Uhh, isn't Eric Gordon on the team?

[jgman]

this was an announcement about the draft watch party right? people are reading way to much into this

[PowerPel]

Jason Smith not on flyer either. Guess he is trade bait too

[PELICANSFAN]

Jason Smith not on flyer either. Guess he is trade bait too

He is not even a starter. Why is it hard to understand that it is odd that the organization would not even mention its highest paid player whom it referred to last year as its star in material that describes the key players on the team that the #6 pick would be joining?

[PowerPel]

He is not even a starter. Why is it hard to understand that it is odd that the organization would not even mention its highest paid player whom it referred to last year as its star in material that describes the key players on the team that the #6 pick would be joining?

Because he is tade bait. Dell has said multiple times they were not afraid to shop him in the offseason. Read John Reid's articles for a change

[MichaelMcNamara]

He is not even a starter. Why is it hard to understand that it is odd that the organization would not even mention its highest paid player whom it referred to last year as its star in material that describes the key players on the team that the #6 pick would be joining?

You summed it all up in one sentence/question.

One I still have not heard anybody give a satisfactory answer to. It means something.

[PowerPel]

You summed it all up in one sentence/question.

One I still have not heard anybody give a satisfactory answer to. It means something.

It means trade bait. Eric's heart may have a new team. He going to leave anyway wants that contract expires in 3 years.

[da ThRONe]

Because he is tade bait. Dell has said multiple times they were not afraid to shop him in the offseason. Read John Reid's articles for a change

That even more reason to add him. You add trade value by adding value to the player. Behaving like you don't want a player only lower your ability to get more for him.

[PowerPel]

That even more reason to add him. You add trade value by adding value to the player. Behaving like you don't want a player only lower your ability to get more for him.

I think the writing is already on the wall. Value won't change now. besides the NBA can have a say in trade value as well. See Chris Paul.


What has Eric Gordon done here in 2 years that is earth shattering?

[NMThreeMVP]

That even more reason to add him. You add trade value by adding value to the player. Behaving like you don't want a player only lower your ability to get more for him.

Doesn't matter what they say now if they've already had conversations with a couple of teams and have potential deals already in place. His value and exit could be and probably already is locked in. At this point, we're probably just waiting on Dell to pull the trigger.

If Dell still loves Klay Thompson, a Gordon/Lopez for Thompson/Biedrins/Jefferson deal would cost the Pelicans about $4m in cap space this year and potentially save GS about $9m. Might make sense for both teams. We'd then have $20m expiring next season.

Or you could package 6/Jefferson for something to clear his salary and still go after Iggy.

[da ThRONe]

I think the writing is already on the wall. Value won't change now. besides the NBA can have a say in trade value as well. See Chris Paul.


What has Eric Gordon done here in 2 years that is earth shattering?

Sir you are preaching to the preacher!

The only logical reason I can think of for this is they don't want the fans getting accustom to Gordon. Which is something. This from a person that rarely buy into much.

[da ThRONe]

Doesn't matter what they say now if they've already had conversations with a couple of teams and have potential deals already in place. His value and exit could be and probably already is locked in. At this point, we're probably just waiting on Dell to pull the trigger.

If Dell still loves Klay Thompson, a Gordon/Lopez for Thompson/Biedrins/Jefferson deal would cost the Pelicans about $4m in cap space this year and potentially save GS about $9m. Might make sense for both teams. We'd then have $20m expiring next season.

Or you could package 6/Jefferson for something to clear his salary and still go after Iggy.

This is kind of my point. What does that say that they aren't even trying to mask their opinions about Gordon?

[PowerPel]

Doesn't matter what they say now if they've already had conversations with a couple of teams and have potential deals already in place. His value and exit could be and probably already is locked in. At this point, we're probably just waiting on Dell to pull the trigger.

If Dell still loves Klay Thompson, a Gordon/Lopez for Thompson/Biedrins/Jefferson deal would cost the Pelicans about $4m in cap space this year and potentially save GS about $9m. Might make sense for both teams. We'd then have $20m expiring next season.

Or you could package 6/Jefferson for something to clear his salary and still go after Iggy.

Agree, Some good ideas!

[luckyman]

Gordon for Klay Thompson? When did Dell become a Jedi?

[FlyGirl]

So I'm guessing some people must have gotten a special press release because the press release on the Pelicans' site doesn't mention any players by name at all.

PELICANS TO HOST 2013 DRAFT PARTY AT MANNING’S
PRESENTED BY HARRAH’S AND BUD LIGHT
Team invites fans to share in the excitement as the Pelicans pick sixth in this year’s draft
June 19, 2013

New Orleans Pelicans fans can join in on the excitement of the upcoming NBA Draft as the team hosts its 2013 Draft Party presented by Harrah’s and Bud Light at Manning’s (519 Fulton St.) on Thursday, June 27. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and fans can watch draft coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN as the Pelicans make the sixth selection in the 2013 NBA Draft.

The Pelicans’ draft party will feature appearances by Pelicans personalities, as well as a chance for fans to win Pelicans gear in the team’s Pick 6 contest. Fans at the draft party who correctly guess the first six picks of the draft will be entered in a raffle for the grand prize.

Fans can log on to Pelicans.com/draftcentral to learn more about this year’s draft prospects, the history of the sixth pick and much more. Following the draft on Saturday, June 29, the Pelicans’ radio team, Sean Kelley, John DeShazier and Daniel Sallerson, will host a recap of the 2013 NBA Draft on WWL 105.3FM from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Pelicans season tickets for the 2013-2014 season are on sale now. Fans can learn more about becoming a season ticket holder by visiting Pelicans.com or by calling a Pelicans Season Ticket Account Executive at 504-525-HOOP.

http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pel...-and-bud-light

Has the wording been changed? If so, why?

[Kumar]

NO PLAYERS MENTIONED?!?!? We must be trading everybody!

[NMThreeMVP]

Gordon for Klay Thompson? When did Dell become a Jedi?

Golden State has over $70m in salaries committed next season and need to resign Jack and Landry. Just to bring back the same exact team they'd be well over $80m. Would you pay the tax to bring back that team? If they want to avoid the tax and bring back Landry/Jack, going from Thompson to Gordon might be worth the risk, especially considering that if everything is right with Gordon, many might consider him the better player.

I'm not saying it's realistic. But I don't think you have to have Jedi powers to sell it.

[MonsterMash]

So I'm guessing some people must have gotten a special press release because the press release on the Pelicans' site doesn't mention any players by name at all.



http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pel...-and-bud-light

Has the wording been changed? If so, why?

Probably changed due to the speculation. They probably realized it raised a lot of ???'s about Gordon, which really does nobody good - even if they know they're dealing him.

[MonsterMash]

Golden State has over $70m in salaries committed next season and need to resign Jack and Landry. Just to bring back the same exact team they'd be well over $80m. Would you pay the tax to bring back that team? If they want to avoid the tax and bring back Landry/Jack, going from Thompson to Gordon might be worth the risk, especially considering that if everything is right with Gordon, many might consider him the better player.

I'm not saying it's realistic. But I don't think you have to have Jedi powers to sell it.

I think it isn't likely, but I also would have laughed at Washington taking Ariza/Okafor. A lot of GMs out there could talk themselves into a Gordon.

[PowerPel]

So I'm guessing some people must have gotten a special press release because the press release on the Pelicans' site doesn't mention any players by name at all.



http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pel...-and-bud-light

Has the wording been changed? If so, why?

Hopefully that clears everything up!

[NMThreeMVP]

I think Gordon gets traded to Wolves or Bobcats on draft night. Just a hunch.

[504s Deek]

lol bobcats. i don't think anyones ever left their heart in charlotte.

[Sovereign]

I think Gordon gets traded to Wolves or Bobcats on draft night. Just a hunch.

Can't be traded before mid-July, bro.

[Inner_GI]

Can't be traded before mid-July, bro.

Yes he can. He just has to agree to it. He can't be traded to the Suns until mid July.

[PowerPel]

Can't be traded before mid-July, bro.

Trivia,

The Hornets in 1996 acquired Vlade Divac in a trade to send this player to the Lakers on draft day, Who is this player?

[WhoDatPelican]

Trivia,

The Hornets in 1996 acquired Vlade Divac in a trade to send this player to the Lakers on draft day, Who is this player?

The baby mamba... What do i win?