Lakers trade

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Of course you also have to consider that Paul can be a FA in another year (or 2 if he ok's the option for next year) so the Clippers potentially could be in the same boat as other teams looking to deal guys before they leave

I really love to watch Paul play and think he is a great addition to just about any team but the NBA is being unrealistic here.

From what I've read, Paul is playing a big part in holding up these deals.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

From what I've read, Paul is playing a big part in holding up these deals.

What exactly does that mean? I thought he wants out.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

What exactly does that mean? I thought he wants out.

He wants out, but he isn't willing to sign long term with the Clippers, probably even the Lakers. That is going to greatly reduce his value.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

From what I've read, Paul is playing a big part in holding up these deals.

I'm not sure that I believe anything being said anymore.

I would love to know what Monty Williams is thinking right now considering the season starts in 12 days and he has 5 NBA calibur players on the rostr. Not 5 NBA starting level players or 5 good players but 5 guys who are better than developmental league players.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I'm not sure that I believe anything being said anymore.

I would love to know what Monty Williams is thinking right now considering the season starts in 12 days and he has 5 NBA calibur players on the rostr. Not 5 NBA starting level players or 5 good players but 5 guys who are better than developmental league players.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/s...lks-chris-paul

I dont see how he can possibly still go to the Lakers. The Clipper deal is so much better. Amazing for the Hornets **** for the Clippers. Keep Gordon and hope the Timberwolves are garbage this year. You will have the best young core in the NBA, if not the best a very close second to OK city.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/s...lks-chris-paul

I dont see how he can possibly still go to the Lakers. The Clipper deal is so much better. Amazing for the Hornets **** for the Clippers. Keep Gordon and hope the Timberwolves are garbage this year. You will have the best young core in the NBA, if not the best a very close second to OK city.

I know this sounds crazy but I think MN will be better than people think. That doesnt mean they will be good but there might be 4 or 5 worse teams

[witchdoctor]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I know this sounds crazy but I think MN will be better than people think. That doesnt mean they will be good but there might be 4 or 5 worse teams

Still gets them in the lottery.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by witchdoctor

Still gets them in the lottery.

Though might get them in the latter part of the lottery.

[Cannon Shell]

Can't believe Clippers gave up Gordon AND MN pick. Gordon gets screwed by Stern, stuck in NO now. But hey at least the Hornets have enough players to field a team now.