Clear cap space or a sign that we're blowing it up?

[Natebishop3]

What say you, is this trade a sign that we're trying to clear cap space to bring in another star OR is this a sign that LA isn't coming back and we're hitting the reset button?

 

[Driew]

I think LA's tweet a month or so about surrounding yourself with people that work harder than you every day--could explain the Batum trade if LA stays?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I think LA's tweet a month or so about surrounding yourself with people that work harder than you every day--could explain the Batum trade if LA stays?

Yep. I think LMA approved this move and wants us to get Hibbert or someone like that.

 

[BonesJones]

I could see Charlotte taking Henderson and Kaman for Hibbert

PG Lillard / Blake
SG ??? / CJ
SF ??? / ???
PF LMA / Vonleh
C Hibbert / Leonard

We'd have $16Mish to find a starting SG, Two SF's, and a backup PG. I'm missing something

 

[BBert]

Clearing cap space.

Appeasing Aldridge.

 

[Driew]

Yep. I think LMA approved this move and wants us to get Hibbert or someone like that.

Although I hope Hibbert was really just pouting these last couple of years after Indiana matched the contract.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I don't see LA leaving, so IMO, it's a sign they are trying to add a 3rd star to be legit contenders

 

[Natebishop3]

I don't see LA leaving, so IMO, it's a sign they are trying to add a 3rd star to be legit contenders

I'm wondering if maybe Henderson/#23 are going somewhere. Get that extra money off the books. It's pretty obvious that Vonleh was the real target.

 

[Scalma]

I don't see LA leaving, so IMO, it's a sign they are trying to add a 3rd star to be legit contenders

That's what I think too. This would probably mean Lopez is gone as well.

 

[damianlillard]

maybe trade henderson/23 for nuggets 7th pick. use that on mario hezonja or stanley johnson. let robin go. resign LA (max) and Wes (10). sign roy hibbert (10) and aaron brooks (1mil)
dame-brooks-blake
wes-cj-crabbe
mario or stanley-crabbe-wright
LA-noah-freeland
roy-meyers-kaman
you just have likes that lineup. maybe we have enough money to sign draymond green.

 

[Blazinaway]

maybe trade henderson/23 for nuggets 7th pick. use that on mario hezonja or stanley johnson. let robin go. resign LA (max) and Wes (10). sign roy hibbert (10) and aaron brooks (1mil)
dame-brooks-blake
wes-cj-crabbe
mario or stanley-crabbe-wright
LA-noah-freeland
roy-meyers-kaman
you just have likes that lineup. maybe we have enough money to sign draymond green.

Huh, why do you think Henderson and 23 gets you the 7? maybe last years 9 pick (Vonleh) and #23 might

 

[OneLifeToLive]

If I was frustrated as a fan with Batum. Just how much more was his teammates?

I don't think this signals at all that they are blowing it up. I think their chances are better now that he stays. Just my opinion.

 

[Schilly]

I think LA wanted him gone... Also Wesleys expressed desired role in the interview is essentially the role Nic has been playing.

 

[magnifier661]

I was 80% certain Aldridge is staying. I'm 100% certain now

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I was 80% certain Aldridge is staying. I'm 100% certain now

I'm not ready to say that...but getting my $20 prepared for KOR nonetheless.