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M Dogg™:
The Charlotte Bobcats are in serious discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers about a trade that would send Lakers guard Kareem Rush to Charlotte for a future second-round pick, accoring to two league sources.

The talks have progressed to the point that Bobcats general manager Bernie Bickerstaff decided to waive guard Eddie House on Saturday to clear a roster space for Rush. House was the Bobcats' fifth leading scorer averaging 11.1 ppg.

Sources claim that Bickerstaff approached House on Saturday and told him that he believed the trade for Rush would happen Monday. According to sources, Bickerstaff believed that Rush would take most of House's playing time and wanted to give House the chance to earn playing time somewhere else.

House should have a number of options. The Nuggets, Heat, Celtics and Rockets are among the teams that have expressed interest in House.

Rush is averaging just 0.9 ppg this season. Last year he backed up Kobe Bryant, but he's been getting just 6 minutes this season.

Being traded to the Bobcats could be the best thing that happens to Rush. Expect Rush to quickly work his way into the starting lineup in Charlotte. The team has a hole at shooting guard that it has struggled to fill this season.

Smooth:
Ouch. Id rather have Rush over the 2nd round pick..

Doggystylin:
Screw Rush, Hes had plenty of time to prove himself and hes done nothing, send his ass off, I denounce him!

Suffice:
fuck, this sucks. Rush plays well in clutch time, like last season's playoffs. He made some key 3's to help the lakers make it to the finals. If Rush leaves, we need a new playeer. I hope we get a really good point guard. Trade Atkins and the 2nd round pick for TJ Ford or somethin like that

Now_Im_Not_Banned:

--- Quote from: Doggystylin on December 05, 2004, 09:58:46 PM ---Screw Rush, Hes had plenty of time to prove himself and hes done nothing, send his ass off, I denounce him!

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He's had time to prove himself and he has...It's just that he's playing behind Kobe, man, you gotta understand that...This guy has star potential, and he's proven it in the past...I think if Rudy plays Kobe and Rush together instead of only using Rush as a back-up for when Kobe's tired, Rush could be a key Laker player...I thought he would improve this year, more so than he did last year...I really like Rush, and I hope Lakers don't make that stupid ass trade, but if they do, Rush will finally have a chance to REALLY prove himself...Looks like Rudy isn't really pushing the players that have potential: Luke Walton, Kareem Rush, Slava Mevadenko; all getting less time and playing worse than last year...I just hope Rudy gets them more involved in the near future...PeACe

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