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The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:46 am
by BlackOutBuzz
With the deadline less than 3 days from now, I figured we could have a general discussion/rumors thread for the Hornets and around the league. Obviously any Hornets acquisitions will get their own thread, but this will serve as a catch-all for now.
For those that may need it, here are some of the top names to follow for breaking news/trades:
@WojVerticalNBA
@SpearsNBAYahoo
@ShamsCharania
@ESPNSteinLine
@sam_amick
@ramonashelburne
Even our own @rick_bonnell - though he has blocked me - sorta kinda broke that we would obtain Lamb, so he may be worth a follow.
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:08 am
by BlackOutBuzz
Another guy worth following, former NBA executive @BobbyMarks42, has been doing a team-by-team "guide to the deadline" series with Charlotte still upcoming. He also just released a "Front-Office Insider" report for deadline week:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/front-office-insider--trade-deadline-week-172233202.htmlBasically just some info on how trades come to fruition and the protocol for getting them confirmed by the deadline, number of teams with trade exceptions, teams in the luxury tax, etc. Of note for the Hornets was his "FREE AGENT ON TEAMS’ JULY WISH LISTS" section, of which only one player was mentioned.
Nicolas Batum
Once you get past All-Stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant, Batum, 27, is the best free-agent wing on the board. The versatile Batum, who was acquired last June from Portland, has had a career year with Charlotte. Forced to play multiple positions in the absence of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Batum has found a comfort level with the Hornets.
Batum, who has full Bird rights, will be an unrestricted free agent in July. Although he will have plenty of suitors, the Hornets still have an advantage in offering years and money. Factor in that Charlotte has been able to in-house recruit Batum this season, instead of depending on a two-hour meeting in July, and the Hornets certainly have an advantage.
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:09 am
by MasterIchiro
My hope is for a shooter, an upgrade over YMCA PJ (McLemore is on the block) and a defense-minded center upgrade over Cody to help absorb the loss of MKG's rebounding, perimeter defense and moxie (Heat are gauging interest in Whiteside). I think McLemore would be a savvy buy-low and Whiteside would be a smart audition to see if he fits in with his hometown team.
Kemba
McLemore
Batum
Kaminsky
Whiteside
Lin
Lamb
Batum
Zeller
Hawes
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:12 am
by Liver_Pooty
Orlando has made Oladipo and Harris available.
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:28 am
by BlackOutBuzz
Biggest Hornets-related rumor thus far comes from @QCHSpencer of Queen City Hoops, who has reported that "the team is definitely serious about Dwight" (Howard). That's about the extent of that rumor, though.
Honestly, I'm pretty skeptical about this particular guy's "sources," as he's spent most of his time this week trying to put it out there that he "broke" the "exclusive" report on MKG. To be fair, he did break the news, but that could've just been obtained through deduction.
We'll see, this team is notorious for being tight-lipped about trades, and we always seem to do SOMETHING around the deadline.
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:32 am
by MasterIchiro
Dwight makes sense and both Lin and Clifford could provide valuable input about his makeup. But man, I don't see why the Heat and Rockets don't just swap centers. I suppose it could be a challenge to get the salaries match without decimating the Heat's roster. They have too much tied up in too few.
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:33 am
by MasterIchiro
Liver_Pooty wrote:Orlando has made Oladipo and Harris available.
I'd be interested in Harris.
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:47 am
by BlackOutBuzz
Agreed on the wing suggestions, especially Harris. With MKG out and Batum spending most of his time at the 2, we just can't afford to start PJ and still expect to make the playoffs.
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:27 am
by yosemiteben
I don't think we can afford Harris on that contract.
The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:45 am
by TheKingofSting
BlackOutBuzz wrote:Biggest Hornets-related rumor thus far comes from @QCHSpencer of Queen City Hoops, who has reported that "the team is definitely serious about Dwight" (Howard). That's about the extent of that rumor, though.
Honestly, I'm pretty skeptical about this particular guy's "sources," as he's spent most of his time this week trying to put it out there that he "broke" the "exclusive" report on MKG. To be fair, he did break the news, but that could've just been obtained through deduction.
We'll see, this team is notorious for being tight-lipped about trades, and we always seem to do SOMETHING around the deadline.
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The dude lives in Virginia. I may trust Broussards' sources more than this guys.
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:03 am
by TheKingofSting
What do you guys think the deal is? The GMs just feeling each other out or asking prices are just too high? When do you predict the first domino (Overall) to fall?
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 6:01 am
by HornetJail
I don't want Harris. He shoots threes, but doesn't make them, attempts to defend but isn't that good. To me, he's an extremely expensive SF/PF version of Jeremy Lamb.
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:36 pm
by Vanderbilt_Grad
If the team can turn Al into Harris they have to do it IMHO. I just suspect that Orlando is going to want a lot more than an expiring and a pick.
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:12 pm
by BlackOutBuzz
Not Hornets-related but, hey, trade rumors!
@MikeAScotto
Sources: Detroit Pistons have discussed a deal to acquire Tobias Harris from the Orlando Magic for Brandon Jennings and Ersan Ilyasova.
@sam_amick
Pistons & Magic are progressing on deal that would send Tobias Harris to Detroit & Brandon Jennings/Ersan Ilyasova to Orlando, I'm told. The talks were reported by @MikeAScotto. Nothing done, but seeming likely at this point.
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:17 pm
by BlackOutBuzz
And it's done.
@Chris_Broussard
Source: Orlando trades Tobias Harris to Detroit for Brandon Jennings @ Ersan Ilyasova
Can't say I understand this for Orlando.
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Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:29 pm
by Benjamin Linus
LOL Orlando. It's nice having them in our division, makes us not look so bad.
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:36 pm
by fatlever
my god, the Pistons just fleeced the Magic. Scott Skiles, everyone.
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:40 pm
by EwingSweatsALot
fatlever wrote:my god, the Pistons just fleeced the Magic. Scott Skiles, everyone.
So Skiles screws up Harris both times he's had him and trades him for Jennings and Ilyasova who he happened to screw up with in Milwaukee. Good times.
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:52 pm
by JDR720
im not close to a harris fan, but that is pretty bad for orlando unless they wanted to get rid of his contract.
Re: The 2016 NBA Trade Deadline Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:56 pm
by spaceballer
I wonder if there are any picks involved in that trade to even things up.