Monta Ellis talks

[ohara831]

Interesting that both InsideHoops and HoopsHype are both mentioning Charlotte as someone with whom GSW may be talking with as far as dealing Monta Ellis. They mention the fact that Rod Higgins is a former exec there, that we did the Jax deal, and that young Higgins was an asst there and on very good terms with Monta. I find this very interesting.

[BlockParty]

And Stephen Silas had a great relationship with him, Monta credited Silas with helping him mature.

I still think Monta gets paid way too much for the next 3 years. We are entering into a CBA battle that will almost certainly result in a 'win' for the owners. Now is not the time to take on contracts of players that are overpaid. Rebuild through the draft and only take on trade of players that are under rookie contracts or soon to be expiring (as the Salary Cap will have to go down after the CBA).

[spectre]

GSW fans don't think much of Tim Kawakami.

What do we have that would trump Iggy or Deng? All our assets are middling at best, and most reports have GSW wanting "like" talent back. Monta also wants to go to a contender.

I don't think he's overpaid at all...no more than Crash was. He's one of the best scorers in the league.

But for a team that wants to go cheap then yeah, I suppose he is.

[BlockParty]

But for a team that wants to go cheap then yeah, I suppose he is.

This is our reality. We can't pay more than $5M/year for any player that isn't able to contribute at both ends of the court. If we followed that rule, we never would've brought in Diop, Chandler, Morrison (I know he didn't get $5M/yr at first but his QO were that high), etc.

[bes628]

If we are in talks...we need to pull a trigger.

[ohara831]

If we are in talks...we need to pull a trigger.

One source says we have spoken, the other just says we are a possible trading partner.

[ohara831]

From a numbers point, I think Hendo, Najera and Carroll + #9 would be the very best the Cats could offer. Would reduce their payroll, give them a young G in Hendo, 2 players who can contribute and who will be under Contract for only a couple years, and then #9 to go with #11 they have already. They can get 2 more players or combine to trade up. Solid deal for them. For Charlotte, Monta adds tremendous scoring potential to the Cats. A lineup of DJ, Monta, Jax, TT and Kwame would be very solid in the East. Drawback is how his lack of defense will hurt, especially in a backcourt with DJ. But there is no one in this draft we can get at #9 who can give us the scoring threat of Monta Ellis.

Not convinced I would do this deal, but I would have to strongly consider it.

[adam187]

I feel Monta has the physical tools to be a fine defender, it's just never been stressed since he's been playing for GS since he's been 18. That could be fixed.

Anybody know how his point guard skills are? I feel like he used to play point more, I wonder if people considered that a failure or they simply made him a 2 so he could play with Steph.

Rather have Steph though, but probably so would GS.

[ND22]

I think we are being mentioned because of our GSW ties, but mainly due to our need for a scorer. They throw a lot of teams in the mix just to create buzz. Until there is legitimate information linking us to Ellis, this is just smoke. Plus, we can't compete with Deng or Iggy.

[TheLegend]

No thanks to Ellis. I really don't want him. Also, I rather keep Hendo since he prove he could be a good assist on this team.