RE: Rumor

[John Lyell <Jlyell@concentric.net>]

The Lakers want Rodman, I would not be surprised to se someone sign him if they can, and trade him for Campbell.


On Wednesday, February 03, 1999 10:04 AM, peter delevett [SMTP:pdelevett@amcity.com] wrote:
> This is probably another stupid ESPN rumor, and it doesn't concern the
> Celtics, but the Hornets would have gotten rooked on this deal. Then again, if
> they think Elden is worth Glen Rice, maybe that will change some people's
> opinions of Campbell's value. I wonder if the Lakers turned this down -- do
> they still think they could get more? Imagine what they would be like with
> Rice bombing away from outside and Shaquille inside. Scary.
> 
> 
> The Lakers and Hornets discussed, but will not consummate, a multi-player
> trade that would have
>                           sent Elden Campbell and Eddie Jones to Charlotte in
> exchange for Glen Rice, B.J. Armstrong and
>                           J.R. Reid, sources told ESPN.
> 
>                           The deal, according to sources, was instigated by
> Charlotte, which is in the midst of a bitter
>                           contract negotiation with Rice. Rice will make $5.4
> million this season and has an option year for
>                           the 1999-2000 season at $7 million. But Rice would
> like a new deal.