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Bullets Forever Poll: Ricky Rubio vs. "The Trade"

Truth About It — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:26:45 -0000

9 days ago: NBA draft prospect Ricky Rubio, of Spain, speaks to reporters in New York, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The NBA basketball draft will be held Thursday June 25, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Yes, Wizards Insider as this exact same poll up right now ... and as of 3,486 votes, 56% think that the Wizards are better off with Mike Miller and Randy Foye over Spanish phenom, Ricky Rubio.

So, out of curiosity, and because the niche Bullets Forever community can be of a different nature in comparison to those who visit the WaPost's Wizards Insider ... (personally, I stopped reading the Wizards Insider comments long ago .... I occasionally skim, but it seems a fair percentage of said commenters resort to irrational attacks -- perhaps this has changed since the WaPost has required people to sign-in, I can't say. In comparison, I can always count on those who frequent BF to provide an intelligent, well thought out perspective. And although people don't always agree with each other ... that's just a fact of life ... discussions here on BF tend to swing much futher towards the end of reason on the pendulum).

In any case, I'm curious to see what YOU guys think.

Factor in a holistic view of whether, in their 'win now' mode AND considering the future possibilities, if you think the Wizards are better off with the assets acquired in the trade, versus keeping a draft pick which would have garnered Rubio.

Poll

Ricky Rubio vs. Mike Miller and Randy Foye:

Bullets Forever Poll: I would have liked the Minny trade better if ...

Truth About It — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:59:55 -0000

Most who fall from mildly content to absolutely enthused about the Mike Miller/Randy Foye trade can agree that they would have like the move better if one of two things had happened (both 'things' being reasonable scenarios which we know Ernie Grunfeld and Co. sought):

One being the desire to maintain better team balance by shipping DeShawn Stevenson to the T-Wolves instead of Darius Songaila (as some have pointed out, Stevenson likely would not have passed a physical, although those can always be waived ... clearly David Kahn sees Songaila playing some sort of role for the Wolves); and
Two, thinking the Wizards should have gotten the Minnesota's 18th overall pick back (one of four they have in the first round) -- evidently Kahn wasn't budging on that.

It's not like Grunfeld got 'jobbed' by not accomplishing either of these ... do you think Kahn really wanted to give up Foye? Not likely.

So Bullets Forever nation, what say you ... which would you have rather had happen?

Poll

I would have liked the Miller/Foye trade better if:

While plenty of media outlets are speculating about a potential deal between Cleveland and Phoenix,...

Truth About It — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:54:57 -0000

While plenty of media outlets are speculating about a potential deal between Cleveland and Phoenix, we’ve heard some talk of a possible trade between Cleveland and Washington actually. The deal would essentially be a cost-cutting move for the Wizards, sending Antawn Jamison and filler (Mike James) to the Cavs for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic. Wallace seems likely to retire, and Pavlovic is on a non-guaranteed contract for next season. It’s not clear whether the Wizards would need to surrender the #5 pick. Jamison is attractive to the Cavs since he’s exactly the type of combo forward they were missing to match up with Orlando’s Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu.

via Draft Express
No, No, No, No, No, No, And.....NO!

Draft Express does have some credibility, but this report leaves that in doubt with me. But if I were to give credence to this rumor for even a second, I'd have to assume that Grunfeld would have another move up his sleeve to make the team better. But if Jamison were to be sent to the Mistake By The Lake as purely a cost-cutting move, I can't even begin to describe how pissed I would be. -TAI

In the unlikely case that Rubio slips past Sacramento, it appears that Washington will not hesitate...

Truth About It — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:45:04 -0000

In the unlikely case that Rubio slips past Sacramento, it appears that Washington will not hesitate to pick him if they feel like he’s indeed the best player on their draft board. The prevailing sentiment at the moment is that Rubio is not in a position to return to Joventut, and that he may have lost some of the leverage he once had by keeping his name in the draft and suing his former team.

Many feel like Rubio would be a good fit in Washington playing alongside Gilbert Arenas, but Rubio’s camp apparently does not agree with that notion at all.

via Draft Express
Really? With Paul Westphal in SacTown do people really think Rubio would slip past #4? I'd be shocked.

The Hype-nitis Surrounding Manu Ginobili to the Wizards and How It Could Happen

Truth About It — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:53:34 -0000

The Hype-nitis Surrounding Manu Ginobili to the Wizards and How It Could Happen

(without giving up Caron Butler)

Happy Birthday to Mike Prada

Truth About It — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:31:15 -0000

At the risk of embarrassing him, I'd like to extend some happy birthday wishes to Mike Prada, the founder of Bullets Forever, a great community for intelligent discussion about the team that has tormented us so, yet keeps us coming back for more.

So Happy Birthday Mike ... and GO WIZARDS!

The Epic Tale of Eddie Jordan: Connections, Relationships, and the Basketball Community

Truth About It — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:31:02 -0000

The Epic Tale of Eddie Jordan: Connections, Relationships, and the Basketball Community

That Eddie Jordan cat really gets around.

One team that could reportedly help Dallas move up high enough to pick [Jordan] Hill is the...

Truth About It — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:46:26 -0000

One team that could reportedly help Dallas move up high enough to pick [Jordan] Hill is the Washington Wizards at #5, a team they already have a history with making draft-day deals. The two teams swapped Antawn Jamison for Jerry Stackhouse and the #4 pick (Devin Harris) back in 2004, a move that worked out well for both parties.

Dallas can offer either the non-guaranteed contract of Jerry Stackhouse to help the Wizards reduce payroll next year (while taking someone like Mike James or Etan Thomas off their hands) or they can help the Wizards by providing a veteran like Josh Howard or Jason Terry if it’s experience and scoring punch they are after. Either move would allow the Mavericks to stay flexible from a financial standpoint as they look towards the free agent class of 2010. They can also dangle their first round pick (#22).

Draft Express Word on the Street

Sources: Eddie Jordan to coach Sixers

Truth About It — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:47:58 -0000

Sources: Eddie Jordan to coach Sixers

ESPN.com

Amare to D.C. has 'no legs'

Truth About It — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:34:21 -0000

Amare to D.C. has 'no legs'

Wonder if it has any wheels.