NBA Rumor: Larry Hughes To Heat, Lakers, Celtics Or Bobcats

[Rashi]

Remember when Larry Hughes signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Cavs to provide to play Robin to the Batman of LeBron James? Well, that didn’t really work out. But maybe now he can be the Casey Jones to somebody’s Ninja Turtles. According to Bill Ingram at HOOPSWORLD, Hughes has reportedly narrowed his team search down to the Heat, Lakers, Celtics and Bobcats. Three shots at a ring, and one shot at significant playing time.

In 14 games (two starts) with the Bobcats last season, Hughes averaged 8.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.1 minutes a night. With a young nucleus in Charlotte, I’m sure Larry Brown wouldn’t mind having him back. But at 31 years old, and with 12 NBA seasons under his belt, you can tell that Hughes is thinking NBA Finals.

Of the Heat, Lakers and Celtics, he’d be choosing between backing up Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant or Ray Allen – arguably the three most elite shooting guards in the League. At the end of the day, it will most likely come down to who offers the most money.

http://dimemag.com/2010/07/nba-rumor-larry-hughes-to-heat-lakers-celtics-or-bobcats/

[hpantazo]

Remember when Larry Hughes signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Cavs to provide to play Robin to the Batman of LeBron James? Well, that didn’t really work out. But maybe now he can be the Casey Jones to somebody’s Ninja Turtles. According to Bill Ingram at HOOPSWORLD, Hughes has reportedly narrowed his team search down to the Heat, Lakers, Celtics and Bobcats. Three shots at a ring, and one shot at significant playing time.

In 14 games (two starts) with the Bobcats last season, Hughes averaged 8.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.1 minutes a night. With a young nucleus in Charlotte, I’m sure Larry Brown wouldn’t mind having him back. But at 31 years old, and with 12 NBA seasons under his belt, you can tell that Hughes is thinking NBA Finals.

Of the Heat, Lakers and Celtics, he’d be choosing between backing up Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant or Ray Allen – arguably the three most elite shooting guards in the League. At the end of the day, it will most likely come down to who offers the most money.

http://dimemag.com/2010/07/nba-rumor-larry-hughes-to-heat-lakers-celtics-or-bobcats/

please go to the Heat or Lakers, the last thing we need is someone like him. He's old, he never could shoot, and he can't play great defense anymore, or stay healthy for very long.

[Jon]

A week ago I would've entertained the idea of him as the 4th wing, but with Marquis here, we need a 3rd wing, or at the very least, a better shooter. 

I'd prefer West, Stackhouse, and Hayes over him. 

[Change]

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[Who]

Larry Hughes is not a rotation worthy player on any of those teams.

[Chris]

A week ago I would've entertained the idea of him as the 4th wing, but with Marquis here, we need a 3rd wing, or at the very least, a better shooter. 

I'd prefer West, Stackhouse, and Hayes over him. 

Yeah, Daniels brings basically the same things, but is younger and better. 

[misha]

I really don't want him wearing green. Dreadful player.

[CelticsWhat35]

Hadn't he narrowed down his choices a couple weeks ago?  Not making much progress.  I agree with the other poster.  Now that we have Daniels back, I would prefer a 3pt shooting threat on the wing.

[footey]

His shooting percentages are just too low to add him to our bench. He and Marquis together would just not work.

[BballTim]

Remember when Larry Hughes signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Cavs to provide to play Robin to the Batman of LeBron James? Well, that didn’t really work out. But maybe now he can be the Casey Jones to somebody’s Ninja Turtles.

  My kids used to watch the Turtles all the time. Casey Jones is insulted.