What do you Hornets fans feel about Baron Davis? I think he is a great 3 point shooter and he has great talent but do you think he should be traded? Whatever the Hornets are doing right now obviously isn't working so I think he should be traded. If you do think he should be traded, what would you want for him? I am just trying to get Hornet fan's input on this whole situation.
I think a trade is in his future, they are in a rebuilding mode...and I think JR Smith is the future of the Hornets...Davis himself said the following, "I don't know where I am going to end up, but this kid (referring to Smith) is the future." I think Baron Davis will be shipped out sooner than later because if he gets injured again, his stock will fall even more.
I don't know if they should, but i think that it might be the right choice for the franchise and for Baron. Trade him for either young talent, and/or a bunch of future draft picks, preferably and you know. I don't think that he's the future anymore, and i'm not so sure he wants to be. As much as i don't like to say this, they should probably try and get a lot for him while he's at the top of his game.
I think a good idea would to be, let him play out the season..and then trade him for a lottery pick to a team who needs a star. They would have to early draft picks and would continue building around or with JR Smith for the future.
^^ yea to a team that already has a high draft pick, yet has a star or devoloping star on base, you know? alright staind soul lol.
I couldn't say who or what the Hornets should trade Davis for, but one thing for sure is that they should definitly keep a tight grip on JR Smith and Jamaal Magloire, these two are the team's future and seem to be headed on the right track. It still baffels me that the Hornets have fallen this low because of injuries, but then again this team has now been placed in a very tough Western Conference. In my opinion they should trade Baron Davis for a draft pick, but getting a high pick may be unlikely because of his falling overall value. Whatever the outcome for Davis' future, making room for an entirly new squad may be the best option for this struggling team.
I don't really know any team that has a need for a shoot first, 3 point jacking and Injury Prone PG, to go with his salary. He has enourmous talent, but their isn't really a need for a player like Baron anywhere. The Clippers deal was the one that made the most sense to me with Kittles, Wilcox and a Pick? going to NO for Baron. Other than that, I can't really see any legit team or deal out there. Once Magloire is back, you might see him traded, because there is a bigger need for Size, rebounding, shot blocking and inside scoring in the league. You can get alot more for Magloire IMO then you can for Baron, because teams overpay and give more for talents like Magloire. If a deal like the Clipper ones happen, the Hornets can have a very bright future. They'll definitly get a high draft pick, and if they can get their hands on Paul or Felton, they would have a deadly backcourt. PG: Paul/Felton SG: Smith SF: Mashburn??, Nailon? PF: Chris Wilcox -C: Jamaal Magloire With Nailon being a me first player, the Hornets would likely get a SF in any trade with Magloire and a backup/lower caliber starting Center. Future should look much better and clearer after the draft.
I don't know how we can really say whatever the Hornets are doing isn't working right now when all their players have been injured, they haven't had any players to really be doing anything with. The reason they want to trade Baron and Magloire isn't because of losing but because they both asked to be traded. They can't start thinking of building around JR Smith yet, because he hasn't shown any signs of consistency, just show some flashes, which isn't good enough at this point, even though he's a rookie. In the draft they need to go after a SF and a C at first priority. Jamal Mashburn's career is over, so their's not point hoping he'll be back. Their future can be placed around JR Smith, let's say Marvin Williams at SF, and they can get a center in the second round or something, but they'll have: PG - Baron [till he get's traded if it happens] SG - JR Smith SF - Marvin Williams PF - David West C - Magloire [till he get's traded if it happens] They'll also have the likes of PJ Brown, Chris Andersen etc. Nailon is known as a me first player, but even with that he's a great scoring punch off the bench, he reminds me of Jalen Rose except without the all-round game, and a much worse defender. JR and Marvin would be a great crew to build around, and they could try and use Baron and Magloire to get a young PG and a young C + other players which is very possible, and they'll be set. If Magloire and Baron changed their minds, they'll be a very good team, and have a bright hope for the future. Baron needs another first option type player because he's too reckless as the lead scorer on the team. He needs to be in a combo with another 20+ PPG scorer.
The Hornets have to look at what is best for the organization, to which I feel that trading Baron Davis would be the right move. I don't think Baron will get traded during the season, but sometime in the draft to get more draft picks, plus young players, or they can trade him in the off-season for somebody good. I don't think Davis will land in a Clippers uniform because they do have a young talented point guard in Shaun Livingston. The rumor that is according to insider Chad Ford, might work out that I think would benefit both teams is Jamaal Tinsley, Jonathan Bender, and Ron Artest to the Hornets for Baron Davis. I don't think Ron Artest would play a game here in New Orleans, he would probably would be either traded or waived because he would be locker room influence to some young guys. New Orleans Hornets Lineup after trade with Pacers: PG - Jamaal Tinsley SG - JR Smith SF - Marvin Williams (draft) PF - Jonathan Bender C - Jamaal Maglorie Looks good to me...
the Hornets have a nice future with J.R. Smith, and Dickau emerging as solid NBA players, along with Lee Nailon who has surprised many... Baron should be traded as soon as possible, hes too injury plagued anyways, isnt doing your team any good.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtKing:</div><div class="quote_post">The Hornets have to look at what is best for the organization, to which I feel that trading Baron Davis would be the right move. I don't think Baron will get traded during the season, but sometime in the draft to get more draft picks, plus young players, or they can trade him in the off-season for somebody good. I don't think Davis will land in a Clippers uniform because they do have a young talented point guard in Shaun Livingston. The rumor that is according to insider Chad Ford, might work out that I think would benefit both teams is Jamaal Tinsley, Jonathan Bender, and Ron Artest to the Hornets for Baron Davis. I don't think Ron Artest would play a game here in New Orleans, he would probably would be either traded or waived because he would be locker room influence to some young guys. New Orleans Hornets Lineup after trade with Pacers: PG - Jamaal Tinsley SG - JR Smith SF - Marvin Williams (draft) PF - Jonathan Bender C - Jamaal Maglorie Looks good to me...</div> The Pacers wouldnt do that i dont think. I think they like more of the passing PG's, and with JO in Indiana, there might be a problem with Baron coming in and hoisting up 20 shots every game. Besides, why would you trade for 3 players and than waive the best one? A three team trade maybe, but I think even with his unfair bad rep Artest is worth as much, if not more than Baron just by himself
I say trade him and start rebuilding around the younger players. This team is going no where fast with or without Baron Davis.
