Hornets Need Wings To Sting! - The SG/SF Upgrade Thread

mrknowitall215 · Post #1 » by **mrknowitall215** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:37 pm

The official re-brand of the Charlotte Hornets is approaching us slowly but surely, and as it stands we are still the Bobcats. It only make sense to still be the Bobcats, because Bobcats have legs, which is something just to stand on & be able run with, but the re-introduction of the Hornets need to have wings --- wings so that they can fly high to deliver a sting and keep the fans buzzing

I listed a list of wing options for the Hornets on the poll, and feel free to vote your choice & then explain your thoughts via posting a reply

Post #2 » by **fatlever** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:55 pm

evan turner is at the bottom of my list, followed by jeff green. after that, its a tough call. i guess my 1st choice would be hayward, then afflalo, then stevenson.

1. hayward
2. afflalo

3. stevenson

4. green

5. turner

HornetJail · Post #3 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:03 am

1a) Lance Stephenson.
1b) Arron Afflalo.

Jeff Green and/or Gordon Hayward as distant backup 2nd/3rd options.

We need some nasty on this team. This team laid down and died right there on the court last night. It was my buddy's first basketball game that we went to see last night, and even he could tell that we gave up.

BeesWax · Post #4 » by **BeesWax** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:11 am

Hayward - best fit for the needs of the team
Stephenson - best talent but a head case

Green- decent player nothing great nothing terrible

Turner - not the shooter we need

Afflalo - price is to high for an older one year wonder

Post #5 » by **JDR720** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:16 am

1-Hayward- best fit and he can shoot
2-Stephenson- would be #1 but he is a nut
3-Afflalo-Best shooter of the bunch but we would have to trade
4-Green-Good but makes to much and Boston will want to much
5-Evan Turner- cant shoot or do anything better than the others

mrknowitall215 · Post #6 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:20 am

There are other options that I'd prefer, but I voted for Lance Stephenson at $6-8 million for 3 years (3 years/$20 million) or $10 million for 1 year, if that's his market value like I'm expecting

If Gerald Henderson could be traded in a package for Jeff Green, that would be preferable too

Trade Gerald Henderson & Portland 1st rounder for Jeff Green

Sign Lance Stephenson for $8 million annually max

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PG: Kemba Walker/?
SG: Lance Stephenson/Chris Douglas-Roberts/Gary Neal
SF: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist/Jeff Green
PF: Josh McRoberts/Cody Zeller
C: Al Jefferson/Bismack Biyombo

Logander · Post #7 » by **Logander** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:26 am

I voted for Gordon Hayward because he best fits on this
team, he's not a head case, he can shoot very well, and just seems to have a good attitude about the game.

If Lance could be controlled in the locker room I would vote him instead.

Edit: Although, if we could trade Hendo and get Green or Afflalo I would pick that
Option anyday. I can't say it enough, it's time for Hendo and this organization to part ways

Liver_Pooty · Post #8 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:48 am

JDR720 wrote:1-Hayward- best fit and he can shoot
2-Stephenson- would be #1 but he is a nut
3-Afflalo-Best shooter of the bunch but we would have to trade
4-Green-Good but makes to much and Boston will want to much
5-Evan Turner- cant shoot or do anything better than the others

Basically this.

Liver_Pooty · Post #9 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:56 am

Could definitely look into upgrading the SF spot as well depending on how MKG progresses throughout the Summer.

Post #10 » by **fatlever** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:07 am

would you consider trading henderson + detroit pick in a sign in trade for hayward? we could sign hayward to more than what hendo makes (because 6mil wont get it done) since we are under the cap.

we tempt the jazz with a sign and trade to convince them to not match the hayward salary. can anyone even remember a sign and trade with a restricted free agent?

Post #11 » by **fatlever** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:09 am

should ariza be an option? what about parsons (rfa)?

Post #12 » by **JDR720** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:10 am

fatlever wrote:would you consider trading henderson + detroit pick in a sign in trade for hayward? we could sign hayward to more than what hendo makes (because 6mil wont get it done) since we are under the cap.

we tempt the jazz with a sign and trade to convince them to not match the hayward salary. can anyone even remember a sign and trade with a restricted free agent?

I would do that, and Brandon Jennings was a restricted FA and he got traded in a sign and trade

Post #13 » by **fatlever** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:15 am

other options not in the poll

unrestricted free agent wings

jordan hamilton
trevor ariza
vince carter - would it be crazy to bring him in on a one year deal?
chris douglas-roberts
fransico garcia
danny granger
xavier henry
wesley johnson
jodie meeks
anthony morrow
rodney stuckey
rudy gay
caron butler
james jones
loul deng
marvin williams
cartier martin
nick young
cj miles

restricted

chandler parsons
avery bradley
jordan crawford

Post #14 » by **JDR720** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:17 am

fatlever wrote:other options not in the poll

unrestricted free agent wings

jordan hamilton
trevor ariza
vince carter - would it be crazy to bring him in on a one year deal?
chris douglas-roberts
fransico garcia
danny granger
xavier henry
wesley johnson
jodie meeks
anthony morrow
rodney stuckey
rudy gay
caron butler
james jones
loul deng
marvin williams
cartier martin
nick young
cj miles

restricted

chandler parsons
avery bradley
jordan crawford

wait a minute! Chandler Parsons is a RFA? i have a new favorite

ball teacher · Post #15 » by **ball teacher** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:19 am

I voted for Jeff Green. Stephenson cant shoot. Hayward isnt athletic enough and isnt a great shooter nor defender, and I dont know about his ability to break someone down and score. Turner is like Stephenson, no jump shot, not athletic. I think Green is a stud though and is much better than the others.

mrknowitall215 · Post #16 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:19 am

fatlever wrote:should ariza be an option? what about parsons (rfa)?

Ariza is a option, but he fell into the 'other' category, not enough buzz generating around his name and he would be just another run-of-the-mill but solid acquisition

Post #17 » by **fatlever** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:19 am

yeah, i would have parsons at least on the same level as hayward.

i am going by the realgm free agent tracker, so correct me if any of those names are wrong.

Bassman · Post #18 » by **Bassman** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:23 am

fatlever wrote:would you consider trading henderson + detroit pick in a sign in trade for hayward? we could sign hayward to more than what hendo makes (because 6mil wont get it done) since we are under the cap.

we tempt the jazz with a sign and trade to convince them to not match the hayward salary. can anyone even remember a sign and trade with a restricted free agent?

I really do not want to give up our Detroit pick plus a reserve SG for Hayward. Yes Hendo is not very good but his best role is as a role player off the bench. You give up 2 assets to get one, verses signing Lance as a FA while giving up nothing. That pick could be a lottery pick; we will need another one that really works out for us.

I voted for Lance because he is a guy with a high potential. That assumes a reasonable contract, which I think can get done due to the implosion we've seen late season and into the playoffs with the Pacers.

I am still not convinced Hyphen will reach anything beyond Gerald Wallace levels. Still too soon to get a SF via free agency, but I would be open to a high-quality trade if one were to develop.

Post #19 » by **JDR720** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:26 am

welp there went my hopes and dreams....Parsons is a restricted free agent...but he is restricted because of a team option

mrknowitall215 · Post #20 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:27 am

I would be surprised if Chandler Parsons isn't a lock to be re-signed in Houston

Which wing player should the Hornets realistically pursue in the offseason?