You’ve read the news by now: The Warriors have acquired guard Raja Bell(notes) and forward Vladimir Radmanovic(notes) from the Bobcats in exchange for disgruntled forward Stephen Jackson(notes) and guard Acie Law IV. Here’s(notes) what they’re saying out in the ether about the deal …

Queen City Hoops: "The Bobcats send away 33 year old Raja Bell and his expiring contract for the 31 year old Jackson, and his contract that runs for three more years after this season, averaging over $9 million for those three years. Huh? Is Gerald Wallace(notes) getting moved? Are the Bobcats going to try and use Jackson as a 6-8 shooting guard (which he has spent just over 20 minutes at this season in Golden State and that for a coach who eschews traditional lineups)? I am not sure how he fits, in more ways than one. Beside the position perplexity, what about role? The Bobcats need scoring — that is common knowledge. A cursory glance at numbers says that is why Jackson is moving to the Queen City — to be the primary scorer on a team without one. Not so fast — as in look at his numbers outside of the frantic pace of Warriors basketball. Yes, Jackson is averaging 16.6 points per game this season, and Bell just 12 — but per 100 team possessions the difference is just two points: Jackson has scored 23.1 points per 100 team possessions, and Bell is at 21.1."

Aron Phillips, Dime: "While the Cavaliers had long been considered the favorites to land Jackson, Charlotte had the pieces to pull off the deal. I see this trade making complete sense for the Warriors who bring in a hard-nosed defender in Bell and a long-ranger shooter in Radmanovic, but don’t see Jackson fitting in with the Bobcats’ plans. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s flipped like Rasheed Wallace(notes) was a couple years ago to a contender. When Jackson announced his hopes for a trade this summer, he mentioned the Cavs, Knicks and the three Texas teams as possible destinations. All of those teams have some young pieces that the Bobcats would covet, so expect phones to be ringing all day."

David Arnott, Rufus On Fire: "Here’s hoping the Bobcats are planning to flip Jackson for more than they would have gotten for Bell alone. I love Cap’n Jack’s game, but the Cats can’t delude themselves into thinking he’s the go-to scorer our mix of talent is missing. Cleveland and the three Texas teams are Jackson’s preferred destinations, but I’m not sure which of them makes the most sense as a trade partner for the Cats. J.J. Hickson(notes) will be a sticking point with the Cavs. Does it really make sense to get someone like Josh Howard(notes), and would the Mavs give him up? Shane Battier(notes) is as much a Larry Brown type player there is, but what does Houston gain by acquiring Jackson? No chance the Spurs want him now, is there?"

Tim Kawakami, San Jose Mercury News: "Larry Riley and Don Nelson did better on this deal than almost anybody in the NBA expected. I kept hearing that teams wanted the Warriors to give up real talent or picks in order to move a pain like Jax. They didn’t do that. They washed their hands of Jackson relatively cheaply. It took weeks. It was obvious they had to trade him back before training camp started. It soured everything this season. They finally did it. I won’t give the Warriors too much credit for today, since you have to realize that Robert Rowell created the entire mess by giving Jackson the three-year extension almost a year ago. If he hadn’t done that deal, just think of how much more the Warriors could’ve gotten for Jackson — who would’ve been an expiring contract — right now. The Charlotte side of this probably has 1% to do with Rod Higgins being over there and Rod was instrumental in bringing SJax to the Warriors when he was GM here. And it has 99% to do with Larry Brown being perpetually antsy about his roster, being sick of Radmanovic’s terrible defense, and just wanting a change. He got one."

Bethlehem Shoals, The Baseline: "From a public relations perspective, if Larry Brown and Stephen Jackson can get along, and produce some quality ball together, it would be a nice coda for each one’s career (albeit a far bigger deal for Jackson’s). The Warriors are clearly overloaded with talent, most of it flawed or cantankerous, and the key is Bell. He’d fill in for Jackson’s defensive aptitude, which, while far from orthodox is often effective, and hit the three like Nelson won’t let Anthony Morrow(notes) do. For the Bobcats, shoot, they get an aging, but not aged, all-around contributor who falls into line when feeling secure and productive. Honestly, I don’t see how Jackson can’t hurt, provided he’s not a disruption. He just offers too much on the court, and that team lacks too much, for it not to be worth the gamble. Plus, if they ever get a Felton/Jackson/Wallace/Diaw/Chandler starting five going, that could be some serious future-ball."

Rasheed Malek, WarriorsWorld: "The Warriors get Raja Bell who is in the final year of his contract and Vladimir Radmanovic who is under contract this season and has a player option for next season which more than likely will be exercised. The Warriors can count their blessings as they came out on top in this deal by getting expiring and short contracts in exchange for Jackson the malcontent and team cancer. Warrior fans should send Rod Higgins a ‘Thank You’ card."

Marcus Thompson, Inside The Warriors: "The Warriors get three things they wanted in this deal: move Jackson, save money, players who can help. Jackson heads to the Eastern Conference and doesn’t help keep the Warriors out of the playoffs. Plus, guard Monta Ellis(notes) gets to take over the leadership role without Jackson’s influence (something the organization was worried about). The Warriors save about $5 million next year, more than $21 million overall. [...] Plus, considering their lack of healthy bodies, the Warriors get two guys who can help. Raja Bell even plays defense. The Warriors will need them to play in Cleveland. They’re down to seven players, six if C.J. Watson(notes) can’t play."

And The Horse You Rode In On: "This shows that if you’re willing to accept any old thing, anyone can be moved. Bell is past his prime as a top-level player, unless he has sublimated his defensive skills on a going-nowhere team, and Radmanovic never was much of a much. Neither player changes the Warriors’ big picture, but it removes a considerable irritant. The perfect defensive trade, for the perfect non-defensive team. And that’s all it is. And that’s all the Warriors need for right now, a cure for today’s migraine. The rest of them remain in place, throbbing intermittently, and who knows, maybe Bell and Radmanovic will hate the trade and start agitating to get out. I mean, maybe they think the slogan is It’s A Great Time To Get Out."

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