The Wizards traditionaly don't make moves before the midseason trade deadline (Thursday, Feb. 21), and this year appears to be no different.
Team president Ernie Grunfeld indicated this morning that the Wizards are happy with what they have and that they're looking forward to getting everyone healthy and gearing up for what they believe can be a surge down the stretch and into the playoffs.
The Wizards expect to get Caron Butler back some time next week. And Agent Zero is eyeing March 1 as a loose target date. Antonio Daniels (knee, ankle) and DeShawn Stevenson (knee) also will welcome the All-Star break as a time to recover and recharge for the second half of the season.
And given that the Wizards' young players have seen more playing time with veterans injured, Grunfeld likes his team's chances once they're back at full force.
"We've got people coming back [from injury] and even without Gilbert, we have a competitive ball club," he said. "We beat Boston back to back and Dallas a few days later. So I'm looking forward to getting all our pieces together again."
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Unfortunately,Ernie with the Hawks getting Mike Bibby, competitive might not be enough the Wiz need Agent Zero back as soon as he is healthy.The bench needs to step up(that means you!)Darius,Andray,Nick,Dominic,and Roger, play smart no dumb passes,poor shot selection or lack of hustle or you guys will be one and done and it will be back to the drawing board because I'm sure wholesale changes will occur.Second half of the season!!! SO LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Posted by dargregmag@aol.com | February 18, 2008 5:30 PM