Would you trade for Batum?

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Trade for Batum?

  1. Hell yes - it would be nice to have a decent wing for once

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  2. Only if we get rid of Turner in the process

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    42.9%

  3. Hell no

    19 vote(s)
    45.2%
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  1. Natebishop3

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    Considering how bad ET and Mo have been... and they collectively make about 27 million per year. I might honestly consider the trade.
     
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    This poll needs a "neither" option. Asking if you want to trade Turner and Harkless for Batum is like asking someone if they'd rather be punched in the groin or kicked in the groin.

    BNM
     
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    This is wrong. He played better than he did all season in that series (save his shooting percentages).

    His year:
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    His playoffs that same year:

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    His rebounds and assists were up but FG% were way down.
     
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    That’s pretty bad..
     
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    Damnit, now I want a klondike bar.
     
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    I honestly believe Batum would make our offense much better. He would move the ball more and allow Dame /CJ to really play off the ball. He would actually be ok being the 3rd or 4th option, while in Charlotte they want him to be #1 or #2.
    I don't think the salary would be my issue with the trade. I would be more concerned about his nagging injuries. We would really need to have a backup available, because I feel ... his body just doesn't stay healthy... and it will only get worse with age.
     
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    Wow. Did not see the game but alot of zeros for Nico in 26 minutes of action.
     
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    How do they not have a cookies and cream one?

    But damnit, those do look good.
     
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    Turner was never a favorite for me and Batum is under a big $ contract. I still cannot dissolve his horrible play in the playoffs last year.
    Simple facts for me.
     
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    I think Batum would be ok in a more uptempo style. Charlotte bringing in Howard may be having a negative effect on him. Being just ok is not going to justify his contract though. This situation screams buyout for Batum, SA to pick him up for pennies, and Pop get great value out of what they will pay for his contract.

    Don't think Batum would be any better here.
     
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    They're getting even more tired of him in Charlotte; took only one shot in a big loss to Toronto.
     
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    Turner is playing like someone who should be paid about 10% of his total salary. He's an anchor they need to resolve asap.

    Shame there wasn't like a SG or a SF they could've drafted last year...
     
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    Lamarcus does not want to play with Nico again....trading him was in part to please Aldridge as much as anything...Spurs won't pick him up...expecially at his price...he's got a Ryan Anderson type contract...untouchable
     
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    :lol:
     
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    Can't have 2 softies on one team.
     
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    Batum would be used in spots and not a main contributer. Gasol has been labeled soft as well and they have him paired with LA.
     
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    Can't have 3 overpaid softies on one team. :D
     
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    I think we could use a good French nut-puncher. I vote yes.

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    There should be an ET stat for "Standing in the paint and coughing up the ball" as I witnessed in the GS debacle.
     
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