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trick · 01-31-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nwt

This would've never happened if the Birdman didn't decide to fly with the birds
A roster spot has just opened as well - sign of bigger trades to come?

Good point, didn't think about it. It goes to show a player like the Birdman isn't hard to replace.

**Geaux Tigers** · 01-31-2006, 05:10 PM

Im ashamed...

icehawk · 01-31-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by osman

now we can get James White

He'll be gone by then. I'd like to pick him up with our second. Could be a good defensive player. Great dunker, too.

Great trade. Sure, it's a low second and a second in three years from now, but Aaron wasn't being used here and to deal him, get the picks and take no salary in return is something.

I'm sure Wayne Embry has a couple more moves up his sleeve. Eric Williams to Philly for their 2nd wouldn't be too bad, either. We won't have to worry about him picking up his option and Philly has that TE.

kirk_2003 · 01-31-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsimo12

Im ashamed...

lol, why?

SkywalkerAC · 01-31-2006, 05:27 PM

And the villagers rejoice!

Huzzah!

Hooray!

Huzzah!

Hooray!

Seriously...

How much would you love to become the most developmental team in the league. We already have Ukic and Slokar (who I'm starting to think should stay with Benetton next season) in top programs. What's to stop us from racking up Euros and guys that can develop in the D-league (before signing preferably)?

This 2nd round probably won't hold a candle to that of last year but two shots at the goal is certainly better than one. Euro picks are worth more and more- with a guy like Marco Tomas in no hurry to come over you can pick up his rights on the cheap if you're deep enough to be patient.

Gotta give props to Aaron. He's a real working bball player; no drama queen, that's for sure. I remember when he was throwing down reverse two handers for the Grizzlies. I think he could do quite well with the Hornets and hope he does, to be sure.

But if we get their second rounder this year I'm praying Oklahoma to go down in flames the rest of the season

I knew I was upset at Babs for not trading Donyell for a reason!

Chan · 01-31-2006, 05:35 PM

Was he an expiring contract?

butr · 01-31-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WTChan

Was he an expiring contract?

Yes. But we take nothing back. Save on salary this year. Around 1.5 mil.

You were a pro AW. (And don't make fun of this kid, serious.)

AirJordan™ · 01-31-2006, 05:50 PM

Yup, a pretty good trade.

bball_mvp88 · 01-31-2006, 06:38 PM

wow i cant beelieve that a-train was worth two second round picks, good deal for the raps we were gonna lose him over the summer cause we werent gonna sign him back now we got two second round picks better than nothing

anniebananerz · 01-31-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AirJordan™

Yup, a pretty good trade.

Agreed. I'm glad the Embry didn't trade him away to a team that wouldn't need him. I have a lot of respect for Aaron Williams. He never really complained and everyone knew he didn't want to be here but he didn't make a big fuss out of it. I hope he'll be able to make a significant impact with the Hornets.

Dee-Zy · 01-31-2006, 07:19 PM

Wow, I guess I'm the only one who's pessimistic about it. The hornets are desperate for a C since birdman got the axe, so I'm not surprised that Aaron was move there, good job on moving him ... but 2 seconds? isn't that pretty ------? Sure, Bonner was a 2nd rnder but more than half of the 2nd rounders don't even make the 12th man nowadays.

Can somebody correct me on this? I really don't see why this is a good news. And don't use Arenas or Redd as examples, I don't see that hapening. I haven't seen slokar yet, so that don't mean much either.

JL2002 · 01-31-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee-Zy

Wow, I guess I'm the only one who's pessimistic about it. The hornets are desperate for a C since birdman got the axe, so I'm not surprised that Aaron was move there, good job on moving him ... but 2 seconds? isn't that pretty sh!tty? Sure, Bonner was a 2nd rnder but more than half of the 2nd rounders don't even make the 12th man nowadays.

Can somebody correct me on this? I really don't see why this is a good news. And don't use Arenas or Redd as examples, I don't see that hapening. I haven't seen slokar yet, so that don't mean much either.

Raptors 2nd round on the top of my head:
Pape Sow
Roko Ukic
Matt Bonner

OTHERS:
Kyle Korver, Chris Duhon, Pachulia, Willie Green, Okur, Loren Woods....list goes on.....

lets face it, u're not going to get a Vince Carter out of Aaron Williams, but u could get another Chris Duhon or Kyle Korver or something with it.....and if Raps scouts well, they might even get a Arenas, Boozer type players....and they have 2 more chance in both draft to do it....

trick · 01-31-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee-Zy

Can somebody correct me on this? I really don't see why this is a good news. And don't use Arenas or Redd as examples, I don't see that hapening. I haven't seen slokar yet, so that don't mean much either.

Errr, what exactly did you have in mind when trying to get something back for Aaron, a backup, undersized center who has been underused for the past 2 years?

Dee-Zy · 01-31-2006, 07:38 PM

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