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

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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    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?
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 24, 2015
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    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?
     
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    Yep. I think LMA approved this move and wants us to get Hibbert or someone like that.
     
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    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
     
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    Clearing cap space.

    Appeasing Aldridge.
     
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    Although I hope Hibbert was really just pouting these last couple of years after Indiana matched the contract.
     
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    I don't see LA leaving, so IMO, it's a sign they are trying to add a 3rd star to be legit contenders
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    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.
     
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    That's what I think too. This would probably mean Lopez is gone as well.
     
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    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)
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    you just have likes that lineup. maybe we have enough money to sign draymond green.
     
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    Huh, why do you think Henderson and 23 gets you the 7? maybe last years 9 pick (Vonleh) and #23 might
     
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    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.
     
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    I think LA wanted him gone... Also Wesleys expressed desired role in the interview is essentially the role Nic has been playing.
     
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    I was 80% certain Aldridge is staying. I'm 100% certain now
     
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    I'm not ready to say that...but getting my $20 prepared for KOR nonetheless.
     
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