All I know is this: if Oklahoma City buys out the contract of forward Joe Smith the Hornets should outbid the others to get him. A serviceable big man off the bench is something the Hornets need desperately.
Against Milwaukee, Sean Marks was ineffective, picking up three early fouls. Melvin Ely and Hilton Armstrong are buried on the bench.
The Bucks bench outscored New Orleans 47-14 and almost stole the game. The Bucks, down 21, took the lead on a three point field goal by Charlie Bell with 10 seconds to play.
If Smith (who would have been a Hornet if the Tyson Chandler trade had happened) comes available expect the Hornets to be big players, along with Cleveland and San Antonio.
Smith would be a most welcomed addition.
Ed Daniels