Ben Gordon and Charlie V going to Detroit

by OBF on Jul 1, 2009 7:25 PM PDT

So with the Bulls losing Ben Gordon does that take Kirk Hinrich off the table for a trade? I really hope not, he was the one guy I was hoping we would add this year. Maybe KP knew this was coming and that is why we have heard a lot more rumors about Andre Miller recently and not Captain Kirk.

What does this do for Detroit, were these signings good for them, or does it just muddy thier talent pool with a couple of ball hogs who don't play d? Are they back to being a Finals contender?

IMHO this reeks of desperation a little bit. Dumars saw everyone else in the East getting better so he reached out and grabbed the two most hyped FA he could find in hopes to keep up. I think that both Ben and Charlie are capable scorers, but thats about it. I sure hope Rip wasn't looking to shoot much next year ;)

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Is Kirk off the table now?

Yep, Chicago was always going to keep at least one of Ben and Kirk

51 votes

No way, go get em KP!

28 votes

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The best part about this for the blazers...

is that Detroit signing Charlie V, might make Tayshun Prince more available via trade.

I’d MUCH rather trade for Tayshun, then sign Hedo…given his defense and lack of need for as many shots as Hedo.

I just think Prince is much better fit than Hedo.

by jmerm on Jul 1, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

mmmmm

I definetly want the artist formerly known as Prince. Get it Done.

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by OdenFanBoy on Jul 2, 2009 3:43 AM PDT up reply actions

What did the hand say to the face?

Pritchslap!

by ninjasocks on Jul 2, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Im afraid all my Hinrich love has gone for nought.

by BlazerBen on Jul 1, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions

Just getting in a free coment before this is deleted, since an identical fanshot was already created.

Brandon Roy is the Shawn Kemp of monogamy.
by robrun2 on Jan 6, 2009 8:46 AM PST

by TheTinfoil on Jul 1, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

Big difference between a fanshot and a fanpost IMHO

The fanshots were just links to articles about the signings I ask several questions about the ramifications of the signings. They both have there place, one is informational, and one is trying to be insightful (whether this succeeded or not is certainly up for debate, hence the comment section ;) ) There is certainly room for both on a Basketabll blog.

Thanks for being the fanpost/fanshot police though.

Go M's

by OBF on Jul 1, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

After 9/11 people thought so highly of the police...

Brandon Roy is the Shawn Kemp of monogamy.
by robrun2 on Jan 6, 2009 8:46 AM PST

by TheTinfoil on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually, there were two fanshots about this

by ninjasocks on Jul 1, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

And the world hasn't ended yet

At least it’s not the 20th pro/con Hedo post

by ninjasocks on Jul 1, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Things may tighten up tomorrow.

Mods have been a little loose with what’s gone on today.

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by T Darkstar on Jul 1, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Ariza To Toronto

http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=921500

Response via Ariza’s twitter "I’d just like to say thanks to the Lakers organization, this was a magical year and i am saddened my stay here could not be worked out. Unfortunately, its

by Balian on Jul 1, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

That means no competition left for Turkoglu.

I hope we’re not bidding against ourselves.

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by T Darkstar on Jul 1, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

I kind of hope we are bidding against just ourselves.

So we can lowball the heck out of Turk.

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by OdenFanBoy on Jul 2, 2009 3:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah...

Looks like that was fake.

by BlazerBen on Jul 1, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Whew.

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by T Darkstar on Jul 1, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

KIRK, NICE KNOWING YOU!!!! BizzarroKirk, err, I mean Blake is just as good!!!!!

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Jul 1, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

haha yeah

maybe in bizarro world.

by Arby on Jul 1, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

THe Pistions

had to do something. They were thoroughly embarrased by the Cavs in the playoffs. I think this will help their team as long as CV stays healthy. How is Andre Miller an upgrade over Blake? I want Kirk, Harris or Paul. If you cant get one of those 3 leave it to Bayless and Blake

by BBG on Jul 1, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah I don't think

Andre is an upgrade either and i would stay far far away. I was just saying the the recent up tick in Andre rumors is probably because Kirk is off the table now, and KP has probably known this was going to go down for a while.

Go M's

by OBF on Jul 1, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Speaking of the Pistons...

Lets start an AI to the Blazers rumor. I dont want it to happen at all. I just want something to take my mind off the common theme of the night.

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by OdenFanBoy on Jul 2, 2009 3:46 AM PDT up reply actions

dude, i totally heard this thing about AI coming over to portland...what do you think? would he fit our game? our culture?

would he be OK backing up Bayless?

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by 5212872 on Jul 2, 2009 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions

I wouldn't say either guy is 'hyped'

If anything those guys get dogged on a lot as being one-dimensional. They are what they are. I didn’t see a whole lot of fans on any team clamoring for them.

I think both those contracts are bad, but the Gordon one is crazy. Someone is really going to pay him $11 million a year? What are the Pistons going to do with Stuckey and Rip? Didn’t they just fire Curry to make Hamilton happy?

by matthewcc on Jul 2, 2009 1:37 AM PDT reply actions