Hornets to callup Donald Sloan?

[mlozio]

Hearing that next callup out of D-League will be Hornets bringing in Louisiana native Donald Sloan from Sioux Falls

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 6, 2013

Donald Sloan in Hornets?

[carpo_07]

I actually really liked the dude, he was pretty handy in cleveland earlier this year. But I don't really see the point he is a scoring backup at best ala Roberts. Liking the fact we are utilising the D-league now, think there could be some role players down there.

[Pantazis76]

wasnt he on the team not long ago.

[RaisingTheBar]

Yeh he was on the team last year. I really liked him.

[Pantazis76]

Does this mean Brian Roberts is getting the let go..

[kinglio21093]

Really do not understand this.

[MichaelMcNamara]

Only $100,000 of Roberts $473,000 is guaranteed as of right now. It becomes fully guaranteed by 5 EST on Monday. Hornets could let him go and save money, which is obviously a priority as we have seen them dump a trade asset to save $500,000 and release McGuire before his deal became guaranteed.

Something to watch out for. We will know by tomorrow

[AD23nEG10]

Only $100,000 of Roberts $473,000 is guaranteed as of right now. It becomes fully guaranteed by 5 EST on Monday. Hornets could let him go and save money, which is obviously a priority as we have seen them dump a trade asset to save $500,000 and release McGuire before his deal became guaranteed.

Something to watch out for. We will know by tomorrow

I don't think i'd consider McGuire a big trade asset. They wouldn't dump Roberts, people are high on him. I don't think it's likely, but GV being shipped out and Roberts being moved to starter short-term seems more likely than Roberts being cut. There's no reason for it. I think the McGuire signing was more to send a message to Aminu.

But I am surprised they went the PG route instead of a stretch 3

[MichaelMcNamara]

I don't think i'd consider McGuire a big trade asset. They wouldn't dump Roberts, people are high on him. I don't think it's likely, but GV being shipped out and Roberts being moved to starter short-term seems more likely than Roberts being cut. There's no reason for it. I think the McGuire signing was more to send a message to Aminu.

But I am surprised they went the PG route instead of a stretch 3

I should have been more clear. I said they dumped a trade asset AND released McGuire. The trade asset was Warrick's (Or Carroll's) expiring contract. Those were nice chips to make salaries work and they were dumped to put $500,000 in Benson's pocket.

Calling up Sloan means one of three things:

1.) Release Roberts- It would be cold, but is he really that much better than Sloan, especially when you consider the Hornets are going nowhere. It's business.Is Roberts worth the extra $300,000?

2.) Rivers to D-League- possible I suppose

3.) A trade- Maybe Roberts or Henry is part of a deal the Hornets have on the table

I just think #1 is very likely because of the timing of the move. Why now? Why bring up Sloan the day before you have to make the decision on Roberts and why bring up a guard when, for the first time all year, all 5 of your guards are healthy?

[kinglio21093]

I think it's dumb. Roberts has been pretty solid as a back up and has put up good numbers. Just to save a few bucks, is it really worth it? If the guy was earning a couple million then I can understand but he's not earning a whole lot. For a guy like Roberts he's been a pleasant surprise for this team, despite all the hate he gets.

[BallSoHard]

I should have been more clear. I said they dumped a trade asset AND released McGuire. The trade asset was Warrick's (Or Carroll's) expiring contract. Those were nice chips to make salaries work and they were dumped to put $500,000 in Benson's pocket.

Calling up Sloan means one of three things:

1.) Release Roberts- It would be cold, but is he really that much better than Sloan, especially when you consider the Hornets are going nowhere. It's business.Is Roberts worth the extra $300,000?

2.) Rivers to D-League- possible I suppose

3.) A trade- Maybe Roberts or Henry is part of a deal the Hornets have on the table

I just think #1 is very likely because of the timing of the move. Why now? Why bring up Sloan the day before you have to make the decision on Roberts and why bring up a guard when, for the first time all year, all 5 of your guards are healthy?

As much as people scoff at the idea of 500k here and 300k there, what sense does it make to take out near a mill from your bottom line from a team that has NO chance to even make the playoffs; even to a billionaire? Seems shrewd and it is to a degree, but I think it's smart.

[MichaelMcNamara]

As much as people scoff at the idea of 500k here and 300k there, what sense does it make to take out near a mill from your bottom line from a team that has NO chance to even make the playoffs; even to a billionaire? Seems shrewd and it is to a degree, but I think it's smart.

I scoff at it as a fan/analyst but I completely get it from a business standpoint and agree that if someone isnt going to recoup you that money either in ticket sales or performance, then it is smart to be cold and save some money

But I cant get excited about that as a fan, nor can I advocate that these are the best moves for us on court as an analyst. That is my problem with these moves, and I will be willing to wager that if this comes to pass with Roberts, most people will be pretty upset. Hope I'm wrong, but the evidence is mounting up

[BallSoHard]

I scoff at it as a fan/analyst but I completely get it from a business standpoint and agree that if someone isnt going to recoup you that money either in ticket sales or performance, then it is smart to be cold and save some money

But I cant get excited about that as a fan, nor can I advocate that these are the best moves for us on court as an analyst. That is my problem with these moves, and I will be willing to wager that if this comes to pass with Roberts, most people will be pretty upset. Hope I'm wrong, but the evidence is mounting up

I think the plan is to put Aminu back in the starting lineup for the remainder of the season to see what he has and with Gordon coming back it really sealed his fate. Roberts would probably only getting 12-15 mpg from here on.

The one thing I hope as a fan, is that we're saving to spend down the line. I can get on board with saving a million in a lost season because we know we're going to have to overpay in FA.

[NemesisKING]

I scoff at it as a fan/analyst but I completely get it from a business standpoint and agree that if someone isnt going to recoup you that money either in ticket sales or performance, then it is smart to be cold and save some money

But I cant get excited about that as a fan, nor can I advocate that these are the best moves for us on court as an analyst. That is my problem with these moves, and I will be willing to wager that if this comes to pass with Roberts, most people will be pretty upset. Hope I'm wrong, but the evidence is mounting up

I have no problem with this. I think from an impact standpoint the two are comparable. But if you can get a younger, bigger and better athlete at a savings, you make that move.

Trading out Roberts for Sloan doesn't make us worse in any category, but from a talent stand point does move us further, even if only by an inch.

[Nsingh93]

Maybe dumping Roberts and picking up Sloan so there is more minutes able to be allocated to Rivers development? After all he is the bigger investment than Roberts.

[Rocket Man]

Get to see this in person now -

[Nola Hornet]

Maybe dumping Roberts and picking up Sloan so there is more minutes able to be allocated to Rivers development? After all he is the bigger investment than Roberts.

This has to be the idea. Rivers need to develop playing Roberts role and Mason has already taken Rivers old role. The staff must feel confident in Gordon's recovery if they cut Roberts.

[NemesisKING]

This has to be the idea. Rivers need to develop playing Roberts role and Mason has already taken Rivers old role. The staff must feel confident in Gordon's recovery if they cut Roberts.

And Monty does get locked into certain guys, from Dell's perspective, if you have to release Roberts to open up minutes for Rivers, then Roberts has to go, he has years on Rivers and not talent over him.

[RaisingTheBar]

I think it's dumb. Roberts has been pretty solid as a back up and has put up good numbers. Just to save a few bucks, is it really worth it? If the guy was earning a couple million then I can understand but he's not earning a whole lot. For a guy like Roberts he's been a pleasant surprise for this team, despite all the hate he gets.

If Roberts isn't a part of our plans for the future then it is not dumb. Sloan played solid for us last season and I actually didn't know why we didn't just keep him on the roster instead of picking up Roberts to begin with.

[IamQuailman]

Get to see this in person now -

Double flop! lol

[Eman5805]

Ever since Wanted I think Sloan is an awesome name to scream to the heavens in angry. Just try it.

SLOAN! Could be his scoring song thingy.

[RaisingTheBar]

Was never able to put together where I knew that name from.

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

I should have been more clear. I said they dumped a trade asset AND released McGuire. The trade asset was Warrick's (Or Carroll's) expiring contract. Those were nice chips to make salaries work and they were dumped to put $500,000 in Benson's pocket.

Calling up Sloan means one of three things:

1.) Release Roberts- It would be cold, but is he really that much better than Sloan, especially when you consider the Hornets are going nowhere. It's business.Is Roberts worth the extra $300,000?

2.) Rivers to D-League- possible I suppose

3.) A trade- Maybe Roberts or Henry is part of a deal the Hornets have on the table

I just think #1 is very likely because of the timing of the move. Why now? Why bring up Sloan the day before you have to make the decision on Roberts and why bring up a guard when, for the first time all year, all 5 of your guards are healthy?

I hope that if they do release Roberts it's because they want to groom Rivers at PG.
I've been saying this all season, but I guess with Gordon being out it was hard for him not to be put at SG.

However if they aren't doing it purely to save money then why bring in Sloan.....wont he take minutes off Rivers?

[FlyGirl]

Jimmy Smith ‏@JimmySmithtp
former #Hornets point guard Donald Sloan sign again to 10 day contract.

[RaisingTheBar]

Jimmy Smith ‏@JimmySmithtp
former #Hornets point guard Donald Sloan sign again to 10 day contract.

Any word on if we will release roberts?