At The Hive: FanShots

The Hero From Harvard (Kind of Player we could use)

2012-02-10T13:46:29Z

The Hero From Harvard (Kind of Player we could use)

Hornets no longer looking to trade Kaman

2012-02-04T02:36:51Z

Hornets no longer looking to trade Kaman

Apparently, Kaman might stick around a little longer.

Cool Beans: Rockets In Lead For Chris Kaman

2012-02-02T02:34:02Z

Cool Beans: Rockets In Lead For Chris Kaman

[Bumped -R]So the talks are centered around Jordan Hill (craps pants) and Hasheem Thabeet. The teams have also talked about Patrick Patterson (Rohan craps pants) Jonny Flynn, and another dude who I won't mention because I'm to lazy to go back to the page. Also, the Knicks 1st MIGHT be in play, and I'd really like that. Oh yeah, the other dude was Terrence Williams.

From twitter: "Stay tuned to WGNO tonight at 10 for a huge hornets OWNERSHIP news. Big name and...

2012-02-01T04:22:00Z

From twitter:

"Stay tuned to WGNO tonight at 10 for a huge hornets OWNERSHIP news. Big name and keeps the team in NOLA. "

What time is that in the Philippines?! I want to be awake when the announcement is made...

From Robert O' Shields via Twitter

Antwawn Jamison for Amar'e Stoudemire?

2012-01-29T05:55:53Z

Antwawn Jamison for Amar'e Stoudemire?

We recently looked at a Stoudemire-KG swap that would have given New York just as much cap space. Don’t think Gilbert would also bite? Think again. Crazy as it may sound for an NBA owner in a small market, Gilbert has shown a willingness to dole out big money to accelerate the rebuilding process. In addition to the trade that swapped Mo Williams’ $17 million in remaining salary for Baron Davis’ $29 million (and eventually netted the Cavs the first overall pick), Gilbert attempted to trade for Richard Hamilton (again, acquiring both an undesirable contract in exchange for a 1st round pick as compensation) last year only to have the Pistons back out.

Yes, Amare’s contract is a huge gamble, especially considering his un-insurable knees. But with that said, he is a borderline top-15 talent in the league, a commodity usually not available for the low-low price of an expiring contract. IF the Knicks continue to struggle into March and IF Dwight Howard is still chilling like a villain (without an extension, that is) in Orlando…if you can buy into the Knicks looking to dump Stoudemire, the Cavs would be the perfect fit.

Hornets, Gordon Were At Least $5M Apart

2012-01-29T01:01:11Z

Hornets, Gordon Were At Least $5M Apart

So says ESPN's Marc Stein today:
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How close were the league-owned Hornets and Eric Gordon to finalizing a contract extension before Wednesday's midnight deadline? According to sources close to the talks, Gordon wanted a four-year deal worth no less than $55 million -- $5 million to 7 million shy of the projected four-year max -- while the Hornets' offer topped out at around $50 million. Gordon has played in only two games this season because of an ongoing knee problem but undeniably ranks as the most prized asset New Orleans acquired in the December deal that sent face of the franchise Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers. He'll be a restricted free agent in July, meaning that the Hornets' new owners -- assuming that the NBA finally finds a buyer by then as it hopes -- will have the right to match the inevitable interest in the Indiana native from the Pacers and other teams.
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The most another team can offer Gordon this summer is 4 years and $58M.

New Orleans Hornets Say they Plan to Keep Eric Gordon Long-Term

2012-01-27T18:20:15Z

New Orleans Hornets Say they Plan to Keep Eric Gordon Long-Term

Encouraging news, whether it be lip service or not, from the team that said the contract extension talks have left no residual effects on the team.

‘We made good faith and amicable efforts to reach an agreement on a contract extension over the past few days,’ said Hornets General Manager Dell Demps. ‘Unfortunately, although close, we did not reach an agreement. Eric will be a restricted free agent this summer and we are optimistic and encouraged with the opportunity to sign Eric to a contract that will make him a member of the Hornets organization and community for years to come.’

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2012-01-25T06:26:21Z