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Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:39 am
by Lipoli390
TheGrey08 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:34 am
WOW... wtf... I really do not like that. If it was Rudy I might like it. Naz starting at the 4 is what I was really excited for. smh
I agree. This deal could work out, but I think it’s a mistake. I would not have done this deal. I would have rather traded Rudy for Suggs or White. I have to believe either of those options were possible without giving up all the additional assets we just gave up for Ball. I liked the financial flexibility we had and the chance to put several piece parts together. Once again, TC took the easy right - throwing a bunch of assets at a team to get a big name at a big price. We’ll see how this works out. I might be praising TC next June. But right now I’m ever more troubled by TC’s tenure here. He’s constantly trying to take short cuts while the elite front offices take the strategic, thoughtful path that leads to sustainable success.
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:39 am
by BeenLurkin
How do the salaries even work in this trade
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:39 am
by TheGrey08
BeenLurkin wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:35 am
All of my excitement for next year is gone. This really seems like a dumb move. Lamelo = Younger Randle at a different position. I hope I’m eating my words by next year….
I'm not quite to that point, but this is absolutely a kick in the balls. Naz Reid?? AYFS??
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:41 am
by BeenLurkin
He Nuggetsed us! We might win a quick title but we are fucked for a decade. I was wrong about TC. If I had a Naz towel I’d burn it on his driveway
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:42 am
by Lipoli390
BeenLurkin wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:35 am
All of my excitement for next year is gone. This really seems like a dumb move. Lamelo = Younger Randle at a different position. I hope I’m eating my words by next year….
I don’t see it quite the same way, Lurkin. I don’t love the trade but I don’t see it Ball as the backcourt equivalent of Randle. LaMello’s passing and ball-handling prowess will blend much better with Edwards. However, I do see a parallel from an attitude/effort standpoint. So yes, I’m not thrilled. But I unlike the Randle acquisition which I was certain would fail, i think this move could work.
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:42 am
by BeenLurkin
How can the owners think they can build a new stadium when the team has no further assets to change the roster. This is the all or nothing scenario and there’s no way we can afford the extensions of Ant Lamelo and Jaden simultaneously
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:43 am
by TheGrey08
Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:39 am
TheGrey08 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:34 am
WOW... wtf... I really do not like that. If it was Rudy I might like it. Naz starting at the 4 is what I was really excited for. smh
I agree. This deal could work out, but I think it’s a mistake. I would not have done this deal. I would have rather traded Rudy for Suggs or White. I have to believe either of those options were possible without giving up all the additional assets we just gave up for Ball. I liked the financial flexibility we had and the chance to put several piece parts together. Once again, TC took the easy right - throwing a bunch of assets at a team to get a big name at a big price. We’ll see how this works out. I might be praising TC next June. But right now I’m ever more troubled by TC’s tenure here. He’s constantly trying to take short cuts while the elite front offices take the strategic, thoughtful path that leads to sustainable success.
yeah, I'm just really disappointed. I honestly don't care about the rest of the assets given up if they kept Naz.
Naz, Jaden, Ant, Ball would be an interesting 4some
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:43 am
by Lipoli390
This move relegates Ayo to the bench in a 6th man role. I don’t like that because I think Ayo would flourish in a starting PG role. Again, the more I think about this the more I don’t like it. I’d feel better if it had been Rudy rather than Naz but even then I’m not sure.
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:45 am
by kekgeek
RIP my “opponent has scored on 12 of 14 possessions since Naz entered the game”
The wolves traded a 6th man for an all star PG. Legit love this. I know I’ll be in the minority
Re: Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:45 am
by BeenLurkin
If Ayo is on the bench who starts? Starting 5? Rudy, Jaden, ? , Ant, Ball…