Commander of Awesome
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Dec 8, 2011 3:20pm
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Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Dec 8, 2011 3:20pm
Thats the team I figured that would of drafted him when he came out of MSU. The Cavs snagged him like 2 picks before the Suns or something along those lines. IMO if he would of got drafted by the Suns hed of been a bigger name and had a more successful career so far, bc their style at the time fit him to the Twildcats20;1007442 wrote:Shannon the Canon will sign with Phoenix tomorrow. Meh.
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Dec 8, 2011 5:35pm
Unless Howard is coming to LA too, I don't like that deal.wildcats20;1007412 wrote:Lakers, Rockets, Hornets in talks supposedly...
Deal would send CP3 to LA, Gasol to Houston and no idea about who NOLA would get..
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 8, 2011 6:01pm
“@WojYahooNBA: The Hornets have started to inform teams that they're sending Chris Paul to the Lakers for Bynum and Odom, league sources tell Y! Sports.” #
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 8, 2011 6:02pm
But what's interesting is yesterday they said no matter where Paul goes, he's opting out of his contract after next season. So he cold be there 1 year then head to ny.
Midstate01
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Dec 8, 2011 6:13pm
“@WojYahooNBA: Correction: The proposed deal to the Lakers is Chris Paul for Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom, source says.”
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Dec 8, 2011 6:30pm
Lakers are not making the deal unless CP3 signs an extension.Midstate01;1007649 wrote:But what's interesting is yesterday they said no matter where Paul goes, he's opting out of his contract after next season. So he cold be there 1 year then head to ny.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 8, 2011 6:57pm
Been nothing at all reported about an extension
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 8, 2011 6:58pm
Personally, I'd rather have Odom and Gasol. Gasol didn't have a great postseason last year, but he is a nice big and Odom is a great guy off the bench. I'm not convinced that blowing up the team for Howard and Paul makes them all that much better.Midstate01;1007663 wrote:“@WojYahooNBA: Correction: The proposed deal to the Lakers is Chris Paul for Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom, source says.”
Commander of Awesome
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Dec 8, 2011 7:06pm
[h=3]Report: Lakers To Acquire Chris Paul[/h]Dec 08, 2011 6:22 PM EST
The Lakers are close to acquiring Chris Paul from the Hornets while giving up Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom, according to a source.
The Rockets will also be involved, with Kevin Martin, Luis Scola and Goran Dragic going to the Hornets.
Gasol will go to Houston.
New Orleans is telling other teams that Paul will be dealt to the Lakers.
The Celtics, Warriors and Clippers were the other primary teams involved in trade talks with the Hornets for Paul.
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The Rockets will also be involved, with Kevin Martin, Luis Scola and Goran Dragic going to the Hornets.
Gasol will go to Houston.
New Orleans is telling other teams that Paul will be dealt to the Lakers.
The Celtics, Warriors and Clippers were the other primary teams involved in trade talks with the Hornets for Paul.
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sleeper
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Dec 8, 2011 7:15pm
That's a bad trade. Gasol and Odom aren't better than CP3 but they are a better fit for the Lakers.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 8, 2011 7:17pm
Gasol and Odom both have two fully functional knees though. Paul is a good player, but ever since the injury his reputation has been far better than his play.sleeper;1007746 wrote:That's a bad trade. Gasol and Odom aren't better than CP3 but they are a better fit for the Lakers.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 8, 2011 7:20pm
What are the Rockets looking to get out of this deal? I can't imagine it's going to free up all that much salary space. Would they honestly rather have Pau then Scola, Martin, and Dragic?
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dave
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Dec 8, 2011 8:23pm
probably a pick or two. this next draft is going to be loaded.
chicago510
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Dec 8, 2011 8:51pm
Ok so Lakers have CP3, Kobe, Artest, ?????, Bynum (suspended 5 games) and Fisher off the bench.
Talented? Yes but thin and terrible up front.
Talented? Yes but thin and terrible up front.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Dec 8, 2011 9:11pm
Looks like the deal won't get done til tomorrow.
Nothing said about Houston getting any picks, not sure what they see in Pau.
The Lakers would be shedding quite a bit of salary in this wouldn't they? Maybe they will make a run at Chandler.
Nothing said about Houston getting any picks, not sure what they see in Pau.
The Lakers would be shedding quite a bit of salary in this wouldn't they? Maybe they will make a run at Chandler.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 8, 2011 9:13pm
Exactly what I think. Paul is a nice player, but you gotta have bigs. Now, if they can pull a Jedi-mind trick on the Magic and get Howard, they might have somethingchicago510;1007880 wrote:Ok so Lakers have CP3, Kobe, Artest, ?????, Bynum (suspended 5 games) and Fisher off the bench.
Talented? Yes but thin and terrible up front.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Dec 8, 2011 9:20pm
No more trade, vetoed by the league. Incredible.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 8, 2011 9:24pm
If this deal isn't happening. No deal should happen. One of the more fair offers I have heard.lhslep134;1007976 wrote:No more trade, vetoed by the league. Incredible.
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dave
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Dec 8, 2011 9:25pm
Bad move by the owners, the value of the Hornets will be even lower after Paul leaves and they have nothing.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Dec 8, 2011 9:36pm
It was definitely a fair offer. Lakers get CP3 but give up any insurance they had in case/when Bynum goes down, Rockets got talent, and so did the Hornets.jordo212000;1007985 wrote:One of the more fair offers I have heard.
I'm befuddled.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 8, 2011 9:39pm
I hate the lakers. But this deal is def fair
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takeaknee
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Dec 8, 2011 9:45pm
Theyre saying the owners are opposed because N.O. is currently being run by the league.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 8, 2011 9:51pm
It actually said Houston would be giving up a 1st round pick as well. They must like Pau a lot more than I do.dave;1007812 wrote:probably a pick or two. this next draft is going to be loaded.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 8, 2011 10:26pm
Now because of this, Paul will not be traded until they sell.
If they let trade go through now, it would be obvious that the owners were butt hurt about LA making that deal
If they let trade go through now, it would be obvious that the owners were butt hurt about LA making that deal