Broussard: Hornets Gauging Interest in Gordon {merged all of Gordon rumors}

[RaisingTheBar]

Couldn't we just buy out RJ's contract?

[nolaslim213]

I dont think Dell would want to get rid of Biedrins contract that bad to have give up our 1st rd pick to do so, unless he has big plans in free agency this summer (which I dout) like trying to sign both CP3 and Dwight Howard.

That was the premise of my thread. I don't see how we give up Gordon for 2 elite role players, and we don't use our max money to sign an elite player. If we lose Gordon, we have to get a guy who can run the team and close out games.

[Soundwave]

Rich Jeff has a 12 (maybe 11) million player option which there is absolutely no chance he declines. Our flexibility for this summer would be almost gone. All that for just Klay? If there isn't some more sweetners in there, no thanks.

Sam Amico posted on his twitter that if GS does a deal either Beidrins or Rich Jeff has to be included.

How would our current flexibility be gone when Klay's and Jefferson's contract are very close to what Gordon is making next year?

Their combined salaries next year are only $7,307 more than Gordon's.

[superstar7th]

only way a trade from gs is acceptable is if they give us thompson, barnes, rush and 1st for gordon other than that we just do better with gordon and building our team thru the draft and one more free agent .

[nolaslim213]

Personally, I would not want just Thompson alone, but would want Barnes as well. I do not see the Warriors doing that though. Even then, Gordon is better than Thompson and Barnes based on talent. However, the constant injury situation is not getting any better. I think it is more of a situation whereby he cannot play through pain. I think a Thompson, Barnes and Biedrens for Gordon and Roberts is the best we can hope for and even that is a stretch. I just do not know how much of a market there is for a max contract injury prone SG.

This is a huge part of it, but don't discount the $ aspect of it either. We save a LOT of money doing this deal, which allows us to buy an elite FA this off season.

[RaisingTheBar]

only way a trade from gs is acceptable is if they give us thompson, barnes, rush and 1st for gordon other than that we just do better with gordon and building our team thru the draft and one more free agent .

I hope you are joking. Why not make them throw in the next 5 years 1st rounders while they are at it.

[nolaslim213]

How would our current flexibility be gone when Klay's and Jefferson's contract are very close to what Gordon is making next year?

Their combined salaries next year are only $7,307 more than Gordon's.

That isn't true at all. Their combined salaries are $16.2 million, while Gordon's salary is $14.2, so we'd be taking on an extra $2 million, which puts us out of the max-FA sweepstakes.

[GeauxPelicans]

How would our current flexibility be gone when Klay's and Jefferson's contract are very close to what Gordon is making next year?

Their combined salaries next year are only $7,307 more than Gordon's.

Good point, I'm just over reacting because I REALLY don't want just Klay and Rich Jeff for Gordon. I'd rather wait til the summer.

[nolaslim213]

Good point, I'm just over reacting because I REALLY don't want just Klay and Rich Jeff for Gordon. I'd rather wait til the summer.

That's not accurate. He just didn't do his research. We gain $2 million in the deal.

[AirForce1]

http://data.shamsports.com/content/p...s/warriors.jsp

Thanks.

[superstar7th]

I hope you are joking. Why not make them throw in the next 5 years 1st rounders while they are at it.

half of the people who wants Klay only for gordon is a joke and not thinking at all. so i dont think rush barnes and klay and a 1st is too far fetched for gordon and maybe lance thomas.

[Miss_318]

Good point, I'm just over reacting because I REALLY don't want just Klay and Rich Jeff for Gordon. I'd rather wait til the summer.

But if teams are scared to give you anything of value because of injury history now.....whats going to change in the summer time?

[LoCo89]

Don't know how many, if any follow CBS Eye on Basketball podcast but apparently one of the topics today is EGs Value. Haven't listened to it yet, just wanted to give a heads up

[nolaslim213]

richardson: $11,046,000
thompson: $3,245,151
total: $14,291,151

gordon salary: $14,283,844

You forgot to include Barnes. He brings it up $2 million. Why on earth would we EVER trade Gordon for Thompson straight up? That is a bad deal, and Demps isn't that stupid.

[FlyGirl]

The only thing I can of is that if they wait until the summer, there may be a better deal (players) out there that can serve the Hornets better. Gordon pretty much has say so right now about where he goes. Once that veto is gone he won't have that much say so. At least I don't think so. His best bet would be to play and hopefully play well so more teams would have more interest in him. Of course we would be taking a risk that he doesn't get more injured than he already has been.

[FlyGirl]

You forgot to include Barnes. He brings it up $2 million. Why on earth would we EVER trade Gordon for Thompson straight up? That is a bad deal, and Demps isn't that stupid.

THAT deal probably wouldn't even get league approval.

[All Metro]

only way a trade from gs is acceptable is if they give us thompson, barnes, rush and 1st for gordon other than that we just do better with gordon and building our team thru the draft and one more free agent .

[nolaslim213]

The only thing I can of is that if they wait until the summer, there may be a better deal (players) out there that can serve the Hornets better. Gordon pretty much has say so right now about where he goes. Once that veto is gone he won't have that much say so. At least I don't think so. His best bet would be to play and hopefully play well so more teams would have more interest in him. Of course we would be taking a risk that he doesn't get more injured than he already has been.

Agree with the first part.

While the 2nd part is true, I don't think it plays a role. If we want to trade him to Golden State, do you really think he'll reject the deal? Heck no. Also, if he really wants out as badly as people are claiming (which I highly doubt, but whatever), then he'll approve almost any deal, so it doesn't play a role at all IMO.

[nolaslim213]

Because Thompson will actually play in games, and we get away from Gordon's horrible contract.

You people are way too eager to trade Gordon. I can promise you that we won't trade him for scraps. That is ridiculous. Demps will only move him if we get top dollar, and that means BOTH Thompson AND Barnes + cap space.

[Soundwave]

That isn't true at all. Their combined salaries are $16.2 million, while Gordon's salary is $14.2, so we'd be taking on an extra $2 million, which puts us out of the max-FA sweepstakes.

What are you looking at?

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/golden_state.htm

or if you use this site it's even cheaper.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/golden-sta...rs-team-salary

Are you adding in Barnes?

[All Metro]

Gordon still has veto power even if the trade goes down, it could be crushed. Or better yet he could fail the physical

[FlyGirl]

Agree with the first part.

While the 2nd part is true, I don't think it plays a role. If we want to trade him to Golden State, do you really think he'll reject the deal? Heck no. Also, if he really wants out as badly as people are claiming (which I highly doubt, but whatever), then he'll approve almost any deal, so it doesn't play a role at all IMO.

Who knows? For all we know, he might not want to share the "spotlight" with Curry.

Where are his brothers? Maybe he'll approve a deal close to his brothers. Who knows?

[FlyGirl]

You people are way too eager to trade Gordon. I can promise you that we won't trade him for scraps. That is ridiculous. Demps will only move him if we get top dollar, and that means BOTH Thompson AND Barnes + cap space.

Some are willing to trade him for...



I guess they figure these might leave a better taste in their mouths than Gordon does.

[saintsinNO]

I like EG's game, but anyone who thinks he's worlds better than Thompson is probably thinking of the old Clippers EG. The dude has lost a step with his injuries and isn't really that productive anymore. Thompson is just starting to figure it out, add Barnes to that and this is a no-brainer.

[FlyGirl]

I like EG's game, but anyone who thinks he's worlds better than Thompson is probably thinking of the old Clippers EG. The dude has lost a step with his injuries and isn't really that productive anymore. Thompson is just starting to figure it out, add Barnes to that and this is a no-brainer.

Well what exactly else is left about his game that you like then? When you say you like his game it sounds like you're talking about old Clippers EG too.