Potential trade

[Lurk21]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-draft-rumors-pelicans-trying-to-trade-up-to-draft-scoot-henderson-per-report/amp/

With the Pelicans fighting others to get to Scoot and the Hornets smitten with Miller... I had to do some research. Looking into the potential of getting Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy and pick 14 sounds like something I'm warming up to.  Trey Murphys game has Miller written on it and I think his upside is on par with some solid 2 way wings. I say Gordon, Terry (allows us to get out  both contracts  and give McGowan more burn)and pick 2 for Ingram, Murphy and pick 14. Possibly even bring Jose Alvardo in for a backup pg too.  That's give us a starting lineup of 

Ball Ingram Murphy Miles/Pj and Mark Williams. Easily one of the top starting 5s in the East.  Take a look at Murphys Game for those who don't watch him. A high flyer with  1 of the highest 3 point percentages in the NBA last year.

 

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LKdrIc9HHco&pp=ygUZYnJhbmRvbiBpbmdyYW0gaGlnaGxpZ2h0cw%3D%3D

 

Edited June 13, 2023 by Lurk21

[Lurk21]

Forgot to mention whoever they decided to pick at 14 ( possible backup guard for Melo)or we could use 14 and 27 and move up to get back into the top 8 to select a target.  Or use 14 and 27 to go get another young piece on the trade block. 

Edited June 13, 2023 by Lurk21

[Lurk21]

Also.... Mitch drafted Ingram....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s6DUq__RWLE&pp=ygUTQnJhbmRvbiBpbmdyYW0uc3Vucw%3D%3D

[frankw]

I can appreciate the effort here. But I just can't sell myself on trading for other teams leftovers as being the recipe to end our 20 year playoff series win drought. Why do the Pelicans (New Orleans yuck) any favors? They've already been gifted two first overall picks within the last decade while we sit at zero. If they are targeting a particular prospect heavily at 2nd overall we should take that prospect ourselves and keep it pushing.

[Lurk21]

34 minutes ago, frankw said:

I can appreciate the effort here. But I just can't sell myself on trading for other teams leftovers as being the recipe to end our 20 year playoff series win drought. Why do the Pelicans (New Orleans yuck) any favors? They've already been gifted two first overall picks within the last decade while we sit at zero. If they are targeting a particular prospect heavily at 2nd overall we should take that prospect ourselves and keep it pushing.

I understand  and trust me, I like both rookie prospects but  I think the Pelicans understand  that contract  of Zion has hit them hard and that team in the west won't make it.   Plus Brandon is only 26 with a developing game. Murphys upside  is there too. Add in the 14th pick and there are more opportunities  to land an all star player and 2 high upside players to boot. I did read that Scoot wowed  Mitch and today is Miller's, we will here more soon. 

Edited June 13, 2023 by Lurk21

[djp14]

I read that Portland is open to trades. New Orleans could work a deal with them, contingent on us drafting Miller.

[Lurk21]

Just now, djp14 said:

I read that Portland is open to trades. New Orleans could work a deal with them, contingent on us drafting Miller.

Yep I saw that but all things run through the number 2 pick. Everyone knows Wemby going 1.... so technically  Charlotte  is running the draft and everyone has to hit up Charlotte  1st. If Charlotte takes Scoot... Portland won't be getting as many calls. Ton of teams want a floor general. 

[Wanderlai]

Please don’t trade #2

[t96]

Don't overthink this, just take Scoot 2nd.

 

To trade with NO it would have to be Zion+ coming back and that seems unlikely and is a huge risk for the Hornets with his health (would need to do some serious due diligence and be convinced he will change his off court habits). 

[Lurk21]

6 minutes ago, t96 said:

Don't overthink this, just take Scoot 2nd.

 

To trade with NO it would have to be Zion+ coming back and that seems unlikely and is a huge risk for the Hornets with his health (would need to do some serious due diligence and be convinced he will change his off court habits). 

Nah I don't think it'd have ti be Zion... it us way too much risk vs reward for a guy who has played 113 games in 4 years. I am open to decent scenarios  if it nets the proper talent. You have to at least see wgat you can get if it's a bidding war for 2. Otherwise you go with one of the 2 prospects but we could reshape the roster swiftly with the leverage  from 2. 

[DaveThePanther2008]

28 minutes ago, t96 said:

Don't overthink this, just take Scoot 2nd.

 

To trade with NO it would have to be Zion+ coming back and that seems unlikely and is a huge risk for the Hornets with his health (would need to do some serious due diligence and be convinced he will change his off court habits). 

I know Miller is a great talent but recently I read where there are some issues with his game translating to the NBA.  I hope we take Scoot.  

Here's a question for you diehard Hornet fans.  Do you take Scoot and package Melo in a trade?  Revamp the whole team based around Scoot.  I like Melo but I get this feeling that when his time is up here, he is going to want out of Charlotte.

Thoughts

[djp14]

14 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

 

Here's a question for you diehard Hornet fans.  Do you take Scoot and package Melo in a trade?  Revamp the whole team based around Scoot.  I like Melo but I get this feeling that when his time is up here, he is going to want out of Charlotte.

 

I've read that he's about to sign an extension. If Melo wants to stay here, we build around him.

[Lurk21]

38 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

I know Miller is a great talent but recently I read where there are some issues with his game translating to the NBA.  I hope we take Scoot.  

Here's a question for you diehard Hornet fans.  Do you take Scoot and package Melo in a trade?  Revamp the whole team based around Scoot.  I like Melo but I get this feeling that when his time is up here, he is going to want out of Charlotte.

Thoughts

I thought about that with the thought he will want to bolt at some point. I'd like to try and build around him but I think all options need to ne looked at!

[WUnderhill]

No way. Ingram wouldn’t even see the court with our roster. Much rather throw in some more picks. Something like #2 for #14 and a few second round picks. Mitch would do that trade in a heartbeat.