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**Bogg** · 06-15-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RollWithEm

Who says no to an Okafor, Ariza, and Anthony Davis for Dwight Howard swap?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...howard/page/20

Dwight Howard

**RollWithEm** · 06-18-2012, 07:19 AM

According to Sports Illustrated: The Hornets have not promised Austin Rivers at 10.

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When it was reported that a lottery team had promised to draft Duke shooting guard Austin Rivers, many suspected that it came from New Orleans with its No. 10 pick. His father, Celtics coach Doc Rivers, and Hornets coach Monty Williams are close friends, and Austin is just the sort of young, confident talent that New Orleans could use during its rebuilding process. But a source with knowledge of the situation insisted that the Hornets have not promised Rivers.

I would love to see them address their PG hole either through the draft or through a draft day trade for the 10th pick.

**Bogg** · 06-19-2012, 05:52 PM

I wouldn't think that they'd promise Rivers at 10 unless he absolutely killed it in his workout. Going with a 6'3" gunner would, however, indicate that they're planning on Gordon walking.

**RollWithEm** · 06-20-2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogg

I wouldn't think that they'd promise Rivers at 10 unless he absolutely killed it in his workout. Going with a 6'3" gunner would, however, indicate that they're planning on Gordon walking.

I don't think it would mean that at all. I would think they could play together for stretches, but that Rivers would be a good bet as a 6th man.

**RollWithEm** · 06-21-2012, 06:56 PM

Looks like the Hornets will indeed buy-out Rashard as expected:

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The Wizards had discussions about Lewis with New Orleans near the trade deadline, according to league sources, but decided to reopen those discussions with the draft — and the deadline for Lewis’s buyout – drawing near. The Hornets recently landed the rights to draft Anthony Davis with the No. 1 overall pick. They reportedly have no interest in retaining Lewis and will save nearly $8 million.

LINK

**Damian Necronamous** · 06-22-2012, 02:18 AM

Draft Anthony Davis at #1 and Kendall Marshall at #10...I really think Marshall will develop into one of the better passing PGs in the league.
Re-sign Eric Gordon, Carl Landry and Lance Thomas.

Kendall Marshall...Jarrett Jack
Eric Gordon...Greivis Vasquez...Xavier Henry
Al Farouq Aminu...FREE AGENT/DRAFT PICK
Carl Landry...Lance Thomas...Gustavo Ayon
Anthony Davis...Jason Smith

That team is in the lottery again the next year, when you then take either a SF (Muhammad, McAdoo, Poythress) or another big man (C. Zeller, Noel). After Jack and Lewis' deals are off the books in 2013, you're left with Marshall, Gordon, Davis, another lotto pick and tons of cap room. Not to mention, you have a solid group of role players on board (Landry, Aminu, Vasquez, Smith). That's Thunder 2.0.

**Tom** · 06-22-2012, 04:21 AM

AD is Pervis Ellison or Kenyon Martin.

**girllovesthegame** · 06-22-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Damian Necronamous

Draft Anthony Davis at #1 and Kendall Marshall at #10...I really think Marshall will develop into one of the better passing PGs in the league.
Re-sign Eric Gordon, Carl Landry and Lance Thomas.

Kendall Marshall...Jarrett Jack
Eric Gordon...Greivis Vasquez...Xavier Henry
Al Farouq Aminu...FREE AGENT/DRAFT PICK
Carl Landry...Lance Thomas...Gustavo Ayon
Anthony Davis...Jason Smith

That team is in the lottery again the next year, when you then take either a SF (Muhammad, McAdoo, Poythress) or another big man (C. Zeller, Noel). After Jack and Lewis' deals are off the books in 2013, you're left with Marshall, Gordon, Davis, another lotto pick and tons of cap room. Not to mention, you have a solid group of role players on board (Landry, Aminu, Vasquez, Smith). That's Thunder 2.0.

I'm kinda liking this.

**Tom** · 06-22-2012, 10:59 AM

They might score like 75 points a game with that squad

**RollWithEm** · 06-25-2012, 01:40 PM

Marco Belinelli: 'I want to play for a contender'

Of course you do, fella, of course you do.

**Bogg** · 06-25-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RollWithEm

Marco Belinelli: 'I want to play for a contender'

Of course you do, fella, of course you do.

Translation: I want Mike Miller's job of launching five wide-open jumpers a game and doing nothing else.

**Tom** · 06-25-2012, 05:43 PM

replacing Marco would be huge step. That guy is a waste of space.

**RollWithEm** · 06-26-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogg

Translation: I want Mike Miller's job of launching five wide-open jumpers a game and doing nothing else.

No joke, Mike Miller is still a good rebounding wing.

**RollWithEm** · 06-27-2012, 08:09 AM

The New Orleans Hornets are considering point guard Kendall Marshall with 10th pick

Tooeasy · 06-27-2012, 10:30 AM

I honestly wouldnt hate on marshall as the hornets selection. High character guy, shows great maturity and knowledge, would mesh with the other guys real well I think. Tough as nails too, I watched the ncaa tourney game where he broke his wrist and still finished the game, dood didnt even act like anything happened to him which shows some real grit, especially considering he fractured his elbow as well and didnt even know it. His jump shot improved in the second half of the season, but honestly his playmaking ability is so amazing that him turning into a 10/10 kind of player would be just fine to me. 10 might be a little high just because I feel like he could be there later in the draft, but if the Hornets want him and dont wanna risk the gamble of trading back, then make him the pick and dont look back.

06-19-2012, 05:52 PM	#78 (permalink)
Bogg Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,617 Rep Power: 4050067	Re: How Would You Fix the Hornets? I wouldn't think that they'd promise Rivers at 10 unless he absolutely killed it in his workout. Going with a 6'3" gunner would, however, indicate that they're planning on Gordon walking.

06-22-2012, 02:18 AM	#81 (permalink)
Damian Necronamous Beware of Elbows Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 18,376 Rep Power: 2271098	Re: How Would You Fix the Hornets? Draft Anthony Davis at #1 and Kendall Marshall at #10...I really think Marshall will develop into one of the better passing PGs in the league. Re-sign Eric Gordon, Carl Landry and Lance Thomas. Kendall Marshall...Jarrett Jack Eric Gordon...Greivis Vasquez...Xavier Henry Al Farouq Aminu...FREE AGENT/DRAFT PICK Carl Landry...Lance Thomas...Gustavo Ayon Anthony Davis...Jason Smith That team is in the lottery again the next year, when you then take either a SF (Muhammad, McAdoo, Poythress) or another big man (C. Zeller, Noel). After Jack and Lewis' deals are off the books in 2013, you're left with Marshall, Gordon, Davis, another lotto pick and tons of cap room. Not to mention, you have a solid group of role players on board (Landry, Aminu, Vasquez, Smith). That's Thunder 2.0. __________________ Chick Hearn: This game is in the refrigerator. The door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are gettin' cool, the butter's gettin' hard, and the jellooooooo's jigglin'! Last edited by Damian Necronamous; 06-22-2012 at 02:24 AM.

06-22-2012, 04:21 AM	#82 (permalink)
Tom -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cincinnati Age: 45 Posts: 19,675 Rep Power: 6285236	Re: How Would You Fix the Hornets? AD is Pervis Ellison or Kenyon Martin.

06-22-2012, 10:59 AM	#84 (permalink)
Tom -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cincinnati Age: 45 Posts: 19,675 Rep Power: 6285236	Re: How Would You Fix the Hornets? They might score like 75 points a game with that squad

06-25-2012, 01:40 PM	#85 (permalink)
RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 28,336 Rep Power: 6035755	Re: How Would You Fix the Hornets? Marco Belinelli: 'I want to play for a contender' Of course you do, fella, of course you do. __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

06-25-2012, 05:43 PM	#87 (permalink)
Tom -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cincinnati Age: 45 Posts: 19,675 Rep Power: 6285236	Re: How Would You Fix the Hornets? replacing Marco would be huge step. That guy is a waste of space.

06-27-2012, 08:09 AM	#89 (permalink)
RollWithEm Never Argue with a Fool Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 28,336 Rep Power: 6035755	Re: How Would You Fix the Hornets? The New Orleans Hornets are considering point guard Kendall Marshall with 10th pick __________________ But that's just me. RWE's Random Questions: (Close Friends, Virginity, Home-Schooling, Wiretapping, Cheating, Piracy) RWE's Movie Rankings: (Coen Brothers, Stanley Kubrick, Top 90 of the 90's) RWE's Underground Update - RWE's SciFi Corner RWE's Smash Central - RWE's Culinary Cul de Sac 2015 FRSL Champion New Orleans Jazz Lawson - Thabo - Thad - Brow - Big Al - Manu - Jayson

06-27-2012, 10:30 AM	#90 (permalink)
Tooeasy All-Star Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: washington state... again Age: 29 Posts: 7,202 Rep Power: 4059030	Re: How Would You Fix the Hornets? I honestly wouldnt hate on marshall as the hornets selection. High character guy, shows great maturity and knowledge, would mesh with the other guys real well I think. Tough as nails too, I watched the ncaa tourney game where he broke his wrist and still finished the game, dood didnt even act like anything happened to him which shows some real grit, especially considering he fractured his elbow as well and didnt even know it. His jump shot improved in the second half of the season, but honestly his playmaking ability is so amazing that him turning into a 10/10 kind of player would be just fine to me. 10 might be a little high just because I feel like he could be there later in the draft, but if the Hornets want him and dont wanna risk the gamble of trading back, then make him the pick and dont look back. __________________ TOOEASY'S FAVE FIVE 1. Chris Paul 2. Kevin Durant 3. Derrick Rose 4. Rudy Gay 5. Kobe Bryant KVBL Hornets sim owner 2011-2012 KVBL Champions

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