Done Deal: Chandler to Hornets for PJ and JR

by Fantasy Junkie on Jul 5, 2006 2:16 PM PDT in News

The Tyson Chandler sweepstakes are over and the Hornets are the winners. The Warriors will have to look elsewhere for a big man who can contribute. The Hornets gave up PJ Brown and JR Smith, two expiring contracts, for Chandler.

The ability to deal away Chandler, who has five years and $54 million left on his contract, was crucial for the Bulls in their pursuit of Ben Wallace. They likely couldn't have offered Wallace as much as they did -- nearly $60 million over four years -- without receiving Brown's much friendlier contract in return.

After the signing up Big Ben, the Bulls were probably looking more for a way to dump salary than to upgrade their team, i.e. trading for Murphy. Did the Warriors really have a chance at Chandler? We'll never know, but having drafted POB with Biedrins and Foyle there already, Chandler probably wasn't a big enough upgrade at the position anyways to put this team near the playoffs.

Are you disappointed? Did you want Chandler on the team?

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I'm glad the warriors didn't get chandler. I hope that fisher trade to utah isn't true.

by 9thw0nder on Jul 5, 2006 2:18 PM PDT reply actions

No biggy....

Tyson would have been an offensive liability while on the floor, though he's athleticism would have made it intriuging @ the 4 spot w/ our style of Offense, I don't mind it as long as the D-fish Trade frees up some $$ room for a bigger dealing w/ the works. Though is anyone w/ me that the NO/OKC Knats are startin to put together some sting???

by esco41510 on Jul 5, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

NO/OKC

Most definitely, they're looking good. Peja, Chandler combined with David West and of course CP3. Looks good. Wish I was a Hornets fan. Amazing how quickly Chris Paul turned that franchise around.

by Fantasy Junkie on Jul 5, 2006 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Somewhat disappointed...

I'm not sure if Chandler would of been the answer because if we would of had him we would have been overloaded in the Center position. However, if the rumored trade for Murphy involved Adonal Foyle, then I'd be very disappointed! lolz Please Mullin get rid of Foyle!!! I can't stand watching him bobble a wide open pass for an easy dunk resulting in another Adonal Foyle Turnover!!!

by ON THE RUN on Jul 5, 2006 5:10 PM PDT reply actions

PHA-YOOSH

The last thing we needed was another large contract for a suspect player. Plus, our overload of projects roaming the middle of the key is frustrating as is...NO MORE!

by warriorworrior on Jul 5, 2006 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

I'm fine with this

Chandler would have been an interesting addition, but his contract is too big and he has a lot of thee same problems as our current big men. From what I've seen of him he has trouble staying on the court due to injuries and foul trouble, and his hands are almost as bad as Foyle's.

by DiegoWsFan on Jul 5, 2006 7:17 PM PDT reply actions