Could this trade work: Luther Head straight up for JR Smith

I would hate to give up a talented young player like Luther...especially when he's NO trouble. He's a good kid and dont seem the type to clash with coaches. Now, JR Smith is probably a little more talented than Luther and the size is so attractive.........that's hard one. JR may have attitude issues. if he couldnt get along with Byron Scott, he might have problems with JVG ball.

It's not a bad idea

 

Yeah, I would love it. If I were the GM, I would do this in a second. I like Luther but he's limited by his size and lack of PG skills. JR has as high of a ceiling as anybody. He could really be great. JVG would never go for it though.

I read over on the Hornets Report that JR's about to get traded to Chicago anyway. I think there's something to it. They really respect the guys providing the info. The deal is PJ Brown and JR for Chandler and Malik Allen.

http://hornetsreport.com/HRForums/showthread.php?t=34739

 

I really dont think Byron Scott is a good coach by his rep in NJ. Thats just me.

 

I havent seen enough of JR's games to pass judgement? But i have to wonder would this really help us? I mean theres probably a reason why he's not getting any PT and is about to be traded.

 

JR once/if he matures he will be a beast mark my word.... BUT! Luther head is better than we saw in the regular season last year with both T-mac and Yao back in the line up expect him to do more and he is a much better passer than he is given credit for. when weighing risk and reward... i would do the trade but luthers trade value is much higher than JR's

 

Looks as if the Hornets are having one heck of an offseason so far. If they pick up Chandler for PJ Brown and JR, that would be a huge coup for the Hornets.

 

I would think its a huge coup for Chicago. PJ Brown is the better PF/C at this point and would shave 8 mill off the cap of Chicago by seasons end. With the Hornets recently signing Peja, I think its a big mistake to be taking on the salary disaster that is Chandler.

 

He would if it was Luther and JHo for JR Smith and PJ Brown.

 

Hmm, is Luther Head's value seriously higher than JR Smith's?
That's very interesting.
It would seem like a nice trade for us, but let's see how Head does next season and maybe propose something before the deadline.

 

for all his "size", has Smith shown anything for it in terms of rebounding, blocks, steals, assists, or defense or higher scoring percentages? in a word, no.

 

Luther knows JVG's system, J.R. does not.

We know Luther is a dedicated worker, there are implications J.R. is not.

IMHO, from win-now perspective, Luther for J.R. is a no-go.

 

His main problem is motivation, JR needs someone to get him and keep him motivated while on the court and off the court. Byron Scott and him kept butting heads and i think its a blessing in disguise if we can get him on this team... but Luther isn't the one that needs to be moved

 

The Hornets just signed Bobby Jackson. I don't think they'd have much use for Luther.

 

2007 1st Round Pick for J.R. Smith?

 

Nah that is too steep we should have it lottery protected... but honestly Rybo and a 2nd rounder or a 1st rounder lott. protected but they're probably lookin to move J.R. in a package though, cuz they know his value is low

 

They seem like comparable players, except that we know that Head fits in with the team and don't know if Smith would. So, I'd stick with Head, especially since we're in mortgage-the-future-mode now.

 

why does everyone want this guy? do you want a guy that just stands around the perimeter, plays no defense, doesnt rebound, and takes bad shots?

 

and the southwest division would be very tough