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Carton looks like a fun player.

D.J. Carton has just been added to the roster and slots in as the third point guard for the moment. PG - LaMelo Ball, Ish Smith, D.J. Carton SG - Terry Rozier, James Bouknight, Cody Martin, Scottie Lewis (TW) SF - Gordon Hayward, Kelly Oubre, Jalen McDaniels, Wesley Iwundu PF - Miles Bridges, P.J. Washington, JT Thor, Arnoldas Kulboka (TW) C - Mason Plumlee, Kai Jones, Vernon Carey, Nick Richards You have to think that LiAngelo takes the final spot and will fight for a final roster spot with Carton, Martin, Iwundu, and Richards. Three of those five would have to go.

Have to assume they were checking in on Malik. I do find it fascinating that many on this board were infatuated with Zach Wilson who couldn’t get it done against Coastal while Malik who had very similar passing stats (minus the two interceptions) managed to upset the Chants and absolutely obliterated Coastal on the ground is getting the cold shoulder from those same people.

The choice to trade him is rather interesting. I’d have strongly considered going into the luxury tax to keep him that way when Rozier walks next year we still have a solid backcourt.

Looks like everything is official as of now. PG - LaMelo Ball, Ish Smith SG - Terry Rozier, James Bouknight, Cody Martin, Scottie Lewis (TW) SF - Gordon Hayward, Kelly Oubre, Jalen McDaniels, Wesley Iwundu PF - Miles Bridges, P.J. Washington, JT Thor, Arnoldas Kulboka (TW) C - Mason Plumlee, Kai Jones, Vernon Carey, Nick Richards The Hornets had to waive Caleb Martin to get under the cap to sign Ish Smith. As of right now the roster sits at 18, the Hornets can carry up to 20 during the summer so they could always add LiAngelo Ball and one of the summer league point guards (Grant Riller, Joel Berry, D.J. Carton, Nate Darling) to round out the training camp roster. Cody Martin’s contract becomes guaranteed on 8/15. The Hornets could choose to waive him or allow his contract to become guaranteed then trade him (assuming he doesn’t make the roster). Under the new CBA non-guaranteed contracts do not count as outgoing salaries in trades so as of right now his contract isn’t tradeable. Jalen McDaniels contract became guaranteed on 8/1. The Hornets need to have their roster down to 15 players with 2 two-way players before the season starts.

Ish Smith deal is now official which means the roster is at 18 with 2 two-way players. Either someone is getting waived or another trade is coming as the roster needs to be at 17 with 2 two-way players.

Plumlee is one of the better big man passers in the NBA believe it or not. You’ll catch him threading the needle and hitting back door cuts on occasion. Overall he’s a better fit for what we’re trying to do.

Not a chance that Melo had anything to do with Monk no longer being on the Hornets, Bouknight on the other hand…

The Blazers are treating the summer league like the NBA Playoffs, their roster is below: Guards - Emmanuel Mudiay, Antonio Blakeney, Kobi Simmons, Jordan Crawford, CJ Elleby, Milton Doyle Forwards - Nassir Little, Michael Beasley, Greg Brown, George King, Erik McCree, Mark Vital, Trendon Watford Centers - Kenneth Faried, Kaleb Wesson

Summer league kicks off tomorrow, we play the Blazers at 6:00PM on NBATV (I think the game can also be streamed from the ESPN app). JT Thor has officially joined the roster since the Plumlee trade became official. Full Roster Guards - James Bouknight, Grant Riller, Scottie Lewis, D.J. Carton, Kenny Williams, Joel Berry Forwards - JT Thor, LiAngelo Ball, Arnoldas Kulboka, Xavier Sneed, Denzel Mahoney, Cameron McGriff, Centers - Vernon Carey, Kai Jones, Nick Richards Joel Berry replaces Nate Darling who will not compete due to an injury.

Looks like it’s a done deal.

If we’re not players for Lauri it doesn’t make sense why he hasn’t signed with the Spurs or TWolves yet. It almost feels like he is waiting for us to sort out our cap situation.

It was nice not having to worry about the guard position when LaMelo, Rozier, or Graham went to the bench for a break. Hopefully LaMelo and Rozier stay healthy.

Technically Ish Smith isn’t official yet, Cody Martin (non-guaranteed contract) is going to have to be cut to create a roster spot. You have to think that Jalen McDaniels, Wes Iwundu, and Nick Richards are all trade candidates to free up roster space for other moves. Not to mention if LiAngleo Ball averages 10+ points and shows that he can play defense in the summer league games he will be given a roster a spot (have to keep LaMelo happy). We could also assume that whoever performs the best out of Grant Riller, D.J. Carton, and Joel Berry may be signed to be the third point guard.

I could see McDaniels being sent the other way in a sign and trade. He has a little value.

Oubre signing is official. Updated Roster PG - LaMelo Ball SG - Terry Rozier, James Bouknight, Cody Martin, Scottie Lewis (TW) SF - Gordon Hayward, Kelly Oubre, Jalen McDaniels, Wesley Iwundu PF - Miles Bridges, P.J. Washington, JT Thor, Arnoldas Kulboka (TW) C - Mason Plumlee, Kai Jones, Vernon Carey, Nick Richards Someone is going to have to be cut for Ish Smith. More than likely Cody Martin’s non-guaranteed contract.

Have to think Cody Martin isn’t too far behind.

The 2022 Lottery Protected First Round Pick from New Orleans becomes Two Second Round Picks in 2022 and 2024 if not conveyed. Hopefully the Pels sneak into the playoffs and lose early. We could probably snag someone like Juzang from UCLA if that pick ends up being in the 15-17 range.

This deal has been announced. Hornets Receive: 2022 Lottery Protected First Round Draft Pick (N.O.), Wes Iwundu (N.O.), Cash Considerations (N.O.), and the draft rights to Tyler Harvey (Memphis) Pelicans Receive: Devonte Graham (Charlotte), Jonas Valuncianas (Memphis), the draft rights to Trey Murphy (Memphis), and the draft rights to Brandon Boston (Memphis) Grizzlies Receive: Steven Adams (N.O.), Eric Bledsoe (N.O.), the draft rights to Zaire Williams (N.O.), the draft rights to Jared Butler (N.O.), and a 2022 Lottery Protected First round Draft Pick (N.O. from the Lakers) The Hornets current roster with deals announced by the team looks like this. PG - LaMelo Ball SG - Terry Rozier, James Bouknight, Caleb Martin, Scottie Lewis (TW) SF - Gordon Hayward, Jalen McDaniels, Wesley Iwundu, Cody Martin PF - Miles Bridges, P.J. Washington, JT Thor, Arnoldas Kulboka (TW) C - Mason Plumlee, Kai Jones, Vernon Carey, Nick Richards The Hornets currently have a full roster so with the unannounced deals, it’s safe to assume that both Martin’s will have their non-guaranteed contracts waived to make room for Ish Smith and Kelly Oubre.

Not sure Hayward is going anywhere. His deal has a 15% trade kicker. We’re already paying Batum to not play for us, I doubt they’ll do the same for Hayward. If Markkanen is brought in then either P.J. is on his way out or he’ll play the 5 (not ideal).

Technically they can use Graham’s deal to complete a sign and trade for Markkanen as part of a three team trade. We could maybe even ship the Martin twins and Nick Richards out as part of the package. G - Ball, Smith G - Rozier, Bouknight F - Hayward, Oubre, McDaniels F - Markkanen, Bridges, Thor C - Plumlee, Washington, Jones, Carey Kulboka and Lewis in the G-League. That’s still a log jam at the 4/5 and at that point packaging Plumlee and Washington for a rim protector like Turner would be in the best interest of the team. This would also open up room for LiAngelo Ball to make the roster. so then you move to: G: Ball, Smith G: Rozier, Bouknight, Ball F: Hayward, Oubre, McDaniels F: Markkanen, Bridges, Thor C: Turner, Jones, Carey Kulboka and Lewis as two-ways Will this happen… hell no. But the thought is fun.

Dream scenario.

As someone mentioned above, this creates a huge logjam at the four spot. I wonder if we circle back to Myles Turner and try to flip P.J. Washington, Mason Plumlee (needed for cap reasons), and the first round pick from the Graham trade for him. PG: LaMelo Ball SG: Terry Rozier SF: Gordon Hayward PF: Lauri Markkanen C: Myles Turner Ish Smith, James Bouknight, Jalen McDaniels, Miles Bridges, Kai Jones, JT Thor, Caleb Martin, Cody Martin, Vernon Carey, and Nick Richards making up the bench. Arnoldas Kulboka, Scottie Lewis, and probably LiAngelo Ball in the G-League (or on the main roster, who knows).

We may have tried to claim Vats but Dallas’ claim comes before ours due to the inverse order of the standings.

This trade has Eric Tulsky’s name written all over it because Hakanpää’s advances stats are insane. Seems like he could be a better version of Edmunson, just wish we’d have added Drury (who I don’t see signing with us) and a 2nd to pry Rakell from the Ducks.