Wednesday, February 18, 2009

What to expect as trade deadline nears

Tyson Chandler? He would have been interesting. David Lee? He clearly is coveted. If the New Orleans Hornets had that kind of flexibility, they wouldn't have had to peddle Tyson Chandler. By Darnell Mayberry The Thunder has taken a major step in its continued efforts to establish a defensive identity. The Hornets traded starting center Tyson Chandler on Tuesday, in part, to relieve the financial burden of Chandler’s contract. THUNDER: Oklahoma City acquired C Tyson Chandler from the Hornets in a deal for former Maryland stars Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox. Tyson Chandler is not quite the player Pau Gasol is. The trade of Tyson Chandler is something that will benefit the Hornets in the long run, as well. And let's be realistic about Chandler. Tyson Chandler's $12.8 million salary next season still takes the Thunder up to only $50M. 20) - Tyson Chandler's ankle still isn't ready for game action, but apparently that didn't stop the Thunder from trading for him. The Hornets are contemplating moving Tyson Chandler for similar reasons.

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