Hornets’ Dilemma: Trade Vets or Build Habits? | Is LaMelo Ball Playing Too Fast? | Wizards Preview

[@maddhatt7082]

Isiah Wong showed out for the Hornets a few games. I actually wouldn't mind seeing some more of him. I'm a Hornets fan but also a fan of my home state Pacers. They do their due diligence in drafting, so Isiah Wong could be better than expected. Also I had Brandon Miller and LaMelo in the All-Star with Tyrese Haliburton, Giannis, and KAT for the east. Wemby, Jokic, SGA, Durant, and Ant for the west. Anyone else know their votes please share here.

[@williamlambert]

100% yes

[@chirocket4791]

Not sure if he is playing too fadt, but Lamelo is getting up a lot of shots. 11-32, 3-18 on 3s on the way to 34 pts. Inefficient but with 13 assists.

[@westrueblood8178]

Inefficient is an understatement.

[@marywilson3950]

Guys go vote for lamelo for all star

[@Guitarman-57]

He's no all star with a record like this and his injury history. He's a zion

[@jhoward8946]

Not until he plays defense

[@rima6240]

Would love to have Griz type style cuz when JA is out they still play well Also having talented jaren jack does help

[@CasualHindu]

I truly miss how entertaining Mason Plumlee was. How do I file a formal transfer from the 1st Lance Stephenson Division to the 69th Mason Plumlee Division?

[@12tnfn]

Yea he actually contributed and didn’t just stand in one spot

[@averagenate6446]

I stopped watching the games for the first time since Melo was drafted. I wonder what the NBA would look like if they capped individual players salaries to about half or a third of what is considered a "max deal" currently?

[@jhoward8946]

Trade Mark and Miles for another 1st rounder for this upcoming draft. Tank mode. Then draft a top 5 and Hansen Yang, he’s a 7ft 1inch center from China who has a similar play style to the best centers in our game today. WATCH HIS GAMES !!!

[@maddhatt7082]

The Hornets should make a move for Lonzo. Perimeter D and some shooting. It makes LaMelo super happy and it's a safe contract. LaMelo never had to guard because Lonzo and LiAngelo did. Honestly it's the fact they know each other so incredibly well That they were such an effective unit in High School.

[@timmorgan6638]

We need a healthy team , we don’t have any consistency

[@williamlambert]

i'd keep Ball, Miller, Bridges, both Williams Grant & Mark, Mann, Green. Vasa leaving the team i'm not against it but we need something in return, i'd like the Hornets to keep Isaiah Wong he's good

[@kevyd6231]

Wong would be pg if micic is traded. Hes already playing some over micic

[@Guitarman-57]

Maybe go find guys who can stay on court and dont look hungover and sloppy

[@williamlambert]

Grant Williams isn't holding the team back he's injured he can't be holding them back

[@calvinlewis6049]

It’s time to trade everyone but LaMelo, B Mill, Grant W.

[@12tnfn]

Get rid of micic, Josh, curry and taj.. We need an active SF and a big man that actually defends.. Why would they get rid of miles if he holds the team down when Melo or Bmill are having bad game, he’s the only other player than get get 30+ on any night

[@DontheCanadian-yv9sh]

Just touching on the transition issues. From an eyeball perspective there has been a real focus on D culture, and I can see the team thinking about D all the time during the game. Yes they are struggling with it. My issue is that they don't have the right pieces for this culture to flourish. Lamelo is a score first PG, and would thrive with just playing basic defense, with 1 or 2 runners. Also Lamelo needs a strong passing center with "great" hands to grab the rebounds and feed the pace. Also Melo and Miller don't really mesh well from an eyeball perspective. Miller fits better into the defensive mold/mindset. They really need to trade Lamelo or build around him. But what are you guys going to talk about if Lamelo isn't there...;}

[@cjmitch91]

Im all for exploring the option of Trading Lamelo and building around Brandon Miller. On the fence with Mark Williams as well. Definitely trade Cody Martin, Josh Green, Vasa Micic', etc still. And I say hold on to Miles another year or 2. Get his value up way more than it is. Nick Richards should stay as well seeing how we're so touchy Feely with Mark Williams. Our depth beyond those 2 isn't anything great.

[@flameshoes8795]

They ain’t trading him don’t even know why you brought tht up smh

[@joshuaarawole8589]

@@cjmitch91 Yes, please trade Lamelo and build around Miller.

[@timmorgan6638]

Need to trade Williams, he is always injured, so he is useless . Richard’s is more valuable in my opinion. I would trade for a star big .

[@dayonebullzkennel]

76ers never gaveup on emblid and he has been impactful

[@Teddzworth]

Honestly i wouldnt get rid of Nick

[@chirocket4791]

Hornets habits over the years...injuries, weak defense, losing.

[@rfkemp]

Losing Grant Williams doesn't get the coverage it deserves.

[@Smokey_The_OG]

Bro the Hornets have been horrible for YEARS. All Star players, no center, no bench, like they are just trash. How can you not have a plan as a team to improve? Its the same story year over year, whats the point of even following the hornets? truly.

[@outtatime9836]

How can you be an all star and trash at the same time? Bro, don’t contradict yourself

[@Smokey_The_OG]

@@outtatime9836 The team has 'all star players' but cant make the playoffs? how is that hard to understand? im saying the team has zero plan. if they did they would work to exicute the plant to field a competitive team and yet they dont so where is the disconnect?

[@averiskonsept]

​@@Smokey_The_OGWe have not had an All Star in years. Lamelo being a backup called in last minute shouldn't count. The franchise paid big money to Gordon, $120 million for 168 games. Traded the 13th pick (a serviceable center) for the following year's 27th pick. Traded assets for Kai Jones after drafting James Bouknight. Very little has gone to plan. Injuries, bad drafts, bad contracts. Zero luck But none of that has anything to do with the new ownership. They have a plan. It requires sucking short term.

[@bethdxn2236]

Hornets available to move, Micic, Curry, Gibson, N. Smith Jr., Jeffries, Martin, Richards and Green. If the Lakers will give up a couple of seconds and Christian Koloko for Nick Richards it would provide another low cost defensive minded big behind Williams to tandem with Diabate.

[@sneddsnedd]

If they don't whoop the wizards they done and dusted