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    Default Rockets trade Bonzi Wells, Mike James to Hornets for Bobby Jackson

    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3255700

    Hornets talking about getting Rockets' Wells, James

    By Chris Sheridan
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    Updated: February 20, 2008, 7:52 PM ET

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    Every top team in the Western Conference has made a significant move this season. Every team, that is, except the one at the very top.

    Well, that may be about to end. The New Orleans Hornets are on the verge of making their move.

    Sources have told ESPN.com that the Hornets and Houston Rockets were in serious discussions Wednesday night on a multi-player deal that would send Mike James and Bonzi Wells to New Orleans for Bobby Jackson and one or two other players.

    Different variations of the deal were still being worked on as of early Wednesday evening, but the deal appeared to have a better than 50-50 chance of going through, according to two sources with knowledge of the talks.

    Of the top six teams in the Western Conference (based upon the standings entering Wednesday night's games), only the Hornets have not made a significant move. Phoenix acquired Shaquille O'Neal, the Lakers traded for Pau Gasol, Utah acquired Kyle Korver, San Antonio signed Damon Stoudamire and Dallas traded for Jason Kidd.

    The Rockets, tied with Denver for seventh in the West, also have not made any big moves.

    The proposed Rockets-Hornets deal would give New Orleans two veteran scorers, and a little more size with Bells, off the bench. The Hornets also remain interested in re-signing forward Chris Andersen if his drug banishment is lifted by the NBA, although the wheels are turning slowly on his application for reinstatement. New Orleans also has reached out to unsigned free agent veteran P.J. Brown.

    This trade makes sense for the Rockets because they can get out from under James' contract, which runs through 2009-10. James, who logged a total of only 39 minutes in the past 25 games, is due to make $6 million next season and has a player option for $6.4 million the following season, while Wells ($2.3 million) comes off the books after this season.

    Jackson has one year remaining at $6.1 million, and the Hornets have also been trying to move Rasual Butler, who is due $3.6 and $3.9 over the next two years. It would make sense that New Orleans would try to include him in this trade, although one source indicated that Butler's inclusion was a possible sticking point because of the luxury tax implications for the Rockets.
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    Default Re: Bonzi to NO for B. Jackson?

    ....because the rockets are really in need of a point guard

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    Default Re: Bonzi to NO for B. Jackson?

    Quote Originally Posted by thenextgreatbigman
    ....because the rockets are really in need of a point guard
    if they make this move then they will be more willing to go through with the brooks trade.

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    Default Re: Bonzi and M. James to NO for B. Jackson?

    I like this deal, because Pargo and Jackson play the same roles, that of the backup PG that can score. If one goes, it won't hurt them that much, especially since Bonzi will come in and be a huge boost off the bench. Butler will probably be packaged with him to make the deal work.

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    Default Re: Bonzi to NO for B. Jackson?

    ^^Bobby Jackson?

    New Orleans actually gets better with this deal,Mike James could get more shots and Bonzi Wells could be a good defensive presence against a guy like Kobe or Josh Howard in the Playoffs

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    Default Re: Bonzi to NO for B. Jackson?

    Quote Originally Posted by thenextgreatbigman
    ....because the rockets are really in need of a point guard
    i'll take that back, i thought it was bonzi for bob, didn't see mike jones in there.

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    Default Re: Bonzi to NO for B. Jackson?

    Adelman wants his Kings players back.

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    Default Re: Bonzi and M. James to NO for B. Jackson?

    Jackson's not a PG, and he's completely washed up. Even if he was still any good, Rafer's playing really well & Bonzi while inconsistent is still a great tool off the bench. This is a terrible, terrible idea.

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    Default Re: Bonzi to NO for B. Jackson?

    Quote Originally Posted by wang4three
    Adelman wants his Kings players back.
    If that was the case, look for T-Mac for Peja + Bobby J + filler.

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    Default Re: Bonzi and M. James to NO for B. Jackson?

    this trade would be great for rockets chemistry

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cyfI...6&page=2&pp=20

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    Default Re: Bonzi and M. James to NO for B. Jackson?

    Bonzi can't guard elite 2-guards anymore. I don't really like this move for NO with the names mentioned..

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    Default Re: Bonzi to NO for B. Jackson?

    Imagine this deal going down...and remember this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cyfI7gF0a8

    LOL


    Edit: DAMN! beat me to it.

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    Default Re: Bonzi and M. James to NO for B. Jackson?

    Quote Originally Posted by SCY
    Jackson's not a PG, and he's completely washed up. Even if he was still any good, Rafer's playing really well & Bonzi while inconsistent is still a great tool off the bench. This is a terrible, terrible idea.
    the only way i can see this happening is if there is another deal in the works. remember that bonzi's contract is up this year. not saying im for this trade at all, but Morey is no idiot.

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    Default Re: Bonzi and M. James to NO for B. Jackson?

    Quote Originally Posted by rezznor
    the only way i can see this happening is if there is another deal in the works. remember that bonzi's contract is up this year. not saying im for this trade at all, but Morey is no idiot.
    Yes, IF they get Artest or Mike Miller it will make sense but they better be sure or we are screw.

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    Default Re: Bonzi and M. James to NO for B. Jackson?

    Quote Originally Posted by konex
    Bonzi can't guard elite 2-guards anymore. I don't really like this move for NO with the names mentioned..
    Mike James and Bonzi for nothing is a bad deal?

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