Official Speculation & Free Agency Thread (PtIII Mods Close)

Post #101 » by **Bensational** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 10:59 pm

so, we've got the full MLE to spend now... who do you suspect we spend it on?

given that Hamilton just hit free agency, and that the he's a 30+ washed up all star, i'd imagine he'll be our target of choice.

at least he's championship caliber and knows how to play great team D...

rshepard1985 · Post #102 » by **rshepard1985** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:00 pm

Why? He was given an opportunity to play with one of the greatest players of all time in one of the most tradition rich NBA cities. Seems like a no brainer..

The reason being is that he's filing ligitation charges, etc. don't want to show up to Camp, the fact remains, NOLA is a franchise that is ran by the NBA, regardless of the trade and where he would have been trade to, it just looks bad, he is a member of the Hornets, and he goes where he pleases as a free agent.

He showed up to camp. And I think everyone involved is for the litigation, not just Paul.

Post #103 » by **Def Swami** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:00 pm

rshepard1985 wrote:
VGOSWAMI wrote:
CPBalla2003 n da 863 wrote:Yea, i use to have alot of Respect for Paul, all this has been lost over the past few days.

Same here.

Why? He was given an opportunity to play with one of the greatest players of all time in one of the most tradition rich NBA cities. Seems like a no brainer...

For me, it was his tantrum that he supposedly threw, claiming he wouldn't show up to training camp or pursue legal action. Is it really that bad to play pro-ball for millions of dollars in New Orleans? I mean, it's not like anyone is driving him out of town and their management has been actively shopping him. He came off as real self-centered.

I have no problem with his desire to play in LA or with Kobe. But I don't like his attitude toward New Orleans either. I don't think that is fair to their fans or franchise. And same can be said about a lot of NBA players.

Nemesis21 · Post #104 » by **Nemesis21** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:00 pm

Bensational wrote:so, we've got the full MLE to spend now... who do you suspect we spend it on?

given that Hamilton just hit free agency, and that the he's a 30+ washed up all star, i'd imagine he'll be our target of choice.

at least he's championship caliber and knows how to play great team D...

Could you make a list of players we could use it on ?

Bulls and Celtics will be in on Rip.

Post #105 » by **Bensational** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:01 pm

if the Paul trade was CP3 for Bynum + Blake, would you guys feel so strongly against it? personally, i think it would be a fair trade of talent, and would be a good move for the Hornets as a rebuilding franchise.

Post #106 » by **Bensational** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:04 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:
Bensational wrote:so, we've got the full MLE to spend now... who do you suspect we spend it on?

given that Hamilton just hit free agency, and that the he's a 30+ washed up all star, i'd imagine he'll be our target of choice.

at least he's championship caliber and knows how to play great team D...

Could you make a list of players we could use it on ?

Bulls and Celtics will be in on Rip.

don't have a list, but, i just thought about Billups as a decent candidate. he's the kind of guy we could offer a 1 year deal to, as well, to retain our flexibility next summer.

Cammo101 · Post #107 » by **Cammo101** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:07 pm

Paul to the Lakers is real simple. It must involve Bynum and it must involve the Lakers taking back a bad contract.

The problem with the first trade was the Lakers kept their best trade piece, fixed their cap problems, and also got a top 6 NBA player.

CPBalla2003 n da 863 · Post #108 » by **CPBalla2003 n da 863** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:07 pm

rshepard1985 wrote:
Why? He was given an opportunity to play with one of the greatest players of all time in one of the most tradition rich NBA cities. Seems like a no brainer..

The reason being is that he's filing ligitation charges, etc. don't want to show up to Camp, the fact remains, NOLA is a franchise that is ran by the NBA, regardless of the trade and where he would have been trade to, it just looks bad, he is a member of the Hornets, and he goes where he pleases as a free agent.

He showed up to camp. And I think everyone involved is for the litigation, not just Paul.

well, players in general handpicking where they want to go, go there during free agency and take the pay cut to play for the Lakers, if ownership is not set in place, then he should wait for free agency, it doesn't seem fair to make the NBA decide the move for a franchise. but still, the way he acted, tweeting wow.... thats why i lost respect. sure the teammates respect were killed or at least hindered today at camp.

CPBalla2003 n da 863 · Post #109 » by **CPBalla2003 n da 863** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:09 pm

Cammo101 wrote:Paul to the Lakers is real simple. It must involve Bynum and it must involve the Lakers taking back a bad contract.

The problem with the first trade was the Lakers kept their best trade piece, fixed their cap problems, and also got a top 6 NBA player.

exactly, and it looks worse with it coming from a NBA owned franchise at the moment.

christian72589 · Post #110 » by **christian72589** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:10 pm

LA taking back a bad contract means okafor and he would help them I believe. bynum is really not as bad as some think. if we had to rebuild I would take him. he would ne good for NO.

Cammo101 · Post #111 » by **Cammo101** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:10 pm

christian72589 wrote:LA taking back a bad contract means okafor and he would help them I believe. bynum is really not as bad as some think. if we had to rebuild I would take him. he would ne good for NO.

It is not about whether he helps them, it is about keeping them from being in position to be gifted a 3rd superstar who forces his way out. IE. Dwight Howard.

Nemesis21 · Post #112 » by **Nemesis21** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:11 pm

Bensational wrote:
Nemesis21 wrote:
Bensational wrote:so, we've got the full MLE to spend now... who do you suspect we spend it on?

given that Hamilton just hit free agency, and that the he's a 30+ washed up all star, i'd imagine he'll be our target of choice.

at least he's championship caliber and knows how to play great team D...

Could you make a list of players we could use it on ?

Bulls and Celtics will be in on Rip.

don't have a list, but, i just thought about Billups as a decent candidate. he's the kind of guy we could offer a 1 year deal to, as well, to retain our flexibility next summer.

Oh, I was asking if you could make one for those of us(like me) that don't know what type of players we could make a run at with MLE. If you can't, no worries.

jezzer45 · Post #113 » by **jezzer45** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:11 pm

the whole problem with LA getting paul was not the fact they got paul but keeping bynum and having the space to sign dwight leaving the magic the only decision to do is to trade for bynum. That is what was wrong.

chunnyboy · Post #114 » by **chunnyboy** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:12 pm

i'd be okay with bynum+odom+blake for CP3+okafor

Cammo101 · Post #115 » by **Cammo101** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:12 pm

chunnyboy wrote:i'd be okay with bynum+odom+blake for CP3+okafor

Me too.

RookieStar · Post #116 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:13 pm

It's pretty calm over here... eye of the storm you think?

r3demption · Post #117 » by **r3demption** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:13 pm

chunnyboy wrote:i'd be okay with bynum+odom+blake for CP3+okafor

Do the hornets have another big? isnt bynum suspended for like 10 games for hitting barea in the play offs? Maybe it was less but he is suspended for a few games?

jezzer45 · Post #118 » by **jezzer45** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:13 pm

so ellis and iggy was just some fans fantasy?

OrlandoDolfan92 · Post #119 » by **OrlandoDolfan92** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:15 pm

I'f I were Odom or Gasol, I'd want to be traded now....thats just to awkward to overcome.....

christian72589 · Post #120 » by **christian72589** » Fri Dec 9, 2011 11:15 pm

I see... yeah give them okafor. we need to keep dwight and light broussard's house ablaze for being a little pot stirrer. _