re: Projections for EG 2013-14

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Isn't he expected to get paid in the $8 - $10 million range?

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If that's it, I would swap him for Gordon without a doubt.

It's tough to tell much about him with how terrible the Kings organization, coaching, and roster construction have been. He's a flawed player, but he's still good. Will he get better in a functional organization (btw so nice to type that after the last few years)?

Evans can't hit the 3 or get to the line like Gordon, but he is a better rebounder and passer. They seem to be fairly similar players and the Hornets get to save money and dump a guy who's been a headache.

Here's what I see if they are thinking about this:

They can still move Vasquez/Lopez if they want. They can still draft BPA. And they have more cap space to fill roster holes.

That said, your GS deal for Gordon looks nice too. Thompson/Barnes/Davis/Anderson is a VERY interesting core. Need a creator, but that should be easy to fins with those options all over the court. And banking on bad luck for the Warriors is always smart.

Sidenote- Thompson and Anderson both shot over 38% from 3 on over 6 3PA/game this season. Only been about 25 guys in NBA history who have done that