Pelicans to meet with Tyreke Evans (offer has been made)

[NMThreeMVP]

I just can't see anyone taking EG after last year.

His AAU teammate, D. Rose, would love to have him in Chicago. And that team only needs Gordon to be healthy in Playoffs. They can limit his minutes and get him right during regular season. Plus the have Butler and drafted Snell, so they can trade Deng in the last year of his contract and fit Gordon's salary.

I think Cleveland would give up Karasev or a 2nd round pick easily for Deng.

Boom- 3 way trade that makes sense for everyone and just created $14m in cap space for Pelicans.

[NMThreeMVP]

Honestly, it is much easier for me to get excited about Martin than Evans, especially if contract is 3 years, around 25 million versus Tyreke at 4 for 44.

Martin was very efficient last season and provides the spacing we need for Jrue and AD.

Move Gordon to a team with cap space, sign Martin and Iggy, and I am good to go

Evans and Iggy both are possibilities if you trade Gordon. Or you could go Evans and Dunlevey, Webster, or Copeland, and still have change less for depth or Center.

[da ThRONe]

Honestly, it is much easier for me to get excited about Martin than Evans, especially if contract is 3 years, around 25 million versus Tyreke at 4 for 44.

Martin was very efficient last season and provides the spacing we need for Jrue and AD.

Move Gordon to a team with cap space, sign Martin and Iggy, and I am good to go

I could see the benefit of having both. I think if Evans has indeed improved his jumper I'd rather his youth, explosiveness, and defense a little more than Martin.

[MichaelMcNamara]

I think everybody (including myself) is deathly afraid to see Martin as a defender. He's a bonafied scorer and will DEFINITELY space the floor. he draws ALOT fouls (flops) too.

I like 'Reke's ability to get to the rim and create for himself and others. If we were to keep Gordon we'd have 3 guys in the starting lineup that can create for themselves AND run an effective P/R. We need one more shooter though. Regardless of who we sign (Reke or Martin) we'll need one more SF, and I hope we go after a shooter.

I agree with concerns about Matin's defense, but in my scenario, you have Jrue and Iggy flanking him, meaning you can hide Martin on the teams worst offensive player

[DroopyDawg]

I agree with concerns about Matin's defense, but in my scenario, you have Jrue and Iggy flanking him, meaning you can hide Martin on the teams worst offensive player

Do you think we could unload Gordon's contract to make that happen (Iggy and Martin)? I'm thinking Denver will max Iggy and bring him back.

[BallSoHard]

Tyreke Evans:
$11 million/year
Height: 6'6
23 years old
15.2 PPG
47.8% FG%
33.8% 3PT%
77.5 FT%
4.4 rebounds
3.5 assists
1.4 steals
2.0 TO
PER: 18.16....good enough for 5th amongst all SG's in the league


Eric Gordon:
$14+ million/year
Height: 6'3
24 years old
17 PPG
40.2% FG%
32.4% 3PT%
84.2% FT%
1.8 rebounds
3.3 assists
1.1 steals
2.8 TO
PER: 15.43.....good enough for 14th amongst all SG's

I mean, I can definitely see why we would be interested. Throw in the attitude and knee problem, and it's pretty much a no brainer. I just don't know what they are going to do with Gordon.

Excellent Post

[Pantazis76]

We are meeting today with Iggy aint we?

[Bee-Fense]

I just don't like the idea of signing two guys that will be 30 and 31 before next year's all-star break /: One is enough, we don't need to go in total win now mode. I like the idea of signing Evans and having him grow with our core. There's still some upside to him. With Martin, we know what we're going to get. Problem is, Evans and Iggy is a horrible fit. Maybe Chicago is willing to do EJ for Deng and I can be happy with an Evans signing.

Or we could just sign Iggy and just about call it an offseason and everyone's happy.

[BigEasyWhoDats]

We are meeting today with Iggy aint we?

Yes we are.

[BallSoHard]

[ramsters60]

highlights, sure.....entertaining, without a doubt....

[BallSoHard]

highlights, sure.....entertaining, without a doubt....

Just entertainment. Nothing more, nothing less. Anyone that can make Tony Allen fall down though..

[All Metro]

Tyreke is so difficult to guard.

[Purple Haze]

I'm worried about floor spacing with Jrue and Reke.

[ramsters60]

Just entertainment. Nothing more, nothing less. Anyone that can make Tony Allen fall down though..

seriously though....I watched it last night and I see more than just entertainment value here....the kid can play and create....

[The Pelican Fan]

I forgot where I seen this suggested but would a 3 team trade with gordon to indy, tyreke to here, and granger to sactown be the best move for all teams? I feel like everyone in that deal would get what they want and then pelicans could chase iggy.

[BallSoHard]

I'm worried about floor spacing with Jrue and Reke.

Wouldn't it be Gordon you're worried about since he shoots the lowest % out of the 3?

[BallSoHard]

seriously though....I watched it last night and I see more than just entertainment value here....the kid can play and create....

No one is safe on the Fastbreak against him. He has some pretty good finishing ability.

[Kibner]

Why would Kings want an injured and aging Granger?

[da ThRONe]

Why would Kings want an injured and aging Granger?

Just off the top of my head his professionalism and leadership. The Kings need both of those qualities far more than they need basketball talent.

[Bee-Fense]

Just wondering, how do we know they're meeting? I haven't seen anyone report it besides us. Are the national media just slow on it this morning?

[Purple Haze]

Wouldn't it be Gordon you're worried about since he shoots the lowest % out of the 3?

I only want Reke here if he's replacing Gordon.

[The Pelican Fan]

Why would Kings want an injured and aging Granger?

He's expiring anyways they could see if he has any left in the tank. We could also send them vasquez if need be since he wouldnt have much a role here anymore.

[BallSoHard]

[Sleeper]

Just wondering, how do we know they're meeting? I haven't seen anyone report it besides us. Are the national media just slow on it this morning?

I saw SB nation article about it last night.