Aug 11, 2010 1:16 PM EST
The Hornets, Rockets, Pacers and Nets are on the verge of a four-team trade, according to a report from Chad Ford.

Darren Collison and James Posey would be sent to Indiana, Trevor Ariza would go to New Orleans, Courtney Lee would go to Houston, while New Jersey would receive Troy Murphy.

The deal is in the advanced stages, according to sources.

Via Chad Ford/ESPN (via Twitter)

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68639/20100811/four_team_trade_on_the_verge_of_completion/#ixzz0wJsLj5pf

eViL wrote:i don't know enough about any of these teams rosters to really comment on what type of impact this move has. thought it is interesting to see the Hornets get rid of Collison. i think the Pacers win this deal.

Not only do they get rid of Collison, they take on extra years of Ariza's contract.

This doesn't past the smell test for me.

Frankly I would have given them Chandler for Posey and Collison. NO is one of the worst run teams out there how that makes them better I don't know.

That's a nice deal for the Pacers though.

ESPN.com sources: Hornets and Raptors have also agreed to a separate trade that will send Julian Wright to Toronto for Marco Belinelli

I don't know- there must be more to this trade, surely- it doesn't make that much sense as it stands.

smackeddog wrote:I guess we massively over estimated Collinsons value- wow! And to think we thought he was only obtainable if you took OK4's contract- good job we aren't GM of the Knicks! Great deal for the Pacers, amazingly stupid move for the Hornets- they should have kept Collinson as insurance in case they lose CP- or at least got a much better player than Ariza. Good move for Rockets too. I don't understand the trade at all from the Nets perspective- wouldn't of minded Murphy as a one season back up on our team though (only for his shooting and rebounding- I'd only of offered Curry)- don't see how he fits into the Nets plans.

I don't know- there must be more to this trade, surely- it doesn't make that much sense as it stands.

I think we did over estimate Collinsons value a bit. It looks like he will be starting for Indy as they are actively trying to get rid of T.j. Ford

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ai02Jo8YGZEQ.3rIq5VX3sO8vLYF?slug=ys-arizatrade081110

The New Orleans Hornets acquired Trevor Ariza(notes) Wednesday in a four-team, five-player trade that also sends point guard Darren Collison(notes) to the Indiana Pacers, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

The deal also sends Pacers forward Troy Murphy(notes) to the New Jersey Nets and Nets guard Courtney Lee(notes) to the Houston Rockets. In addition to landing Collison – the young point guard they’ve been searching for all offseason – the Pacers also have to take on forward James Posey(notes), who has two years and $13.5 million remaining on his contract.

The Rockets signed Ariza to a five-year, $35 million contract a year ago, but have since acquired guard Kevin Martin(notes). Trading him should keep them from paying a substantial luxury-tax bill this season.

After failing to include point guard T.J. Ford in the trade, the Pacers are discussing a buyout with Ford’s agent on the $8.5 million still owed him in the final year of his contract, sources said. The Pacers also are continuing to explore trade opportunities with Ford.

ESPN.com first reported the proposed trade.

nyk4ever wrote:if the pacers buy out tj ford, i would love to bring him in to backup felton. i like his ability to run this offense much better than douglas and if you play ford 20 mpg he should flourish.

tj ford is one wrong neck twist away from his career being over. additionally, he has had attitutde problems both in toronto and in indy. why waste your money on a what/if like this?