CP3 insists he could be traded & amnesty in the NBA
"New Orleans star point guard Chris Paul insisted he was serious when he said there's a chance he soon could be traded."
"It's possible the NBA could end up bringing back the amnesty rule that resulted in teams saving millions of dollars in luxury tax during the summer of 2005.
When the NBA reached an agreement on its current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that summer, teams were allowed a one-time opportunity to waive one player and not have to pay any luxury tax on him. The player, though, got the full amount remaining on his contract, and that counted against the salary cap."
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Blazermaniac77
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Chris Paul won’t be traded. It would devalue the franchise, and Shinn won’t let that happen.
life is better as an optimist
by Cablinasian on Jul 17, 2009 12:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
let me expand. Paul is a great kid, one of the greatest point guards ever at a young age, and an all-time favorite of mine. I would give a ridiculous deal to New Orleans to have him…. it’s just not happening. If they have to cut talent, it’s more likely that David West will be leaving.
life is better as an optimist
by Cablinasian on Jul 17, 2009 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
West?
With Paul he’s an All-Star. Without he’s basically a serviceable starter for most teams.
I think he’;d be hard to unload, I’m not sure of his contract though.
by TCuts on Jul 17, 2009 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has a sweetheart deal
he is like 9mil a year, which is pretty good for a 2 time all star. I get that CP3 makes him look good, but he is very skilled in his own right.
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
by jonestr on Jul 17, 2009 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats what I thought you meant.
we still agree :)
C*mcast sucks!
by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 17, 2009 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The chances are increasing that he moves
It’s probably safe to say he won’t, but your reason for him not to leave would be the EXACT reason for him to leave. It just depends on how your looking at that devaluation. Sometimes you have to shed a little weight to move around.
Odds are heavily in your favor, but it’s not an absolute.
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by hobobob on Jul 17, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would love to see CP3 traded to 1 team only and thats us!!!!!!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jul 17, 2009 12:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's going to Memphis
Who will trade him to LA for Fisher and a pack of gum.
by LaoTzu on Jul 17, 2009 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
why trade cp3 for fisher?
memphis will want adam morrison in return for CP3.
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Jul 17, 2009 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
They'll need to take on a little cap space and figure out a way for
Cleveland to get Devin Harris out of the deal too. They have pretty high demands.
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by hobobob on Jul 17, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if he was on the trading block
Would you be willing to give up Oden??
OK yeah I would to..
by Docproc on Jul 17, 2009 12:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Roy for Paul makes the most sense, basketball-wise.
life is better as an optimist
by Cablinasian on Jul 17, 2009 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might be a homer but...
I really don’t think CP is that much better than B-Roy. Obviously CP is better defender and assist man. Roy is just as good at scoring and I think he’s a better locker room leader.
either way CP isn’t coming to Portland
by Docproc on Jul 17, 2009 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol well he is coming
just not to stay (read the tweet below)
C*mcast sucks!
by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 17, 2009 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I would trade anyone
the only reason I would consider Roy is because we have Rudy…
I have to think about it a little more though.
C*mcast sucks!
by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 17, 2009 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No need to trade Roy
The only way he moves is for cap relief. They’re not going to try to turn him into more talent. That’d be kind of silly. So….. Roy’s not exactly our most cap relieving player.
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by hobobob on Jul 17, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh... that's IF it were to happen.
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by hobobob on Jul 17, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I was just saying that player for player I would trade anyone on the team probably. it won’t happen anyways
C*mcast sucks!
by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just logged into twitter
and saw this: Oneandonlycp3 : Wheels up once again…next stop PORTLAND! http://mypict.me/aTwe
could this be….
by elconquistador on Jul 17, 2009 1:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What?!?!?!
I have no idea what just happend. what is CP3 talking about?
C*mcast sucks!
by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 17, 2009 1:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a nike guy
probably headed to NikeHQ
or he really loves summer time in Portland, Maine
by Docproc on Jul 17, 2009 1:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
que
also if he’s a nike guy, wouldnt he mention nike..or i dont know crosses fingers
but all the brass is in las vegas. so yeah, kp, tom penn, theyre in vegas still. no go.
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by richardb on Jul 17, 2009 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
um
it is not like he is a free agent that needs wooing
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Jul 17, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, KP could have Paul, but instead he dabbles around with Hedo and Millsap...
by Norsktroll on Jul 17, 2009 1:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
should call you
Norskbuzzkill
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by richardb on Jul 17, 2009 4:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once again
Implies that he has been going to a lot of different places.
The Princess of Blazersedge
by Zaig on Jul 17, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd trade Roy for Paul straight up...if the numbers work
What this does is frees up Rudy to start and it turns LMA into an All-Star player.
Paul/Blake
Rudy/Bayless
Webster/Batum/Outlaw
LMA/Outlaw/Pendergraph
Oden/Pryzbilla
I think that Paul and Bayless would be awesome on the court together too.
Red Hot and Rolling
by BlazerFan88 on Jul 17, 2009 9:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It also helps Oden a ton
Red Hot and Rolling
by BlazerFan88 on Jul 17, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be willing to give up Webster for him
by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2009 9:07 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I might even be willing to throw in the rights to Michael Ruffin.
Just to put it over the top.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
by LeafHawk on Jul 17, 2009 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I'm willing to mortgage the Blazers future with that move
Can’t we just use a trade exception?
by tominhawaii on Jul 17, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we need to do anything.
Just let New Orleans renounce him and we can give him a contract for the veteran’s minimum.
μὴ φοβοῦ, μόνον πίστευε.
by T Darkstar on Jul 17, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CP3 is indeed at Nike and not meeting with Blazer execs
At least his following tweets are all mentioning Nike campus and the like
Rooo-D!
by truls on Jul 17, 2009 10:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
everybody
message cp3 and tell him portland loves him
by elconquistador on Jul 17, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only way we could get paul in cash strapped hornets world..
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=lgptlp
Portland
give:outlaw,blake
recieve:chris paul
Oklahoma
give:watkins,wilkins,sefolosha,atkins
recieve:chandler,posey
New Orleans
give:Chandler,posey,paul
recieve:outlaw,blake,watson,wilkins,sefolosa,atkins
Why Portland does it: Chris paul
Why Oklahoma does it:Bench players for Chanler and Posey, starting linup becomes westbrook,harden,durant,green,chandler with posey as sixth man.
Why New Orleans does it: give out 31.7million in contracts that expire in two or three years for 23.6million in expiring contracts. Instantly save 8million and once the season is up they free up 23.6 million off the books.
by philthebballplayer on Jul 17, 2009 11:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Then use that 23.6 million to buy about 8 first round picks
And create a rookie All-Star team!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Princess of Blazersedge
by Zaig on Jul 17, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think we would have to through in at least rudy
along with every draft pick possible
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Jul 17, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That might get it done
I think its a pipe dream but I do remember Roy and Paul playing very well together in an all star game.
by southern oregon on Jul 17, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you wish upon a star.You may as well go to the bar.
Cause my friend you must be drunk to think thats true!
He did it! Yes he did!
by We-B-Dunkin on Jul 17, 2009 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll throw in free car washes by hand for life
For KP if he pulled that deal out of his bag……rediculous, right?
by 22blazer on Jul 17, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If NO has financial problems...
CP3’s contract isn’t one of them.
by superfly05 on Jul 17, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry: All your CP3 are belong to New Orleans
"In this league, anything can happen," Paul told Pro Basketball News. "I can be dealt. It’s possible. It’s possible."
In response Friday, Hornets President Hugh Weber said the possibility of them trading Paul is zero.
"There is no chance of him getting traded," Weber said sternly. "I don’t know how to say it any stronger, but there is just no deal we would contemplate for Chris. I can’t speak for Chris, but I think he was talking about the nature of the business and the fact that the question was asked the way it was."
Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower said from Las Vegas Friday morning he is investigating many things in regard to free agency and possible trades to improve the roster, but he said trading Paul would not meet any of those objectives.
"I have not nor will I enter any discussions for him," Bower said. "(Trading Paul) is not going to happen. I think what Chris said just shows his selflessness that he’s not different than anyone else on the team."
by Norsktroll on Jul 18, 2009 1:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs






















