Looks that way. No need to spend the money
Look for Hornets to waive Dominic McGuire today. McGuire's contract woulda been guaranteed for rest of season if still on roster by Tuesday
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 4, 2013
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Looks that way. No need to spend the money
Look for Hornets to waive Dominic McGuire today. McGuire's contract woulda been guaranteed for rest of season if still on roster by Tuesday
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 4, 2013
Anyone want to believe that Gordon sitting and this spot creation is related to a trade?
I'd like to see them bring back DaJuan Summers who played here last year for at least a ten day. He's shooting the 3 ball well in the D-League and we don't have much to lose on a couple 10-day contracts to a D-Leaguer who can finally give us a shooting threat at the 3
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NEWS: Hornets waive Dominic McGuire on.nba.com/X6mYCU
— New Orleans Hornets (@Hornets) January 4, 2013
I am having to go advanced in order to post.
I fully expected Gordon to sit after the back to back, and McGuire had a deadline, so nothing seems out of the ordinary. Unless you know something we don't 42. I won't tell if you share.
No wonder Amonu has been getting more playing time as of late.
no reason to make that money guaranteed..
but I liked him and his effort a lot :)
He will be missed. A real fan favorite. Good luck McGuire, you'll always be a Hornet. Thanks for the memories... :cool:
I don't know anything.
I just wish it was true.
It's more likely related to a number of deadlines.
Sounds right, but it's what should be happening right now in general, this year with the record we're heading for, the bottom of this roster should be constantly changing until the trade deadline.
To many young guys with actual NBA talent available to experiment with, that could be had for cheap. Time to make some moves.
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Monty on waiving Dominic McGuire today: "(Small forward is) a position where we want to have some flexibility to bring (new) guys in."
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Monty on what Aminu needs to gain more PT: "It's on him. When he plays with energy, defends and runs the floor, that's how he earns minutes"
I hope we bring in Donte Greene. He atleast has a different skill set than the rest of our SF's.
Nothing other than a deadline for guaranteed contract. Pretty normal around the league every year.
Name for Hornets fans to remember: ROBIN BENZING - German SF - Dell Told me he likes him. Maybe his contract in Germany has Ayon-like buyout
— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherMackel) January 4, 2013
Maybe we are about to get new SF... Also Rudy Gay is about to be traded.
Gay to be traded? Link?
Terrence Williams, I don't care bout no stinking so called "attitude problems". If the Saints can trade for Shockey, Lakers Ron Artest and the Spurs and Monty's sensai can have two runs with Stephen Jackson, we can sign an extremely young and talented Williams.
I'm sure this time out of the league has humbled him and made him hungry like it would anyone and there isn't a thing soft about this kid, the Hornets could use a bulldog, someone with an edge.
Memphis has had recent conversations w/ other teams about trading Rudy Gay. What deals might work? grantland.com/blog/the-trian…
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) January 4, 2013
The personality problems with Williams are different. Those other guys you mentioned are a bit crazy but they have their teammates and coaches trust. Terrence is apparently someone that is extremely abrasive in the locker room and doesn't have the talent to be worth the headache. He is the type of guy that would destroy the chemistry in a young team without a strong and vocal leader.
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Just saying: Eric Gordon for Rudy Gay works straight up, and if the Grizz toss in Wroten, they’d get under the tax line and snag a shooting guard who played like an All-Star once upon a time. Gordon can veto any deal until mid-July, though he famously urged the Hornets to let him sign in Phoenix during restricted free agency last summer. The Hornets are confident they can get him to enjoy playing with Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson, though Gordon’s caution in returning from knee injuries has clearly tested the patience of some in the Bayou.
Regardless, this is about as fanciful as it gets, since no one knows what to make of Gordon right now, and his long-term deal does nothing to alleviate Memphis’ cap issues.
Sorry, but not letting go of Gordon for Gay.
Just in case Fletcher is right for once, I decided to look up this Robin Benzing...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IjnC8snvXA
I'd call him Benzino if he ever plays for us :hihi:
The kid was young and dumb, expectations were to high, he wanted playing time and wasn't going to get it from those coaches.
If it doesn't work out cut him, But bringing him in and letting the young guys see what can happen to you if you don't do things the right way would be a perfect example. If he did cause problems a greater example to the young players, is, despite talent and draft position, if you can't do things the right way and fall in line, you will be out of the league.
But you underestimate, this team, the individuals and their upbringings, Monty, Dell and the entire organization. Do you really think they would let some new comer, a street free agent come in and upset chemistry?
The wouldn't allow it and he would be sent packing, but my belief is that they wouldn't have to because i don't think he would be a problem. I say you give him the pre screening and if you like where his head is, give him a shot.
You're right, they wouldnt let some new comer, a street free agent come in and upset chemistry? They just won't sign him IMO. It's not like he's going to put us over the hump.
not to mention Benzing is only 23... not a bad age as far as overseas players go
I was very high on Benzing a few years ago when he declared. He could be a great complementary player for us and another fantastic floor spacer to pair with Anderson. I really hope Demps makes this one happen...
haha I'm from germany and it's really funny for me that he is mentioned by Demps now! I watched him on the german national team quiet often and sure I liked what he did, but I was not sure if he could really make it to the nba! but i would love to see this kid in a hornets jersey :)
Damn lol
He has highlighted Benzing before, so this is likely just Fletcher recycling a name than hearing new info.
http://offsideswithfletcher.wordpres...the-45th-pick/
The rumors of the Grizz looking to trade Rudy Gay are interesting. If they would take the Hornets' first rounder this year + other players outside of our core group, would you do it?
I would definitely. Gay is still young at 26 and pairing him with a healthy Gordon, Davis and Ryno would be sick.
The rebuilding mode would be quicker than expected and we would be competing high next year.
But anyway I don't think it's gonna happen.
And who you think Memphis would take for him? Our pick and? Would they pick Henry or Greivis back? Aminu? Lopez... already having M.Gasol?
Yea, doubt it will happen too, but I agree he would definitely help put this team to the next level. But yea, trading Gordon for Gay would be a really lateral-move, and Gordon is more of a playmaker while Gay seems to be a complimentary scorer. Outside of the three key guys you mentioned, not sure we'd have any guys they would really need/want. And it looks like Monty is really invested in Rivers, so I guess he's out of the question. Aminu and Lopez with our first rounder (and a lot of cap relief for them) would probably be the best we could offer.
Trading Gay for Gordon wouldn't be a lateral move at all. Gay has proven to be pretty healthy in his career.
We might be better off trying to make a push for Iguodala in free agency this summer and our draft pick. Iggy fit great on the team in my NBA2K game, so I don't see why it wouldn't be just as awesome in real life. E'rybody knows video games don't lie.
We don't have the salary to trade for Gay right now. This off season, however, we will. Still, Gay is a bit of a chucker, and I'm not sure how well he would fit here mentality-wise. We all know he can play, but if he is only going to shoot 42% from the field, I don't want him taking shots away from Gordon, Davis, and Rivers (in the future).
True that; health is definitely an issue to take into account. I just see a healthy Gordon as a guy who will be able to close out games down the stretch with clutchness, and not sure Rudy has shown that so far. But again, the key-phrase is 'healthy Gordon.' As rare as a modern terydactl sighting.
damn 42%?? Didn't know it was that low for him this year.
FINALLY, I get to comment.
I like Rudy Gay. Except for having a max deal, he'd be PERFECT to add to the team we already have. But trading him for Gordon isn't a move you wanna make. Gordon can be a special player on the court. Gay isn't reliable. What you gain in health, size, and athleticism on the wing, you lose in explosive scoring ability. Falls back on jumpshots too much for my tastes. Guy as big and athletic as him should take at least 7 FTs a game.
Is Benzing a SF though?
He is listed as 6'10".
It may translate in the German league, but is he able to play SF in the NBA?
Ryan Anderson, Austin Rivers, Aminu and 2013 1st round pick for Rudy Gay and Tony Wroten?
In what universe is that a good trade for us? Anderson, as far as I'm concerned, is virtually untouchable. Aside from that, you want to give up Rivers (who Monty loves) and our 1st round pick (guaranteed to be a lottery pick) for an overpriced chucker? Come on man....
You can try to slice it anyway you want, that's a horrific trade.