Mike James & J Crittenton to Wizards-A Daniels to Hornets-1st pick to Grizzlies

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Wizards get Crittenton, James, ship Daniels to NO

By BRETT MARTEL, AP Sports Writer 11 hours, 30 minutes ago

NEW ORLEANS (AP)—The New Orleans Hornets sent veteran guard Mike James to Washington on Wednesday in exchange for Antonio Daniels as part of a three-team trade that returned a future first-round draft pick from the Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Memphis also dealt second-year guard Javaris Crittenton to Washington and sent a conditional second-round pick to New Orleans, while the Wizards waived guard Dee Brown.

Hornets coach Byron Scott gave James an opportunity in training camp to compete for second-string point guard, but Devin Brown emerged as Chris Paul’s primary backup. James hadn’t played in six games.

Daniels has averaged 5.1 points and 3.6 assists in 13 games with the Wizards. The 6-foot-4 guard was a fourth overall pick by the then-Vancouver Grizzlies in 1997 and was a member of the San Antonio Spurs’ 1998-99 championship team.

Daniels “has always been a steady, proven guard in this league,” Hornets coach Byron Scott said. “He has won at the highest level and is a clutch player. He also gives us a different look in the backcourt with his size.”

Crittenton has appeared in seven games as a reserve for the Grizzlies, averaging 2.7 points.
This Nov. 12, 2008 file photo shows New Orleans Hornets guard Mike James (5) shooting between Los Angeles Lakers' Trevor Ariza (3) and Kobe Bryant in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. The Washington Wizards have acquired guards Javaris Crittenton from Memphis and Mike James from New Orleans in a three-team deal.

Memphis, which was 6-15 heading into Wednesday night’s game at Oklahoma City, is in last place in the Southwest Division and is a long-shot to make the playoffs this season in the powerful Western Conference.

The first-round pick the Grizzlies got back from Washington was initially part of the Juan Carlos Navarro deal between the teams in 2007.

“Now we possess all our future first-round picks and have complete flexibility, if needed, for future deals,” Memphis general manager Chris Wallace said.

James played in eight games for New Orleans this season, averaging 2.5 points. He can play either guard position and has been a steady scorer in the past. James started 79 games for Toronto in 2005-06, averaging 20.3 points and 5.8 assists.

“This trade strengthens and energizes our backcourt by giving us a veteran guard in Mike James who can help us immediately with his stability and scoring ability and a young guard in Javaris Crittenton who can help us now and in the future with his athleticism,” Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld.




The Wizards easily won this deal...J-Critt is gunna be exciting in Washington...Memphis never gave him a chance, with Conley, Mayo, Lowry, and Ross all playing ahead of him in the rotation. Their fuck-up. As for Mike James, he's got the talent...lets see if he can play like he did in Toronto with a little more freedom. I can see Antonio Daniels fitting in New Orleans, but he wont make a significant difference. Memphis better make a good selection with that 1st round pick they got in exchange.

[Antonio]

I don't care about Memphis and Washington (but i do like Crittenton's potential). But this one was a pretty good move for the Hornets. Antonio Daniels is a better backup playmaker than Mike James, and he's a better defender too.

[It's All About 18]

I don't care about Memphis and Washington (but i do like Crittenton's potential). But this one was a pretty good move for the Hornets. Antonio Daniels is a better backup playmaker than Mike James, and he's a better defender too.

Yep. Pretty good move for the Hornets. CP3 got a real back-up now

[Antonio]

The Hornets are no joke. First Posey, now Daniels. They're improving.

[tempo2]

damm i was hoping the magic could somehow swing a deal for crittenton especially with our guard situation at the moment. apparatnely the magic have been discussing a deal for months. I think giving the chance crittenton can be a really good player, maybe better suited to the bench where his energy game can take effect. Mike james was nice before he went to new orleans he averaged up near 20ppg didnt he? that should help washington out till gilbert gets back (if he ever gets back).

[7even]

The Hornets are no joke. First Posey, now Daniels. They're improving.

Too bad Byron Scott lost the team. They can't win the title that way.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Critt is no joke...he's gunna be awesome to watch once he gets some consistent minutes.

[GangstaBoogy]

So the future Wizards backcourt = Nick Young & Javaris Crittenton...nice.

Antonio Daniels is almost done, he won't make much of a difference on the Hornets. Still always nice to have some contributing veterans I guess.

[tempo2]

^^ and his consistentley at the top of assists to tunrover ratio every season, perfect for ten minutes per game.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

So the future Wizards backcourt = Nick Young & Javaris Crittenton...nice.

Antonio Daniels is almost done, he won't make much of a difference on the Hornets. Still always nice to have some contributing veterans I guess.

Now if only Blatche and McGee can develop some consistency, they'll have a bombass future to look forward to.