Outside of a possible Dwight Howard-to-the-Nets deal, the other transaction that everyone is talking about right now is a possible trade between the Celtics and Hornets that would send Rajon Rondo to New Orleans in exchange for Chris Paul. Sounds like a decent deal for both sides, right? At least when you consider that CP3 doesn't seem interested in resigning with the Hornets when his contract is up after this season.
However, as it turns out, Paul might not be interested in resigning with the Celts, either, which would obviously make the entire deal null and void. Why would Boston want to give up RR for the services of Paul for just one season? And, according to a source, that's exactly what's happening here. CP3 doesn't want to sign an extension with Boston, so we wouldn't count on this trade taking place in a week when NBA teams can start making transactions.
Sooooooo...Should the NBA just let Paul sign with the Knicks now? That is where he's going to end up anyway, right? We say they should spare us the year of speculation and make it happen ASAP. Or, we can just do 500 more posts on Paul and where he might end up after this season. Your call, guys.
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Brian November 30th, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Can someone tell me WHY the Knicks are appealing to play for? Carmelo and Amare require about 20-30 shots/game and haven't shown an ability to contribute well when not scoring, especially defensively (unlike the Boston or Miami "big threes"). If I were Dwight Howard, I would much prefer the new Brooklyn Nets with D-Will... and if I were Chris Paul I would JUMP at the chance to play for the Celtics, who actually win championships. The current Knicks regime has been entirely dysfunctional - don't players see how that NEVER translates to championships? The Knicks can bring in overrated players who only score all they want - they best that they'll ever be is a new version of D'Antoni's Suns teams.
Jaffae December 1st, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Someone sounds upset. But you must not have watched how they were beginning to click for the short amount of time they were together, and Carmelo has made a great effort playing D. A little more time to mesh and the Knicks are going to be a force to reckon with, and with CP3 at the point it only gets sweeter.