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1 hour ago, frankw said:

Zion would be an insane gamble from both a maturity standpoint and an availability standpoint. He has only played 17 more games than LaMelo since 2022.

I'd gamble, miles josh green and 2-3 firsts especially if we could trade both this years and 1 future 

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Zion is my favorite "budget" addition. Bothers me that he doesn't rebound like he should, but cost wise I'd rather gamble on him than what it would take to get Giannis who doesn't have history on his side with his age. 

I'm still curious to see what GSW does. If they can't bring Curry help, I think it will reach the point where he asks to come here. At that point, all bets are off and I assume they'd ask for LaMelo. Big 3 team trade where we bring in Curry and another star while keeping Kon? I'd be tempted. 

 

 

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9 hours ago, PanthersNCSU said:

Zion is my favorite "budget" addition. Bothers me that he doesn't rebound like he should, but cost wise I'd rather gamble on him than what it would take to get Giannis who doesn't have history on his side with his age. 

I'm still curious to see what GSW does. If they can't bring Curry help, I think it will reach the point where he asks to come here. At that point, all bets are off and I assume they'd ask for LaMelo. Big 3 team trade where we bring in Curry and another star while keeping Kon? I'd be tempted. 

 

 

You can't trade melo for 38 year old curry unless they're giving picks. I'd give them miles josh green and white (provided we sign and trade) for Curry. 

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14 minutes ago, toldozer said:

You can't trade melo for 38 year old curry unless they're giving picks. I'd give them miles josh green and white (provided we sign and trade) for Curry. 

Would you include melo in a trade for Giannis?

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52 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

Would you include melo in a trade for Giannis?

Not personally, definitely not if we can't sign white long term. I don't know that I would want giannis as dumb as that sounds. He would stunt Kon and millers development. If those guys can grow into allstars then adding an aging superstar may not be best. I think if they could keep melo miller and kon I would trade for giannis assuming they'd have to make real noise in the next 2 years for it to make sense

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13 hours ago, toldozer said:

You can't trade melo for 38 year old curry unless they're giving picks. I'd give them miles josh green and white (provided we sign and trade) for Curry. 

Oh they're definitely giving more in this scenario. There's picks or they're helping facilitate another guy coming here.

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I don't know what Curry would add here that would make a huge difference given how many 3's this team already attempts and our lack of points in the paint.

Wembanyama is basically a tall ass spaghetti noodle and he's dropping 39 points in playoff wins.

Hornets need to make a BIG move for a multi level shot creator.

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I just can not agree with the high level of package that will be needed for him.

* I will say it does feel like 95% this team should make a trade. As everyone knows the 4-5 are the holes..... I do feel if you are able to get a certain type, you can keep the main band together. Plus frank could be the answer on the roster, he blocked up a storm. If frank got some long range shot for respect..... with the other 4 rotating like they did in the winning. 

I feel bridges is the key to this, if you are able to flip him for a similar effect 4 or 5......do it.

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4 hours ago, Basbear said:

I just can not agree with the high level of package that will be needed for him.

* I will say it does feel like 95% this team should make a trade. As everyone knows the 4-5 are the holes..... I do feel if you are able to get a certain type, you can keep the main band together. Plus frank could be the answer on the roster, he blocked up a storm. If frank got some long range shot for respect..... with the other 4 rotating like they did in the winning. 

I feel bridges is the key to this, if you are able to flip him for a similar effect 4 or 5......do it.

Who the fug is frank

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On 5/11/2026 at 10:54 PM, toldozer said:

Who the fug is frank

 

On 5/12/2026 at 12:45 AM, HardcoreHokie said:

Frank Kaminsky is the current face of the Hornets franchise.

Sorry fellas, I could have sworn Ryan Kalkbrenner first name was frank....

Ryan aka Frank could be the 5 answer ....

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The Hornets have six first round picks over the next three years. I'd have a hard time believing they couldn't put together a rather nice package without sacrificing the core 3 of Lamelo, Kon and Brandon. Honestly, as young as the team is, they really don't need or want to have that many selections in that time frame.

Imagine swapping out Miles (and bench players+draft picks) for Giannis OR some other blue chip veteran in the starting lineup. 

Now, the downside obviously is Giannis' age and health. It doesn't have to be Giannis specifically, but this team desperately needs a blue chip veteran to go with all the young talent.

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