Free Agent: Dorell Wright

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http://www.nba.com/media/act_dorell_wright.jpg
2007-08 Statistics
PPG7.9RPG5.00 APG1.4EFF+ 11.50
Born: Dec 2, 1985
Height: 6-9 / 2,06
Weight: 210 lbs. / 95,3 kg.
High School: South Kent Prep HS (Lawndale, CA)
Years Pro: 3

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dorell_wright/index.html

[Biggems]

http://www.nba.com/media/act_dorell_wright.jpg
2007-08 Statistics
PPG7.9RPG5.00 APG1.4EFF+ 11.50
Born: Dec 2, 1985
Height: 6-9 / 2,06
Weight: 210 lbs. / 95,3 kg.
High School: South Kent Prep HS (Lawndale, CA)
Years Pro: 3

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dorell_wright/index.html

Wouldnt be a bad option....he is only 24...but he definitely needs to hit the gym and work on his 3pt shooting. in our offense we need our wing players to be able to shoot it from beyond the arc.

[Bob Lanier]

He's already 24?

Bust. Go to Europe, young man.

[AFBlue]

Wouldnt be a bad option....he is only 24...but he definitely needs to hit the gym and work on his 3pt shooting. in our offense we need our wing players to be able to shoot it from beyond the arc.

His birthdate says Dec '85....by my count that makes him 22.

[AFBlue]

On him as a player....he really hasn't developed from being the hyped hs prospect, but that isn't to say there's not something there.

I think he's probably not the best option since he can't get sent to Austin and does need some time developing, which the Spurs can't afford to let him do on the court.

[angelbelow]

his 3 point shoot has shown some flashes so i think he he works at it, he could become a consistent shooter.

[Man of Steel]

Sign him

[timvp]

This could be another option. The Spurs really wanted Wright when he was coming out of high school. They tried to trade up to get him ... but with no luck.

I like he can rebound, run and is a pretty good defender. The problem is he can't shoot at all. Plus Riley has killed any confidence he had when he was younger. The weird thing is he was a very good shooter in high school.

For a reasonable price, he's a very nice prospect. He'd giving the Spurs great rebounding and shotblocking at the small forward position. If he could find his stroke, he'd be very good. Right now he's basically Josh Childress with less of a jumper.

The Spurs really liked him out of high school and have continued to pry him out of Miami the last few years. I think the Spurs will look at him if other options dry up that can help right away. Wright is more of a rebuilding project -- mostly in terms of his confidence.

[tav1]

Chip is on the payroll, but his lack of a shot makes him a no deal in my head.

[intlspurshk]

SPURS can gamble a small portion of MLE on him. They need young player and the key is to find next Stephen Jackson

[Blackjack]

This could be another option. The Spurs really wanted Wright when he was coming out of high school. They tried to trade up to get him ... but with no luck.

I like he can rebound, run and is a pretty good defender. The problem is he can't shoot at all. Plus Riley has killed any confidence he had when he was younger. The weird thing is he was a very good shooter in high school.

For a reasonable price, he's a very nice prospect. He'd giving the Spurs great rebounding and shotblocking at the small forward position. If he could find his stroke, he'd be very good. Right now he's basically Josh Childress with less of a jumper.

The Spurs really liked him out of high school and have continued to pry him out of Miami the last few years. I think the Spurs will look at him if other options dry up that can help right away. Wright is more of a rebuilding project -- mostly in terms of his confidence.

The shooting has to be a confidence issue, because that's the one thing they knew he could do when he came into the league. Maybe some time with a guy named Chip is all he needs.

He wouldn't be my first choice, but I can think of alot worse options out there.

[T Park]

Sign him, Stephen Jackson plan, workout every day with England.

[Horry For 3!]

I really like Dorell Wright. I think if coached right and confidence up, he could be a really good player.

[spursfan98]

Dorell is worth part of the mle... sign him

[Bruno]

I like him. He is restricted but I'm not sure Miami wants to keep him. They are in full rebuilding mode and they could take another route than him.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

He's good but I wouldn't settle for him until all the other options are gone.

[SenorSpur]

Hmm. Very intriguing.

[Mr. Body]

Any news on Miami's designs on him and the extent of the knee injury and surgery?

[tav1]

It's because of players like Wright that I like the idea of splitting the MLE.

[angelbelow]

pretty darn good defender too and could develop great offensive potential.

[montgod]

Like I said in the other thread... I think Ian will have a similar game to wright's so I don't see the Spurs adding him.

[AFBlue]

Personally, I'd rather the Spurs look long-term with their draft picks and look for instant contributors in free agency....and this guy is still a couple years off, if he's ever going to get there.

Wright's not a bad pick, but he's probably not ready for a bunch of court time on a championship-contending team and can't be sent to the NBADL.

[Bob Lanier]

He's a gambler on defense, really.

Whatever potential he may have had has pretty well been burned away in the Developmentally Challenged League.

[exstatic]

He's already 24?

Bust. Go to Europe, young man.

:lmao

[TDMVPDPOY]

you forgot an update

his really 6-11 now...heat fans were raving about his growth splurt last season

[Bob Lanier]

You know who else had a growth splurt last season?

Bea Arthur.

[bigdog]

Dorell has shown some flashes, but the question is can he be consistent? we'll see what happens. The Spurs have been interested in him for a while, so just wait and see...

[Sway]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=t2OBlLV9itI

Pretty cool youtube video on DW. Is he really 6'11" as some Heat fans are claiming?

Anyway, this guy could be an option if the FO strikes out on other FA prospects.

[TDMVPDPOY]

the youtube clips dont impress me much

seems like he doesnt have a high vertical to me....

[Sway]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=m7Sb3RP-bLA&feature=related

According to his draft report, his vertical is supposed to be one of his strengths. Its hard to tell what type of hops he has based on a video, but based on the video above it doesnt like too bad.

[Bartleby]

It's because of players like Wright that I like the idea of splitting the MLE.

If the Spurs could draft a backup PG (like Chalmers) and use the MLE to sign Wright and Azubuike I'd be pretty happy with the offseason.

[TDMVPDPOY]

this guy was compared to being the next tmac....

so far he hasnt shown it in the nba

[SenorSpur]

He may not be able to shoot, but he is a long-three.

I like the idea of nabbing him for a cheap price

[Bartleby]

His three point shooting isn't great, but his FG% (inside the arc and beyond) has improved since the season before, FWIW.

[Spurs Brazil]

Heat Extend Qualifying Offers To Wright, Quinn And Powell

Jun 25, 2008 11:15 AM EST
The Miami Heat announced today they have made qualifying offers to Dorell Wright, Chris Quinn, and Kasib Powell, making them restricted free agents.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53177/20080625/heat_extend_qualifying_offers_to_wright_quinn_and_ powell/

[DPG21920]

Wright can play. He is a very good defender and shot blocker for his size. Tyrus Thomas mold...

[Spurs Brazil]

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/586250.html

WRIGHT UPDATE

Forward Dorell Wright said he is pleased the Heat extended a $2.4 million qualifying offer this week, which gives Miami the right to match any offer.

Wright becomes a restricted free agent Tuesday.

''Miami is where I want to be so I can't wait to get out there next year,'' Wright said Thursday at Madison Square Garden, where he was attending the draft.

Wright is rehabilitating from season-ending knee surgery and said he is about a month away from being ready to go.

[wildbill2u]

Career FG % 46--last season 48% 3s 36% FTs 82% PPG 7.9 RPG 5.9

Compare to Bowen: FG. 40.1% 3s 41% FTs 65% PPG 6 RPG 2.9

Pretty much a wash on other stats except his were gained playing 25 mpg to Bowen's 30mpg.

Update: Wright turned in a nice all-around game against the Lakers Sunday, finishing with 15 points, seven rebounds, two steals plus a block and a 3-pointer.

Analysis: Wright started his third game in a row on Sunday after being asked to come off the bench earlier in the week against the Raptors. He has averaged 15 points and just over eight rebounds a game since returning to the starting lineup.

At 23 with 4 years of experience, some of it starting, I'd give him a long damn look for the long 3.

[timvp]

Teams that reportedly have interest in Wright, who is coming off knee surgery to repair torn cartilage, are San Antonio, Philadelphia and Denver.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/597615.html


I actually like Wright and the Spurs have long targeted him ... but he's so raw that it'll be a while before he could step into the starting lineup. Another year of Finley starting? No thanks.


P.S.

The Heat signing James Jones probably makes Wright more available.

[Big P]

Another year of no scoring

[wildbill2u]

I actually like Wright and the Spurs have long targeted him ... but he's so raw that it'll be a while before he could step into the starting lineup. Another year of Finley starting? No thanks.


P.S.

The Heat signing James Jones probably makes Wright more available.

He was starting for Miami after coming back from a knee injury. I agree that Miami wasn't great this year, but we'd probably be looking at him as a Bowen backup. He's a mobile long 3, but maybe still growing into a 3/4.

Who else have we got with that type of skill set and 4 yrs experience at 23?

[AFBlue]

With free agents able to sign contracts at midnight, it's also unclear what the future holds for restricted free agent and former Heat first-round pick Wright.

Wright signed with agent Bob Myers, who is part of the Los Angeles-based Wasserman media group that represents several NBA marquee players.

''I'm not working with Dorell at this time,'' Calvin Andrews, Wright's former agent, said Tuesday afternoon, adding that he was unsure which teams are pursuing Wright.

The Heat tendered a $2.4 million qualifying offer last month, giving the team the right to match offers to Wright from other teams. At the NBA Draft in New York on June 26, Wright said he expected interest from other teams but prefers to stay in Miami.

Teams that reportedly have interest in Wright, who is coming off knee surgery to repair torn cartilage, are San Antonio, Philadelphia and Denver.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/597615.html

Wright is a guy with alot of potential, and the simple fact that Denver is interested means that either he or Smith should be available.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Dorell Wright for the LLE, possibly?

[timvp]

Dorell Wright for the LLE, possibly?His QO is more than that so it'll take more to steal him away.

[SenorSpur]

I actually like Wright and the Spurs have long targeted him ... but he's so raw that it'll be a while before he could step into the starting lineup. Another year of Finley starting? No thanks.


P.S.

The Heat signing James Jones probably makes Wright more available.

I would've rather had James Jones. The Spurs absolutely MUST get some additional scoring into the starting lineup. I don't want to see another game with Pop trotting out Finley, as part of this roster - let alone the starting lineup.

If Wright could score and open up the floor, then......

[TDMVPDPOY]

i wouldnt throw the MLE at him yet, dude is still unproven though

and who knows, he might pull a bender on us in the long run if that knee is reoccuring thing

[loveforthegame]

I'd rather have Gist as our project long small forward.

We need some instant scoring at this point.

[SenorSpur]

I'd rather have Gist as our project long small forward.

We need some instant scoring at this point.

Exactly

[DPG21920]

I really like Wright, he has way more upside than Gist..it would be a good off season if we could get him, everyone is so worried about our offense, but our D suffered and that is what we need to fix, Wright helps that and his offense is underrated.

[SCdac]

I wouldn't mind the Spurs signing Wright at all, in fact I think it'd be kind of a under-the-radar move... He's long, and rebounds really well. Not saying much, but he started 34 games for the Heat last season, and about 20 games the season prior, so he's not quite as raw as some players just coming into the leauge.

[Horry For 3!]

Wright rebounds well, gets steals and blocks. He is a pretty good defender but the only knock on him right now is that he is too inconsistent with his offense.

[DPG21920]

Spurs do not need offense as bad as everyone is saying, if they tighten up their defense to the way it was a few years ago, then the extra misses do not hurt because other teams are missing as well...

[Buddy Holly]

Sign and trade for Bonner... eh?

[TDMVPDPOY]

Sign and trade for Bonner... eh?

i give them finley if they are still interested

LLE or TE on barnes....

kalenna gets the MLE

hows this lineup

kthomas, oberto
duncan, ian, bonner
bowen, kalenna, barry
gino, barnes, d.wright
parker, hill, vaughn

[underdawg]

Would you rather have this guy instead of Pargo? Definitely longer and fills more of the gap we have at the 3. He's looking for a longer contract - I honestly don't know what length of a contract Miami offered him, but after they just Diawara there's a supposed conflict of his playing time. He's 22

[DPG21920]

Well the thing is that Wright's qualifying offer of 2.9 M is more than the Spurs have to offer. So it would have to be through a trade. I would love to have him and Pargo.

[Big P]

Would you rather have this guy instead of Pargo? Definitely longer and fills more of the gap we have at the 3. He's looking for a longer contract - I honestly don't know what length of a contract Miami offered him, but after they just Diawara there's a supposed conflict of his playing time. He's 22

He's restricted...we can only offer $1.9 per year, he already has a qualifying offer of $2.425 mil....sorry, not gonna happen this year unless we can somehow sucker Miami into taking Bonner.

[wildbill2u]

I thought Miami had said they definitely planned to keep him. With Gist gone, he's worth a look. I heard the Spurs were interested in him a year ago.

[underdawg]

Well the thing is that Wright's qualifying offer of 2.9 M is more than the Spurs have to offer. So it would have to be through a trade. I would love to have him and Pargo.

They offered him 2.4, but he's holding out for a longer contract. I'm just curious how long of a contract Miami offered him. I understand they planned on keeping him, but why would they sign Diawara too?

[DPG21920]

This website says they offered him 2.9:
http://www.shamsports.com/content/pages/data/salaries/heat.jsp

[underdawg]

He's restricted...we can only offer $1.9 per year, he already has a qualifying offer of $2.425 mil....sorry, not gonna happen this year unless we can somehow sucker Miami into taking Bonner.

Educate me - if we offer him a 2 yr deal and Miami only offered him a 1 yr deal, even though they offered him 2.4 for the 1 yr they would have to match the 2 yr 1.9 mil?

[DPG21920]

The qualifying offer of 2.4 or 2.9 M, which ever it is, is a one year offer. If he accepts that he will become an unrestricted free agent next year. So as of now, the Heat have only offered him a one year deal in that ball park that we know of.

[DPG21920]

Educate me - if we offer him a 2 yr deal and Miami only offered him a 1 yr deal, even though they offered him 2.4 for the 1 yr they would have to match the 2 yr 1.9 mil?

It is the first year of the deal that teams have to worry about. That is why you see a lot of teams that go after restricted free agents "front-load" the contracts to make them more expensive in the first year.

[underdawg]

It is the first year of the deal that teams have to worry about. That is why you see a lot of teams that go after restricted free agents "front-load" the contracts to make them more expensive in the first year.

sort of like Turiaf - thanks for the info

[DPG21920]

No problem!

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I really like this kid.

I dont know if he fits with SA, but he will be a stud somewhere.

[Spurs4lyf]

i give them finley if they are still interested

LLE or TE on barnes....

kalenna gets the MLE

hows this lineup

kthomas, oberto
duncan, ian, bonner
bowen, kalenna, barry
gino, barnes, d.wright
parker, hill, vaughn

Could we sign and trade finley and use the trade exception (worth $1,847,000 I think?) to get D Wright?

[DPG21920]

Could we sign and trade finley and use the trade exception (worth $1,847,000 I think?) to get D Wright?

No, you can not combine a player exception with another player in a trade.

[Streakyshooter08]

Well the Heat just signed Diawara. Now they have:

Wright
Jones
Diawara
Lasme

at the SF Positon. I am sure they explore a trade with one of these players. Unfortunatly I don't see anyone on the Spurs they might be interested in. Maybe Oberto or Mahinmi because the lack depth at the C position but that would make the Spurs even smaller which I would not like.

[mrspurs]

Another year of no scoring

another yr. of not scoring i can live with that........what i can't live with is (horrible inside the paint defense the spurs have been developing since the start of last season). if we aint gonna score then lets at least lets stop them from scoring......it used to work......and i dont know anything bout this kid yall are talking about wright...so this is why spurstalk is around:downspin:

[tav1]

Vaughn and Bonner for Wright is the only play the Spurs have to make. I'm not sure it gets them anyway, but that's their play.

[DROB4EVER]

Miami wont let him go, and spurs wont sign him to long term deal so they would lose him after next season if they did trade for him.

If a few years the guy will avg 20ppg 5rpg or better.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basketball/heat/sfl-dorell0820,0,3776097.story

Miami Heat reaches terms with Dorell Wright
By Ira Winderman | SunSentinel.com
8:30 PM EDT, August 20, 2008

Forward Dorell Wright has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Miami Heat, with his contract expected to be signed later this week.

Wright, who has been everything from a starter to an end-of-bench reserve for the Heat since being selected with the No. 19 pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, was a restricted free agent, with the Heat having the right to match outside offers.

With little outside interest, Wright will receive a deal that will start at roughly the $2.9 million qualifying offer he had been extended by the Heat for 2008-09.

Despite starting 34 of his 44 appearances last season before being sidelined by a knee injury, Wright, 22, likely will have to battle for playing time on a roster that has been bolstered at small forward by the offseason additions of 3-point specialist James Jones and defensive specialist Yakhouba Diawara.

Veteran Shawn Marion, who was acquired at midseason, likely will go into camp at the top of the depth chart at small forward.

Once Wright signs, it will leave the Heat with 13 players under guaranteed contract for next season: Centers Mark Blount and Joel Anthony, forwards Wright, Jones, Diawara, Marion, Udonis Haslem, Stephane Lasme and Michael Beasley, and guards Dwyane Wade, Daequan Cook, Marcus Banks and Mario Chalmers.

That total does not include center Alonzo Mourning, who is recovering from a knee injury, and guard Chris Quinn, who has the right to accept a qualifying offer.

The return of Wright also impacts the roster chances of forward Kasib Powell, who has been extended a non-guaranteed qualifying offer by the Heat.

Teams are limited to 12 active players per game and a maximum of 15 players under contract at the start of the regular season.

[timvp]

With little outside interest, Wright will receive a deal that will start at roughly the $2.9 million qualifying offer he had been extended by the Heat for 2008-09.Didn't DRob4Eva claim that Wright was going to get a $60M contract? :lol

[DROB4EVER]

Didn't DRob4Eva claim that Wright was going to get a $60M contract? :lol

Didnt claim that I just repeated what his agent is asking for. I do beleive if he keeps improving he will get the 60 he wants.

He was stuck this year, no one really has the money to offer him and Miami would match low ball offers so he had no leverage.