player

Injury list
A. Jamison
C. Butler
Gilbert Arenas
Brendan Haywood
Etan Thomas

Comment from neal
Time January 29, 2009 at 5:29 PM

I agree, millie mill, that it would be fun to see those five start, and probably beneficial in the long run. The only comment I have is that only 1st and 2nd year players are eligible for the D. League.

Comment from millie mill
Time January 29, 2009 at 8:22 PM

the d league players are just to have a 12 man roster

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 29, 2009 at 9:23 PM

millie mill — we have a 15 man roster; we can’t add anyone from the D league (not that it matters anyway).

What exactly is an “injury list” and why are Antawn and Caron on it?

Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 29, 2009 at 11:09 PM

scroll up a little Tom. A little “mystery” injury thing lol. You can’t do that guys. Even in the “old” days, when a player was on “injured reserve” his salary still counted. Just because they have changed the term to “inactive” the players who are on that list are still on the team and cost as much as if they were scoring 50 a night.

yours is a 17 man roster Millie Mill… can only be 15. That being said… I’D LOVE to see the lineup of Crit, Nick, Dominic, Andray, and JaVale together!!!

Comment from millie mill
Time January 30, 2009 at 7:35 AM

So you guys are telling me that we can’t add a 10 day contract guy if we were to lose another player to injuries.

Comment from millie mill
Time January 30, 2009 at 7:48 AM

Tom

I was only playing around with the roster. Right now we have five injured players. Two might come back after the all star break Blacthe and Steveson. Like I said earlier I think Miami shut down D-Wade last year when they realize that they had no chance to make the playoffs are anything higher that third to last place in the league. Right now our record is 9-36 that’s 45 games into the season more than half. We have 8 more games until the all star break. I can’t see us winning 25 games this year. Surely Butler and Jamison has something hurting on them that can keep them out for a while.

Comment from millie mill
Time January 30, 2009 at 7:53 AM

It’s almost February when was the last time we heard an update in Gilbert Arenas or Brendan Haywood?

Comment from neal
Time January 30, 2009 at 8:01 AM

Right Millie, even 10 day contracts count against the 15 player limit.

I’ll bet Arenas would be back by now if we were near the top of the conference.

Comment from millie mill
Time January 30, 2009 at 8:45 AM

Thanks Neal
I didn’t know that.