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

[carolina-chuck]

Lance would be 1st string SG, no doubt...

1st unit:

Kemba

Lance (fa)

MKG

Williams (fa)

Al

2nd unit:

Nelson (fa)

Hendo/Neal

Taylor/CDR (fa)

Zeller/Vonleh

Biz

Not sure if we can get both Lance and Nelson, but would def love it if happen.

Lance will be 1st string SG, but he would instantly be our best floor generator.

[teeray]

I'm sure Rick Bonnell is rooting against the Hornets going after Stephenson.

I am waiting for him to throw cold water on the SN report. Any minute now...

[ThinkAboutIt]

I guess with us striking out on Hayward we could afford to overpay for Stephenson.

4yrs/$44mil ($11 per) for Stephenson

3 yrs/$16.5mil ($5.5 per) for Hinrich

 

Then s-n-a-t-c-h McRoberts back from the Heat with the rest of it.

 

Funny that the word ****** gets deleted without breaking the letters apart. 

[carolina-chuck]

A few days ago, Indiana was trying to trade Hibbert to free up money for Stephenson.

Won't happen

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Then s-n-a-t-c-h McRoberts back from the Heat with the rest.

Funny that the word ****** gets deleted without breaking the letters apart.

Lol some of the filters are ridiculous.

[Chuckie]

We need to act quick. The Rockets are rumored to be taking up every hour of the 72 hours they are alotted to match the Parsons offer sheet (screwing with the Mavs).

Go ahead and give him a 4X10 and let's call it an offseason.

 

It's got to be higher then 10.   The Pacers can free up the space to go up to 11.3.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

It's got to be higher then 10. The Pacers can free up the space to go up to 11.3.

Who are they getting rid of?

[YoungPanthers89]

Just get it done.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Hopefully we can get it done before Ariza signs.

Ariza seems to be everyone's (Houston, Chicago, etc.) first option. Once Ariza is signed, Lance will be highly sought after.

[Chuckie]

Who are they getting rid of?

 

Can't remember the name just know its a 2.5 million contract.  Or a contract counting 2.5 million against the cap

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Can't remember the name just know its a 2.5 million contract

They don't have a contract on the books for $2.5 mil. The only player close is C.J. Watson and he's not getting moved. He's one of the most respected players on that roster and a fan favorite.

[Chuckie]

They don't have a contract on the books for $2.5 mil. The only player close is C.J. Watson and he's not getting moved. He's one of the most respected players on that roster and a fan favorite.

Luis Scola

[Proudiddy]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the Pacers have to free up anything salary-wise, unless they're just trying to stay below the tax. They hold his bird rights and should be able to offer him as high as a max deal if they wanted?

[Chuckie]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the Pacers have to free up anything salary-wise, unless they're just trying to stay below the tax. They hold his bird rights and should be able to offer him as high as a max deal if they wanted?

 

 Yes, managment has stated they want to stay below the lux tax.  If we offer high enough theat they match going over at least we get some money back.