2024 Offseason Thread

[Nichols]

At his age and salary, it would have to be a pretty heavily protected 1st. However, matching salary my be tough.

Yeah I doubt it would be easy. I just like that he's a big that can stretch the floor. In addition everyone gets abused by the Joker but he's at least girthy enough to be serviceable against him.

[hornetsrebirth]

And why would CJ be locked in as a starter? Your issue is with CJ starting, not Ingram. You seriously can't think Ingram should be a 6th man under any circumstances. I get that a lot of you have issues with BI, but lets all try to be more objective.

Murray and Zion are both ball-dominant offensive players that operate mostly inside the arc. A well balanced offense would add someone into the mix who is an elite deep shooter and can play off ball. We have 2 guys that fit that description: CJ and Trey Murphy. BI is another ball-dominant player who operates mostly inside the arc.

[bustah]

Cody Zeller is being signed-and-traded to the Atlanta Hawks from the New Orleans Pelicans, as part of the Dejounte Murray trade, a league source told @spotrac.

? Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 6, 2024

Lmao we can't even keep Zeller.

NO bigs. None. Forbidden.

Changing the game

[Algiersraised]

7 3s a game last year from Murray

[WhyHornetsWhy]

Now, we are the only team who could possibly be intersted in Lauri

[PELICANSFAN]

Now, we are the only team who could possibly be intersted in Lauri

Warriors and Heat

[RaisingTheBar]

Warriors and Heat

Honestly Heat have less value to offer than us. I don’t think they would give up Herro until next year when they know what’s happening with Butler.

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Things are heating up with Ingram trade talks.

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Vegas odds Ingram gets traded this week? Better later then never?

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ESPN Sources with @TimBontemps: The Sacramento Kings are agreed on a sign-and-trade that will land DeMar DeRozan on a three-year deal, send Harrison Barnes to the San Antonio Spurs and Chris Duarte, two second-round picks and cash to the Chicago Bulls. pic.twitter.com/eopPkSPBvc

? Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 7, 2024

DeMar is a King. Which, I think, removes the Kings from the Lauri/BI sweepstakes, insofar as they were ever a real part of them. They give up Harrison Barnes for him.

DeMar's a good player but I don't really see the fit for SAC. Might be a bit disruptive.

Another Ingram trade bir the dust .

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I hope you are joking.

Looks like I was right.

[RaisingTheBar]

Looks like I was right.

Don’t gloat too early.

[WhyHornetsWhy]

I'm getting very nervous now we won't find our trade partner for a starting 5

[markid]

Jose to Paris, GG GTA

[ColoradoCajun]

Yet another example of the media having no idea what's actually going on with the team. They play everything so close to the vest it's mind boggling.

At this point I expect Ingram to be signed to something that is hopefully team friendly. I would really like to see what the team can do as currently set up with the addition of a starting big that can just rebound and protect the rim a bit as well as a decent backup for Zion at the 4.

It's been a long time coming for this team to have a legit starting point. He is going to make everyone else's life so much easier.

How does that tweet lead you to that criticism of how the team is covered?

[DroopyDawg]

I watched a clip earlier today that included 2 local guys (Christian Clarke? I think and another guy), and they were talking about why BI hasn't been moved yet. They both feel the Pels will need to move BI... The guys said that BI and Murray won't work/fit together for various reasons, mainly they both need the ball in their hand, and neither can play off the ball. Wouldn't be a good fit for both of them AND Zion on the court.

Whether they trade BI or not... the state of the center position as of now is trash, and the guys mentioned a few options that the Pels had to solve their center issue(s). Wasn't really earth-shattering info that they gave... we've discussed it all here on PR, but just for shiggles...:

Trade for Jared Allen
The guys brought up some analytics that said the Cavs worse lineup included Jared Allen and Evan Mobley on the court at the same time, and that Evan Mobley played better as the 5 when Allen was out injured. They gave other data but that stuck out to me. They feel that Cleveland needs a wing scorer (BI) and allow Mobley to be the full-time 5. They think Allen and Levert for BI should be the deal and the salaries would match.

Trade for Wendell Carter Jr
The guys brought up the fact that pretty much every big on the roster got a new contract EXCEPT WCJ, and the Magic will more than likely look to trade him.

Trade for Deandre Ayton
The guys feel the Blazers wouldn't really need BI because they have young wings that need to develop, so Ayton may NOT be an option unless we can get a 3rd team involved.

Sign a trash heap center out of free agency
If for whatever reason we can't trade for a center we have terrible options for free agents. No need to waste time naming them, but they all suck.

We have a lot of time to fill out the roster, so I'll just wait to see what Griff can do.

[msusousaphone]

I defend BI so much to counter the ridiculous negativity that gets thrown at him but I would be stoked to see him traded for Ayton. Our offense would be well spread out and solid at every level. Woof.

Also, keep in mind that with that JV trade exception we can now trade TMIII and Hawkins for Jarrett Allen.

[Fedupfan]

I defend BI so much to counter the ridiculous negativity that gets thrown at him but I would be stoked to see him traded for Ayton. Our offense would be well spread out and solid at every level. Woof.

Also, keep in mind that with that JV trade exception we can now trade TMIII and Hawkins for Jarrett Allen.

If they trade Hawkins and TM for Jarrett Allen and Keep BI, this franchise is as bad as it gets.

[DroopyDawg]

I defend BI so much to counter the ridiculous negativity that gets thrown at him but I would be stoked to see him traded for Ayton. Our offense would be well spread out and solid at every level. Woof.

Also, keep in mind that with that JV trade exception we can now trade TMIII and Hawkins for Jarrett Allen.

Just my opinion but I think TM3 is not option to trade. His game fits better with Z and Murray, and he'll get paid way less than what BI will get. Better fit for less money just make sense. I think they would trade Herb before TM3... and I don't see them trading Herb either.

[hornetsrebirth]

If they cant pull off an unforeseen trade to turn BI into a starting center, I think we will start seeing more small ball minutes with Zion at the 5. It's not a bad idea depending on matchups, and it would allow Trey and/or Herb to get on the floor.

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Alright! Everyone back to work! The holiday weekend is over. Essence Festival is over. Back to work.

[Fedupfan]

Daniel Theis ��

[Lee2000]

Daniel Theis ��

Free agent C Daniel Theis has agreed on a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. Theis, who?s entering his eighth NBA season, will lead Germany into the Summer Olympics. https://t.co/fhOkSAHzoe

[Lee2000]

Here is one of the cheap options at C. I would hope the other is coming in a trade.

[Nichols]

I mentioned him to Dae a few days ago. He's not a bad cheap option.