Chris Paul Updates And Open Thread
by Ben R on Dec 8, 2011 11:13 AM PST
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11:13 AM: With the Lakers widely reported to be low-balling the Hornets for Chris Paul with the Warriors and Clippers refusing to put their better prospects in the deal in absence of an assurance from Paul that he will resign, the process has been at a deadlock between Boston and L.A., as New Orleans has some pretty poor packages in front of them for their marquee player. Well, that might be changing pretty quickly. From the Twitter account of SI's Sam Amick:
League sources say the Houston has been trying to put together a three-team deal with the Lakers and New Orleans in which Paul goes to LA.
This makes a lot of sense from Houston's perspective if they feel that they're out of running for Nene or Samuel Dalembert, as they are in serious need of a center with Chuck Hayes signing in Sacramento and draft bust Hasheem Thabeet as the only other center on the roster. We have only supposition right now, but one would think that Houston wants Emeka Okafor, a solid defensive five, from New Orleans, As such, Houston wants Pau Gasol to man the middle and is willing to facilitate the deal between the Lakers and Hornets by sending some pieces -- which Daryl Morey, one of the better GMs in the league, has no shortage of -- to New Orleans to sweeten the Lakers' package.
In other words, this is freaking awesome. For this, and the sheer hatred Bill Simmons will direct at Morey if he makes this go down.
More updates as they come after the jump:
UPDATE (11:20 AM): Confirmed by Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, who drops some more tidbits:
As http://SI.com reports, the Lakers, Hornets and Rockets are engaged in 3-way talks on deal that would send Chris Paul to Lakers.
The Lakers are trying to do a deal for Chris Paul that will allow them to keep Andrew Bymum, front office source says.
UPDATE (11:24 AM): And if you were curious as to whether NO has been serious about these discussions, here is SI's Chris Mannix:
Hornets have quietly checked out league wide interest in Pau last 48 hours. Called New Jersey, Nets not interested.
UPDATE (11:31 AM): Ignore everything I wrote above about the Rockets wanting Okafor. They're edging for Pau, and will likely send New Orleans a wealth of prospects and picks in return. Here is TNT's David Aldridge:
SI.com reports Lakers, Rockets, Hornets engaged in CP3 talks. That is indeed the case. Gasol would go to HOU.
UPDATE (Noon): From Marc Spears on Twitter...
Names talked about in CP3 3-way are: CP to Lakers, Gasol to HOU & Kevin Martin & Luis Scola and possible picks to Hornets, source tells Y!
UPDATE (1:10 PM): From Woj on Twitter...
Hornets cooling on idea of Boston needing involvement of 3rd team, considering package of Rajon Rondo, Jeff Green and picks for Chris Paul.
UPDATE (1:35 PM): From Chris Tomasson...
Source says Hornets thought they were very close to a deal to send Chris Paul to Lakers but then Lakers backed off. To be continued.
UPDATE (2:30 PM): Bad news from Woj...
The Hornets are expressing trepidation to those talking to them about three-team framework with Lakers and Rockets, league sources say.
UPDATE (2:40 PM): From Alex Kennedy...
Source says that the Lakers and Hornets had agreed to a deal involving Chris Paul, but the Lakers reneged. "Dell [Demps] is very upset."
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Yes!!!
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My thoughts
Some pieces must fall into place, but D12 + CP3 to the Lakers is becoming more and more plausible. Bynum/Odom for D12/Hedo is obvious enough. CP3 was always the tricky part and I always thought they’d probably need a third team in any trade, especially in the Lakers case since, honestly, there are better packages out there than just Pau Gasol. Well, apparently HOU is trying to become the third team in a NOR-LAL trade in which CP3 goes to LAL. That would be a huge breakthrough in this whole process. As for competing offers for CP3, BOS still scares me since Ainge is apparently willing to trade Rondo w/o assurances that CP3 will extend with them. Other than that, GSW and LAC have fallen behind, and unless NYK can trade Amare (good luck with that), they’ve pretty much taken themselves out by amnestying Billups to sign Tyson Chandler.
Slava.
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Pj is pissed he can’t coach this team right now.
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by _logan_ on Dec 8, 2011 11:28 AM PST via mobile reply actions
lol nah
if PJ wanted the job back right now he could have it
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
LOL, I don't think Phil has a chance in hell of coming back to coach this team, even if he wanted to. Buss' were done with him.
Besides which they’re not going to break Mike Brown’s contract.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
You really think they'd turn away PJ?
He’s a living legend.
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Living Legend or not, Jim Buss runs things now
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
Yes, they would. And they should. He made his decision (which made them happy) and it's time for new blood.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
to be honest with CP3, KB24, and D12
not even Brown could screw this up!
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Yes, please God!
I love Pau, but the idea of Chris Paul in a Laker jersey is too tempting!! Do the trade!!
I've been calling for this for awhile now!
CP3 in LA is going to be amazing!
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
hmmm
I’m excited!!!
Possible trade:
LAL gets CP3
HOU gets Emeka Okafor
NOH gets Pau, Kevin Martin, some other filler from HOU, a first rounder(s) and cash considerations (and maybe a couple other players on cheap contracts)
I’m mobile so I don’t know if it works perfectly financially but this baseline seems a lot more attractive than one centered around Rajon Rondo (whom they’re only lukewarm about) or Darren Collison (in a three team deal with Boston and Indiana but probably won’t land the Hornets with as many assets)
We might have something. Part one of this master CP3/DH12 plan seems a hell of a lot closer than it did yesterday :)))))
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
by steffun4tw on Dec 8, 2011 11:42 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Wait...
David Aldridge just tweeted Gasol would go to Houston in this trade. Now I’m lost…
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
by steffun4tw on Dec 8, 2011 11:45 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
See update above.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
as Fin Fan Forever said
… O MY GOD
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
by steffun4tw on Dec 8, 2011 11:55 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Now this definitely works for me
Unexpected to say the least but it sounds like a helluva deal for all teams involved….If/When Paul becomes a Laker does that force D12’s hand since it has been reported he would love to play with Paul and he already stated Kobe is a guy he wants to play with…..It’s definitely looking more like we get em both which is a great thing imo
Da Bears....enuff said
thats what i have been thinking
If we can get cp3 without giving up Bynum & Odom, I think Dwight will finally come forward and say he wants to be traded to LA.
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by LakersFoEva on Dec 8, 2011 1:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
My thoughts exactly.
and to be honest that might be what Howard is waiting on anyway. I think once the Paul deal gets done Then and Only then will D12 make it clear who and here he wants to go play for
Da Bears....enuff said
Hey Ben
What pieces do you think the Rockets will be offering the Hornets to make this ddeal work? and would we only get Paul or another player or 2 to go with it?
Da Bears....enuff said
From what I've read...
Pau goes to HOU, CP3 to LAL, Martin/Scola/Picks/etc to NOR is one possibility
Slava.
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im so excited and I just can't hide it
I think I like it
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I love it that we're talking basketball again
I’d love to see the Lakers get Paul and Howard, and It’ll be interesting to see what the Rockets do if they get Pau.
O_O HOLY FUCKTARDS
Now this! Is what im talking about! Even w/o D12 this is a damn good deal! Lobs to Drew from CP3 and you still have LO, wow! Then toss in the fact we’d still have the best package out there once Otis has to make a decision on Dwight! Oh man, I love LA!(song starts playing)
Yeeeah this is the best possible situation that could have popped up for the Lakers..
Send Pau by himself and still have LO and Drew to use in another possible deal…
Da Bears....enuff said
The Lakers have a habit of signing...
players that give them fits. Will JJ Barea be signed next?
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by Joshua S on Dec 8, 2011 12:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I am not sure if anyone agrees but if the Celtics are offering Rondo and draft picks
and if I were the Hornets and I had to choose between Rondo/draft picks and Gasol I would go with Rondo. Hands down.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
That's not the case though. It's Scola/Martin/picks and maybe a prospect or two from Houston.
Pau is the big piece Morey has been waiting years for.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
Well that changes things
But either way, none of those players are franchise players like Rondo is. I think Houston getting involved though is going to clinch this.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Scola and Marting give you more than what Rondo will
Think about it like this…The word is they are probably gonna lose West, replace him with Scola. Lose CP3 and get Martin. Not a pg i know but they were trying to get Gordon from the Clippers and then the have the sg they wanted. Plus they get picks from Houston to help in the rebuilding process. More than likely the picks they gety from Houston will be better than the ones they would recieve from Boston or the Lakers which sweetens the deal even more
Da Bears....enuff said
I don't think it's Rondo and picks
I think it’s Rondo and Green.
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by DexterFishmore on Dec 8, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
You're right. My mistake. But I still think that getting a franchise player in return
as good as Rondo is still better than what Houston is offering. You can get those type of players any time but its hard to get a franchise pg that you can build a team around. Its just as hard as getting a quality Center.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
You think
You can build a franchise/contender around Rondo?
by Aethereal on Dec 8, 2011 12:41 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
He was the most important part of the Celtics this past year. I saw the games this
past week of last season’s playoffs. Dude played with one arm. He can defend and rebound better than any pg I have seen in years. So yeah! I think you can build a contender around him.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
At some point he was playing even better than Dirk until he got hurt
and there were talks of him even being Finals MVP.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
I dont think Rondo is a franchise player
You kinda gauge a pg on his ability to mke his teammates better but look at Rondo’s teammates. Im not so sure he’s made them better as each of their Big 3 were pretty damn good prior to their Boston days. Good defender and a good passer but with another team his offensive shortcomings will be exposed
Da Bears....enuff said
I think he's very good but there's alot to be said having KG PP and Ray Ray on the court with you lol
Da Bears....enuff said
What he brought to the game has nothing to do with those players.
Rebounding and Defense has nothing to do with any of them. Those are his own individual talents. Now assists thats a different story.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Im not taking anything away from him on those 2 aspects
although his rebounding can be due in part to people worrying about the other guy. He definitely does his thing. I just dot think you can build around him rather than add him toan already good team to make them better. I dont think the Celtics would win without him so he obviously is a big part of that but i do think you can plug in a pg that plays good d and can shoot with the same results
Da Bears....enuff said
Totally Agree on almost everything except on a couple of things
Btw..he isn’t a good shooter at all. But I can’t think of any PG in the league right now that can Rebound, defend and Pass and do all three as good as he does. Defenitely not rebound and defend. Not DWill, Not CP3 hell not Nash.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Do a combination of all three combined?
Fo sho.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
Huh? sorry I don't understand
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
true
The rebounding aspect of it is icing on the cake regarding pg’s. Defense, driving .dishing and shooting is more important imo and cp3 fits that bill better..add in the ft shooting and it’s easy to see why the Celtics would want cp3 over Rondo
Da Bears....enuff said
Well the one thing that CP3 does and only nash is better but older
would be make everyone around him better. He kills Rondo on that aspect. So the infatuation with CP3 is legit.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
CP3?
He shoots better, defends just as good, passes better. Makes stars out of nobodies, Rondo barely makes his stars better.
Besides who needs a pg who is a liability at the end of the game due to inability to make free throws or open shots?
btw CP3 isn’t that bad at rebounding as well.
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Shoots better and passes waaaaay better. But I'm sorry but you are
way off on defending. That is like saying rondo is just as good as CP3 at passing. The same with rebounding. There is no way he is better than Rondo at rebounding. But I will concede with your point of him being a liability.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Rondo is the better rebounder.
He probably rival Jason Kidd in his prime at that category.
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
"Fisher's defense is called escort service in my country, just accompany" -Ibou
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You have to look at the teams. Rondo crashes the boards
CP3 normally has to get back as teams like to fast break on the Hornets.
and defensively, CP picks just as many pockets as Rondo does
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Yeah its just a matter of opinion but although I hate the C's
I love that kids game. He is up there with NASH and CP3 and He is a better defender and rebounder than they both are. hands down!!!
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Rondo is a great defender no doubt, but I see him as more Michael Cooper than Magic Johnson
If Rondo is the 3rd or 4th best player on your team, great. If he is the best player well then you are the 76ers post-Iverson.
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
well, the whole point of HOU jumping in as third team is for NOR to end up with some combo of Scola/Martin/picks and HOU to end up with Gasol.
So between Rondo/Green & Martin/Scola, BOS offers the best player, but HOU offers the best total package to NOR.
Slava.
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For that reason alone, we have to be the clear cut favorites to land CP3
by Q.Calloway25 on Dec 8, 2011 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
kind of makes me sad...
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Pau Gasol waved to us after he drove off. Wonder if that’ll wind up being a final goodbye
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meh! peace out!
I love Pau but I love the Lakers more.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
does make me sad and I'll miss the big guy if he's traded
but this chance is too big to pass up. I’ll still cheer for him on the Rockets if they aren’t playing the Lakers though :)
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
just sayin...
if we get Paul and Howard, our big four of odom, gasol, bynum, and kobe gets shrunk down to a big 3 with a crappy bench
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
But
Paul, Kobe, Howard > Kobe, Odom, Gasol, Bynum
Easily. Not even close. We’re set for this year and for the next 5 to 8 or 10 (assuming CP3 and DH12 re-sign). And if we trade Bynum and Odom for Howard and Turkoglu, the only drop-off would be from Odom to Turkoglu on the bench, but Howard way more than makes up for it.
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
As the lone SSR staffer who was against a move for either Howard or Paul
the future benefits of both are way too crazy to ignore. You do that deal no matter what it leaves you with otherwise.
Still not sure I'm loving this, but man, Morey is good.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Dec 8, 2011 12:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions
This is why you stockpile draft picks and other assets.
You never know when your golden opportunity might arise.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
the golden opportunity to help out the Lakers? :)
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Ugh,
I got ectoplasm all over the keyboard!
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by afrikabamboodle on Dec 8, 2011 12:36 PM PST via mobile reply actions
On a side note...
I’m curious to see how DAL reacts with Chandler going to NYK, Tough Juice signing with LAC, and Barea commenting that he thinks he’s long gone as well.
Slava.
http://www.twitter.com/hobojarpen
on a side side note
This takes me back to how fortunate we are to have Buss. Many other fan bases get pissed because the Lakers’ winning tradition but in reality its Buss’ ability to see that you HAVE TO overpay for certain players who fit in your system and can net you a title. For years we have been hearing how the Mavs didn’t have any defense and now that they have it and Cuban is willing to throw that away. Its Nash all over again. I am curious as to how much he wanted to though.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
chandler went to knicks?
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
not official
but the Knicks are apparently the front-runner, but they have to make unfriendly moves to clear up the necessary cap space.
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
lol @ how part of lockout negotiations were focused on preventing the formation of super teams ...what's going on now? haha
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Good thing the Mavs won this past season. If not basketball would not be saved
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- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
Yeah and Battier to the Heat helps them tremendously
although I would have been much more worried about them if they picked up Chandler. I just don’t think Haslem is a center.
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
i maybe outspoken in this but i would rather have howard then paul. he does have shaky knees and i have trouble seeing him coexisting with kobe on the perimeter and ball sharing responsibilities
The good news with this trade as it allows the Lakers to pursue both Howard and CP3. Bynum is still on the table if these rumors end up being correct
*Bynum and Odom
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
what do u guys make of the idea that mitch is usually mum on trades and usually when we hear rumors they aren’t true? does this hurt our chances of making this happen?
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I think its just the nature of the media now
Info leaks out alot faster nowadays
by Fin Fan Forever on Dec 8, 2011 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
yup
twitter effectively kills the possibility of any surprises
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
So is
this the trade? Not bad at all. DO IT.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
that's the basis
the Hornets might want sweeteners like cash considerations/draft picks/and maybe another solid/cheap player or two
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
Very good deal.
Makes Howard a very good possibility, and I was #teamdwight
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
then we give them cash and/or draft picks
We haven’t made a draft pick work for us since Bynum
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
crazy shit goin down all day from Pujols to the Angels to this!!!!!!!!
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
off topic
but this Tyson Chandler to New York means Billups will be cut or traded I dont know if theyll find a trade partner matching that money, which means hell be cut..and wants to plans for contender..interests? where the only contender with a current hole at pg, well and Miami
by KobeBryantSlamDunkGiant on Dec 8, 2011 12:57 PM PST reply actions
amenity Billups, mostly likely
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- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
If he comes here at the veteran minimum
to back up Chris Paul, or even to start if the CP trade falls through, it could be nice.
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
I feel that way too, but like I was saying the only contender with a hole there is us and miami
but if we get Paul, he more then likely goes tghere even though Boston makes more sense
by KobeBryantSlamDunkGiant on Dec 8, 2011 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
The Amnesty claim process in the new CBA will likely prevent Billups from going to a contender
some team with a ton of money under the cap that has to spend it to hit the salary floor will pick him up if for nothing else as a veteran mentor. Washington would make a ton of sense as a destination for this reason. Maybe Denver would want him back to mentor Lawson as well (he did grow up there).
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
If Billups gets cut via amnesty, he could end up back in Denver?
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
possibly
but they say contender? so i dont know if it will be Denver but Denver is home
by KobeBryantSlamDunkGiant on Dec 8, 2011 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
Denver doesnt want him
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
:D
Finish my finals to come home to this news?!?!
This is awesome! I love it! Let’s do it!
Now we would still have the pieces to make a trade for Dwight! O man this is great news!
I will miss Pau though. He has been great for us.
Bamboozled.
emotions block success
yes pau was great but id rather win 3 more championships with kobe and a new guy (or two?) rather than limping through the season and flaming out in the playoffs with pau
Of course.
It’s probably the perfect time to trade Gasol. Well not perfect, but before he starts declining. As stated on here before, it’s better to trade someone too early than too late.
Bamboozled.
report/rumor on espn.com says that if chandler goes to knicks, the knicks can then offer amare to hornets for paul.
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
They have no picks or sweetners though.
I’d take Martin/Scola/Dragic/picks over that.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
chandler, melo, cp3
doesn’t have that same appeal to be honest
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
It would be a marketing dream for Jordan Brand to have DWade in Miami, Melo in NY & CP3 in LA
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- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
by ayeyoJERM on Dec 8, 2011 1:10 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I know what Derek Fisher is thinking
Man the front office sure is trying to hard to find me a backup
by Flipao on Dec 8, 2011 1:10 PM PST reply actions 12 recs
LOL
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
REC
omg..I sure love the Lakers talk but some of the jokes you guys come up with are freakin knee slappers. This is a good one. thanks for making me lmfao
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Just scrolled back to this to laugh again...lol its still funny. : )
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Hilarious! Anyone else think Stern (who owns the Hornets, right?) would stick it to Fish post-lockout
by making sure CP3 becomes a Laker? It would be right up Stern’s alley to be a total dick like that.
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
omg
Houston is trying to be my second favorite team in the world for getting us CP3
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
We can't let the Celtics get CP3
that would be unacceptable. Up the offer, find a different third team, anything. I think the Celtics would not be smart to trade Rondo for Paul if they don’t know for sure that they can sign Paul, but that is their decision.
Make it happen Mitch!!!
I thought CP3 killed that deal by saying he wouldn't sign an extension
by Fin Fan Forever on Dec 8, 2011 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
Ainge is still willing to trade for him for one last run with the Big 3
then he figures he can persuade Cp3 to stay w/ the cap room they’ll have after this year they can make a run for D12
comments from Boston Fans. I find it really surprising that they are bumbed about the possibility of losing Delonte West. Btw.I didn't comment on their site. no need to start shit.
Across the board, none of this is good.
Lakers after Dwest… nauseating.
Knicks getting stronger and adding the one thing the team really needs… defense (Chandler) and veteran leadership (Hill)… Ok I really might throw up.
Battier in Miami… someone get me a bucket, quick.
So far, worst off-season ever.
What can I say, the Celtics are so 2008. With these signings I think the Knicks officially passed us. But not to worry, were about to acquire an all star point guard who doesn’t really want to be in Boston. Hooray!
Just getting sick of the super-best-friend basketball stuff going on. Yes I know we started it lol but I’m a baby and I don’t want anyone else using our idea haha.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
It would be so dumb for them to trade for paul
considering he said he won’t resign there. ainge can be as confident as he wants but you don’t give up an all star for a better (but not by too much), older, and much more injury prone all star at the same position. makes zero sense
They are starting to realize Ainge sucks as a GM
he got one good move in and people thought he was amazing
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
agreed
Its all gone down hill since he traded Perkins. I mean in terms of how the fans feel about him.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Still not clear what New Orleans would be getting out of the 3 way with Lakers but...
on other hand… WHO CARES! Go Lakers! I love Chris Paul.
Though honestly I’d rather trade one of Bynum or Pau and then add Dwight Howard, who might be safer add’n.
On other hand, WHO CARES, CHRIS PAUL!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
NO would get something...instead of nothing
CP is leaving after this year, they are trying to get some compensation for him instead of letting him walk.
yep
or get Lebroned’ …and with the way basketball fans are in New Orleans if Chris Paul walks in free agency you might as well fold the team and move them
by KobeBryantSlamDunkGiant on Dec 8, 2011 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
definitely that city is Saints land
but the local businesses really push them and support the team.
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
What they get
Is Kevin Martin and Luis Scola, plus maybe draft picks. LA gets Paul, Houston gets Pau + cap space so they can grab an elite FA C potentially unleashing an all Gasol frontline into an unsuspecting world.
True, makes more sense, thanks.
Scola’s actually pretty good, too.
Would like to see Paul extended in LA of course if this goes down.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I think the main reason this 3 way trade will work is that the Rockets will still have room to sign someone like Nene after this trade goes down, by showing him that if he comes to Houston he gets to play next to Gasol.. To me this makes it even more of a possibility that this could go down, as Houston has tons to gain from this. Looks like N.O. is just a boneyard for the NBA to store picks and players right now. With them essentially owning the Hornets it makes sense for them to facilitate the best possible trade scenarios to help their bottom line and attract fans and money. Then by the time someone hopefully steps in to buy the Hornets they will have a wealth of picks and young players to work with. This all makes tons of sense.
but doesnt Okafore go to houston in the trade?
or can someone repost what all the known parts of the trade are?
by KobeBryantSlamDunkGiant on Dec 8, 2011 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
Here's the basis:
CP3 to Lakers
Pau to Rockets
Scola and Martin to Hornets
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
That's the part im curious about....
Im assuming any deal for Paul will hafta include Okeafor’s contract. The question then is who takes that on?If we were to take it on then that coulld solve our problem for a Backup whether we get Hoard or not
Da Bears....enuff said
RT @christomasson: Source says Hornets thought they were very close to a deal to send Chris Paul to Lakers but then Lakers backed off.
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
WTFFFFFFFFFFFFF
WHY WOULD THE LAKERS BACK OUT OF THIS TRADE?
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
I dont know
But with all the details being leaked, doesnt sound very Mitch-like
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
well
this tweet cites just one “source” so hopefully it’s not as credible as when they say “sources” ahhaa
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
LOL, yeah makes a difference
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
what a fucking idiot whoever made this decision
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
Hello des
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
And hello to you too.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
Ehhh
I’ll believe that when it comes from some more journalists
by Fin Fan Forever on Dec 8, 2011 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
Damn you Jim Buss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Am I the only who really is excited about getting CP3 but deep down will be 100% cool and happy
if we didnt. Howard is the goal….Howard is the goal….Howard is the goal….Howard is the goal…Howard is the goal. If you say it, it will come. Howard is the goal…Howard is the goal.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
The thing is
This trade is perfect. It’s not like we would use Gasol for Howard, anyways. This trade makes us better even without the Howard deal going through. DH12 is still the overall goal, though
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
That is still up for debate in my book as far as it making us better.
Maybe improve drastically the PG position but I don’t know about improving our chances of winning a title better. Howard makes us by far the favorite…but I don’t know if CP3 does that.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
It's only one source so far, so there's that.
Spears/Aldridge/Woj/Amick haven’t said anything about it.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
This!!!
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
yep
I keep looking for their tweets and since they’ve been mum, I’ve calmed down a bit.
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
What if all this CP3 to Lakers is just smoke screen for the Dwight trade?
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
What if they are acting like they are backing off so people stop talking about it...
..then BOOM Mitch pulls the trigger and we have Chris Paul, and then BOOM Mitch pulls the other trigger and we have Dwight Howard. Bada bing bada BOOM
Bamboozled.
lol that would be beautiful
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
Why would us talking about it, keep Mitch from pulling the trigger?
85% of SBNation members are idiots who dont know they're idiots. 10 % are just plain stupid. 5% are educated sports fans. Which one are you?
Not you. Journalists
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
Ok then why would Mitch not pull the trigger because journalists are talking about the deal? lol
85% of SBNation members are idiots who dont know they're idiots. 10 % are just plain stupid. 5% are educated sports fans. Which one are you?
I dont know
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
It's a joke.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
Because Mitch usually works in the shadows and nobody hears about it.
Think about the Gasol trade.
That’s what I’m referring to, but I’m not being serious.
Bamboozled.
because Mitch wants to do a double shotgun bang bang
with announcing the trades back to back :)
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
The boom would be if we wake up on Xmas eve and find a "Lakers trade for Howard"
headline.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Dont overreact...
The Lakers are offering the LO Bynum for Howard deal to the Magic and are trying to get confirmation on that prior to accepting the deal for Paul…Smart business move if that is indeed the case which i think it is
Da Bears....enuff said
Ok we wont
Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher
Huh? is this your prediction?
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
That's what i believe is goin down
Im assuming the whole purpose of trading Pau from the Lakers standpoint is to get Howard to LA as a running mate. Otherwise they would be simply going after Howard and not Paul. You cant do the Paul deal without being pretty confident in getting Howard
Da Bears....enuff said
True.
But if the Lakes get CP3, that could force Howard’s trade demand.
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Dec 8, 2011 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone at Screen and roll discussing this?
Players can renegotiate salaries downward!
“• A new “renegotiation and extension” provision allows an existing contract to be renegotiated so the player is paid a smaller amount over a longer period, but the player’s salary cannot decrease by more than 40 percent. Renegotiations previously could only increase a player’s salary."
Per Woj
Hornets cooling on idea of Boston needing involvement of 3rd team, considering package of Rajon Rondo, Jeff Green and picks for Chris Paul
Sucks about the Lakers backing off news, if that’s the case
fuck...we're gonna lose CP3 to the Celtics now :-(
noo….my dream!!!
Paul-Bryant-Howard-PF-Artest
Go Sharks!
Let them have him.
If they got Howard then I would worry. Other than that, I don’t care.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Can't believe they prefer that over Dragic/Martin/Scola/picks.
Rondo needs good teammates and Green sucks.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
they're just trying to get us/Houston
to throw in a few more little extras
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
It is much better
If the Lakers are the ones who back off rather than the hornets. This means Hornets and Houston are both very interested and it all hinges on Lakers decision. better to know the deal is waiting for our stamp of approval than knowing we’re waiting on another team’s whims.
Trading in the NBA sounds a lot like dating in the real world.
by SV Narine on Dec 8, 2011 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL, so true.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
So what's goin on with that Dwight Howard guy?
Leaving Jimmer Fredette open for 3 is like leaving Brad Pitt alone with your wife. You know he's gonna hit it.
meh
who knows
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Chris Broussard just came on ESPN and spoke live
saying that the Lakers, NO and Rockets talking is still very much alive. (head exploding)!!!
Who to believe??
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
I'd believe Broussard
His “sources” are probably a helluvalot more reliable than the “source” of the person who tweeted the Lakers backed off.
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
Double LOL
@blakegriffin
Stupid autocorrec. I meant say I just got to Trader Joes, the grocery store. Gonna do some shopping.
ROFL
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
lol
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Blake is awesome
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
God, I love Blake.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
This could all boil down to the Lakers wanting Howard and waiting on Billups to get the amnesty ax then sign him for cheap..
Which wouldnt be a bad idea either…You get the Big man you wanted plus a better pg than Fisher for next to nothing while allowing the rookie Morris to develop this year before giving him the reins next year if he is indeed the future pg i think he might be…He could learn alot from having Fish and Billups to show him the ropes
Da Bears....enuff said
I'm very, very doubtful Billups makes it through secondary waivers.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
aaah forgot about the waiver wire thing
scratch that idea we wouldnt stand a chance in getting him lol
Da Bears....enuff said
@KevinDing
Lakers expecting Pau’s impact to decrease going forward next to Bynum (or Howard). Makes total sense to use him for CP3.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
Interesting.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
This is amazing
If we can pull this off, Howard and Paul will be ours! The Laker franchise lives on!
@DevonNBA
No sir RT @Lakerfan3192: @DevonNBA So there is no truth to the rumor that the lakers backed off ?
Tomasson is full of crap. Proceed people.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
And Spears tweeted this, so he hasn't heard anything either:
What do you think of a possible Lakers’ starting lineup of Kobe & CP at guards, Artest and Odom at forwards and Bynum at center?
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
Artest is twitterspeak for Metta World Peace
Metta World Peace is way too many characters
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
sounds like an amazing starting lineup
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Match up nightmare....assuming drew stays healthy
He would be a bigger part of the offense and should get more easy looks with CP at the point
Da Bears....enuff said
I told you guys...I was kidding btw of not wanting CP3. : ) I take it back.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
i sure as hell hope so haha
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
So, if somehow the Lakers were able to get CP3 and Howard
how likely would it be that the Lakers still use their amnesty this year? Could they pocket it for use later down the road?
they can save it for a later year,
But they may use it on Luke.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
by LakersFoEva on Dec 8, 2011 2:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
daaaaamn it! I have to go to class. I'm freaking out about all of this.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Now that you said it, every single trade will go down today
by Fin Fan Forever on Dec 8, 2011 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
By the way
I’m going to take 100% credit for this. When I was in NO I convinced CP3 to come to us, and the 2 months of my sig being Mitch make CP3 a Laker …. that’s what made this all possible!
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
:)
Should get me free playoff tickets at Staples imo
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
I'll have to :)
Actually since Memphis courtside seats are like $175, I’ll just go sit behind the bench again :)
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
You better have knocked your head on wood a couple times after typing that.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
man I've been begging for a cp3 deal forever
almost nothing could bring me down from this cloud 9 right now. I’m seriously like way the hell up there, and this hydrocodone I’m on is not the reason!
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Amare a Hornet? WTF? Just heard that on ESPN.
maybe its someone saying that the Knicks should trade Amare for CP3. If Chandler signs with them, its possible.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
ESPN tv is about to talk about the Lakers wanting CP3
In case someone wants to know.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
@DevonNBA
If LA can package just Pau Gasol to NO, expect the Bynum to ORL talks to follow immediately.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
its kind of sad when we are more up to date on trades than the "professionals" are
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Meh I'm sure they have to go through some screening process first lol
Besides our info comes from ‘professionals’ lol
Bamboozled.
somewhat
we’ve been talking bynum/lamar for howard/turk for awhile
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Win
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
It makes sense.
If this trade goes through, the Lakers are one Bynum misstep from disaster, and would need to do something to mitigate that risk. Howard would be an excellent solution.
@KBergCBS
BREAKING: Players have approved the new collective bargaining agreement, two people with knowledge of the results tell @CBSSports.
Broussard can die in a fire
his celtic comment is scaring me
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he said new orleans would consider the celtics package of rondo/green/picks
i still think our scenario is better (as long as we sweeten it with picks and cash)
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
nah he said they reached a deal
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NO
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
can't be true!!
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
that the Celtics reached a deal to move Rondo +
for CP3
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Did he remove it cause I don't see it
by Fin Fan Forever on Dec 8, 2011 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
someone posted it in our other thread, let me check who
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but it's not on twitter
twitter would explode if someone like broussard said this
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
he listed it as a rt so
I think someone was fucking with him
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Damn anonymous sources.
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
I agree
sf3 hasn’t responded yet
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nm just did
someone was trolling him
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asking shaqfor3 where he saw it
because I don’t see it
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ya i can't find it
where did u see this?
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
sf3 posted it
he’s not normally a joker
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Butler to the Clippers 3 years for 24mil
am I late on this?
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
if you've been away for more than 2 minutes
you’re late haha
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
A bit. Terribly overpaid.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
I agree but that is what happens during free agency.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
nope
good deal for the Clips too imo
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Bill Simmons said something way too true
They’re paying over $20 million to Butler and Ryan Gomes for Aminu to not play. It’s a good signing but I think I agree that they should develop Aminu so they’ll have 3 studs with Griffin and Gordon over the next 10 years
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
this is true
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Aminu is trade bait for whatever superstar Griffin wants
I would love for them to call Phoenix and offer Aminu and picks for Nash. The Suns would have to say yes, right?
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
From LAT's Mark Medina:
The Lakers have taken stronger steps in their talks with the Hornets for perennial All-Star guard Chris Paul, according to an individual familiar with discussions but not authorized to speak publicly about it.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
you mean by the end of the evening
I will be setting aside the money for my cp3 lakers uni?
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It's just a vague statement that there are discussions.
I’d wait until someone authoritative tweets before you crack out the champagne.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
Woj, come through for me Woj
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Let us Tebow
Please let the Lakers get CP3 and Dwight Howard … Please let the Lakers get CP3 and Dwight Howard … Amen
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
I will Tebow all night if it gets us CP3 and D12
Actually since I’ve had pneumonia I’ve been sleeping in a kneeling position anyways lol
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Oden signed his qualifying offer 8.9 mill
you know .. if he can play a full season he might be worth 8.9 mil this year
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You know ... I foresee Steve Nash
setting up some crazy dunks for Shannon Brown this year. And for Phoenix to still suck balls.
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any team with Nash is fun to watch :)
#FreeSteveNash
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
lol poor nash
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
I wish Nash could be traded to the Clippers for Aminu, Bledsoe, and a pick
Phoenix should do that in a heartbeat and the Nash to Blake alley-oops would be 8th wonder of the world quality.
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
Shannon, Blake, Nash
non stop oop world!
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Blake would have to go to Phoenix for that.
Unless somehow Shannon gets thrown in the mix.
Bamboozled.
lol Tayshaun Prince staying in Detroit?
man take a paycut and get out of that horrid town
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I don't know which is stupider.
Dumars thinking Prince was worth that kind of money or Prince for deciding to stay in Detroit.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
Prince is an elite wing defender and has a great wingspan to go with it
when used properly he’s amazing. Remember him kicking Kobe’s ass? But they haven’t utilized him properly in how long?
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I think he's too old to be properly utilized
by Fin Fan Forever on Dec 8, 2011 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
this could be true
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Hill is amazing
and is an amazing person too
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I wonder if he could guard
Post-04 Kobe.
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
"Fisher's defense is called escort service in my country, just accompany" -Ibou
42-1 on Barebones TDM classic ... BEAT THAT XBOXERS
not a chance
Kobe kicked it into overdrive after being shown up
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It's just stupid on so many levels.
You have Daye/Jerebko and a young team. Develop them and build a new core. Success isn’t going to come from clinging onto the remnants of the ‘03’-’04 team.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
It helps that your coach is Lawrence Frank and not Kuester.
I expect Frank to crack the whip on those players.
Denver pretty much coming out and saying they've wrapped up Nene to a 5 year deal
but keeping mum on it according to Woj
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I'm leaving BUT!!! I think that there is too much to this for the Lakers not to get CP3
I think that the Lakers will include something or someone else but this gets done. I don’t see how it doesn’t.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
CP3 CP3 CP3
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Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Well 44 seconds ago
The Hornets are expressing trepidation to those talking to them about three-team framework with Lakers and Rockets, league sources say.
Damn you Woj, I want better info
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Woj
The Hornets are expressing trepidation to those talking to them about three-team framework with Lakers and Rockets, league sources say.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
Bah.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
does that mean that they are just denying the news?
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
means they are holding out for a little more candy from us or houston
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trep·i·da·tion/ˌtrepiˈdāSHən/
Noun:
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
Trembling motion
just looked it up :D
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
"Fisher's defense is called escort service in my country, just accompany" -Ibou
42-1 on Barebones TDM classic ... BEAT THAT XBOXERS
1 minute too slow sir!
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
well you can ask for it
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
How do the hell do you compare Pujols to the Lebron situation when
Pujols won titles. Or am I wrong?
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
You're right.
Different situation, IMO
Lebron tried to make it clear that he wanted to win in Cleveland and ended up leaving to try to win somewhere else.
Pujols already won in STL.
Bamboozled.
well Pujols was beloved by the city
while he did win titles there, he was pretty much the end all by all for the city. Statue etc. He basically left for what accounts to be $3 million a year. With how much money he’s already made its just boggling how he would give up being the beloved of a city, a legendary figure etc, for what to him amounts to chump change.
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I don't see the comparison
LeBron left to win titles, while Pujols left cause he was offered more money.
beloved by a city
Pujols broke a citys heart just like Lebron did, and not for much. Sure the motivation was different but its still breaking a citys heart
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I guess
LeBron had a more “honorable” reason to leave, but Pujols was kind of underpaid in St. Louis, when taking the sheer production into account. The Cards should have amped up the offer.
200 million was more than enough imo
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From Alex Kennedy
WTF is going on here?
Source says that the Lakers and Hornets had agreed to a deal involving Chris Paul, but the Lakers reneged. “Dell [Demps] is very upset.”
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
um. can we still file this under NOR trying to hold out a little more?
Slava.
http://www.twitter.com/hobojarpen
from the lakers pov, not so sure what's complicated about pau for cp3, bynum/lo for d12.
the only scenario i can envision the lakers balking at is if NOR suddenly asked for bynum, in which case, demps being upset sounds melodramatic and vacuous.
Slava.
http://www.twitter.com/hobojarpen
I think HoopsWorld is being retarded
Nobody else is tweeting it, so he’s a moron
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yeah. at the same time, i wouldn't be surprised if jim buss did something stupid or shortsighted that rightfully pissed off demps
Slava.
http://www.twitter.com/hobojarpen
Don't make me go kill off one Buss child
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i guess nothing to do but wait for tweets from more reputable sources...
Slava.
http://www.twitter.com/hobojarpen
If there's a deal set then pull the trigger.
I guess there still waiting to see if a DH12 trade will work out first.
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Dec 8, 2011 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
makes no sense
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HoopsWorld scrub
hopefully just being a homer for Celtics or something stirring the pot
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HoopsWorld sucks man come on :)
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nah HoopsWorld sucks
In Woj We Trust!
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np
in fact if you want to keep fresh and up to date, just check Adrian Wojnarowski’s twitter page. He updates often and he’s accurate
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
there is no hesitating for cp3!
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
if Orlando wants Pau and Bynum
they can jump off a cliff
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I just hope that tomorrow morning we find out that Chris Paul paid
Devin Ebanks in twitter followers for his jersey number.
F*** Fairness. F*** Happy Endings. F*** Bad PR. F*** Losing. F*** Guarding 3-point Shooters. These are the tenets of the Black Mamba.
- C.A. Clark (well, except for the last one .. I added that)
Until I see something from Woj saying the deal is off
I’m not believing it. Woj has been SPOT ON for the past few years.
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then he will die when daddy gets out of the hospital
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Only way I see him hesitating
is if Hornets or houston are demanding Bynum instead of Pau or an odom kicker to the deal. And if that was the case I wouldn’t want the deal anyway. Need to preserve bynum/lo for dwight.
agreed
and I doubt they would try for Bynum, the Rockets have been burned by injuries in recent years, they might be a bit shy towards them. Hell with Bynums knees the way they are I’m surprised Portland hasn’t gone all in trying to get him.
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
I don't see any possibility
unless Chicago is offering DRose for Luke Walton
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yeah he's pissed
and I understand.
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LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-20111208,0,3212503.story
This might be outdated tomorrow :)
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I'll miss him terribly if this goes through
but then we have cp3…
THE POWER OF SHAW COMPELS YOU.. THE POWER OF SHAW COMPELS YOU.....
I think we are going to be happy
with the results of this offseason regardless of whether or not CP deal goes down. Dwight + chauncey would be a hell of a christmas present (not that I’m giving up on CP + dwight)
oh hell yes
upgrade at pg and upgrade at C (which is very hard to do since Bynum is amazing).
I will feel sad to lose Lamar, but he did win his with us, he got a most excellent wife out here as well
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God I've missed all this basketball hullaballoo.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
welcome back baby
How you doing?
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hey baby
How you doing?
Little things used to mean so much to her- I used to think they were kind of trivial. Believe me, nothing is trivial.
Soooo, any news?
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
Paul for Bynum and Odom according to Woj
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Dec 8, 2011 2:58 PM PST reply actions
That fucking pisses me off.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
I definitely want Paul.
Not for those two though.
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Dec 8, 2011 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
Bynum is needed to try and get Dwight Howard. It's stupid to use him for Chris Paul.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
GAH WAIT WTF
Um …. WOj?
The Hornets are near a deal to send Chris Paul to the Lakers for Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom, league source tells Y! Sports.
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I don't understand wtf
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WHAT
The Hornets are near a deal to send Chris Paul to the Lakers for Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom, league source tells Y! Sports.
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.
Why the hell?
I don’t understand if we had the framework for Pau why we would trade Bynum, unless we already have a deal with Orlando?
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Pauls knees are fine
He fully recovered from the surgery and has had no issues, he also puts very little wear and tear on them due to his size.
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well to be honest Dwight can still force toward us
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For what? We don't have anything left.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
Using Bynum to get Howard only should be a no-brainer. And if you do anything else, it shows you have no fucking brain.
Really Lakers? We’re on our way to becoming Phoenix/Miami in 2008.
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
If we can still get Dwight, then great.
Just don’t know how that happens now.
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Dec 8, 2011 3:03 PM PST reply actions
Houston has a lot
we might still be able to use them to trade with Orlando
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we are then so slim on bigs if they would
THE POWER OF SHAW COMPELS YOU.. THE POWER OF SHAW COMPELS YOU.....
I doubt it...but maybe...
Orlando told the Lakers Howard to LA wasn’t an option. Then I guess, we weren’t going to get him anyway. At least then we got Paul. Right?
Go Sharks!
If this is true
I believe the Hornets got the better end of this deal.
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
"Fisher's defense is called escort service in my country, just accompany" -Ibou
42-1 on Barebones TDM classic ... BEAT THAT XBOXERS
i can understand sending only bynum
but bynum AND odom?
seriously wtf?
by Revelationx91 on Dec 8, 2011 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
Only way we get Howard without Bynum is if we give up Kobe, right?
You're only a success for the moment that you complete a successful act. - Tex Winter
Tweetness
Kobe has a no trade so
not gonna happen
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and not sure about that
with the wealth of picks/etc that Houston has, if they really want Pau, we could hook them up with Pau to get Howard
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Would we still be getting Okafor as part of this?
Becuase if not, I have no idea what’s going on, because we’ll have zero size on the inside anymore.
"If you can accept losing, you can't win." ~Vince Lombardi
Member of FearTheFin's Mod Squad and The Knights Who Say NI-emi...
Tweet Tweet.
WAIT
If it’s suddenly Bynum/LO for CP3, it sounds like a straight up deal, with HOU no longer involved. Now does that mean that HOU will become a third team in a deal for D12 in which ORL gets Martin/Scola/Pieces/Picks and HOU gets Pau? Because, frankly, if that’s not the case, I’m speechless. Actually, I’m speechless either way.
Slava.
http://www.twitter.com/hobojarpen
w00t!
RT @sam_amick: Source confirms @wojyahoonba tweet that rival execs being told by New Orleans that Chris Paul is headed to the Lakers
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
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