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noballer07 · 02-21-2008, 03:55 PM

Anybody see how this will work out? I don't. We haven't had a pure scoring 2/3 all season. Bonzi will bring defense, but I'm not sure how he'll accept being less than a 3rd/4th option once again in his career.

**Geaux Tigers** · 02-21-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by noballer07

Anybody see how this will work out? I don't. We haven't had a pure scoring 2/3 all season. Bonzi will bring defense, but I'm not sure how he'll accept being less than a 3rd/4th option once again in his career.

Bonzi has been in the league awhile and clearly on the downside. On top of that he was just traded to the team with the best record in the West. If he doesn't see that he has a clear role on this squad then only God can help him now...cause Byron Scott wont put up with no ****.

**Diable** · 02-21-2008, 04:39 PM

Wells is a UFA next season and he's already cost himself a lot of money by his past decisions.I would guess that he's going to be a good little boy until he gets a new deal that'll last him the rest of his life...How much money was it that he turned down from Sacremento(or whoever it was)?I know it was a boatload.If he's smart (which doesn't seem like that safe a bet)then he'll take whatever minutes he's given and play hard so that he can get paid somewhere next season.He started acting like a jerk it could end his career and certainly lower his market value.

**girllovesthegame** · 02-21-2008, 06:27 PM

The Suns have agreed to terms with free agent swingman Linton Johnson on a 10-day contract.

Phoenix had to fill its vacant 13th roster spot by Friday, when Johnson is expected to arrive and sign his deal.

Phoenix is choosing to offer only a 10-day contract to leave open the possibility of picking up a player that is bought out by a NBA team in the next week.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns...tononline.html

Just thought I'd place this here rather than starting a new thread since it's Western Conference related and Linton is a former Hornet.

Zuca · 03-22-2008, 11:16 AM

Thoughts on this trade so far? How are Wells and Mike James doing for your team?

**girllovesthegame** · 03-22-2008, 11:52 AM

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Thoughts on this trade so far? How are Wells and Mike James doing for your team?

The verdict is still pretty much out. James has gotten very limited minutes. Bonzi was injured with the Achilles tendon earlier but now he's healthy and he appears to be starting to come around. He was big in the 4th quarter against the Rockets on Wednesday night outscoring the entire Rockets team 20-10. I think they're both pretty much still learning plays but Bonzi has been quoted as saying...

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"I still don't know the plays, but I know CP," Wells said. "That's all that matters."

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“I don’t know no plays, to tell you truth,” Wells said. “I just know CP. He gets the ball and you try to get in spots and let him direct traffic.”

Coach Byron Scott said after the game that Wells had not learned many of the Hornets' plays since he arrived in February. New Orleans runs about five plays designed for him, and teammates direct him the rest of the time.

Hopefully he continues to feel his way and be able to contribute more going down the stretch.

bee-fan · 03-22-2008, 12:58 PM

I'm surprised how well Bonzi has been playing lately. I think I had convinced myself that this trade wouldn't work. Before I say good trade, I'll wait until the playoffs.

hroz · 03-22-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by girllovesthegame

Where do you get these minutes from?

Those are the minutes I thought they would average through the rest of the regular season.

Bonzi is awesome at driving to the basket his three point shot isnt the best. So kicking it out to him for an open shot is not the best idea. But he will crash the baords and he has improved immensely he will help out no end at SG and as back up for Peja and possibly West if asked to.

PS Jackson has only just started to find form within the Rockets rotation. During our streak he was a weak link.