Sporting News Report: Stephenson battle down to Hornets, Pacers, and Mavs

[Rise of The Hive]

Let's get it done Cho. Thank goodness for that exception on the Roberts deal, I thought we were out of the running for Lance at first glance.

[ThinkAboutIt]

Okay.

 

LOL...that one is better than the one with the tongue.

[teeray]

Things are pretty quite this morning.

You would think that if Hornets or anyone else weren't talking he would be finalizing everything with Pacers, and Pacers would now have all the leverage.

[JJman]

I just want something to happen

[Dorian Gray]

Just got this message from a buddy, figured I'd pass it along:

 

"Play-by-play guy Steve Martin was on Charlotte radio this morning. Said he'd be surprised if they sign Lance, which is basically what Bonnell has been saying. Steve said that he knows they've shown "formal interest" and had some discussions, but he's not sure how serious they actually were. He said his personal opinion was that they are more likely aiming to be the third team in a 3-team trade, but didn't go into specifics."

[Sapper]

I just have the feeling we overpay for Lance over Dallas. I'd be really surprised if he returned to Indiana. But then again, like many have said: Lance and PJ together might be a nightmare.

[bLACKpANTHER]

 

The Pacers reportedly offered Stephenson five-years and $44 million early in free agency but the dynamic swingman refused to sign on the dotted line. With restricted free agent forwards Chandler Parsons and Gordon Hayward each receiving contracts that will pay over $15 million per year Stephenson was wise to turn down Indiana’s initial overture. However, the Pacers’ offer is now even less than what they offered originally.

To make matters worse for Stephenson, the number of teams with the cap space needed to offer him the contract he desires is dwindling by the minute. Reports indicate Charlotte and Dallas had interest, but Charlotte signed Marvin Williams after missing on Hayward. Dallas’ space has since been used on Chandler Parsons.

The Pacers have title expectations and with LeBron James leaving the Miami HEAT, the importance of Stephenson in the rotation becomes even more crucial.

Stephenson is a borderline All-Star caliber player but potentially has hurt his market value due to some questionable on court tactics. However, one thing Stephenson without question is compete 100 percent every night.

Read more at http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-solid-free-agents-remain-unsigned/#AERS28ht3c1VVz8g.99

 

[bLACKpANTHER]

Just got this message from a buddy, figured I'd pass it along:

 

"Play-by-play guy Steve Martin was on Charlotte radio this morning. Said he'd be surprised if they sign Lance, which is basically what Bonnell has been saying. Steve said that he knows they've shown "formal interest" and had some discussions, but he's not sure how serious they actually were. He said his personal opinion was that they are more likely aiming to be the third team in a 3-team trade, but didn't go into specifics."

 

Love to Cleveland

Waiters to Charlotte

Hendo, Bennett, Thompson, three 1st round picks to Minnesota (2 from Cleveland, 1 from Charlotte)

 

 

i dunno.. all i know is we would have Lance by now if all it was about the money.. we can outbid the Pacers no problem.

[TheMaulClaw]

I just have the feeling we overpay for Lance over Dallas. I'd be really surprised if he returned to Indiana. But then again, like many have said: Lance and PJ together might be a nightmare.

Well then see ya PJ.

[PantherBrew]

Love to Cleveland

Waiters to Charlotte

Hendo, Bennett, Thompson, three 1st round picks to Minnesota (2 from Cleveland, 1 from Charlotte)

 

 

i dunno.. all i know is we would have Lance by now if all it was about the money.. we can outbid the Pacers no problem.

 

The wolves would tell both teams to fug off.

[Wanderlai]

Only name player left is Love. Not sure what we have or what we'd get in any scenario involving him. Why help Cleveland land Love in the first place. 

[bLACKpANTHER]

So look for Rockets to re-enter trade game for longtime Houston target Rajon Rondo as well as try to work their way into mix for Kevin Love

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine)

July 14, 2014

[ckad79]

It is amazing how all of these beat writers don't need a single source and all of the articles are just a pile of s***. 

 

Did anyone see this one? One second it says, Pacers are fighting with Hornets for Lance. You think it's legit. Followed by, No formal deal has been reported. So, why did we write this?

 

It's like everybody is rushing to be the FIRST to report something, that if they open their mouths and it somehow comes true, they can somehow take credit for it.

[Chuckie]

That basically how the news industry works. Shoot first aim later. You have a 50/50 chance at being right. If your right you get the glory. If your wrong no one will remember it in a week anyways.