I was hoping we could get Webster, another sharp shooter (42% Threes) off the market. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Martell Webster has agreed to a four-year deal to stay with the Washington Wizards. Webster reached terms with the team Tuesday. The contract can't be signed until July 10 under NBA free agency rules. Bringing back Webster was a top priority for the Wizards. The eight-year veteran swingman averaged a career-high 11.4 points last season and was a respected locker room leader. He could also serve as a mentor for Otto Porter, chosen No. 3 overall by Washington last month in the draft. Webster tweeted a video of himself saying: ''I'm back. You got me for four years, D.C.'' It was the Wizards' second move of the free agency negotiating period. On Monday, they reached an oral agreement with Eric Maynor to be their backup point guard.
Teams signing shooters! Meanwhile, we wait on Dwight before we do anything unrelated to getting him. I hate this waiting.
It's his own fault. His costing every single team the chance to sign pieces that would compliment him. He needs to make a decision by tomorrow.
Why? He's 26, hits the 3, plays acceptable defense and is apparently a very good locker room guy. $5.5MM/yr seems reasonable.
First off, give the guy a break! It's JULY 2! He's had extensive meetings with five different teams within a span of less than 48 hours. I don't think much more can be expected than that as far as getting your due diligence in quickly. As for adding shooters, I doubt the Rockets were going to throw anything significant (besides the Room Exception amount) at any free agents. Actually, I doubt Dwight's decision will affect the timing/amount of any Rockets signing of a shooter. Either they get Dwight (in which case they will only have the Room Exception to offer players) or they won't get Dwight (in which case they will try to find the "best of the rest" later in the summer, like they did with Delfino). Everyone calm down and exhibit some PATIENCE............... Okay, has he decided yet?! :grin:
