Pelicans talking with Rondo about a 1 year deal {updated - Signed}

Damn!!!

I just had the best MUTHA... Phuckin... Sandwich... Ever!

At #WaffleHouse!!!

— Rajon Rondo (@RajonRondo) August 19, 2012

Im tellin ya, trade that 1st for Middleton

I don't think this move stops us from making another PG move. It just gives us more leverage because it's not a need. I'd still do knight for Asik just because at least we'd play knight.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Im tellin ya, trade that 1st for Middleton

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We'd need to dump 14 mil worth of salary as we're pretty much hard capped

I like, don't love, where we are right now.

So if we wan another shooter, Who would the shooting targets be? Still think we need a stud athlete in the backcourt.

Is Gerald green available?

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Originally Posted by tdcreator

I don't think this move stops us from making another PG move. It just gives us more leverage because it's not a need. I'd still do knight for Asik just because at least we'd play knight.

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This is where I'm at. Grits and Knight on the second unit with Moore, Diallo and AD would be a fun combo to watch in small ball mode.

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Originally Posted by tdcreator

I don't think this move stops us from making another PG move. It just gives us more leverage because it's not a need. I'd still do knight for Asik just because at least we'd play knight.

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Definitely

Remember last off-season when the talking point during the Solo, Moore, and Hield pickups was "we want high character guys!". There are NBA offices that wouldn't take Rondo or Boog under ANY circumstance due to their "character issues."

Clearly there's a sorta market deficiency with guys who have a bad reputation, hopefully that'll work to our benefit. Also Rondo really screwed the Mavs, so welcome!

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Originally Posted by strictfamjay

Is Gerald green available?

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Checks some of the boxes. ��

Rajon Rondo & Jrue Holiday expected to share Pelicans' backcourt together, a source said. Rondo also re-united with buddy DeMarcus Cousins.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 15, 2017

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Originally Posted by whomdoyouwork4

Remember last off-season when the talking point during the Solo, Moore, and Hield pickups was "we want high character guys!". There are NBA offices that wouldn't take Rondo or Boog under ANY circumstance due to their "character issues."

Clearly there's a sorta market deficiency with guys who have a bad reputation, hopefully that'll work to our benefit. Also Rondo really screwed the Mavs, so welcome!

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Don't know much about Rondo. But Cousins has been the definition of high character in his short time with the team.

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Originally Posted by HoustonPelicans

Don't know much about Rondo. But Cousins has been the definition of high character in his short time with the team.

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As a person I hear Cousins has always been high character. Just gets passionate & heated on the court.

I don't know how anyone can spin this signing as a negative. Rhondo (oh yes, I'm going to spell it Rhondo from now on) is going to bring so much to this team. From his passing to his defense, the guy won't just be a positive for us, he will be a positive for AD, Boogie, Jrue, Hill, any potential shooters that this team is void of, he is only going to help.

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Originally Posted by strictfamjay

Is Gerald green available?

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Yep, he is. The list I have now is:

for realistic potential trade:

Dudley
T. Daniels
Acy
Ellington
Arthur
Nelson
Vonleh
E. Davis

min. or BAE signings:

Cunningham
Speights
Barbosa
Morrow
Babbitt
G. Green
T. Robinson
Diaw
A. Brooks
Beasley
Foye
J. Terry
Burke
Mbah a Mute
B. Rush
D. Lee

Obviously I'm hoping I'm wrong now, but I still see this being a complete disaster. This will be my last negative comment about him and I invite everyone to throw all my posts in my face if this ends up being the best signing of the offseason.

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

I don't know how anyone can spin this signing as a negative. Rhondo (oh yes, I'm going to spell it Rhondo from now on) is going to bring so much to this team. From his passing to his defense, the guy won't just be a positive for us, he will be a positive for AD, Boogie, Jrue, Hill, any potential shooters that this team is void of, he is only going to help.

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I agree. Plus his leadership and winning mentality will rub off on the rest of the roster. I can't wait to see us against Houston. Should be intense and fun to watch.

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Originally Posted by jprdbulldog20

Damn!!!

I just had the best MUTHA... Phuckin... Sandwich... Ever!

At #WaffleHouse!!!

— Rajon Rondo (@RajonRondo) August 19, 2012

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I forgive him for now

he will soon learn

Morrow or Troy Daniels please!

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Originally Posted by rt0307

I forgive him for now

he will soon learn

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Wait until he tries a good ole New Orleans po-boy. He'll never want to go to another waffle house again.

http://www.nba.com/video/games/kings...ts-111115.nba/
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Originally Posted by DaFranchise80

I agree. Plus his leadership and winning mentality will rub off on the rest of the roster. I can't wait to see us against Houston. Should be intense and fun to watch.

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I love a good beef, so I am looking forward to CP3 vs Rondo, but I would have liked to have landed Beverley as well as that guy has a beef like 2 or 3 of the best players in the league (CP3, Westbrook, and Durant).

RONDOOOOOOOOO. I like this. Gimmie some shooters now!

I would take barbosa or terry if we can get league min. Green to play SG, SF. David lee if we don't sigh Dante.

Have to get rid of Asik or Ajunka.

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Originally Posted by daybreaker

As a person I hear Cousins has always been high character. Just gets passionate & heated on the court.

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He had a serious confrontation with a Sac reporter over an article about his brother...something of the sort. The Madness of Kings article ESPN put out last year does a pretty good job of laying it all out. I'll say Cousins is certainly principled, and he's been an asset character-wise during his time as a Pel...though he still took plays off from time to time.

Stakes will be high this year, if the team hits a bad stretch and is losing games, especially early, him and Rondo will have to take accountability...something they've been reluctant to do in the past.

I didn't realize Morrow was a FA. How have we not signed him yet? We desperately need a shooter like him.

Also, is Ian Clark still a FA? We need to sign a shooter at guard/wing and a backup big that can stretch the floor as well like Cunningham, Diaw or Speights. I'd like Gerald Green or Barbosa as well.

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Originally Posted by whomdoyouwork4

He had a serious confrontation with a Sac reporter over an article about his brother...something of the sort. The Madness of Kings article ESPN put out last year does a pretty good job of laying it all out. I'll say Cousins is certainly principled, and he's been an asset character-wise during his time as a Pel...though he still took plays off from time to time.

Stakes will be high this year, if the team hits a bad stretch and is losing games, especially early, him and Rondo will have to take accountability...something they've been reluctant to do in the past.

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Honestly, this is the year where AD needs to establish himself as the alpha more than any other year so far. This is his team and he needs to make sure everyone on the court knows it. That isn't saying Boogie and Rondo can't take blame for a poor start or stretch, but it's on AD to motivate and push these guys when the time comes.

This is the most talented team we have had in a very long time. Certainly the most talented is AD's career.

If they can get Rondo to lock in defensively the sky is the limit. The defensive potential of this team is mind boggling.

Kushner said he expects more moves to be made before this one becomes "official".

So we might be in for some more excitement.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Im tellin ya, trade that 1st for Middleton

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Why would Milwaukee do that? For the cap room? Seems like they'd have others avenues to pursue before going down that one, even with a 1st round pick thrown in.

What is the Bucks' motivation to trade one of their best players? Enlighten me.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Im tellin ya, trade that 1st for Middleton

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Why would their second best player be had for just a first?

Rondo reminds me of Cousins, a very talented playmaker and a difficult personality that can rub coaches/teammates the wrong way. Rondo is talented enough that we probably wouldn't have been able to land him if it weren't for his difficult personality driving down the market value, much like Cousins. Reportedly Cousins and Rondo formed a strong bond, which makes sense as they probably understand each other better than most. I think two negatives create a positive, and this could be situation where two volatile personalities stabilize each other. Rondo set Cousins up with a tremendous amount of assists in Sacramento, they play well together. It also means the Pelicans can play Jrue off ball more, without totally changing him to a SG. This is a pretty exciting move and in keeping with the team identity. No guarantees about how well its going to work out, but it will be very interesting to see.

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Why would Milwaukee do that? For the cap room? Seems like they'd have others avenues to pursue before going down that one, even with a 1st round pick thrown in.

What is the Bucks' motivation to trade one of their best players? Enlighten me.

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There is no motivation.

If you can replace Hill with someone that can reliably knock down a three point shot I'm more inclined to give the Rondo/Jrue backcourt a chance.

As is I am very skeptical.

I like Rondo off the bench but as a starter? That will be some really ugly spacing.

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Originally Posted by N.O.Bronco

If you can replace Hill with someone that can reliably knock down a three point shot I'm more inclined to give the Rondo/Jrue backcourt a chance.

As is I am very skeptical.

I like Rondo off the bench but as a starter? That will be some really ugly spacing.

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i think hill will take a big step up this season by driving to the basket more and cutting to the rim for dunks...i also think his 3pt pct will increase this season also.....

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Originally Posted by N.O.Bronco

If you can replace Hill with someone that can reliably knock down a three point shot I'm more inclined to give the Rondo/Jrue backcourt a chance.

As is I am very skeptical.

I like Rondo off the bench but as a starter? That will be some really ugly spacing.

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Agreed. But I don't think we're looking to replace Hill in the starting lineup. Spacing is likely going to result from alternative rotations unless Dell trades for a shooter and brings Rondo off the bench.

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Originally Posted by N.O.Bronco

If you can replace Hill with someone that can reliably knock down a three point shot I'm more inclined to give the Rondo/Jrue backcourt a chance.

As is I am very skeptical.

I like Rondo off the bench but as a starter? That will be some really ugly spacing.

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Maybe Moore could get some looks at 3 against smaller defenses? Also Cunningham was money from the corner 3 last year.

Dont love it. But we definitely needed one of these kinda guys BAD.

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Spacing also comes from Boogie(36percent) and AD continuing to increase their percentage from 3... It's not like our bigs aren't threats from the 3... But I also think Hill takes the next step in improving his 3pt percentage...

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Originally Posted by AIP504

Spacing also comes from Boogie(36percent) and AD continuing to increase their percentage from 3... It's not like our bigs aren't threats from the 3... But I also think Hill takes the next step in improving his 3pt percentage...

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I've thought the same thing everyone talking about spacing we're not talking about two bigs that have to score at the rim they can score from anywhere on the court .


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Originally Posted by AIP504

Spacing also comes from Boogie(36percent) and AD continuing to increase their percentage from 3... It's not like our bigs aren't threats from the 3... But I also think Hill takes the next step in improving his 3pt percentage...

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AD is a below-average shooter from 3. Boogie was an above average three-point shooter last year, and slightly above average the year before. But again, it also comes down to efficient usage. Do we want our bigs to space for our guards, or our guards to space for our bigs? The answer should be obvious.

When you have a versatile team... you can invert the team when necessary... ie. Didn't we get Finch from Denver to run our offense thru our big men part time???

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

Kushner said he expects more moves to be made before this one becomes "official".

So we might be in for some more excitement.

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Myth, is it me or is Ajinca becoming more of a fit? Who (legit Center) can we get for his type of contract? && being that Jrue is now starting #2 & we have Grits on the cheap, do we look to toss Moore's 8 mill to play 15 MPG

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Are you making these mista? I love it.

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Say what you want, that's a pretty amazing foursome. Rondo STILL has the goods.

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Even as a Pelicans fan, that guy needs to pump the brakes.

This article sounds like it was written by a Pels marketing employee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h5aUCt7lhs

Check this out at 6:10. Big Baby says some interesting stuff about Rondo here.

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Earth, wind , Fire, & Ice ! I am getting more & more excited about my season tickets.

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Even as a Pelicans fan, that guy needs to pump the brakes.

This article sounds like it was written by a Pels marketing employee.

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Was thinking the same thing, lol.