Harden to Charlotte for number two pick is possible

[Kane3387]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/19352135/charlotte-looking-to-deal-no-2-pick

Wow. This makes sense.

Get number two and flip it to Portland for number six and eleven is what I would do.

The difference between two and six is small.

[mqtcelticsfan]

This has the same problem as the other Harden idea. I just don't see the point in anyone giving the Thunder premium picks or players for a sign and trade when everyone knows they don't have the cap space to sign Harden. It's basically bending over for Sam Presti.

[ManUp]

Sam Presti would look like Auerbach part II if he could get multiple picks from Charlotte.

Harden is definitely worth the 2 and more.

[Lucky17]

One source said that Oklahoma City's James Harden could be in play due to the Thunder's salary situation following next season. GM Sam Presti already has Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on the books for more than $29 million next season -- and both Harden and Serge Ibaka will command huge contracts after the 2012-13 campaign.

Highly doubt the Thunder will let Harden go.

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One source said that Oklahoma City's James Harden could be in play due to the Thunder's salary situation following next season. GM Sam Presti already has Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on the books for more than $29 million next season -- and both Harden and Serge Ibaka will command huge contracts after the 2012-13 campaign.

Highly doubt the Thunder will let Harden go.

No kidding.  The price must be quite high. 

The #2, assuring a possible Harden replacement on a rookie contract, would be brilliant for OKC, while Harden would jumpstart the rebuild in Charlotte and give them a face to market.

The winner of the trade will be whichever can squeeze out some extras.

[indeedproceed]

One source said that Oklahoma City's James Harden could be in play due to the Thunder's salary situation following next season. GM Sam Presti already has Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on the books for more than $29 million next season -- and both Harden and Serge Ibaka will command huge contracts after the 2012-13 campaign.

Highly doubt the Thunder will let Harden go.

No kidding.  The price must be quite high. 

The #2, assuring a possible Harden replacement on a rookie contract, would be brilliant for OKC, while Harden would jumpstart the rebuild in Charlotte and give them a face to market.

The winner of the trade will be whichever can squeeze out some extras.

Harden should get a max extension.

He's behind only Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant for me right now among 2 guards.

[mctyson]

Harden getting traded would be good for Perk, he won't get amnestied.

[Lucky17]

Also, I thought the Bobcats were quite happy with Gerald Henderson at the 2.

If the Cats are looking to deal the pick, they should go after a big-time scoring forward. Danny Granger?

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Also, I thought the Bobcats were quite happy with Gerald Henderson at the 2.

If the Cats are looking to deal the pick, they should go after a big-time scoring forward. Danny Granger?

I think Granger has shown he's not a marketable a-list superstar, while Harden is showing the potential to be one.

Henderson is fine, but a journeyman level guy.  He'll have a nice career off the bench, but it's a spot that can be upgraded.

[Fafnir]

Also, I thought the Bobcats were quite happy with Gerald Henderson at the 2.

If the Cats are looking to deal the pick, they should go after a big-time scoring forward. Danny Granger?

You can be happy with a guy you think is a solid starter, but still bring in a star at the same position.

[Who]

Great deal for Charlotte. Risky one for OKC.

[Lucky17]

Maybe the Cats could do both: trade the #2 (after the draft) for Harden, and then try trading Henderson and Corey Maggette's expiring deal (and sweetener?) to Indiana for Granger.

[jay]

OKC thinking they can draft Kidd-Gilchrist and have a really good and relatively cheap player for 4 years?

[fairweatherfan]

Interesting idea, but who does OKC take at #2?  MKG and Barnes are probably 3s, Drummond's a project, Robinson would be a 4th big initially, and 2 seems too high to take Beal.  Would they try to flip it and move down?

[heitingas]

I hope this is the beginning of the end for Presti, Harden is one of a kind player, it's a no braner IMO, you keep him over Ibaka.