Shams just reported the Hornets are discussing a Lamelo trade with multiple teams

[BeenLurkin]

One free agent name I've seen mentioned now is John Collins, but with LaMelo's trade kicker they are only about 11m under the 2nd apron with 4 spots to fill. Man...

If we repeat as 2nd apron offenders….everyone that has our picks end up with 30tj overall pick…let’s shoot the moon!

[BeenLurkin]

One free agent name I've seen mentioned now is John Collins, but with LaMelo's trade kicker they are only about 11m under the 2nd apron with 4 spots to fill. Man...

Trey Kaufman-Renn!!!!!

Will play real minutes if Joan backfires

[60WinTim]

One free agent name I've seen mentioned now is John Collins, but with LaMelo's trade kicker they are only about 11m under the 2nd apron with 4 spots to fill. Man...

Trey Kaufman-Renn!!!!!

Will play real minutes if Joan backfires

As things stand, he'll play real minutes even Joan plays 30+ per game!

[BeenLurkin]

One free agent name I've seen mentioned now is John Collins, but with LaMelo's trade kicker they are only about 11m under the 2nd apron with 4 spots to fill. Man...

Yeah, there are some more significant moves coming. Maybe Rudy is traded? Could Donte be moved after all? Of course, I don't know if we have any draft assets left to get something done!

For those that want to lament how terrible things are, can we please let the rest of offseason play out?

Why? So we can trade Jaden to replace the front court depth lost? And then trade Rudy to replace the SF? Then maybe trade Crunch to shore up the center spot? At some point we are just putting out fires and not realizing we are starting just as many.

[TheGrey08]

One free agent name I've seen mentioned now is John Collins, but with LaMelo's trade kicker they are only about 11m under the 2nd apron with 4 spots to fill. Man...

Yeah, there are some more significant moves coming. Maybe Rudy is traded? Could Donte be moved after all? Of course, I don't know if we have any draft assets left to get something done!

For those that want to lament how terrible things are, can we please let the rest of offseason play out?

Dougie said he reached out to his Wolves contacts, asked about a potential future Rudy trade and all he received back in text was a thumbs down. Donte being moved would make some sense salary wise.

At least people won't be complaining about the Randle trade for nothing anymore...

[BloopOracle]

Really hurts to lose Naz but I'm on board will this deal, our backcourt will cause so much havoc against defenses! Really didn't give up much either, basically a first and 3 seconds as I don't see Charlotte activating the pick swaps

[60WinTim]

It just hit me -- SloMo may have a starting position again, just like he did when KAT was injured!!!

[AussieWolf3]

One free agent name I've seen mentioned now is John Collins, but with LaMelo's trade kicker they are only about 11m under the 2nd apron with 4 spots to fill. Man...

Yeah, there are some more significant moves coming. Maybe Rudy is traded? Could Donte be moved after all? Of course, I don't know if we have any draft assets left to get something done!

For those that want to lament how terrible things are, can we please let the rest of offseason play out?

Why? So we can trade Jaden to replace the front court depth lost? And then trade Rudy to replace the SF? Then maybe trade Crunch to shore up the center spot? At some point we are just putting out fires and not realizing we are starting just as many.

My guy, we wanted them to make a roster with balance and synergy. Every player on this roster is basically the same age except for Rudy and they're all on long term contracts that goes through each players prime. They kept their defensive floor and raised their offensive ceiling SIGNIFICANTLY.
This is a risky move but it by far has the highest potential outcome. This is an elite staring 5 and they maintained their depth, and actually even added to it with Green. I like that they kept TJ, I think there is still a high level of believe internally with him.

The biggest question mark is obviously - is Ball a legit winning player, and can Ant step up on defense to cover for his PG?
Ball is playing for a serious team now and I think that will matter a lot, he was also a big reason that Charlotte won a ton during the back half of the year. Not being the biggest load bearing pillar on the team will help him as well I think.
Ant played great defense in 23' when he had a real PG and I bet he'll do it again while being in position to be the most lethal offensive weapon in the league.

This is a very very good move

[BeenLurkin]

Really hurts to lose Naz but I'm on board will this deal, our backcourt will cause so much havoc against defenses! Really didn't give up much either, basically a first and 3 seconds as I don't see Charlotte activating the pick swaps

When they become 2nd apron offending 30th overall picks they might decide to keep their own picks

[WildWolf2813]

lol @ Finch swearing he needed to put the ball in TJ Shannon's hands more only to trade for LaMelo.

LaMelo is Tim Connelly's D'Angelo Russell. I think that sums up my feelings on this.