Bobcats looking to be buyers at trade deadline

[Buckets]

I’ve heard from rival executives that the Bobcats are going to be buyers at the deadline. This is an organization that is tired of losing games and they’d love to make the playoffs this year. This is their opportunity, with the Eastern Conference being wide open. I’d be surprised if they decided to pack it in and tank the rest of the season. I get that there’s an incentive to lose so that they can keep their draft pick rather than giving it to the Bulls, but that didn’t affect their decision-making when they signed Al Jefferson over the offseason and I don’t think it’ll affect their decision-making at the deadline. They want to win.


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[Havlicekstealsit]

They really made a big jump this year at 6th defensively, up from 30th last season. Their record might not show it, but they've been competitive. Not to mention Big Al has been beasting lately. All they really need are better shooters to compliment Al and they can push for .500. Pretty incredible when you consider how bad they've been the last few years.

[AbeVigodaLive]

They really made a big jump this year at 6th defensively, up from 30th last season. Their record might not show it, but they've been competitive. Not to mention Big Al has been beasting lately. All they really need are better shooters to compliment Al and they can push for .500. Pretty incredible when you consider how bad they've been the last few years.

I think most people thought Charlotte would win about 30 games and possibly compete for a low playoff berth this season. Not good... but an improvement.

The move to add Al Jefferson was definitely a hint that they were willing to try to win now.

[Buckets]

They really made a big jump this year at 6th defensively, up from 30th last season. Their record might not show it, but they've been competitive. Not to mention Big Al has been beasting lately. All they really need are better shooters to compliment Al and they can push for .500. Pretty incredible when you consider how bad they've been the last few years.

They are slowly putting a team together that can at least "compete". I was really surprised when there wasn't as strong of an interest in Al Jefferson from other teams. IMO if I'm willing to commit $13 mill towards a player, its going to be Jefferson and not Josh Smith (cough Detroit cough)

[zombiesonics]

They should be sellers at this point. They're inconsistent and their talent doesn't fit together. They've also got the Pistons' protected pick in a loaded draft.

[AbeVigodaLive]

They should be sellers at this point. They're inconsistent and their talent doesn't fit together. They've also got the Pistons' protected pick in a loaded draft.

Some teams need to show SOME signs of improvement to placate an apathetic fanbase sick of ineptness. Short-sighted goals after many failed long-term rebuilding projects went awry.

See Minnesota...

[wailuaFC]

Who exactly are they looking to "buy"?

[Buckets]

They should be sellers at this point. They're inconsistent and their talent doesn't fit together. They've also got the Pistons' protected pick in a loaded draft.

Some teams need to show SOME signs of improvement to placate an apathetic fanbase sick of ineptness. Short-sighted goals after many failed long-term rebuilding projects went awry.

See Minnesota...

They especially need to show improvement when they become the Hornets next year. Granted some of the gear will sell itself with the name change but if they really want to take advantage of a huge marketing opportunity, they need to create some buzz (no pun intended) around the team.

[zombiesonics]

They should be sellers at this point. They're inconsistent and their talent doesn't fit together. They've also got the Pistons' protected pick in a loaded draft.

Some teams need to show SOME signs of improvement to placate an apathetic fanbase sick of ineptness. Short-sighted goals after many failed long-term rebuilding projects went awry.

See Minnesota...

Minny is a whole 'nother story.

[Havlicekstealsit]

They really made a big jump this year at 6th defensively, up from 30th last season. Their record might not show it, but they've been competitive. Not to mention Big Al has been beasting lately. All they really need are better shooters to compliment Al and they can push for .500. Pretty incredible when you consider how bad they've been the last few years.

They are slowly putting a team together that can at least "compete". I was really surprised when there wasn't as strong of an interest in Al Jefferson from other teams. IMO if I'm willing to commit $13 mill towards a player, its going to be Jefferson and not Josh Smith (cough Detroit cough)

I really thought a Pistons frontline of Smith, Drummond, and Monroe would be solid, but Josh has been really shitty and I should have known Brandon "38%" Jennings eats first there.

[Buckets]

They really made a big jump this year at 6th defensively, up from 30th last season. Their record might not show it, but they've been competitive. Not to mention Big Al has been beasting lately. All they really need are better shooters to compliment Al and they can push for .500. Pretty incredible when you consider how bad they've been the last few years.

They are slowly putting a team together that can at least "compete". I was really surprised when there wasn't as strong of an interest in Al Jefferson from other teams. IMO if I'm willing to commit $13 mill towards a player, its going to be Jefferson and not Josh Smith (cough Detroit cough)

I really thought a Pistons frontline of Smith, Drummond, and Monroe would be solid, but Josh has been really shitty and I should have known Brandon "38%" Jennings eats first there.

Josh Smith has terrible basketball IQ. Logic should tell him to quite jacking up 3s. However he seems to take it as a challange. Drimmond should be solid, and I think they should hold onto Monroe but likely will let him go with the amount of money he'll be offered by other teams

[wailuaFC]

They really made a big jump this year at 6th defensively, up from 30th last season. Their record might not show it, but they've been competitive. Not to mention Big Al has been beasting lately. All they really need are better shooters to compliment Al and they can push for .500. Pretty incredible when you consider how bad they've been the last few years.

They are slowly putting a team together that can at least "compete". I was really surprised when there wasn't as strong of an interest in Al Jefferson from other teams. IMO if I'm willing to commit $13 mill towards a player, its going to be Jefferson and not Josh Smith (cough Detroit cough)

I really thought a Pistons frontline of Smith, Drummond, and Monroe would be solid, but Josh has been really shitty and I should have known Brandon "38%" Jennings eats first there.

You thought they'd be solid? So Monroe and Drummond down on the block clogging the lane, and with josh smith heaving threes as their only way to add a little bit of floor spacing and you thought that'd work? Interesting

Ps, I didn't even mention Jennings, adding him into that equation only makes things much worse, that team was doomed from the start

[elmerjfudd]

Who exactly are they looking to "buy"?

good player on a bad team.