Batum to Hornets

[Genaro]

So I guess LMA is leaving for sure now. Matthews too probably

[Fallen Angel]

LMA knew about this move

[Myth]

Well, I guess that settles it, Portland is drafting a SF and thinks they will land Justin Anderson or Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

If Aldridge stays, they can re-sign Matthews (or Afflalo) and still be fine (My first choice obviously):
Lillard/Blake
Henderson/Matthews/Crabbe
Matthews/(Anderson/Hollis-Jefferson)
Aldridge/Leonard/Vonleh
Lopez/Kaman/(Freeland)/Vonleh

If he is gone, then they can let Matthews and Afflalo go and start the rebuild:
Lillard/Blake
Henderson/Crabbe
(Anderson/Hollis-Jefferson)
Leonard/Vonleh
Lopez/Kaman/(Freeland)/Vonleh
Plus have tons of cash.

[Myth]

LMA knew about this move

As I posted just above, this could still work in a way that makes sense with or without Aldridge. Batum is super talented, but ultimately overpaid considering his lack of heart. I think this move is to make room for the incoming rookie, while also having a safety net for losing one of or both of Matthews/Afflalo. Vonleh is just a rebuilding piece in case Aldridge leaves, but I think Henderson was the bigger target in our current situation.

[PJR]

Charlotte is a disaster under MJ. And will continue to be one.

[bballnoob1192]

so one more playoff spot in the west is now up for grabs!

not really OKC was an anomaly last season. that's their spot, and if the pelicans can retain their success there won't really be an open spot.
OKC
GSW
SAS
Clips
Hou
Mem
Pelicans
Mavs

and the rest are maybes unless something drastic happens to one of those teams. I can see dirk getting injured and the mavs missing the playoffs

[coin24]

so one more playoff spot in the west is now up for grabs!

[hawksdogsbraves]

Charlotte really making sure they stick on that treadmill lol

I assume their GM knows he's fired if he can't make the playoffs, so he's selling off their young talent for average starters with a year on their deals to try and make the 8 seed

Also looks like Portland is hitting that reset button.

Vonleh is talented though, not a bad piece to get back if you're planning on rebuilding.

[Meticode]

[midatlantic09]

Not sure why Charlotte would give up Henderson and Vonleh for Batum. Batum is a pretty mediocre player who won't improve much of anything.

[rufuspaul]

Charlotte is a disaster under MJ. And will continue to be one.

Hornets are also getting Jeremy Lamb in a separate deal for Matt Barnes contract.

Batum + Lamb > Hendo + Vonleh


Hate to give up Vonleh because he has unproven potential but there is a log jam at the 4 atm.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Hornets are also getting Jeremy Lamb in a separate deal for Matt Barnes contract.

Batum + Lamb > Hendo + Vonleh


Hate to give up Vonleh because he has unproven potential but there is a log jam at the 4 atm.

Vonleh will be better than LMA ever was in 4-5yrs

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Not sold on Vonleh yet (should be noted I thought he would be the bust of his draft class when the hype grew, and he didn't do shit last year to change my mind) and Hendo is not much more than a bad starter on a good team/decent bench player.

Interesting they would give up on Vonleh so soon tho. He didn't really get much a chance last season and the dude's like 19.

[PJR]

Hornets are also getting Jeremy Lamb in a separate deal for Matt Barnes contract.

Batum + Lamb > Hendo + Vonleh


Hate to give up Vonleh because he has unproven potential but there is a log jam at the 4 atm.

Let's see how much you like this deal when Batum bolts in unrestricted free agency in 2016. No way in hell is he signing his life away in Charlotte lmao.

Horrible deal for the Hornets.

[BlakFrankWhite]

Batum is so underrated.

Would have loved him at OKC...tough as nails, good defender, can play two postions...also a good playmaker