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I thought the Hornets didn't want to take on more bad money. How does this work for them?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4359609
The Hornets and Bobcats are in advanced discussions on a trade that would send center Tyson Chandler to Charlotte in exchange for fellow big man Emeka Okafor, according to NBA front-office sources.
I thought the Hornets didn't want to take on more bad money. How does this work for them?
Okafor for Chandler works straight up...but Okafor has 5 years left on his deal and Chandler has only 2. I don't understand why either team makes this deal.
why?
You tell me...Okafor is the better player. Charlotte would get some long-term cap relief, while the Hornets would be upgrading at C in the short-term.
no more alley oops and the best defender on duncan goes to the east
can this summer get an better
I'd do it if I was the Hornets - Okafor's a solid center; with Chris Paul feeding him, he'll be more productive offensively. I was, however, under the impression that the Hornets were trying to dump Chandler for payroll reasons, not talent. Could a 3ed party be involved?
There has to be more to this.
Yeah, really makes no sense for New Orleans. Okafor is marginally better than Chandler, but Chandler actually has been a good fit playing with Chris Paul and David West. Don't see any really good reason to make the trade on the Hornets' part.
It makes absolutely no sense for them to take on Okafor's contract given everything we've been told about their desire to dump salary. They tried to dump Chandler's contract for financial reasons before the Zombie Sonics cancelled the trade. Now they're taking on a huge financial commitment to Okafor?
Ah - there IS more to this. Hang.
I can't make heads or tails out of this one for the Hornets. The only upgrade this has for the Hornets is durability. The trade off of defense for offense pretty much cancles things out, and as others have mentioned they'd be taking on long term money with his. WTF?
tell me dallas is involved???
SI saying it's all but done and only involving the 2 teams.
But hey - Drew Gooden!
Yeah right. There's probably more players in the deal. Maybe Peja is going to Charlotte or something. Chandler for Okafor straight up will have the Hornets paying the luxury tax for years. Something doesn't add up.
Bobcats, Hornets may swap Okafor for Chandler
Associated Press
Updated: July 27, 2009, 5:40 PM EDT
Persons familiar with the deal say the Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler.
The swap of centers could be completed later Monday, two people told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made.
The Bobcats will be giving up the only starting center in franchise history for Chandler, who has been plagued by a left toe injury. Chandler played in only 32 games last season and a trade to Oklahoma City was rescinded because of concerns over the injury.
The deal comes less than a year after Okafor signed a six-year, $72 million deal with the Bobcats.
Okafor is nice but an underachiever. And his length of contract contradicts the Hornets needs to save $. I'd have to be happy with this deal if I was a Bobcat.
I don't think Okafor is an underachiever. I think he basically plays to his abilities and talent. I think people just expected too much of him out of college.
If they make this deal, the SW division is just a cakewalk for Dallas and San Antonio, with New Orleans joining Houston and Memphis in the cellar
Fair enough. I'm not trying to suggest he's a slacker. I think he gives everything he has. I guess I look back at his rookie year, and then notice that he has shown little growth or development in his game in all these years since. He's a bit smarter, and takes better shots overall. But based on that rookie season, I thought the sky was the limit for him. The potential I saw in him has been largely unrealized. He is at least consistent though.
Got damn that would be a great deal for the Hornets. Chandler is broken.
From a baasketball standpoint, great deal for Nawlins. Nice to see the Hornets owner take on more money over time.
I'm guessing Chandler can't play and his contract will be covered by insurance. The Bobcats FO is pretty dumb, but not dumb enough to think they are a better team with Chandler instead of Okafor. And the Hornets would then be surprisingly motivated by something other than straight finances.
Man you're stupid.
the bobcats can receive better offer than this one. There's got to be more to it...
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