Game 11: Portland @ Charlotte 2:00PM

[Wizenheimer]

speaking of Batum, he was named EC player of the week

[Effigy]

This team might be a bit better but not playoff level good. Keeping Nic would have merely made our pick that much worse and he would have been a 1 year rental just like he will be for the hornets so adding a prospect in Vonleh and tanking for a better pick was a no brainer

I think the Hornets can keep Nic if they come with a strong offer.

It's possible I suppose. All I know is I'd rather the hornets take the risk of him not resigning and the huge contract risk as opposed to the Blazers. The trade will be a win-win if Charlotte retains him but if they don't it advantages Portland a bit

Yeah, I view the contract risk as a bigger issue than the risk of him not re-signing. He's having a great year so far, but it looks like a classic 'great year in a contract year' type of season for Nic, and after he gets that contract, there will be a strong concern of him reverting to his Portland days. I'm glad we won't be giving him that contract.