Carter Trade Rumors, Possibly Going to New Orleans?

Here is an article off NBA.com:

Rumor of Davis trade gains steam
N.O. officials reiterate guard won't be dealt
Friday, September 24, 2004
By John Reid
Staff writer
The NBA rumor mill is swirling with news reports out of Toronto about a possible trade involving disgruntled Raptors star Vince Carter and Hornets star Baron Davis, but Hornets officials said Thursday their position has not changed.

"We are not trading Baron," said New Orleans general manager Allan Bristow.

The Toronto Sun newspaper mentioned the rumor in its Thursday editions, as well as a possible six-player deal between the teams.

The rumors stem from comments made earlier this month by Davis. Davis, a point guard, did not demand a trade, but he voiced concerns through his agent that he doesn't think the Hornets can make a strong playoff push if the roster remains as it is.

Other than the expected signing of five free agents next week for training camp, no major deals are expected before the team begins camp.

Last week, Davis had a meeting scheduled with Bristow and other team officials to discuss his concerns.

Bristow said Davis canceled the meeting because of the threat of Hurricane Ivan. Davis could not be reached for comment Thursday.

This month, several players have been working out at the Alario Center to familiarize themselves with Coach Byron Scott's new offense before training camp begins Oct. 5.

Center Jamaal Magloire and Davis, both All-Stars last season, are the only starters who haven't shown up for the voluntary workouts.

"He (Davis) was going to come before Hurricane Ivan was coming," Scott said. "I've talked to Baron a couple of times, and he's fine. We've just got to get him in, and we'll go from there."

Most of the Hornets said they are not concerned about Davis' comments about the team's chances to be competitive in its first season in the Western Conference.

Backup point guard Darrell Armstrong said he has not spoken to Davis in weeks, but he foresees no problem winning games with Scott, who guided the New Jersey Nets to appearances in the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003.

"If you can't be excited about a coach who took New Jersey -- a team that really had talent but had an All-Star point guard who made everyone else better -- then it might be time to retire," Armstrong said.

Forward George Lynch said it's up to Davis and Magloire to play at a level at which high-profile free agents will want to play alongside them.

"You have to be a leader on and off the court in order for guys to want to play here. That's what you have to do," Lynch said. "Baron has to come in here just like everyone else and believe in what we have. I really think he can win with what he has.

"Maybe he thinks we need a little more help, but it's up to him and Jamaal to play at a level that other (free agent) guys are going to want to play with them."

It likley won't happen, looks like New Orleans won't give up Davis. But if it does, Toronto will have definitley gotten the better deal. Maybe New Orleans just wants to make money off of Carter?

the hornets are in serious danger with thier low attendance. if they dont fix it soon the nba will probably take action. if they trade for vince thier attendance will probably sky rocket thus solving the problem.

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playing in the west might help them as they will now have more games vs the better teams. we will have to see. some cities just dont pay much attention to basketball. i am still concerned about charlotte myself. they failed once, once to say they can do it this time.

playing in the west might help them as they will now have more games vs the better teams. we will have to see. some cities just dont pay much attention to basketball. i am still concerned about charlotte myself. they failed once, once to say they can do it this time.

i really never understood why the nba allowed charlotte to have another team.. wasn't low attendance the reason why they moved to new orleans in the first place? what's the logic behind that

I thought I read somewhere that Baron wouldn't accept a trade to Toronto and VC doesn't want to play in the Western Conference.

So this trade seems like a long shot with both parties not wanting to go to either cities.

i really never understood why the nba allowed charlotte to have another team.. wasn't low attendance the reason why they moved to new orleans in the first place? what's the logic behind that

Charlotte led the NBA in attendance through the early 90s though. I think the fans were simply turned away by roster moves and the attitude of the owners and various executives. They wanted a basketball team but had simply become disenchanted with the Hornets.

the hornetts at one time had one of the best young teams and it looked like they were on the way up, then like andrew said, for some god awful reason, they traded it all away. i think this played a big part in it. i also think this team wont do that good either though. first of all imo they look and sound like a high school team. with the color and the name. secondly they really dont have anyone worth going to see right now. now i understand it is thier first season so that should draw people out, but if they dont get someone in a year or 2 i think its gonna be bad all over again.

yes i think Charlotte had the highest average number of ppl at games during 96...if i'm correct it was about 2000 more ppl per game then the team in 2nd place

i really never understood why the nba allowed charlotte to have another team.. wasn't low attendance the reason why they moved to new orleans in the first place? what's the logic behind that

Charlotte led the NBA in attendance through the early 90s though. I think the fans were simply turned away by roster moves and the attitude of the owners and various executives. They wanted a basketball team but had simply become disenchanted with the Hornets.

Actually, it was the owner that turned away the fans. He was involved in a well publicized sex scandal that enraged the decent people of Charlotte and they voiced their displeasure by nixing plans for a new arena and boycotting games. Just goes to show what kind of power us fans really have when you think about it.