SB Nation User Blog: jdpourciau

Trade Proposal

jdpourciau — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:49:57 -0000

What's up? I'm a Hornets fan, and I have a trade proposal that I would like some comments on. Would you trade Etan Thomas for Mike James and a 2nd. I'm not going to pretend the Mike is a gamer. He came off the bench for us during the first few games and was pretty bad. This move would free up a little cash and get you a second rounder. As it is, Thomas' minutes have been some what limited in favor of McGee and Blatche, and I'd imagine that the trend would continue. Also you guys could use a little backup point help until Gilbert returns. Mike was rough but Dee Brown has been atrocious. Anyways, l'd love to get some opinions on this. Good luck with the rest of the year (p.s. I was really hoping for the hornets to get Nick Young, cause I thought he'd be a stud. Looks like I was right, but we arepretty happy with juju.)

Still wondering about Shaddy

jdpourciau — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:01:03 -0000

What's up guys? A while back I put out a trade of Hilton Armstrong and a 1st rounder for Shaddy? Alot of folks balked at that offer. What some any of you take that offer now?

The Hornets really need a player who can create his own shot. Because our offense is less structured we wouldn't need shaddy to score within the flow of the offense. Shaddy would be the offense. Also, I think Shaddy would shape up if he thought he could play for a championship ala his last year in college. Also, I think the Hornets leadership is a bit more set, and Shaddy would do well with a defined role that catered to his strengths.

Hilton is kind of like a skinny Jason Collins. He is an excellent defender but not a great score or rebounder.

Also if we tried to get Shaddy we wouldn't be able to affordour first round pick anyway.

I hope things turn around for you guys because there are alot of really quality character guys on your team and they deserve to do well.

Nets trade idea.

jdpourciau — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:01:28 -0000

I know the value of Rashad McCants in the eyes of T Wolves fans is really varied, but I had a trade idea that I wanted input on.

What about Josh Boone and Marcus Williams for Shaddy. You get your backup point, and a center who plays pretty good d and thrives off of junk points. They get a killer scorer. Oh and the salaries match up perfectly. This would also make it easier for the Nets to trade Vince Carter and get ready to try for Lebron. Thoughts?

Indy should make a move for Okafor

jdpourciau — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:21:59 -0000

Hey guys, I am excited about the future for the Pacers even though I am a Hornets fan. I think y'all have made some great moves, and you are looking at some serious cap space next year. I have one suggestion, and I am not sure if it has been discussed. I think you should make a move for Okafor.

You have so much money tied up in expiring contracts, that you could do a sign and tradefrontload a deal with Okafor to the tune of something like 16, 14, 12...You could offer them three first round picks, Foster, and Daniels. Or you could try Dunleavy and Daniels, or anything else. If the Clippers are serious about offering Emeka a big deal, I think Charlotte would jump on the idea of getting some picks and a starter instead of letting him go for nothing.

I know this is sacrilege but you might also consider letting go of Granger. I know I know, he is unmovable. My thing is I just don't see how you can have Dunleavy and Granger starting at the same time, and both of them had two good years, and their stock won't get much higher. Trade one of them and get some value for him.

Okafor would be perfect for O'Brien's system and the general personnel that you now have. He is an excellent rebounder and one of the best defensive bigs in the game. He can make up for some of Murphy's shortcomings, and Murphy can give Emeka some space to operate in the paint by being able to shoot the three. The wings will be able to play more agressvie defense because Emeka can erase their mistakes in the paint.

I also think that T.J. and Murphy are perfect for the pick and pop game, but that isn't related to Okafor.

What do y'all think?

Rebuild Idea

jdpourciau — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:58:51 -0000

What's up guys. I am a hornets fan, but I have been interested in the clips for a while. I had a rebuild idea that I wanted to run by y'all. Here it goes:

Let Maggette and Brand walk.

Sign Gilbert to the Max.

Trade Gordon and Mobley for Harrington and Randolph.

Re-sign Ross.

If you guys let your stars walk then you have enough money for the max. Golden State wants to get rid of Harrington anyway, and this gives them a prospect that would fit well into their system. The Clippers could afford to bring Randolph along a bit slower. I think Harrington would be great because he would open the lanes for Gilbert and Thornton, while also giving Kaman space to operate. His rebounding and defensive flaws will be better covered up by Thornton (who I think will be will rebound even better next year).

This gives you some serious scoring options and while still having some defensive ability.

What do you think?

Minnesota/ New Orleans trade idea

jdpourciau — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:56:39 -0000

Hey guys, I have an idea about a way to trade Tinsley, and J.O. and I wanted to get your thoughts on the matter. I am a hornets fan, but my primary interest is in whether or not you think the deal between 'Soat and y'all is fair.

Here it goes:

Indy gets: Pupu platter (Buckner, Antoine Walker, Jaric), Corey Brewer, and the ability to trade first round picks from Sota. They get Hilton and Mike James from N.O.

'Soat gets: Dunleavy, and J.O., and a first round pick and Hilton Armstrong.

New Orleans gets Rashad McCants from Sota and Tinsley and Diogu from y'all.

Does this sound fair? The New Orleans-Indy part is probably harder to swallow but you save two extra years of Tinsley's contract.

I know Dunleavy had a great year, but it might be an outlier, and he can't play adequate defense against the 2. Also, he kind of replicates alot of what you get Granger. Buckner and Jaric have a while left on their contracts, but Walker's deal is expring and you get the 3rd pick in the draft. Thoughts?

Hornets trade idea

jdpourciau — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:09:28 -0000

We talked about this in an earlier post, but it didn't get much burn.

Hilton Armstrong, and the Hornet's first rounder for Shaddy and possibly one of your second round picks. Thoughts?

Hilt hasn't progressed as fast as he should have by now, but he is an excellent pick and roll defender, with the length to defend bigs, and the quickness to defend fours. It would really free up big Al to do his thing.

Indy Trade Idea

jdpourciau — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:05:09 -0000

Hey guys, I had a trade idea that just popped in my head that I had to run by y'all. Before I get started, I am not a party with a vested interest, but I thought this would be an interesting idea.

Okay, so

J.O. and Dunleavy for

Antoine, Mad Dog, Buckner, Jaric, and Brewer plus a swithc of picks, so they get yours and you get theirs.

This would give you one of the better defensive big men in the game (granted with health concerns), and a dependable wing who had a break out year. You would also dump some crappy contracts, and still have a high pick to spend on a two guard who can defend (maybe you could trade further down to ger Brandon Rush).

What do y'all think? You get two starters, but you lose a young asset and a really high pick.