voices.washingtonpost.com - 6/24/2009
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I just filed my story for the newspaper about an hour ago, so now I'll take some time to break down this deal. All I can say is that I guess Ernie Grunfeld really wasn't impressed with the pickings at No. 5 if he was willing to make a move like this so quickly. He didn't even wait to see which players slid down to them on Thursday, so that let's you know exactly what he thought about this draft. It stinks. I'm not completely sold on getting Randy Foye and Mike Miller, but I'm willing to give Ernie the ...
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Through the years, I've taken in a bit
of stick for seemingly finding no joy, light, or...
point to whatever transactions passed through the wire. Repeatedly calling deals that others saw as either "win-win" or "win-lose" as ...
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Washington and Minnesota pull off a nice one
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Wednesday Morning Starting Five: The How Many Trades Will Be Made Today Edition?
The Starting Five —
Looks like Rubio is sending shock waves through the league as big trades are going down with minor NBA team players. This is always a very interesting time leading up to the draft as we wait and see how teams will jockey for position before during and after Thursday’s draft. What trade would you like to see go down?
Our peoples Michael Lee breaks down the Wizards/Suns trade. (WaPo)
Amir Johson traded for just traded Fabricio Oberto. Oberto will be released. (Detroit News)
Bill Rhoden comments on Epiphanny Prince going pro. (NY ...
DMV: And With the Fifth Pick, Washington Selects Randy Foye, Mike Miller and Cash
Mr. Irrelevant —
... In a move that adds outside shooting and backcourt depth while freeing up cash to extend Brendan Haywood, Washington deals the fifth pick, Etan, Songalia and Pecherov to Minnesota for Foye and Miller. That pick wasn’t going to start this year anyway, and this team is built to win. [Wizards Insider] ...
No Your Links: Mike Miller and Randy Foye Are Headed to Washington
Bullets Forever —
... who missed all of the 2007-08 season following heart surgery, and then was limited to 26 games this past season because of a torn MCL, was slated to make $7.35 million next season. But his contract had a $1.2 million trade kicker, which had scared teams off. The paperwork that must be finalized involves Thomas signing an agreement he won't opt out of his current deal on July 1 to pursue free agency. Thomas is expected to sign the agreement Wednesday morning.
Wizards-T-Wolves Trade Breakdown - Wizards Insider
I'm not completely sold ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Michael Lee of the Washington Post: “Ernie Grunfeld really wasn’t impressed with the pickings at No. 5 if he was willing to make a move like this so quickly. He didn’t even wait to see which players slid down to them on Thursday, so that let’s you know exactly what he thought about this draft. It stinks. I’m not completely sold on getting Randy Foye and Mike Miller, but I’m willing to give Ernie the initial benefit of the doubt, because if there is one area where Grunfeld has succeeded in during his time in Washington it is ...
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T-Wolves Trade for 5th Pick, Send Guards to Wizards
hoopsvine.com 6/24/2009 —
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired the 5th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, sending Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Washington Wizards .
The Wizards also sent forwards Etan Thomas , Darius Songaila and Oleksiy Pecherov to the T-Wolves to round out the deal.
I totally ...
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nbcwashington.com 6/24/2009 — The Wizards made a splash by trading dead weight and a draft pick for offensive weapons, but with a lack of big man depth, Ernie Grunfeld likely has more moves in cue.
Wolves Deal Randy Foye for Wizards Draft Pick
thesportsbank.net 6/24/2009 —
By: David Kay
The first major draft-impacting trade was made Tuesday evening with Minnesota adding a second pick in the top six. The Timberwolves , who already own the sixth overall pick, acquired the #5 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft , Etan Thomas, Darius Songalia, and Oleksiy Pecherov ...
Wizards trade is official
dcprosportsreport.com 6/24/2009 — Etan Thomas signed a waiver last night promising not to opt out of his contract this summer, which was not a surprise since doing so would cost him well over $8 million. Here is the official press release from the Wiz: Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team ...
Wizards wait to buy
washingtontimes.com 7/1/2009 — Mike Jones ( Contact ) Originally published 04:45 a.m., July 1, 2009, updated 08:11 a.m., July 1, 2009 Wednesday signals the beginning of the NBA's free agency period, and although teams are free to begin courting and negotiating with players, don't ...
The dealing begins? Wolves strike deal with Wizards for No. 5 pick?
blogs2.startribune.com 6/23/2009 — SI.com just reported what I’ve been working for the last 30 minutes to confirm: The Wolves and Wizards have struck a deal that will bring the No. 5 pick, Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila and Oleksiy Pecherov to Minnesota for Randy Foye and Mike ...
Does the East Have a New Contender?
celticshub.com 6/24/2009 — Both Yahoo! and ESPN are reporting that the Wizards are dealing the #5 pick, Etan Thomas (and his $7.34 million expiring deal), Darius Songalia and Oleskiy Pecherov for the T’Wolves in exchange for Randy Foye and Mike Miller.
And holy hell ...
Trade Is Official —
Wizards Insider 6/24/2009
From the Wizards' news release: Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has acquired guard/forward Mike Miller and guard Randy Foye from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila, Oleksiy ...
