Hornets Sign Lance Stephenson 3y/27.5 mil (p67)

[mrknowitall215]

Congrats on the signing. Glad to see the new Hornets era start off on the right foot.
I think the Hornets have the build of a top 4 team in the East.
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Thanks, and I loved me some Tim Hardaway during his Warriors and Heat days

[LamarMatic7]

Congrats on the signing. Glad to see the new Hornets era start off on the right foot.
I think the Hornets have the build of a top 4 team in the East.
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Thanks, and I loved me some Tim Hardaway during his Warriors and Heat days

I'll second that.

[willywazza]

Great signing.

I love how this team continues to add talent.

Stephenson makes this team scarier.

[mrknowitall215]

Congrats on the signing. Glad to see the new Hornets era start off on the right foot.
I think the Hornets have the build of a top 4 team in the East.
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Thanks, and I loved me some Tim Hardaway during his Warriors and Heat days

I'll second that.

My favorite point guards during that era were Isiah Thomas, Tim Hardaway, and Rod Strickland. That was when I was first introduced to basketball and I marveled at the way they played. To this very day, I still watch highlight reels of them and try to emulate a few of their moves on the basketball court

[freakon0mics]

Congrats on the signing. Glad to see the new Hornets era start off on the right foot.
I think the Hornets have the build of a top 4 team in the East.
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Thanks, and I loved me some Tim Hardaway during his Warriors and Heat days

Now that I think of it, there is some Tim Hardaway in Kemba.

[Mecca]

Great signing guys.. Can definitely see you guys nabbing a 4 seed and playing tough in the playoffs. Spacing will be an issue though.

[LamarMatic7]

Thanks, and I loved me some Tim Hardaway during his Warriors and Heat days

I'll second that.

My favorite point guards during that era were Isiah Thomas, Tim Hardaway, and Rod Strickland. That was when I was first introduced to basketball and I marveled at the way they played. To this very day, I still watch highlight reels of them and try to emulate a few of their moves on the basketball court

My youtube channel has plenty of Tim Hardaway stuff, by the way

[Walt Cronkite]

Parroting others, this is an appropriate contract. Risk is low, reward is high. If things go great, he'll get a larger contract later, if this fails miserably, still moveable.

[Flip Murray]

This is gonna be fun

[Liver_Pooty]

'BlackOutBobcat', how much cap space do we have leftover? I'm assuming that we have enough to sign Carlos Boozer, CDR, and another backup PG. See, this is why I thought we should've waived Jeff Taylor but give him every opportunity to make the roster, because we currently only have 2 roster spots left, and it would be unfair not to bring CDR back but keep Taylor

Should have right at 4 million or even a shade over 4.

[Thaliontil]

Awesome signing. Still can´t believe it. Now hoping for a CDR return!

[EwingSweatsALot]

The day I get fed up with what we have done over the offseason, Cho went and TOTALLY REDEEMED HIMSELF!!

Anybody need any reverse jinx help in their lives? I will be happy to help.

Wonderful contract, the TO makes it even better. This signing might even allow us to not go after another back up PG. With Kemba, Lance, and Roberts that could probably fill up those 48 minutes at that spot. It also gives us our secondary ball handler in the offense and a wing playmaker we have needed to pair with MKG. Shoots well enough from 3 to help with spacing, and finishes at around 70% at the rim. He will help our defense with switching and will help our defense to not go in the tank when MKG is on the bench.

If he keeps his head on straight and we use the rest of our ~4 million to bolster up another spot or two via signings or trades, this team will be a legit contender in the eastern conference.

[Just_Bullz]

Congrats folks, i think it's fair price for Lance given his antics during the playoffs.

Hope he clears his head for the next 3 seasons and stick more to playing the game.

You guys are gonna surprise the east.

[LamarMatic7]

'BlackOutBobcat', how much cap space do we have leftover? I'm assuming that we have enough to sign Carlos Boozer, CDR, and another backup PG. See, this is why I thought we should've waived Jeff Taylor but give him every opportunity to make the roster, because we currently only have 2 roster spots left, and it would be unfair not to bring CDR back but keep Taylor

Should have right at 4 million or even a shade over 4.

I updated BlackOutBobcat's cap situation and by my calculations it looks like this:

Al Jefferson - $13,666,667
Lance Stephenson - $7,000,000
Marvin Williams - $7,000,000
Gerald Henderson - $6,000,000
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - $5,016,960
Cody Zeller - $4,030,560
Gary Neal - $3,250,000
Bismack Biyombo - $3,873,898
Kemba Walker - $3,272,091
Brian Roberts - $2,732,000
Jeffrey Taylor - $915,243
Noah Vonleh (Rookie cap hold) - $2,103,500
PJ Hairston (Rookie cap hold) - $958,100

Total guaranteed - $59,819,019
Scotty Hopson (Unguaranteed) - $1,450,878
Total salary - 61,269,897
Cap - $63,065,000

[Diop]

i thought we traded Hopson to Pelicans for cash?

[freakon0mics]

So basically if we can unload Hendo's contract or trade him for another player that fills a need, our roster situation would be fine for going into the season. Few questions from that is, who can we trade Hendo for and what team would want him?

[SWadeUP]

Nice pickup guys.

Got a solid team up there in Charllote.

Feels like the 90's again. Hornets in the thick of things again.

[Liver_Pooty]

'BlackOutBobcat', how much cap space do we have leftover? I'm assuming that we have enough to sign Carlos Boozer, CDR, and another backup PG. See, this is why I thought we should've waived Jeff Taylor but give him every opportunity to make the roster, because we currently only have 2 roster spots left, and it would be unfair not to bring CDR back but keep Taylor

Should have right at 4 million or even a shade over 4.

I updated BlackOutBobcat's cap situation and by my calculations it looks like this:

Al Jefferson - $13,666,667
Lance Stephenson - $7,000,000
Marvin Williams - $7,000,000
Gerald Henderson - $6,000,000
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - $5,016,960
Cody Zeller - $4,030,560
Gary Neal - $3,250,000
Bismack Biyombo - $3,873,898
Kemba Walker - $3,272,091
Brian Roberts - $2,732,000
Jeffrey Taylor - $915,243
Noah Vonleh (Rookie cap hold) - $2,103,500
PJ Hairston (Rookie cap hold) - $958,100

Total guaranteed - $59,819,019
Scotty Hopson (Unguaranteed) - $1,450,878
Total salary - 61,269,897
Cap - $63,065,000

I think we let Hopson go, so without his salary we have what? About 3.4 mill give or take a little?

[LamarMatic7]

i thought we traded Hopson to Pelicans for cash?

haha, great. one of those trades for cash considerations I will never ever understand. I mean what the hell? did the Pelicans want him to trade further along since the other team could be interested in being able to cut 1.5 mil from their books?

Al Jefferson - $13,666,667
Lance Stephenson - $9,000,000
Marvin Williams - $7,000,000
Gerald Henderson - $6,000,000
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - $5,016,960
Cody Zeller - $4,030,560
Gary Neal - $3,250,000
Bismack Biyombo - $3,873,898
Kemba Walker - $3,272,091
Brian Roberts - $2,732,000
Jeffrey Taylor - $915,243
Noah Vonleh (Rookie cap hold) - $2,103,500
PJ Hairston (Rookie cap hold) - $958,100

Total guaranteed - $61,819,019
Total salary - $61,819,019
Cap - $63,065,000

Cap space - $1,245,981

[HornetJail]

'BlackOutBobcat', how much cap space do we have leftover? I'm assuming that we have enough to sign Carlos Boozer, CDR, and another backup PG. See, this is why I thought we should've waived Jeff Taylor but give him every opportunity to make the roster, because we currently only have 2 roster spots left, and it would be unfair not to bring CDR back but keep Taylor

Should have right at 4 million or even a shade over 4.

I updated BlackOutBobcat's cap situation and by my calculations it looks like this:

Al Jefferson - $13,666,667
Lance Stephenson - $7,000,000
Marvin Williams - $7,000,000
Gerald Henderson - $6,000,000
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - $5,016,960
Cody Zeller - $4,030,560
Gary Neal - $3,250,000
Bismack Biyombo - $3,873,898
Kemba Walker - $3,272,091
Brian Roberts - $2,732,000
Jeffrey Taylor - $915,243
Noah Vonleh (Rookie cap hold) - $2,103,500
PJ Hairston (Rookie cap hold) - $958,100

Total guaranteed - $59,819,019
Scotty Hopson (Unguaranteed) - $1,450,878
Total salary - 61,269,897
Cap - $63,065,000

Lance is making $9M and Hopson was traded already.