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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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

I agree

C*mcast sucks!

by Blazermaniac77 on Jul 17, 2009 12:26 AM PDT up 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

Fair

Definitely reasonable for him. I was thinking it was along the lines of a $12m/yr, which would be more difficult to move.

by TCuts on Jul 17, 2009 11:59 PM 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

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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.

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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.

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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

DEAL!!!!!

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by hobobob on Jul 17, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Then use that 23.6 million to buy about 8 first round picks

And create a rookie All-Star team!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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

"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