Woj: Batum trade to CHA for Vonleh and Henderson

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    I hate to see Nic go, but I really like Vonleh's potential and I think this team needed to make a move like this to avoid getting stuck in neutral. You lose Nic who is a good player for a guy with star upside and gain $3 million in cap space; that's a deal you make.
     
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    I was a Nic fan, but for what we gave up and what we received in return, whether this move was intended to keep both players, or use either as a trade chip, I don't see how we didn't get better. Plus, the extra cap space, though it doesn't sound like much, could be quite valuable.
     
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    Here's the other issue that really isn't being talked about:

    I think he leaves regardless when he becomes a FA next summer. I don't think he really wanted to be here before, and I'm pretty sure he signs somewhere else next summer. I don't think Charlotte has a chance in hell of retaining him.
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 24, 2015
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    Yeah, I'm thinking they gave up on Vonleh for a one year rental of Batum, that doesn't seem like a very good trade to me for them. How is Cho still the gm there?
     
    santeesioux, Jun 24, 2015
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    They probably like Zeller more.
     
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    Hornets fans are completely flabbergasted right now though. That's always a good sign in my book.
     
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    That too.

    Personally, I think it could signal the end to RoLo here. I think management is thinking bigger at center. RoLo was most effective on offense in his interactions with Batum. RoLo's effectiveness in our offense LIKELY just took a serious hit.
     
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    So are some of ours though.....so......
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 24, 2015
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    They could plan on using the great white hope as a stretch 5?
     
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    FWIW they have been trying to trade Zeller for a wing. Maybe they intend to move Nic.
     
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    Valid point.
     
    oldmangrouch, Jun 24, 2015
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    Hallelujah. Vonieh is a great cheap young prospect who we can have for three more years. Henderson will play with heart and will be a breath of fresh air.

    Goodbye nic.
     
    JFizzleRaider, Jun 24, 2015
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    He won't be the only one.
     
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    The biggest question now after seeing the Henderson pass to the 3rd row will be, who passes the ball in from the sidelines now?
     
    riverman, Jun 24, 2015
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    While I am coming around on this trade I do think this is spot on:

     
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    Maybe, but I still suspect the team will chase another C before starting Nards there yet.
     
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    Funny. I'm pretty sure most of us would've traded Batum for last year's #9 and Henderson. I would have, and anyone that follows knows I've been a big Batum supporter. I love Batum, great glue guy, but his inconsistency hurts.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Jun 24, 2015
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    There was a reason why our team was unstoppable when Batum was on. If we have a true legit third option, we can be unstoppable again with more consistency.
     
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