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June 27, 2007
Bobcats busy listening to trade talk
Stray thoughts, pre-draft variety:
- I’m hearing from a colleague in Phoenix that the Bobcats and Suns have talked about a deal involving the eighth pick. Don’t know the details, but I hear this one is difficult to pull off, so it’s no given something will happen. One thing is sure: The Suns aren’t wedded to keeping those two picks in the 20s.
- Interesting a deal as it might have been, you can back off the speculation that Golden State Warriors guard Jason Richardson is headed to the Bobcats. I know from a great source that the Warriors aren’t moving Richardson to Charlotte to make a trade for Chinese pro Yi Jianlian happen. It is true that Yi could be slipping in the draft, and that’s because he or his representatives are limiting where he’d agree to sign. I’m told he’s reluctant to play anywhere east of Chicago, and last I checked Charlotte was East of the Windy City. That’s limiting the teams willing to risk a high pick on him, which means he’s a top-5 talent who could slip to 10 or lower.
- The Bobcats turned down an offer from the Nets to swap Sean May for the 17th pick. The Bobcats are frustrated with May’s injury/fitness issues, but obviously they’re not willing to give him away.
- Someone close to Brevin Knight is taking it for granted that the Bobcats will buy out the final season of Knight’s contract. The Bobcats have that option, turning a $4 million-plus obligation into a $1.5 million buy-out. That same source suspects the Bobcats could make some sort of a bid for Chauncey Billups in free-agency.
- If the Bobcats fail to make a splash on draft night, it won’t be for a lack of trying. There’s plenty of activity around the league, and they’re listening to everything. I honestly think they don’t know what to do if they retain the eight pick. That’s not a knock on them, it’s a reflection of how uncertain this draft is.
Posted by rbonnell on June 27, 2007 at 09:23 AM | Permalink
Comments
I cant believe bobcats turned down that trade to get Sean "Fat Tub of Lard" May out of Charlotte. What a waste of a pick he was. Thats the Charlotte Tarcats (or Bobhills), whatever you like better, for ya.
Posted by: Gamecocks81 | Jun 27, 2007 9:46:18 AM
I'm not prone to hyperbole, but this was the single least-informative blog I have ever read. To recap: Charlotte is talking to Phoenix about something, but we don't know what; Yi supposedly is "reluctant to play east of Chicago" yet every media outlet in Boston thinks he might be headed there, and last time I checked Boston is east of Chicago; someone close to Brevin Knight thinks Charlotte might make "some sort of a bid" for Chauncey Billups; and last but not least, there's plenty of activity around the league (none of which is described) and Bonnell has no idea what the Bobcats will do if they keep the No. 8 pick. I demand the last three minutes of my life back.
Posted by: Brock Landers | Jun 27, 2007 10:21:16 AM
I think the best move the Cat's could make at this point is to try and acquire Phoenix's unconditional first rounder (Atlanta's pick) in next years draft. Without a point or a big man the Hawks will once again be mired in the bottom of the Eastern Conference and that pick could turn out to be Derrick Rose or OJ Mayo. #8 plus our pick next year for one of Phoenix's twenty-something picks this year and their pick from Atlanta next year.
Done Deal!
Posted by: BustaCat | Jun 27, 2007 10:50:24 AM
Brock, what are you talking about Bonnell not giving any information?!?! Didn't you see the one about the assistant that was arrested for drug charges? It was very informative, important and packed with meaning for the team. I mean, he can't just write two informative articles in a year, can he? What do you think he is, Superman (as Clark Kent...)?
Posted by: Bonnell=Greatest Reporter Ever! | Jun 27, 2007 11:27:09 AM
I think we should keep the pick and take one of the Florida players, or Thornton if he's there. We are only 1 stud defender away from the playoffs - if 50 didn't get hurt last year, we would have been in the playoff race until the last week. If we can get Brewer or Thornton (assuming we re-sign Wallace and pick up Hermann's option), we're right there.
Posted by: James | Jun 27, 2007 11:29:29 AM
Disagree with BustaCat...
Waiting for yet another year of lottery picks to possibly pan out is tiresome. I love the whole theory on "established NCAA winners" and all...but isn't it about time we become NBA winners?
Work a deal for Lewis or Matrix - the Sonics and Suns are willing to trade below market value on those guys. Adding one of them to our core nucleus gets us a bid into the playoffs, sells some seats and jerseys, and bumps us up in the eyes of the NBA.
Posted by: Felton Fan | Jun 27, 2007 11:30:42 AM
i don't think anybody wants to come to charlotte. we have a racist owner who will not spend money. we don't have enough fans to fill the reduced size unnamed (charlotte coliseum #3. not to mention you must be a friend of mike. who in their white mind would want to come to a town who hates the second team. i think bob's cats (bobcats, get it, talk about a ego) have next year to produce or his future is over in this town who he never visits.
Posted by: thebrain | Jun 27, 2007 11:46:32 AM
THEBRAIN...Another notch in the belt for unity. The owner of BOBCATS a racist. Now let's look at this. Take all the teams in the league and let's see if the owners color matches the majority of people employed by them. Would that make them racist? I think not. You need not be like you grandfather who talks the talk but probably had a little something on the side not of his color. LOL
Posted by: Charlie White | Jun 27, 2007 12:39:56 PM
Bonnell is your colleague in Phoenix me? I told you a couple of days ago it was the Bobcats who were the team talking to Phoenix about the trade for 8. It was under your pointless blog about Phoenix trading up means that the Bobcats won't have any players to pick from. You are really worthless. I could have read the ESPN story late last night and told you that the Bobcats and Suns were talking. I'll even do you one better......the Suns are offering their 2 picks in 1st round, Marcus Banks, and James Jones. In a seperate deal the Bobcats are also getting Kurt Thomas and a future 1st so the Suns get cap relief.
Honestly my 7 yr old nephew who is home on summer break can get more scoops than you. All he has to do is check out Realgm.com and become an ESPN insider. Call me if you want my nephew's number and maybe he can give you a few tips.
Posted by: Andy | Jun 27, 2007 12:53:56 PM
FeltonFan...
If we truly can get Lewis or Matrix for under (way under) market value then I'd be open to it. I'm skeptical, however, about either of those guys living up to the salaries they would be receiving (less skeptical about Marion). I think there are two scenarios that would benefit the Cats' this offseason. 1) Landing a scoring 2-guard or 2)staying put, taking advantage of cap space to resign and lengthen Wallace, Okafor and Felton as well as stocking up some picks that put us in a much better position (more chips to play) to maneuver next year (I'm only comfortable with the second scenario because of my confidence that this team will improve, additions or no additions, with improved health and the maturation of the players we have right now). Thoughts?
Posted by: BustaCat | Jun 27, 2007 1:20:40 PM
how about we trade the #8 pick to phoenix for leandro barbosa and the 24th pick.
then trade Sean May and the 24th pick from PHO to the Nets for Nachbar and the 17th pick
so we are picking at 17 and 22 and landed Barbosa, a very promising SG, and Nachbar is a young solid player also. then we grab sean williams and morris almond.
resign wallace, carrol, and hermann and that looks like a playoff team to me.
Posted by: tomP | Jun 27, 2007 1:34:23 PM
from chad ford on espn.com
The Bobcats are telling teams they'll make a decision sometime today on what to do with the No. 8 pick. As we discussed on Monday, they have been shopping this pick hard for the past several weeks and collected five to six legitimate offers for the pick.
However, a source says the Suns are not the front-runners to get the pick. Several other teams are offering better deals for No. 8, including the Sixers (offering No. 12 and No. 21), Warriors (offering Monta Ellis and No. 18), Grizzlies (???) and one mystery team that the source refused to disclose.
Posted by: tomP | Jun 27, 2007 1:41:26 PM
Mike & Sam: Take Monta & #18!
Posted by: Felton Fan | Jun 27, 2007 1:58:54 PM
Oh Man I hope Chad Ford is right and we can get Ellis and #18. That we be awesome!
Posted by: BustaCat | Jun 27, 2007 2:04:38 PM
acually...I like the Sean May thing...if they can get him traded to the Nets or NY between now and next Tuesday, he could be there in time to qualify for the Nathans World Hot Dog Eating contest...word is out that Yamaguchi(the world holder for the past 6 years) is nursing a bad jaw....could leave room for ole Sean "I prove gravity CORRECT" May a chance to be the cinderella contestant...53.5 dogs in 12 minutes....sure he can do it. Go Sean!....literally
Posted by: Bob | Jun 27, 2007 2:18:50 PM
Alot of the people writing on these blogs no nothing about forming a good basketball team. Like the Oden, Conley situation it is smarter to keep player together because bringing new people in would set the team playing together back at least a year. Unless we get a great free agent. Someone complained about jersey sales, that has to depend on how the player is. Not the team.
Some of you are contradicting to other statements. They complain about getting Noah because of his shot mechanics. Look at Shawn Marion's, now thats an ugly shot. I feel the bobcats want to trade their pick to make sure they keep the nucleus of Felton, Okafor, Wallace, Anderson (Alan), Hermann, Carroll, May, and Morrison. Then add a great free agent or trade for a vet. Then grab a athletic 4/5 from the draft and we will win those 5 games that put us out the playoffs.
I know we need a scoring SG but I think alot of people dont have the faith in Alan Anderson that I have. Go to the arena and watch him work out. He abuses every person on that team included your beloved Gerald Wallace, kills Adam Morrison, and Carroll's to slow ass has no chance. He just doesnt get the media hype he deserves. The media rules the NBA and the world, they say who is good and everyone beleives that. PLEASE ALL YOU REMEMBER MY NAME. When I tell you how great of a player Alan Anderson will be.
I am his brother a film producer, check this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVBS9SaPksY
So all you media haters give Alan a chance to get your support because I don't think anyone can name a player that played 4 different position (PG,SG,SF, even PF)over his 4 year college career?
I didn't think so!!!!!!!
Holla!
Posted by: T-Dub | Jun 27, 2007 2:31:49 PM
Alan Anderson blows.
Posted by: T-Dub's Father | Jun 27, 2007 2:35:29 PM
I believe we should stockpile all picks, skip this draft, play with last year's team, save money and continue to lose and shoot 18% from the field.
Posted by: Anatonda Williams | Jun 27, 2007 2:35:42 PM
I think we should trade down every pick, so we can get more players. WE NEED PLAYERS (and the lower picked players have lower salaries). THIS IS A DEEP DRAFT (but we don't have that much cash to spend). WE WILL MAKE THE PLAYOFFS NEXT YEAR GUARANTEED!
Posted by: Derek Montoya | Jun 27, 2007 2:39:20 PM
That GS deal with Ellis and #18 sounds pretty good to me. I think Ellis is the perfect type of player for the Bobcats needs. And anyone who thinks that Bob Johnson is racist is insane. If Bob Johnson is racist Jerry Richardson is the Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
Posted by: SG | Jun 27, 2007 3:38:12 PM
Chad Ford and Bill Simmons are doing a mock draft right now....they've got the Cats taking Brandan Wright over Noah. They go on to poke fun at Jordan and the fans....something about a WNBA franchise. What a bunch of vagins.
Posted by: Yotes | Jun 27, 2007 3:42:08 PM
why do all the white executives disappear from this ownership group. if bob is not a racist why is it that everytime he is quoted in the paper, he is talking about some minority owned real estate company he has invested in and it will corner the market. he did bring the horse jumping contest to the area, no wait that was so his little girl could ride a horse. let's not forget the great black basketball tournament he has had come to the area.
Bob had a meeting with david stern a while back and told that he could not compete here that the team was losing so much money. So how is he going to sign any real players.
I think he should trade each pick for a last round pick, have mike come out of retirement again, this will save bob money, he is already paying mike a salary i guess, this should help with the cap issue. Don't forget about mugsy bogues and dell curry i think they might have a couple more years in them. does the bobbiecats have a mascot? maybe it can play. maybe the new assistant coach know a few crack heads that can be signed as free agents. this team is a joke, just another year or two and they will be gone. i can not wait.
Posted by: kevin | Jun 27, 2007 3:50:16 PM
No T-Dub's father, your mother blows. Alan is a versitile player that has shown he is better than the others on his team. In practice in in-game situations. You are a copy cat and don't have your own mind, just look at your name. (Its mine with father put on the end.) You are a copycat not a bobcat. Fruit Basket. This blog is probaly the highlight of your life and just to let you know my father passed in 1996. So to me you are dead.......... (LOL). Idiot. And for all you racist people this Bobcats team is the just what the NBA deserves instead of 30 plantation owners telling the black players to run n***a n***a. We got a black plantation owner that can really sympathize with his players. And if Bob and Jordan were prejudice. Why is Carroll, Herrmann, Voskuhl, Brezec, and Morrison on the team. And in todays NBA that is alot of white people on a team.
I am really tired of the BET (Black Every Time) jokes because that is exactly what it is. Just like BET it give a chance for Blacks to be incharge and not have to have every thing pushed aside for the purpose of making the white owners and white audience happy. ala MTV (Minority Talent Voided). So for the organization to only have to themselves to answer to (and David Stern) I think is great for the black community. All you white people holding your racisim inside until these kind of blogs come out so you can hide behind the word with noone seeing your face, you are cowards and yes the civil war is over and remember the north won. Thats when the take over began. And if I was you I would get off this blog and make sure your daughter or son aren't with a black person cause they might make one of those mixed babies and they count on the black side too.
Holla to all racist fagabons!
Posted by: T-Dub | Jun 27, 2007 4:09:05 PM
I think a better question to ask or for Rick Bonnell to discuss is the unbelievably high turnover rate of top-level execs within the team's Front Office. It's like a revolving door over there. It's embarassing.
And the racist jokes/comments of any nature are abusrd.
Posted by: Patrick | Jun 27, 2007 4:39:00 PM
your right t-bub those blacks are really showing the country how to run a organzation. they can't keep and high level execs. i doubt they will have any players who will resign with this group. i feel that the nba sportswriters think we are a joke. the nba should have never gave up another team. it should have went to las vegas.
as far as the few white players on the team. everyone knows that white people are cheaper basketball players. i would not be surprised if the bobcats have 12 white men before long. then the white men can do what the blacks tell them.
Posted by: mary | Jun 27, 2007 5:05:01 PM
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