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Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:06 pm
by WCDYNASTY
Earlier in the week, Alex Kennedy of HoopsWorld reported that the Bobcats, expected to be buyers at the trade deadline, are shopping Ben Gordon and his expiring contract in an effort to land a player who could help the team win now.
The most logical fits for Gordon are teams without playoff aspirations looking to create future cap flexibility. For a club like that, sending out a productive player on a multiyear contract would allow for more cap space this July, and depending on the player, could earn them an extra asset or two from Charlotte. It would also reduce the talent on this season’s roster, allowing the team to land a higher spot in the 2014 draft lottery.
So which teams might fit that bill and be a fit for a Gordon deal? Here are a few ideas:
Los Angeles Lakers:
Multiple reports have suggested that the Lakers’ asking price for Pau Gasol remains too high, but if the Bobcats were willing to come close to that price, perhaps there’d be a match. A package such as Gordon, Jannero Pargo, Anthony Tolliver, and a first-round pick for Gasol would work under CBA rules, reduce the Lakers’ tax bill, and allow them to pick up an asset without taking on any multiyear contracts. There are issues with my proposal, of course, such as whether the Bobcats would part with a first-rounder for Pau, or whether the Lakers would want to waive anyone to make it work. Still, it’d at least be a starting point.
SOURCE:http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/trade-candidate-gordon.html
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:09 pm
by WCDYNASTY
Gordon, Jannero Pargo, Anthony Tolliver, and a first-round pick for Gasol... DO IT MITCH!!!
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:24 pm
by Tiesto_Lakers
I mentioned a trade like this right when the season started....Charlotte could use Gasol because they actually want to make the playoffs and I believe Gordon's contract is finished after this year.
Gordon, for some reason, would also be one of D'Antoni's favorite players ever.
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:04 am
by Mirjalovic
Do it fast Mitch. Imagine if Bobcats fail to make PO, Kendall-Kobe-Wigginz-Love-Embiid
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Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:12 am
by Sofa King
Why would Pau want to resign with the Hornets after this season? Big gamble for them.
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:25 am
by dAdo dA dEvil
Sofa King wrote:Why would Pau want to resign with the Hornets after this season? Big gamble for them.
... because most people here says that Pau is a pussy ...
... and they are the Bobcats ...
... then Pau will be known as the great Pussy Cat ...
JK
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:31 am
by moonpie
Isn't the Bobcats pick owed to the Bulls this year?
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:47 am
by Dr Aki
moonpie wrote:Isn't the Bobcats pick owed to the Bulls this year?
id take any bobcats first round pick for gasol
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:56 pm
by crazyeights
Why would Jordan pick this draft of all drafts to sit out the lottery? How is that a good long-term strategy
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:29 pm
by Kilroy
Aki wrote:moonpie wrote:Isn't the Bobcats pick owed to the Bulls this year?
id take any bobcats first round pick for gasol
The one from Det is top 8 protected, FYI The one from Portland is 1-12 protected.
http://www1.realgm.com/nba/draft/future_drafts/detailed
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:30 pm
by Atlas
I'm beginning to think some franchises have given up on themselves. Making the playoffs is practically an NBA Championship for them.
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:50 pm
by myersia
I am all for trading for an impact player and building chemistry for next year like Rondo. Trade Pau for Rondo. Have Rondo develop chemistry. Start Kaman. Trade Nash. Sign Deng in the off-season. Fire MDA and beg Phil to come back. Roll with Rondo, Kobe, Deng, Hill, Kaman next year. I am not for the draft unless we are guarenteed a top 5 pick. I do not believe the hype of this draft unless we are getting Parker.
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:57 am
by Dr Aki
as much as a lottery pick for pau sounds fantastical, you got to be realistic
charlotte wont feel too bad if they use the portland pick, not like theyre landing in the lottery anytime soon and a late 1st round pick for pau looks like a dream score for the lakers
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:00 am
by moonpie
I'd take the POR pick if that's the best offer at the deadline, more assets.
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:37 am
by Dr Aki
id rather we secure some sort of "right to swap picks" in 2015 or later with charlotte
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 4:13 pm
by Rosque
Aki wrote:id rather we secure some sort of "right to swap picks" in 2015 or later with charlotte
Too bad our next available pick is in 2087.
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:02 pm
by ak7
myersia wrote:I am all for trading for an impact player and building chemistry for next year like Rondo. Trade Pau for Rondo. Have Rondo develop chemistry. Start Kaman. Trade Nash. Sign Deng in the off-season. Fire MDA and beg Phil to come back. Roll with Rondo, Kobe, Deng, Hill, Kaman next year. I am not for the draft unless we are guarenteed a top 5 pick. I do not believe the hype of this draft unless we are getting Parker.
You're not for the draft, but you think we can trade Pau for Rondo....
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:55 am
by myersia
LakeShowAK7 wrote:myersia wrote:I am all for trading for an impact player and building chemistry for next year like Rondo. Trade Pau for Rondo. Have Rondo develop chemistry. Start Kaman. Trade Nash. Sign Deng in the off-season. Fire MDA and beg Phil to come back. Roll with Rondo, Kobe, Deng, Hill, Kaman next year. I am not for the draft unless we are guarenteed a top 5 pick. I do not believe the hype of this draft unless we are getting Parker.
You're not for the draft, but you think we can trade Pau for Rondo....
Everytime I post man. Really?
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:59 am
by politm
LakeShowAK7 wrote:myersia wrote:I am all for trading for an impact player and building chemistry for next year like Rondo. Trade Pau for Rondo. Have Rondo develop chemistry. Start Kaman. Trade Nash. Sign Deng in the off-season. Fire MDA and beg Phil to come back. Roll with Rondo, Kobe, Deng, Hill, Kaman next year. I am not for the draft unless we are guarenteed a top 5 pick. I do not believe the hype of this draft unless we are getting Parker.
You're not for the draft, but you think we can trade Pau for Rondo....
That, and what are we going to do with that team ?
Am I the only one that thinks Rondo would not be a great fit for the Lakers ? I mean, Kobe is a ball dominant player, as well as Rondo, but the thing is, Kobe had D-Fish almost his entire career who could knock down the 3 (heck, even Smush shot 36% from 3), and Rondo can't really do that. The spacing would be awful, especially on that Rondo-Kobe-Deng, a player that we may, or may not sign (or overpay)-Hill-Kaman team...
Re: Lakers a Logical Fit for Trade Candidate Ben Gordon
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:06 am
by dockingsched
LakeShowAK7 wrote:myersia wrote:I am all for trading for an impact player and building chemistry for next year like Rondo. Trade Pau for Rondo. Have Rondo develop chemistry. Start Kaman. Trade Nash. Sign Deng in the off-season. Fire MDA and beg Phil to come back. Roll with Rondo, Kobe, Deng, Hill, Kaman next year. I am not for the draft unless we are guarenteed a top 5 pick. I do not believe the hype of this draft unless we are getting Parker.
You're not for the draft, but you think we can trade Pau for Rondo....
its easy to be against the draft when you live in a dream world where you can trade pau for rondo. i've also seen pau for love around here
