Hornets 'looking into signing" Lance Stephenson

[NCHeels2008]

I think Henderson would be a good fit on the Bucks, Thunder, T Wolves or Pacers, his deal looks a lot more reasonable in light of the deals this off season. He's a solid 2 way guard, if he's your first swing guy off the bench you're in good shape.

[Forbes]

The Pacers are bugging for not payin him. He is the energy of that team. He led the charge against the Heat. He keeps half that team motivated by being the hype man. Pacers are crazy, he was basically the only player than can consistently create for himself on that team.

I love Lance and the Pacers will miss him if he leaves, but if the Pacers are so crazy for not paying him more then why has no other team exceeded their offer yet. Heck, it has yet to be reported the Hornets will even extend an offer that is much higher then the Pacers are willing to spend so lets wait and see.

They need him. Yea attitude sucks but he def was a stand out player for that team and they shouldnt on without him.
Similar to how Harden situation with OKC. They'll realize the loss when he's gone

[lordjeff05]

I'm on record for saying that I think this is a bad idea. Lance is a horrible fit next to MKG, who the team has invested a high pick and time in to. The continued lack of floor space is going to hurt his ability to be effective on offense.

Having said that, if Charlotte were to make this a sign and trade in return for a trade exception and a conditional second rounder, what would Indy think of a move for Eric Gordon in return for Copeland and Scola?

[Effigy]

The Hornets shouldn't do this, they are trying to make the city of Charlotte fall in love with them like they did the original Hornets. Hence the name change. Lance is not going to help that effort at all" he will alienate fans not excite them.

[fatlever]

hornets would have to move a shooting guard in a follow-up trade. signing lance would give them - lance, henderson, neal, hairston and jeff taylor. that is overkill. ideally the hornets and pacers would do a sign and trade where henderson went back to indiana. he is actually a good fit for that team. he plays very good defense and is by all accounts a great locker room guy, which the pacers could use. henderson has 2 years left on his deal at 6 mil per, 2nd year is a player option. he and miles could split the sg minutes, with miles playing when 3pt shooting is needed and henderson playing when defense is needed.

Indy would need an incentive to take on such a contract.

the incentive is you get a wing who has been a starter on a playoff team to help plug in the massive hole left by lance. seems like both teams benefit. but no biggie, hornets can just sign lance outright then move hendo to a different team in later or keep him for wing depth. then if the pacers are smart they sign CDR on the cheap.

[Boneman2]

hornets would have to move a shooting guard in a follow-up trade. signing lance would give them - lance, henderson, neal, hairston and jeff taylor. that is overkill. ideally the horn. s and pacers would do a sign and trade where henderson went back to indiana. he is actually a good fit for that team. he plays very good defense and is by all accounts a great locker room guy, which the pacers could use. henderson has 2 years left on his deal at 6 mil per, 2nd year is a player option. he and miles could split the sg minutes, with miles playing when 3pt shooting is needed and henderson playing when defense is needed.

Indy would need an incentive to take on such a contract.

the incentive is you get a wing who has been a starter on a playoff team to help plug in the massive hole left by lance. seems like both teams benefit. but no biggie, hornets can just sign lance outright then move hendo to a different team in later or keep him for wing depth. then if the pacers are smart they sign CDR on the cheap.

The Pacers already signed Miles to back up the SG, sure there is a hole, but you do not compound it by taking on more guaranteed salary for anothet bench player. Also, in the event Lance leaves, GHill will switch to the wing on occassion. No need for Henderson at all. Actually the Pacers paid a small fortune to dump the 2year/ 6million that GGreen was owed. Charlotte is not dumping him on Indy. If Larry does it he deserves a pimpslap.

[MinneOOPalis]

If he goes to a team that can accept him for who he is with a respectable veteran presence then he can be a steal. They need another ball handler next to kemba.. who is really a combo guard anyway.

[kombayn]

Gerald Henderson & a Future 1st Round Pick for Lance Stephenson will probably be in the mix if Lance decides to join Charlotte and Indiana can't let him walk for nothing.

[Elden Payton]

Gerald Henderson & a Future 1st Round Pick for Lance Stephenson will probably be in the mix if Lance decides to join Charlotte and Indiana can't let him walk for nothing.

Lance is UFA.

[kombayn]

Gerald Henderson & a Future 1st Round Pick for Lance Stephenson will probably be in the mix if Lance decides to join Charlotte and Indiana can't let him walk for nothing.

Lance is UFA.

I understand that, but you can still do a sign & trade. Get Lance some extra money on his contract, but it would be nice to have Henderson & Stephenson if they can help it.

[Elden Payton]

Gerald Henderson & a Future 1st Round Pick for Lance Stephenson will probably be in the mix if Lance decides to join Charlotte and Indiana can't let him walk for nothing.

Lance is UFA.

I understand that, but you can still do a sign & trade. Get Lance some extra money on his contract, but it would be nice to have Henderson & Stephenson if they can help it.

There would be no point if we have the cap space.

Indy has zero leverage.

They could have Henderson if they want.

The only reason Stephenson is worth the risk imo, is because he costs nothing aside from cap space.

Giving up assets like a first rounder for a volatile character like Stephenson is not a good idea.

[kombayn]

Lance is UFA.

I understand that, but you can still do a sign & trade. Get Lance some extra money on his contract, but it would be nice to have Henderson & Stephenson if they can help it.

There would be no point if we have the cap space.

Indy has zero leverage.

They could have Henderson if they want.

The only reason Stephenson is worth the risk imo, is because he costs nothing aside from cap space.

Giving up assets like a first rounder for a volatile character like Stephenson is not a good idea.

Fair enough, I see the reasoning. But I personally would just give them Henderson for Stephenson just to add some dollars on his contract to make his knucklehead ass a little bit happier.

[Elden Payton]

I understand that, but you can still do a sign & trade. Get Lance some extra money on his contract, but it would be nice to have Henderson & Stephenson if they can help it.

There would be no point if we have the cap space.

Indy has zero leverage.

They could have Henderson if they want.

The only reason Stephenson is worth the risk imo, is because he costs nothing aside from cap space.

Giving up assets like a first rounder for a volatile character like Stephenson is not a good idea.

Fair enough, I see the reasoning. But I personally would just give them Henderson for Stephenson just to add some dollars on his contract to make his knucklehead ass a little bit happier.

We've got so many SG's at present, that giving them Henderson would make sense.

I think we'll end up giving him around 9-10m per over 4 years.

[Mich3006]

NY-made backcourt... Would love to see "And 1-Mixtape" basketball in Charlotte

[TheKingofSting]

I am a little nervous on what we are willing to offer.

[KobeKenobi]

Wow the East would become so much more deep and bottom heavy. This drops the Pacers below the Bulls and Raptors IMO

Pacers are already below the Bulls, they'd still be better than the Raptors though

Lol. Yes because the bulls are so proven...adding gasol some how makes them contenders?

[NBAfan3024]

Running out of options I guess

[Ridicululz]

Man the Hornets could use a 2 guard like Lance, I really hope he gets his mind in the right place and develops into the great player he could be.