Hornets in a number of trade rumors

[jonathanlambert33]

I've been hearing a lot about the Hornets and their trade talks. These are all just rumors, but I thought I'd post them here and get some opinions:

Here's the most interesting:

Jamario Moon, Ramon Sessions, Jamison, 1 Heat first rounder of our choice, Cleveland’s 2011 2nd rounder, cash (unspecified amount)

for

Ariza, Banks, Jack, and Anderson

The Hornets still want to bring in another team or would like to work out a deal where they get a more viable starting SF, but supposedly like the upgrades of Jamison and Session, who bring more scoring off the bench. Cleveland’s pick would likely be the first pick of the second round, which could produce value, and the Heat pick along with the cash help ease the blow of Antawn’s huge salary next year.

The Hornets also believe that Jamison can play with West and Okafor to close out games and Moon can give them similar defensive production to Ariza in the middle stages of the game.

I still think this deal is only 15-20%, but I am most interested by the fact that Ariza and Jack are on the table. Is Sessions an improvement over Jack? The numbers say yes, but I am not so sure, although he does have a more favorable contract. Paul might not like to see Jack go, but I am sure Monty and Dell will tell him that Jack will get more playing time in Cleveland. Also, might a seperate trade in which the Hornets land Paul’s other buddy JR Smith ease his worries. Marco and Jason Smith for JR Smith?

CP3/ Sessions
Green/ Smith/ MT5
Moon/Jamison/Q-Pon
West/ Jamison
Okafor/ Gray/Mbenga

Smith and Jamison would likely play 30 minutes at SF, with Moon just being a spot player. That combo, along with Sessions upgrades the offense considerably- but isn’t this supposed to be a defensive team?

I find that deal a little farfetched, but the guy reporting it is pretty respected. He called the Hornets interest in trading their 11th pick and had interest in Pondexter and Brackins before the draft, and he's called a few other things.

We're also hearing rumblings about Troy Murphy and the Hornets, who could be the 3rd team involved in that Melo deal. I have no idea how that'd work though.

 

[DJT]

I would hate for that deal to happen for Session's sake. I don't want him buried behind CP3, he finally has a chance right now in CLE to show the world what he can do.

If Sessions gets traded I want him to go to ATL or somewhere else that he has a shot at starting.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I would hate for that deal to happen for Session's sake. I don't want him buried behind CP3, he finally has a chance right now in CLE to show the world what he can do.

If Sessions gets traded I want him to go to ATL or somewhere else that he has a shot at starting.

Well I mean lets be honest, what's the chances of CP leaving New Orleans?

 

[DJT]

No one knows. lol. Same with Dwight, everything everyone heard has just been rumors. I could easily see them both staying.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

No one knows. lol. Same with Dwight, everything everyone heard has just been rumors. I could easily see them both staying.

It all depends on the new CBA. But if this trade does happen, and CP does leave, then Sessions is the starter just a season down the road.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I gotta be honest, I want JR back in a Hornets uni lol