Kevin

Seraphin

Seraphin spent time with the Wizards, Knicks and Pacers during his playing career, and he spent the past few years playing overseas. He never made much noise stateside or overseas, and constant knee issues ultimately ended his career.

We noted over the weekend that Seraphin had agreed to terms with a European team, and now it’s been revealed that Caja Laboral Vitoria was the mystery winner of his services. He chose the Spanish offer over a French one which is a bit surprising considering that he’s from France. Nonetheless, Seraphin will play in Spain until the lockout lifts and will return to Washington afterward as he’s still under contract with the Wizards.

Blatche is just a roster stash at best right now. Though he gets a boost with the exits of Nick Young and JaVale McGee, it is offset by the acquisition of Nene who plays his position. Kevin Seraphin started at center tonight, too, scoring 12 points with nine boards and two blocks in 29 minutes. Factor in Trevor Booker (14 points, five boards, two blocks), and Blatche is in a real mess. All of that said, though, when teams get shook up it’s a good time for a talent like Blatche to try to right the ship.

It’s notable because Nene has dealt with calf issues for the majority of the this season. The trade is now official and the ex-Nugget is expected to make his Wizards debut Wednesday. Kevin Seraphin, who averaged 11.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.6 blocks over the last three games, will head into a handcuff role.

This might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back and Kevin Seraphin is worth a speculative look in 12-team formats, or for those needing a big man.

Booker is battling plantar fasciitis in his left and soreness in his right knee. But when he’s been active of late, he’s been an asset. Over Booker’s last 13 games, he’s averaging 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 0.6 blocks and 0.6 steals. Kevin Seraphin will function as primary backup at both frontcourt spots Thursday.

Seraphin hadn’t blocked a shot in three games, so he made up for it tonight and showed owners that at least it’s possible that he might solidify that part of his game. We don’t yet have an indication of how long Trevor Booker and Nene will be out with their plantar fasciitis injuries, so keep trotting Seraphin out there until we do.

Not a huge surprise considering that each was not expected to play, but this is confirmation that they’ll continue to miss time. Kevin Seraphin, who is averaging 13.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks as a starting center, is once again a strong fantasy play. Jan Vesely will draw another start at power forward.

McGee is in Randy Wittman’s doghouse and it’s hard to tell how this will play out. When asked after the game if he understood the message Wittman is sending, McGee said “I can’t say I do, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out sooner or later.” That answer will obviously not help matters. Kevin Seraphin started, but played just 16 minutes, while Trevor Booker and Chris Singleton played very heavy minutes again. The Wizards don’t have many options at center, so there’s not an automatic pickup to replace McGee if he remains in the doghouse. Just monitor Seraphin for now.

The return date for Washington’s big men remains tenuous. “They are feeling better – but probably not tonight,” said Randy Wittman. “We just have to see their progress.” Kevin Seraphin and Jan Vesely will start again if neither guy suits up, and Seraphin remains a worthwhile spot-starter (in eight starts he’s averaged 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks).