Kemba Trade Rumors (Renamed)

Vanderbilt_Grad · Post #201 » by **Vanderbilt_Grad** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:39 am

It sounds like more and more folks expect LeBron to go to the Lakers. Given that I expect the Cleveland trade talk to die down later in the summer, once that happens.

But I also expect that this was a real possibility and that talks were had.

catch20two · Post #202 » by **catch20two** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:43 am

Vanderbilt_Grad wrote:It sounds like more and more folks expect LeBron to go to the Lakers. Given that I expect the Cleveland trade talk to die down later in the summer, once that happens.

But I also expect that this was a real possibility and that talks were had.

There’s also talk that LeBron may stay in Cleveland one more season for a few reasons. There’s a lot of uncertainty about him going to LA just yet.

There’s rumors that Paul George might re-sign with OKC. The Spurs are unlikely to help a rival in the Lakers out by trading Kawhi. I think Pop would rather let Kawhi rot another season while the Spurs show that they can win without him before they give in to him and trade him.

Then LeBron’s son is going to the 8th grade. The speculation of him going to LA hinged around his son likely to choose a high school in suburban California.

Bassman · Post #203 » by **Bassman** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:31 am

Who knows. But, LeBron is checking all his options between both Cleveland and LA. I believe Kemba is still in play. Mitch setting the table for strong return in trade IF something is done.

Post #204 » by **JDR720** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:38 am

Bassman wrote:Who knows. But, LeBron is checking all his options between both Cleveland and LA. I believe Kemba is still in play. Mitch setting the table for strong return in trade IF something is done.

If we are trading Kemba, Im waiting until LeBron goes to LA to try to poach a 1st and one of their prospects (Kuzma?)

316Hornets · Post #205 » by **316Hornets** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:10 am

Charlotte has been quiet in all of this. When your star player gets mentioned in trade talks, don't most teams who don't want to trade them say it right away. I'm guessing Mitch is at least listening to offers.

Bassman · Post #206 » by **Bassman** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:21 am

316Hornets wrote:Charlotte has been quiet in all of this. When your star player gets mentioned in trade talks, don't most teams who don't want to trade them say it right away. I'm guessing Mitch is at least listening to offers.

Mitch was quoted commenting post draft about Kemba, saying he is the centerpiece of the franchise and expected to keep him as a Hornet. Now, either that is absolute status to never change, or it is how they are proceeding unless an offer comes along they cannot refuse. It’s a good way to go about it if you are trying to get the max return in a trade.

Liver_Pooty · Post #207 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:35 am

316Hornets wrote:Charlotte has been quiet in all of this. When your star player gets mentioned in trade talks, don't most teams who don't want to trade them say it right away. I'm guessing Mitch is at least listening to offers.

Saying that he would like Walker to retire a Hornet is a good start.

Liver_Pooty · Post #208 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:37 am

If we do in fact trade Kemba I want Clevelands 2021 first on top of Sexton and getting rid of Batum/Marvin for George Hill.

Liver_Pooty · Post #209 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:51 am

I dont care what anyone says we have a 50 win team right now with Kemba. Batum and Zeller are great together. Miles will be okay his rookie year. Sign a good backup pg with the MLE. Frank shot 38 percent from deep last year and will get better. Monk and Bacon will get better. The pessimism on this board right now is mind boggling to me. I dont understand.

Electric_Monk · Post #210 » by **Electric_Monk** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:13 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:I dont care what anyone says we have a 50 win team right now with Kemba. Batum and Zeller are great together. Miles will be okay his rookie year. Sign a good backup pg with the MLE. Frank shot 38 percent from deep last year and will get better. Monk and Bacon will get better. The pessimism on this board right now is mind boggling to me. I dont understand.

I like the optimism! I think we are not far off from a 50 win team with the draft additions, Monk & Bacon’s development and hopefully a serviceable backup PG. The only thing I’m scared of is if the East gets significantly better and we for some reason can’t get it together. We can be good but if other teams are better then we are on the outside looking in.

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TheKingofSting · Post #211 » by **TheKingofSting** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:10 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:I dont care what anyone says we have a 50 win team right now with Kemba. Batum and Zeller are great together. Miles will be okay his rookie year. Sign a good backup pg with the MLE. Frank shot 38 percent from deep last year and will get better. Monk and Bacon will get better. The pessimism on this board right now is mind boggling to me. I dont understand.

We need a third string point guard for insurance, already have a backup. Either that or a SG / SF that can come off the bench and shoot or both.

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_tijo_ · Post #212 » by **_tijo_** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:34 pm

LeBron, if you want to play with Kemba, I have a better solution.

Sign the mid-level here in Charlotte. You, Kemba, Miles, Monk, Batum, Marv, Cody, and MKG make an awesome 8 man rotation. Let's see if you can bring a championship to Charlotte. You think Cleveland had a droubt, we've never won anything. Ever. In any sport.

And MJ will call you the GOAT. (Can't promise he'll actually believe it though)

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TheKingofSting · Post #213 » by **TheKingofSting** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:59 pm

_tijo_ wrote:LeBron, if you want to play with Kemba, I have a better solution.

Sign the mid-level here in Charlotte. You, Kemba, Miles, Monk, Batum, Marv, Cody, and MKG make an awesome 8 man rotation. Let's see if you can bring a championship to Charlotte. You think Cleveland had a droubt, we've never won anything. Ever. In any sport.

And MJ will call you the GOAT. (Can't promise he'll actually believe it though)

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I actually had the same thought earlier. Wish Mitch could dump enough contracts to make it happen.

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tondi123 · Post #214 » by **tondi123** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:34 am

Electric_Monk wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:I dont care what anyone says we have a 50 win team right now with Kemba. Batum and Zeller are great together. Miles will be okay his rookie year. Sign a good backup pg with the MLE. Frank shot 38 percent from deep last year and will get better. Monk and Bacon will get better. The pessimism on this board right now is mind boggling to me. I dont understand.

I like the optimism! I think we are not far off from a 50 win team with the draft additions, Monk & Bacon’s development and hopefully a serviceable backup PG. The only thing I’m scared of is if the East gets significantly better and we for some reason can’t get it together. We can be good but if other teams are better then we are on the outside looking in.

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If Lebron goes to LA that opens up a few wins we would never have gotten otherwise.

Lwcasu · Post #215 » by **Lwcasu** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:30 am

I think we are a 45 win team if no one gets injured. Too many good teams in the east to be a 50 win team.

Philly, Boston, and Toronto are all 50-60 win teams. If LeBron goes back to Cleveland theyre a 50 win team too. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Bucks won 50.

tondi123 · Post #216 » by **tondi123** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:44 am

I hate to be the eternal optimist but it isn't really that hard to see us as a 5th or 6th seed, especially if Lebron goes to LA.

TheKingofSting · Post #217 » by **TheKingofSting** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:38 pm

Watch on YouTube

The whole video is weak but the very end about what he didn't do after Game 4 vs. Golden State is downright pathetic! :lol:

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MasterIchiro · Post #218 » by **MasterIchiro** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:40 pm

TheKingofSting wrote:

Watch on YouTube

The whole video is weak but the very end about what he didn't do after Game 4 vs. Golden State is downright pathetic!

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He's going to the Lakers and Kawhi is forcing his way there.

TheKingofSting · Post #219 » by **TheKingofSting** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:43 pm

^Agreed, But but... his hat and clothes! :lol:

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MasterIchiro · Post #220 » by **MasterIchiro** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:47 pm

Imagine if he had waved goodbye after the sweep. Would have been epic! Of course he has to hide that the decision to leave a clear losing situation is an easy one.