Originally Posted by
nfmisso
Given the current state: rim, spokes, bare hub; I would first absolutely verify that the hub is in great shape, then choose a brand new rim (Velocity is my go to manufacturer), new spokes and nipples (Wheelsmith DB14 and nickel plated brass are my choices), and build up a new wheel. Give the old rim and spokes to a scrap metal collector.
My suggest, what you do is your choice.
I just went through this last week, and this was my choice. Bent front rim, unable to true. I bought a replacement rim, taped it beside the old one, and swapped spokes over, one-by-one using new brass nipples. I then trued it and it's as good as new.
I should mention that it was the first time I had ever done it. I should also mention that the rim was bent due to a crash in which I broke my collarbone, so I did the entire swap and true one-handed as my left arm is in a sling. It's not that difficult a job.
ETA: the only reason I used the same spokes is because none broke nor pull from the nipples, in fact the tire didn't even lose pressure, and the wheel was purchased new less than three months ago.