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 Jul 17 2006, 04:58 PM
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5 years - 23 mil
QUOTE The Washington Wizards signed free agent forward Darius Songaila to a five-year, $23 million dollar deal, Songaila's agent, Mark Bartlestein, told ESPN.com.
Songaila's deal includes a player option for the fifth year of the contract. Songaila is a skilled four man with a sweet outside shot and the ability to go inside and bang. The move means that it's now very likely that the Wizards' first-round pick, Olexsiy Pecherov, will return to Europe for another season, a source close to the Wizards confirmed to ESPN.com. The moves use the up the majority of the Wizards' mid-level exception, with Songaila's deal taking up around $4 million of Washington's $5.135 million mid-level exception. Chad Ford covers the NBA for ESPN Insider. |
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Jul 17 2006, 05:05 PM
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All-Star Group: Administrator Posts: 2,149 Joined: 12-March 06 Member No.: 3 |
Well I wish Songalia the best of luck. He was solid for us, had a rough injury, but is overall a pretty solid player with some offensive skills. I dont' think he's worth what they paid, but the Wiz could use a decent low post scorer and an overall smart player.
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Jul 17 2006, 05:07 PM
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Washington has no problems scoring, probably would have been better off signing someone more defensive minded down low.
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Jul 17 2006, 05:44 PM
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Superstar Group: Administrator Posts: 3,736 Joined: 12-March 06 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 12 |
Wow, he sure got a big paycheck. Didn't know the Wizz were interested but they get a helluva player.
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Jul 17 2006, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 17 2006, 04:37 PM)  Wow, he sure got a big paycheck. Didn't know the Wizz were interested but they get a helluva player. I figured Haywood, Thomas and the rest of there no offense bigs were more in the defensive mold but your right they could use a good defensive guard or something, although a big that could score a bit is nice for em. Of course I guess some people consider Jamison a big and he can score. |
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Jul 17 2006, 06:22 PM
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12th Man Group: Members Posts: 198 Joined: 21-March 06 Member No.: 76 |
Overpaid big time.
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Jul 17 2006, 06:47 PM
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I really like Songaila but he was expendable, especially at that price. Can't blame him for leaving when he signed for all that bank.
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Jul 17 2006, 06:57 PM
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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 17 2006, 06:40 PM) I figured Haywood, Thomas and the rest of there no offense bigs were more in the defensive mold but your right they could use a good defensive guard or something, although a big that could score a bit is nice for em. Of course I guess some people consider Jamison a big and he can score. Yeah - I was thinking of Jamison as their starting 4 so a defensive minded 4 would be a solid complimentary backup to him. |
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Jul 17 2006, 08:23 PM
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Starter Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 994 Joined: 23-March 06 From: Atlanta Member No.: 84 |
I think this is a good move for Washington, though I'm glad we didn't resign him. That would have been too much money for a guy who wouldn't have gotten the kind of minutes he would have wanted.
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Jul 17 2006, 08:30 PM
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6th Man Group: Members Posts: 681 Joined: 16-March 06 Member No.: 65 |
best of luck to songalia. He was solid, but we cant afford that much for him.
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Jul 17 2006, 09:56 PM
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Jul 17 2006, 09:58 PM
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How about we do that?
 Interesting that the numbers are different... |
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Jul 17 2006, 10:13 PM
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Superstar Group: Members Posts: 3,150 Joined: 20-March 06 Member No.: 73 |
wow, that is a huge contract but nonetheless I wish him the best. He could really help the wiz out with some mid range jumpshots here and there. He really had no purpose here anymore so im glad hes somewhere else where he can produce and get some minutes.
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Jul 18 2006, 06:32 AM
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All-Star Group: Administrator Posts: 2,568 Joined: 13-March 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 21 |
I thought it was worthless?
 Granted anything more than a few million a year is too much, but he should get a chance to contribute in Washington. |
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Jul 18 2006, 12:56 PM
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I'm fresh. Group: Administrator Posts: 1,300 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Lombard, IL Member No.: 131 |
good riddance...
almost 5 mill per year?? that doesnt fit on this team. |
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