Need Trade Input: NO Hornets

[Bajney]

Hello fellow OS'ers,

since this summer, when New Orleans won the lottery for Anthony Davis, I decided that the Hornets were going to be my first Association. A rebuilding franchise that is trying to recover from the loss of Chris Paul, and addition of NPOY/Gold Medalist rookie Anthony Davis made this an easy choice.

The owner of the Hornets, Tom Benson, just purchased the organization in April. In my scenario, Benson appointed me as his GM to take over all personal decisions.

However in June with the 10th pick in this years draft, the Hornets selected Austin Rivers. Never been a huge believer in 'Sub Zero' and disagree with who they are surrounding the face of the franchise with. Both Rivers and Gordon are undersized, trigger happy, two guards, who are more known for scoring than getting others involved and playing good defense.

I feel Davis has the potential to be the next Bill Russel and want to build my team around his defense. Rivers is a SG in a PG's body and his biggest weaknesses (involving teammates/making others better, and commitment on the defensive end) totally clash with my new philosophies that I want to instill in my new look Hornets.

In my aforementioned scenario, I would have never drafted Rivers with the intention of keeping him.
Here is where you guys come in: what combination of players would I have to give up to potentially land Rondo from the C's?

Rivers, Gordon and a draft choce?

Rivers, Gordon, and a combination of the Hornets prospects, like, Aminu, Ryan Anderson, X Henry, R. Lopez?

Looking for a realistic trade that benefits both teams. Comments and ideas are appreciated!

Thank you!

-B

[Caveman24]

none I doubt the Celtics would ever take any of that for Rondo

[Paul Pierce_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bajney

Hello fellow OS'ers, since this summer, when New Orleans won the lottery for Anthony Davis, I decided that the Hornets were going to be my first Association. A rebuilding franchise that is trying to recover from the loss of Chris Paul, and addition of NPOY/Gold Medalist rookie Anthony Davis made this an easy choice. The owner of the Hornets, Tom Benson, just purchased the organization in April. In my scenario, Benson appointed me as his GM to take over all personal decisions. However in June with the 10th pick in this years draft, the Hornets selected Austin Rivers. Never been a huge believer in 'Sub Zero' and disagree with who they are surrounding the face of the franchise with. Both Rivers and Gordon are undersized, trigger happy, two guards, who are more known for scoring than getting others involved and playing good defense. I feel Davis has the potential to be the next Bill Russel and want to build my team around his defense. Rivers is a SG in a PG's body and his biggest weaknesses (involving teammates/making others better, and commitment on the defensive end) totally clash with my new philosophies that I want to instill in my new look Hornets. In my aforementioned scenario, I would have never drafted Rivers with the intention of keeping him. Here is where you guys come in: what combination of players would I have to give up to potentially land Rondo from the C's? Rivers, Gordon and a draft choce? Rivers, Gordon, and a combination of the Hornets prospects, like, Aminu, Ryan Anderson, X Henry, R. Lopez? Looking for a realistic trade that benefits both teams. Comments and ideas are appreciated! Thank you! -B

Gordon and Rivers is not realistic for Rondo. I don't think we would trade him right now unless we got back another top 5 PG ala CP3.

[Bajney]

Quote: Originally Posted by Caveman24

none I doubt the Celtics would ever take any of that for Rondo

I remember a year or so ago the rumors were coming out how Doc and Rondo were butting heads. Also Rondo is the most valuable player they have and I kept reading about how they were willing to trade him if they could get back a lot of young players.

Idk, Doc coaching Austin seems like a great fantasy scenario to me lol. Not to mention if they got Rivers and Gordon it would allow them to move Bradley to his natural position and Terry could come off the bench as a 6th man again. Their depth and youth would be crazy

[Paul Pierce_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bajney

I remember a year or so ago the rumors were coming out how Doc and Rondo were butting heads. Also Rondo is the most valuable player they have and I kept reading about how they were willing to trade him if they could get back a lot of young players. Idk, Doc coaching Austin seems like a great fantasy scenario to me lol. Not to mention if they got Rivers and Gordon it would allow them to move Bradley to his natural position and Terry could come off the bench as a 6th man again. Their depth and youth would be crazy

Back then was different Rondo is more of the Leader and future of this ball club then 2-3 years ago. Like I said, Top PG, I would try getting a third team if you want to make this semi-realistic because in IRL I doubt they trade rondo now.

[Bajney]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Pierce

Back then was different Rondo is more of the Leader and future of this ball club then 2-3 years ago. Like I said, Top PG, I would try getting a third team if you want to make this semi-realistic because in IRL I doubt they trade rondo now.

Which top PG would you think they would be interested in?

[Dirk504]

I'm running my Association w/ the Hornets as well. Just keep Rivers and develop him into a true point guard. Dude is pretty good coming off the bench and with him and Gordon in the front court and Davis developing, that could be lethal.

[J-Clutch1]

I don't think you can get a "realistic" scenario with you getting Rondo.

If you get Rondo on the Hornets, every trade would be considered "unrealistic"