and he is a better player than Salmons, and signing here where in pringles system he would have the chance to put up some good numbers would increase his value on the market, where next year he could sign a much bigger deal. That’s why

Walker has not instilled confidence that he can play a major role especially his defense, Azubuike is coming off injury and if he is al the way back he is a legit 2 guard, but he may ultimately be better or need to come off the bench to protect his knees., Pringles doesn’t want to use Chandler in the back court, and Rautins and Fields may not be ready for prime time. Howard gives us a good defender/rebounder/ and a guy who can consistently score. Azuibuike and Howard would give us better coverage at the 2 guard spot than we have now. D’Antoni would like to use Chandler at forward exclusively if he can get away with it this year. he will back up Gallo, and may even pull a few shifts at the 4 spot against certain teams.

In case you haven’t noticed, if they have everybody healthy they got a shot in the West this year. I am sure they are not worried if he does not sign the extension because push come to shove with the New CBA, Where ever he goes Melo is probably gonna want a sign and trade. No I believe this move is to help us this year, and is a possible trade chip the next.

I am in DC and word is he will be cleared to begin basketball related workouts either in August or September, All Star break was the initial prediction, but it appears that he could be ready to go by early December if he doesn’t have any setbacks. that is why the Wiz were interested in re-signing him. They weren’t originally.

They acquire a player who has an expiring contract or they intend to keep past this year. They come off the cap this year and give us cap space to sign a max guy, Donnie isn’t trading them just to trade them. that part of the deal is done. Now it is about acquiring players who can help us make the playoffs this year.