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Just so I understand...am I the ONLY person that thinks Herb Jones...
Posted on 9/10/25 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 9/10/25 at 6:57 pm
will be traded just before the Feb 5, 2026 NBA trade deadline?
PS: I'm assuming that by the trade deadline...the Pels will have figured out that they have very little to NO chance at making the playoffs...so...why not? Should get a very nice return from some seriously contending team.
PS: I'm assuming that by the trade deadline...the Pels will have figured out that they have very little to NO chance at making the playoffs...so...why not? Should get a very nice return from some seriously contending team.
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Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:05 pm to Dinky Mulberry
Griffin would never trade him because Herb was his biggest "I told you so"... Joe has no allegiances so its definitely possible
Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:09 pm to jmcwhrter
Best...for Herb...and best...for the Pels. (Assuming Pelicans get the VERY solid "return" they should be able to get...for Herb)
Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:23 pm to Dinky Mulberry
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will be traded just before the Feb 5, 2026 NBA trade deadline?
You started coming here mainly in your support for Herb and openly wanted him to go to another team. Its not that you are the only fan that thinks he will be traded, but simply the only fan that hopes that he will be traded.
The reality is that unless some crazy mega trade happens where we land Booker, Luka, etcccc Herb, Trey, Fears, and Queen are safest locks on our roster for the next 4+ years.
All (3) of Poole/ Murray/ Zion make > $30mil, will be eligible for large extensions soon, and are currently expected to be our true playmakers. We may keep all (3), we may keep (1), we may trade all 3. But those are the 3 players in question and on the block depending on how the season progresses.
You will also have $20-$25mil between Bey/ Looney/ Jose/ Hawk to upgrade or make other moves.
Herb ain't going anywhere. Sorry you are stuck with us.
This post was edited on 9/10/25 at 7:33 pm
Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:27 pm to Dantheman504
I will add that there is a very very slight scenario in which we are absolutely dogshit at Center (but still winning) and the Cavs are willingly open to trading Allen for a package that includes a swap for Herb. That's probably the only scenario other than a package for a mega star.
This post was edited on 9/10/25 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:31 pm to Dinky Mulberry
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Pels will have figured out that they have very little to NO chance at making the playoffs...so...why not?
Because he's young and a great rebuild piece on a partial rebuild. Many don't understand how great of a position we are in at the moment. We already started our entire "rebuild" and somehow managed to still have Zion/ Murray/ Poole on our roster. By the end of the season if things are really going bad then we can trade those 3 for a "war chest" and still have a promising full starting group of:
Fears
Herb
Trey
Queen
Missi
Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:46 pm to Dantheman504
I personally think we can still upgrade by trading Jose/ Hawk for 2-3 2nds, adding GP, and trading for Hauser.
Jose/ Hawk OUT
Gary Payton/ Sam Hauser IN
Respectfully of course.
Jose/ Hawk OUT
Gary Payton/ Sam Hauser IN
Respectfully of course.
This post was edited on 9/10/25 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:49 pm to Dantheman504
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You started coming here mainly in your support for Herb and openly wanted him to go to another team. Its not that you are the only fan that thinks he will be traded, but simply the only fan that hopes that he will be traded.
Actually, I was really looking forward to seeing Herb play for the Pelicans for the first few years.
Wasn't long (I think it was the 3rd game of the first year vs Hawks)...before I figured out BI was a flat out loser. Then I decided Zion was not gonna work out. Pels took waaaay too long to finally trade BI ( I admit...it was because nobody really wanted him) And Zion has hung around sooo long that Herb has aged to the point he can't be a part of rebuild since he is much more valuable in a trade. Just bad timing, as far as Herb goes. Had the Pels moved BI and Zion a coupla years ago...they'd be in MUCH better shape building around Trey and Herb...but alas...
JMO...I'd move Zion and Herb...and start a serious rebuild.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 8:09 pm to Dinky Mulberry
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Herb has aged to the point he can't be a part of rebuild since he is much more valuable in a trade. Just bad timing, as far as Herb goes.
Not necessarily. If Fears/ Queen are busts, Murray comes back a shell, and Trey doesn't live up to the hype then yes I agree it may be the move. But we have a lot of potential with those (4) guys and would just need to hit on (1) of Murray/ Zion/ Poole to continue with a partial rebuild while still being competitive.
If Fears/ Queen/ Trey/ Herb look legit and Poole is playing like an all star then you'd have $70+ mil between Murray/ Zion to take back along with any picks/ players.
Building up our bench and adding a few young guys with upside was the key to making those decisions successful. Best case scenario is we are balling out, contending, and keep everyone together. Worst case scenario IMO is that we trade Murray/ Z and still have enough pieces to make another run in 2-3 years.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 8:11 pm to Dinky Mulberry
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I'd move Zion and Herb...and start a serious rebuild.
Would only happen if
- The season were a complete dumpster fire, and
- Fears and Queen look like future stars who we could build around.
Even then, I still doubt we'd trade Herb, because he offers such outstanding value for his contract. In other words, if you're going to rebuild, then Herb is a guy that you would want to build around.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 8:39 pm to GOP_Tiger
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In other words, if you're going to rebuild, then Herb is a guy that you want to be the glue guy.
I don't know about build around but he is definitely a key player in a partial rebuild. Herb is either a glue guy on a contending team or a glue guy on a growing team.
Its also the fact that Murray/ Zion will have more value/ salary in a trade to where you can add other pieces and picks without having to lose Herb. A Herb trade pretty much means everything went wrong besides Herb or everything went right in spite of Herb.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 9:50 pm to Dinky Mulberry
You're the only person who is focused on Herb instead of the Pelicans.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 1:50 am to Dinky Mulberry
Yes
Posted on 9/11/25 at 4:40 am to Dantheman504
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he is definitely a key player in a partial rebuild.
Yes, I should have elaborated that, if a team is bringing in a lot of young players in a rebuild, the team needs a veteran who can model what it looks like to be a professional. Herb has the work ethic and the dedication to the game that any team would want to help the young guys in a rebuild.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 7:23 am to Dinky Mulberry
No, no point in ever trading him once they traded DD.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 8:31 am to Dinky Mulberry
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Actually, I was really looking forward to seeing Herb play for the Pelicans for the first few years.
So if Herb gets traded, you're going to leave?
Posted on 9/12/25 at 9:08 am to Chalkywhite84
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So if Herb gets traded, you're going to leave?
Yes, but he'd secretly miss us. We are like the toxic ex that you run away from but still think about.
In all fairness he is more of a Herb fan than a Pels fan and you can't really blame him for wanting to see his guy on a successful team/ situation.
Atleast he doesn't cheer for our downfall like some actual "Pels fans"
Posted on 9/12/25 at 3:18 pm to Dantheman504
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quote:
So if Herb gets traded, you're going to leave?
Yes, but he'd secretly miss us. We are like the toxic ex that you run away from but still think about.
In all fairness he is more of a Herb fan than a Pels fan and you can't really blame him for wanting to see his guy on a successful team/ situation.
Atleast he doesn't cheer for our downfall like some actual "Pels fans"
To be honest...IF Herb was traded...I would follow & be a fan of that new team BUT I'd still check in here from time to time & definitely pull for the Pels unless they were playing Herb's new team. The Pels are a mess for sure...but they have kinda grown on me...in a good way.
Lot of players in the NBA I really detest & Pels had a coupla them for sure (now just one). If Zion could be moved fairly soon...for a decent return..,.I'd probably find myself hoping for Herb to stay for at least another season or two...& see how things developed in New Orleans. Just not optimistic.
Bottom line...imo...I just can't see another team trading for Herb...and paying what the Pels SHOULD demand for him...unless they are very serious contenders and think Herb could put them over the top...and once again, to be honest...that's where I think a player like Herb DESERVES to play.
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