Chris Broussard: Hornets going to make a strong run at Stephenson.

[Gay Cowboy]

Max contract overvalue? Yes

Then just wait for 2015 free agents

Brilliant.

Wait until next year so a different group of teams will have cap space & watch them spend it to get better.

And since we were content with just rolling with our roster & being average we can watch Big Al opt out & go to a team serious about winning.

[Tub of Goo]

Brilliant.

Wait until next year so a different group of teams will have cap space & watch them spend it to get better.

And since we were content with just rolling with our roster & being average we can watch Big Al opt out & go to a team serious about winning.

 

This is what I can't make up my mind about.  None of these free agents really excite me, but I would like Lance for 10-13 mil.  I would hate to pay him more than Al, that just doesn't feel right. 

 

This team can make a run in the next 2-3 years with Big Al as the centerpiece but we're probably going to have to overpay somebody, may as well make it this off-season. 

[MedellinHeel]

Brilliant.

Wait until next year so a different group of teams will have cap space & watch them spend it to get better.

And since we were content with just rolling with our roster & being average we can watch Big Al opt out & go to a team serious about winning.

 

You seriously think Bron, Melo, Durant, or any other superstar is coming here? lmao

[Omega Atrocity]

Stephenson would make our team much better. If he's willing to come here for $11 million per year for 3-4 years I say sign him now. If we offload Hendo, Hairston will still be in the same role he is expected to be in now. I think it would be good for PJ if he isn't expected to come in and light it up right away, which I feel he may be (by some fans, not Clifford) if Hendo is the starter.

[MedellinHeel]

Offload Hendo, I want PJ starting day one. He is NBA ready and fits our needs nicely. 

 

I imagine PJ will have a few 30+ point games this season with how hot he gets. 

 

 

[Omega Atrocity]

Offload Hendo, I want PJ starting day one. He is NBA ready and fits our needs nicely. 

 

I imagine PJ will have a few 30+ point games this season with how hot he gets. 

That would be an amazing surprise. But I'm trying not to expect too much from him, especially with how Clifford has said he treats rookies.

[ThinkAboutIt]

I'd be OK with giving him 4 years at 44 million with year 4 being a player option. Bringing in Lance also means McBob is less of a need because lance can distribute pretty well for a SG.

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You'd still be able to sign McRoberts. 

[Rise of The Hive]

Now that the Pacers and Lance hit an impasse maybe Cho will swoop in and do work.

[Manos]

You'd still be able to sign McRoberts.

True but with Zeller and Vonleh not sure I want McBob back(even if I think he is a solid player). Clifford isn't one to play young guys unless he has too and they can't get better on the bench. Maybe the front office can force his hand a bit and we see what are last two top ten picks can do.

Plus we can use the money for McBob to get a good back up pg and still have some wiggle room come the trade deadline to add a piece if need be.

Lastly the less long term money we commit the better. We are going to have to resign a lot of guys coming off rookie deals in the next few years and we need flexibility to do that. I don't see MJ going way into the luxury tax.

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[Gay Cowboy]

Hayward is probably getting a max deal.

Toronto just gave Lowry a 4yr $48mil deal.

If you want a good player you gotta pay for him.

SG is by far the weakest position on our team. Stephenson is the best SG available & he's young. He's as good aSG as they'll be able to get on the open market the next few years. Either pony up & pay him off sit around, bargain shop, & stick yourself a mediocrity. Good enough to win 45-50 games, them get smacked around by real teams in the playoffs.

I'd rather not settle to be what the Hornets of the 90s were. Take a gamble & push to be a legit contender.

[TheMaulClaw]

How are we going to have a 23 man roster?

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No....but I was just going off the current roster on the Hornet's website    Obviously moves are going to made...which I"d be fool if I suggested I knew what they would be, admittedly.  

Probably why we tried to trade Hendo.  I'm not sure if DJ White stays or not, but my impression is he's cheap depth.   Overall this proves my point.....a lot of depth.

[carpanfan96]

Bonnel saying Hornets not going after any big fish, main concerns are McRoberts and backup PG. Doesn't expect Parsons or Stephenson are really being looked at.

Looks like team is standing pat with team from last year and rookies.

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[Chief_Chokeaho]

F*** Bonnel. Honestly, we were lucky to make the playoffs last year. AL Jefferson isn't getting any younger and our rookies probably won't contribute enough to make a sizable difference this year. I keep hearing this win now mentality. Well it's time to do something about it. If Jordan is content with being a 8 seed every season and never spending money then we are on the right track.

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[Gay Cowboy]

Rick Bonnell is a tool. He hates being in Charlotte and covering the Hornets. He's a bigger pessimistic and troll than some morons on this board. He never says anything positive and is always downplaying the Hornets doing anything. He is always shooting down any rumors of the team doing something big. Anytime somebody asks him something on Twitter he gives the negative answer.

Screw Bonnell. Take whatever he says & prepare for the exact opposite. People always give Joe Person a hard time but I think Bonnell is much worse.