Clippers have emerged as "early frontrunner" to acquire CP3

[BGriffin's Dad]

ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Sources close to the situation tell ESPN that Clippers have emerged as "early frontrunner" to acquire CP3 now that Lakers out of running
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OH GOD I'M CUMMING

[RazorBaLade]

thats gotta be gettin the NO from the dictator

[Kurosawa0]

It's where I've always wanted him to go. Blake and Paul would be great and I'd love to see a real Clippers vs. Lakers rivalry.

[RedBlackAttack]

I was under the impression that he wouldn't re-sign with the Clippers. Have things changed?

[Reverend Hoops]

Gordon + Kaman/Jordan?

[DuMa]

well they better resign deandre to have a chance of that

[BGriffin's Dad]

http://i.imgur.com/bWVjE.jpg

[ballinhun8]

So if they didn't want him going to a big market they're gonna let him try to go to a big market???

[PyrrhusX]

Would be awesome.
If clippers could keep Jordan, they would be a dark horse into this years finals.

[Smot Poker]

I was under the impression that he wouldn't re-sign with the Clippers. Have things changed?

I don't think he ever said he wouldn't, he just had preferred destinations.

[LBJMVP]

http://i.imgur.com/bWVjE.jpg

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

but i actually think he would be a good fit with griffin. they would most likely be giving up gordon to get him. if they can keep DJ then they will have a great nucleus.

[ballinhun8]

Plus I thought they didnt want the Hornets getting bad contracts. DJ fits that criteria.

[Smot Poker]

Gordon + Kaman/Jordan?

Gordon will NOT be a part of any trade for C Paul! They have many other pieces to trade, including Minnesota's unprotected 1st rounder this year.

[Fatal9]

in b4 civil war breaks out in LA

[bluechox2]

in b4 civil war breaks out in LA

:roll:

[BGriffin's Dad]

HALLWAY SERIES, BITCHES!

Kobe/Gasol/Dwight vs. CP3/EJ/Griffin games at the Staples center are going to be SICK

[yobore]

I was under the impression that he wouldn't re-sign with the Clippers. Have things changed?
Clippers are one of the teams he wanted to be on. The thing is Clippers got cold feet about giving too much because he won't EXTEND, which he won't do for anyone

[RedBlackAttack]

Why would they do this when they already have Mo Williams running point?!

[Killbot]

in b4 civil war breaks out in LA

Make it happen Stern!

[Smot Poker]

Why would they do this when they already have Mo Williams running point?!

simply because C Paul is all world and Mo isn't even all Cali!

[BGriffin's Dad]

Why would they do this when they already have Mo Williams running point?!

Mo vs. CP3... yeah, tough call :rolleyes:

[RedBlackAttack]

simply because C Paul is all world and Mo isn't even all Cali!
:no:

[Al Thornton]

bledsoe/aminu/kaman + minnesota pick

[PyrrhusX]

HALLWAY SERIES, BITCHES!

Kobe/Gasol/Dwight vs. CP3/EJ/Griffin games at the Staples center are going to be SICK

I can dream of a Western Conference finals KD/Westbrook/Ibaka vs CP3/Griffin/EJ would be :bowdown:

Well, sincerely hoping the clips get CP3 :cheers:

[Fiasco]

bledsoe/aminu/kaman + minnesota pick

DONE

[Smot Poker]

:no:

Mo isn't close to S Curry! C'mon son!

[LBJMVP]

Why would they do this when they already have Mo Williams running point?!


mo williams brought us cavs fans to the conference finals in 09. clippers are lucky to have him.

[RedBlackAttack]

Jesus, people... :hammerhead:

[FourthTenor]

They cant give up Gordon, IMO. Theyre not good enough defensively.

Blake isnt a stopper, and DJ is still very inconsistent and foul prone. Paul, Blake, and DJ isnt strong enough offensively or defensively to go deep in the playoffs. Without a defensive anchor like Duncan, Garnet, Chandler etc they wont win a title. To even contend theyd have to try to outscore people, which means needing Paul, Gordon, and Griffin together.

Then if DJ develops into a big time defender, they can think title.

[LBJMVP]

Jesus, people... :hammerhead:


i think im the only one that caught that as a joke. :lol

[BGriffin's Dad]

bledsoe/aminu/kaman + minnesota pick

Bingo... Hornets want young players and picks

[Smot Poker]

mo williams brought us cavs fans to the conference finals in 09. clippers are lucky to have him.

They traded B Davis AND the 1st overall pick to get him. I'd rather have K Irving!

[LBJMVP]

They traded B Davis AND the 1st overall pick to get him. I'd rather have K Irving!


i was kidding. i hate mo williams, that stupid piece of shit never showed up in the playoffs except for one game against the celtics.

[AMISTILLILL]

i think im the only one that caught that as a joke. :lol

Nah, you're not. Can't believe people actually thought it was serious though.

[Bird]

bledsoe/aminu/kaman + minnesota pick

Bledsoe just had surgery, not so sure NO would be hot on him.

If I am the Clippers, I don't think I move Gordon for Paul.

I understand how great Paul is, but Gordon is on a trajectory to be a top 3 SG in the league. With two good knees.

Would you really want to trade a guy like Gordon for a guy like Paul?

If I am the Clips, I would rather S&T Jordan+Aminu+Mo+Minny pick for Paul+Ariza.

Upgrade two spots, instantly turning the Clips into one of the top 3 teams in the west and create the rivalry everyone in LA has been dying for....at least everyone that is a Clippers fan.

[Smot Poker]

Nah, you're not. Can't believe people actually thought it was serious though.

my bad...it's hard to sense sarcasm on these damn forums! lol

[BGriffin's Dad]

Bledsoe just had surgery, not so sure NO would be hot on him.

If I am the Clippers, I don't think I move Gordon for Paul.

I understand how great Paul is, but Gordon is on a trajectory to be a top 3 SG in the league. With two good knees.

Would you really want to trade a guy like Gordon for a guy like Paul?

If I am the Clips, I would rather S&T Jordan+Aminu+Mo+Minny pick for Paul+Ariza.

Upgrade two spots, instantly turning the Clips into one of the top 3 teams in the west and create the rivalry everyone in LA has been dying for....at least everyone that is a Clippers fan.

Paul/Gordon/Butler/Griffin/Kaman or DJ :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Fiasco]

Paul/Gordon/Ariza/Griffin/Kaman or DJ :bowdown: :bowdown:

Ariza would come off the bench, homie. :oldlol:

[JGXEN]

Damn just finish up the CP3 deal. I want David West in Boston ASAP!!:cry:

[BGriffin's Dad]

Ariza would come off the bench, homie. :oldlol:

Yeah meant to put Caron :oldlol:

[Smot Poker]

Ariza would come off the bench, homie. :oldlol:

Yup, Butler would get the nod fa'sho!

[christian1923]

I cant see the hornets taking a trade from LA without Eric gordon

[FourthTenor]

As good as Paul is, historically point guards are overrated. Given cp3s knee issues, considering what just happened with brandon roy, i dont think id give Jordan AND the minny pick. You need a defensive anchor. And one of those is gonna have to provide it.

[Smot Poker]

I cant see the hornets taking a trade from LA without Eric gordon

they might not have a choice, who else can offer a package as competitive?

[Bird]

Ariza would come off the bench, homie. :oldlol:

I am not 100% familiar with everyone on the Clips (and I am too lazy to look it up), but if Aminu is traded, who starts at the SF spot (lord, please don't let it be anyone too obvious)?

[Smot Poker]

I am not 100% familiar with everyone on the Clips (and I am too lazy to look it up), but if Aminu is traded, who starts at the SF spot (lord, please don't let it be anyone too obvious)?

newly signed Caron Butler!

[BGriffin's Dad]

I am not 100% familiar with everyone on the Clips (and I am too lazy to look it up), but if Aminu is traded, who starts at the SF spot (lord, please don't let it be anyone too obvious)?

Caron Butler

[Fiasco]

I am not 100% familiar with everyone on the Clips (and I am too lazy to look it up), but if Aminu is traded, who starts at the SF spot (lord, please don't let it be anyone too obvious)?

Caron Butler.

[Fiasco]

I cant see the hornets taking a trade from LA without Eric gordon

Why take Eric Gordon (who will need to be resigned for $$$$) when they can get Minny's potential lottery pick and have a superstar for cheap over the next 5 years?

[RedBlackAttack]

...Caron Butler.

[ballinhun8]

Bingo... Hornets want young players and picks



Thought the Hornets (NBA) wanted to get talent as well. They are only getting a draft pick in that deal and no one knows how a draft can go. its a crapshoot.

[Fiasco]

...Caron Butler.

NEGGED.

:roll:

[Bird]

I am not 100% familiar with everyone on the Clips (and I am too lazy to look it up), but if Aminu is traded, who starts at the SF spot (lord, please don't let it be anyone too obvious)?

Nevermind, forgot my boy Caron Butler signed there.

So, yes, Ariza off the bench.

Still, a lot better than letting Gordon go.

[Bird]

Damn, three y'all fools got me.

Corrected myself above.

Still like my suggestion, Ariza would be great to come off the bench with the starters the Clips would have.

[RedBlackAttack]

@DavidAldridge
Clippers will be powwowing tomorrow to discuss next move. I can't believe they will maintain absolute non-Gordon stance if CP3 is in play.

http://twitter.com/#!/daldridgetnt

[Fiasco]

@DavidAldridge
Clippers will be powwowing tomorrow to discuss next move. I can't believe they will maintain absolute non-Gordon stance if CP3 is in play.

http://twitter.com/#!/daldridgetnt

The hell would we give up Gordon for a guy who won't even extend?

Silence, Aldridge.

[BGriffin's Dad]

@DavidAldridge
Clippers will be powwowing tomorrow to discuss next move. I can't believe they will maintain absolute non-Gordon stance if CP3 is in play.

http://twitter.com/#!/daldridgetnt

They should maintain non-Gordon stance... Hornets are probably scrambling now the Lakers are suddenly out

[DirtySanchez]

Gordon + Kaman/Jordan?
Jordan is with the Warriors now right?

[DirtySanchez]

Where ever he goes...got to be a better deal then what Sterns dumb ass vetoed.

[macpierce]

donald sterling is going to give it to the lakers for once :oldlol:

[Joshumitsu]

I hope it happens. Clippers deserve this.

[Clippersfan86]

Jordan is with the Warriors now right?

Wow mofo. You're out of the loop. He's restricted meaning we can match any deal. He hasn't even received an offer sheet from Warriors yet.

[AMISTILLILL]

Wow mofo. You're out of the loop. He's restricted meaning we can match any deal. He hasn't even received an offer sheet from Warriors yet.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/33792192

[FourthTenor]

The hell would we give up Gordon for a guy who won't even extend?

Silence, Aldridge.


Extension shouldnt be a big issue.

Paul would leave money on the table to leave a crappy roster, owned by the league, in new orleans.

He wouldnt leave 30m on the table if hes playin with blake griffin in La, even if nyk or lal were his first choices.

[Clippersfan86]

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/33792192

Okay so he signed it. Still restricted, not a Warrior, wont be a Warrior. He just wants to make the extra cash.

[LAClipsFan33]

No extension ? Do not want

[DuMa]

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/33792192

bad decision. DeAndre will be in foul trouble for half the game for as bad as the Warriors' perimeter defense are for giving up penetration.

[Clippersfan86]

No extension ? Do not want

Agree. Not worth Minny pick if he walks.

[Rowe]

Bledsoe cant be traded considering he is out for 2 months with a knee injury. Hornets could opt to bypass a physical, but I doubt it considering its an injury that required surgery to his knee.

What does the Clippers have to offer? Aminu/Kaman/Minnesota Pick?

I doubt they're giving up Gordon. Jordan will be matched and re-signed.

[Bird]

Bledsoe cant be traded considering he is out for 2 months with a knee injury. Hornets could opt to bypass a physical, but I doubt it considering its an injury that required surgery to his knee.

What does the Clippers have to offer? Aminu/Kaman/Minnesota Pick?

I doubt they're giving up Gordon. Jordan will be matched and re-signed.

I've brought it up in a few threads, but they could offer Aminu/Kaman's expiring contract/Minny's pick in one of the deepest drafts in recent memory/Mo williams for Paul + Ariza.

Contracts work, they get two young guys, a decent-ish PG and a great draft pick.

Only thing that trumps that offer is GS offering Curry or Monta + Wright or Klay Thompson.

[Clippersfan86]

I've brought it up in a few threads, but they could offer Aminu/Kaman's expiring contract/Minny's pick in one of the deepest drafts in recent memory/Mo williams for Paul + Ariza.

Contracts work, they get two young guys, a decent-ish PG and a great draft pick.

Only thing that trumps that offer is GS offering Curry or Monta + Wright or Klay Thompson.

Which isn't happening. GS is refusing to give up Ellis and especially Curry. If GS offers Ellis+ that package then yea.. it's a slightly better deal.

[senelcoolidge]

No need for a 66 game rental..not worth it to the Clippers.

[Richard]

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/7341018/los-angeles-clippers-match-deandre-jordan-offer-sheet-golden-state-warriors-source-says


Sources say New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul's interest in potentially being traded to the Clippers stems, in part, from the prospect of playing with Jordan, who is a younger, stronger version of Tyson Chandler, with whom Paul played for three seasons in New Orleans before Chandler was dealt in 2009 to the Charlotte Bobcats.

[DStebb716]

My prediction: Chris Paul will be a Clipper by the end of the day tomorrow (Monday). It will either be Eric Gordon, Kaman and Bledsoe or Kaman, Bledsoe, Aminu and that Nets first rounder.

[WhySoInsecure?]

[quote=Richard

[Meticode]

If the Clippers have to give up Eric Gordon for Chris Paul is it worth it for them? A Chris Paul and Blake Griffon duo would be amazing though.

[Clippersfan86]

If the Clippers have to give up Eric Gordon for Chris Paul is it worth it for them? A Chris Paul and Blake Griffon duo would be amazing though.

Not worth it. If CP3 really wants to go to Clippers like they say... he will at least pick up his 1 year player option. Giving the Clippers 2 years to impress him instead of 1.

[dunksby]

Unless CP3 commits to the team beyond this season no team should get him, this diva shit should end right here.

[Clippersfan86]

Unless CP3 commits to the team beyond this season no team should get him, this diva shit should end right here.

Yup. Imagine the Clippers perspective. Even if they don't give Gordon or DJ. You give depth+young prospects+ that incredibly valuable Minny pick.... Paul walks next offseason to sign with Knicks. Then what!? You took a big step backwards when the team had been moving forward for two years.

[DStebb716]

CP3 is about out of options. The teams that he wants to go to don't have the cap to sign him or just got ****ed over by David Stern.

He would have to take an extension with the Clippers.

[Richard]

Yup. Imagine the Clippers perspective. Even if they don't give Gordon or DJ. You give depth+young prospects+ that incredibly valuable Minny pick.... Paul walks next offseason to sign with Knicks. Then what!? You took a big step backwards when the team had been moving forward for two years.

About how much could the Knicks offer him next off-season with Tyson talking most of the capspace + Stat & Mello salary?

[Clippersfan86]

CP3 is about out of options. The teams that he wants to go to don't have the cap to sign him or just got ****ed over by David Stern.

He would have to take an extension with the Clippers.

Unless he wants to go to free agency to be with Knicks yup. Currently Knicks can't get him obviously via cap issues. Lakers knocked out of running by Stern. So we are his 3rd option. The report implies we are well ahead of Boston and GS for CP3. I just hope CP3's camp understands he has no leverage.

[Clippersfan86]

[QUOTE=Richard

[Doranku]

CP3 is about out of options. The teams that he wants to go to don't have the cap to sign him or just got ****ed over by David Stern.

He would have to take an extension with the Clippers.

Yup, CP3 is just as much of a victim as LA is right now. Gonna be a rough time in NO if he ends up being stuck there for next year.

[Nets fan 93]

Why wouldn't cp3 commit? Blake is the best 2nd option cp3 would play with to date. Deadly combo. Plus griffin is cheap. They have so much room to add around them.

[Funnyfuka]

blake would have to go ...

[Clippersfan86]

Why wouldn't cp3 commit? Blake is the best 2nd option cp3 would play with to date. Deadly combo. Plus griffin is cheap. They have so much room to add around them.

Because he wants the extra dollars. It's this simple. Clippers are NOT trading for CP3 unless he at least takes his player option making the contract 2 years long. If he wants out of NO that bad.... he will do it. He's not sacrificing any money! The option is like what 18 mill? He won't get that in first year of a new deal.

[Clippersfan86]

blake would have to go ...

:roll:

[pmj]

Well they are going to amnesty Billups which is 14 mill. So I think they will be in similar situation. Knicks can backload a deal. Make it 13 mill first year but nearly twice that by the end.

They are amnestying Billups to sign Chandler. They are trying to get other free agents too. They will have no cap space for anyone next summer beyond a MLE (probably mini).

[Clippersfan86]

They are amnestying Billups to sign Chandler. They are trying to get other free agents too. They will have no cap space for anyone next summer beyond a MLE (probably mini).

Oh okay, my bad. I didn't realize Knicks got over cap with Melo trade and are at 60 mill. So yea... I guess Knicks are out when they decided to get Chandler.

[pmj]

Oh okay, my bad. I didn't realize Knicks got over cap with Melo trade and are at 60 mill. So yea... I guess Knicks are out when they decided to get Chandler.

Yep, only options I see for CP3 are Clippers, GSW, or Boston. Think you guys have the best chance.

[Clippersfan86]

Yep, only options I see for CP3 are Clippers, GSW, or Boston. Think you guys have the best chance.

It's weird. Once we become the favorite... I don't even want the guy on my team anymore. It's had a couple weeks to sink in. The Clippers can have a probable top 5 pick in next years great draft who's not going to demand anything like a diva. We can bring him up slowly if we choose to. He's also going to be on a way smaller contract.

I hope the team stays with the starting 5 we have now..... trades Kaman and drafts a really good rookie and stays away from CP3. I hated the Carmelo drama and feel like this is the same thing all over again! CP3 has quite frankly been a di** about how he's handled this.

[niko]

It's weird. Once we become the favorite... I don't even want the guy on my team anymore. It's had a couple weeks to sink in. The Clippers can have a probable top 5 pick in next years great draft who's not going to demand anything like a diva. We can bring him up slowly if we choose to. He's also going to be on a way smaller contract.

I hope the team stays with the starting 5 we have now..... trades Kaman and drafts a really good rookie and stays away from CP3. I hated the Carmelo drama and feel like this is the same thing all over again! CP3 has quite frankly been a di** about how he's handled this.
you'll get over it once he's there, throwing lobs, and you realize how much better he makes everyone else. trust me. :cheers:

[Clippersfan86]

you'll get over it once he's there, throwing lobs, and you realize how much better he makes everyone else. trust me. :cheers:

He was my favorite non Clipper along with B Roy. I love his game... it's just the way he's controlled this crap from behind the scenes ( or at least his agents) made me lose respect for him. Maybe he can earn it back..... but he's off his rocker if he thinks Clippers will give great pieces or Minny pick for a 1 year CP3. Too much risk man. Clippers will become a worse laughingstock than ever before if he shafts us and leaves in free agency. Then again... the two teams he loves in Knicks and Lakers.. can't afford him in free agency.

[Plat]

if they somehow keep DeAndre then wow....alley oop galore

[Meticode]

blake would have to go ...
Out of everyone he's the most untouchable and isn't going anywhere. Personally I feel if they have to move Gordon or Blake they shouldn't do it. They have a really nice duo there of stars that they obtained to build from.

[Funnyfuka]

:roll:
can they realistically get both paul and blake in the team ? i dont know, wouldnt it cost them blake to get paul?

[LA_Showtime]

He was my favorite non Clipper along with B Roy. I love his game... it's just the way he's controlled this crap from behind the scenes ( or at least his agents) made me lose respect for him. Maybe he can earn it back..... but he's off his rocker if he thinks Clippers will give great pieces or Minny pick for a 1 year CP3. Too much risk man. Clippers will become a worse laughingstock than ever before if he shafts us and leaves in free agency. Then again... the two teams he loves in Knicks and Lakers.. can't afford him in free agency.

Why don't you just shut up and stop lying to yourself. You would love if Chris Paul went to the Clippers. I know you hated the guy because he wanted to be a Laker, but come on, he's one of the best point guards in the NBA and he would make your team 10x better. The guy turned Chandler into a monster... I can't even imagine how he would open up Griffin's game.
You want the Clippers to be relevant? Do everything you can to trade for the guy.

[Clippersfan86]

can they realistically get both paul and blake in the team ? i dont know, wouldnt it cost them blake to get paul?

Nope. Many GM's around the league feel Blake Griffin is literally the most untouchable trading piece in the entire NBA when you factor in insane potential+contract+performance. Griffin wouldn't even go out for Lebron right now.. even if Lebron is obviously a better player.

[Clippersfan86]

Why don't you just shut up and stop lying to yourself. You would love if Chris Paul went to the Clippers. I know you hated the guy because he wanted to be a Laker, but come on, he's one of the best point guards in the NBA and he would make your team 10x better. The guy turned Chandler into a monster... I can't even imagine how he would open up Griffin's game.
You want the Clippers to be relevant? Do everything you can to trade for the guy.

I don't hate him at all for wanting Lakers. I wish he did go to the Lakers so he could of been happy. I just didn't like the way his crew handled it obviously. I even said... CP3 to Lakers is fair/fine... but getting Dwight too with pieces you have would be an outrage.

CP3 obviously would make the Clippers contenders... but so would waiting a year or two... and drafting very high in the 2012 draft. CP3 gives instant results but he also may bail on team.

[Nets fan 93]

Because he wants the extra dollars. It's this simple. Clippers are NOT trading for CP3 unless he at least takes his player option making the contract 2 years long. If he wants out of NO that bad.... he will do it. He's not sacrificing any money! The option is like what 18 mill? He won't get that in first year of a new deal.
I don't see why Chris wouldnt* do that. New York has Chandler. LA is more interested in Howard. Clippers seem like the perfect team. They can give up anyone but Griffin and instantly have one of the best duos.

[Rowe]

Why don't you just shut up and stop lying to yourself. You would love if Chris Paul went to the Clippers. I know you hated the guy because he wanted to be a Laker, but come on, he's one of the best point guards in the NBA and he would make your team 10x better. The guy turned Chandler into a monster... I can't even imagine how he would open up Griffin's game.
You want the Clippers to be relevant? Do everything you can to trade for the guy.

Which is exactly a "Clippers move".

Why in the world would you give up Eric Gordon for Chris Paul? I dont care how good CP3 is, that is a terrible move to make.

Because I've seen nothing of the sort that says New Orleans wants Kaman, Aminu, an injured Bledsoe, & Minnesota's 2012 Pick. I wouldnt even part with Minnesota's 2012 Pick anyways considering you have the opportunity to add another great piece to the Clippers future.

The deal with LA fell through over DJ & EJ being requested by New Orleans.

[LA_Showtime]

I don't hate him at all for wanting Lakers. I wish he did go to the Lakers so he could of been happy. I just didn't like the way his crew handled it obviously. I even said... CP3 to Lakers is fair/fine... but getting Dwight too with pieces you have would be an outrage.

CP3 obviously would make the Clippers contenders... but so would waiting a year or two... and drafting very high in the 2012 draft. CP3 gives instant results but he also may bail on team.

And that's why you're a Clippers fan. If you want to get better you have to take risks. If you want to get better you have to put aside those personal feelings for a player and realize he makes your team better. You have to give up who,Eric Gordon?... he's not even that good.

[Rowe]

And that's why you're a Clippers fan. If you want to get better you have to take risks. If you want to get better you have to put aside those personal feelings for a player and realize he makes your team better. You have to give up who,Eric Gordon?... he's not even that good.

Lakers reverse psychology to screw over the Clippers.

:cheers:

Eric Gordon would be the scoring champ, All Star, & All NBA performer if he goes to New Orleans as "the man". Keep in mind hes only 23.

[Ol Dirty Bastard]

Never made sense for CP3 to go with the Lakers, especially considering what Lakers were going to lose in Odom and Gasol.

BUT Paul with the Clippers!!!!!
All for it! Just would hate losing Gordon....if thats the plan for LA

[Clippersfan86]

And that's why you're a Clippers fan. If you want to get better you have to take risks. If you want to get better you have to put aside those personal feelings for a player and realize he makes your team better. You have to give up who,Eric Gordon?... he's not even that good.

Signing DJ to a 10+ mill a year deal is a risk. Signing an injury prone Caron Butler who's missed more games than Brandon Roy in last 3 or 4 years is a risk. Trading a big asset for a rental? Stupidity. If the Clippers stand pat... and add the 2012 pick (assuming it's top 5) they will be contenders in a couple years most likely.

[LA_Showtime]

Lakers reverse psychology to screw over the Clippers.

:cheers:

Eric Gordon would be the scoring champ, All Star, & All NBA performer if he goes to New Orleans as "the man". Keep in mind hes only 23.

People act like Gordon's the second coming of Kobe Bryant. He's not. If you have a chance to trade for the best point guard in the NBA you do it.

[Rowe]

Signing DJ to a 10+ mill a year deal is a risk. Signing an injury prone Caron Butler who's missed more games than Brandon Roy in last 3 or 4 years is a risk. Trading a big asset for a rental? Stupidity. If the Clippers stand pat... and add the 2012 pick (assuming it's top 5) they will be contenders in a couple years most likely.
Exactly.

Why make such a drastic change when you're just a few years away.

Adding CP3 doesn't make the Clippers a Title Contender this season or next season.

[Clippersfan86]

People act like Gordon's the second coming of Kobe Bryant. He's not. If you have a chance to trade for the best point guard in the NBA you do it.

He doesn't need to be the second coming of Kobe. Realistically Gordon can be a 25, 3 and 5 guy though with good TS% and that's a perennial all star. Stupid to trade a perennial all star type player who you can match an offer on and keep 5 more years minimum from today.... for a 1 year rental top 5 player.

[LA_Showtime]

Signing DJ to a 10+ mill a year deal is a risk. Signing an injury prone Caron Butler who's missed more games than Brandon Roy in last 3 or 4 years is a risk. Trading a big asset for a rental? Stupidity. If the Clippers stand pat... and add the 2012 pick (assuming it's top 5) they will be contenders in a couple years most likely.

The common theme with teams like the Clippers and Bulls is to stay with the status quo. It never works out. Hell you can add the Blazers and probably in the coming years the Grizzlies to that list.

Signing DJ to 10 million a year is not a risk, that's called a stupid investment.

[lakerspng]

How can Stern allow this to go through?

What they were getting back in the Lakers deal was better for the Hornets. A couple young no-name players, a draft pick and a salary dump? You think that's going to make them an attractive package to purchase?

If Stern was being even 5% truthful, he will kill this deal as well. But he wasn't and he will probably let any deal but the Lakers deal go through.

Good luck to the Clipps, my second favorite team. Hope we see you in the Western Conference Championships.

[Clippersfan86]

Exactly.

Why make such a drastic change when you're just a few years away.

Adding CP3 doesn't make the Clippers a Title Contender this season or next season.

Yup. One second round exit isn't worth trading Gordon for.

[lakerspng]

How can Stern allow this to go through?

What they were getting back in the Lakers deal was better for the Hornets. A couple young no-name players, a draft pick and a salary dump? You think that's going to make them an attractive package to purchase?

If Stern was being even 5% truthful, he will kill this deal as well. But he wasn't and he will probably let any deal but the Lakers deal go through.

Good luck to the Clipps, my second favorite team. Hope we see you in the Western Conference FinALS.

[Clippersfan86]

The common theme with teams like the Clippers and Bulls is to stay with the status quo. It never works out. Hell you can add the Blazers and probably in the coming years the Grizzlies to that list.

Signing DJ to 10 million a year is not a risk, that's called a stupid investment.

It's obviously a risk to sign DJ. Why? Because there is no telling if it's stupid yet. If he becomes a 10, 10 and 3 blocks guy with insane efficiency it won't look so stupid paying him 10 mill a year. BTW those teams are far from the norm. You're just comparing your team who has been built with free agency robberies and lopsided trades to teams who build over time through the draft and smart decisions. I'd rather the Clippers pattern themselves after the Spurs than the Lakers.

Lakers have been more successful but the Clippers don't have the homerun potential of the Lakers with free agents/trades. They need to be smart and patient.

[Smot Poker]

The common theme with teams like the Clippers and Bulls is to stay with the status quo. It never works out. Hell you can add the Blazers and probably in the coming years the Grizzlies to that list.

Signing DJ to 10 million a year is not a risk, that's called a stupid investment.

Yeah, and trading away Gordon for a "potential" Paul extension (with his Brandon Roy-like knees) isn't a risk. smh

[Rowe]

People act like Gordon's the second coming of Kobe Bryant. He's not. If you have a chance to trade for the best point guard in the NBA you do it.

Eric Gordon may not be the second coming of Kobe Bryant, but over the next 2 years he will be viewed by everyone as a better player than Kobe Bryant. In fact he likely will be the best SG in the NBA 3 years from now.

Kobe will be 35, EJ will be 25. You can put that together.

Over the next 5 years, which SG will be the best in the NBA?

- Wade is almost 30, injury prone, and likely will be declining soon
- Kobe is 33, has no cartilage in 1 knee, and is on the decline
- Roy is retired
- Kevin Martin isn't getting better
- Monta isn't much better than EJ anyways
- Joe Johnson isn't getting better, just older & more overpaid

Who else is out there? Tyreke Evans? James Harden? Evan Turner? :oldlol:

If LA stands pat, they'll have arguably the best SG & PF in the NBA in the next 3 years. Thats a much better future than you may think.

[LA_Showtime]

It's obviously a risk to sign DJ. Why? Because there is no telling if it's stupid yet. If he becomes a 10, 10 and 3 blocks guy with insane efficiency it won't look so stupid paying him 10 mill a year. BTW those teams are far from the norm. You're just comparing your team who has been built with free agency robberies and lopsided trades to teams who build over time through the draft and smart decisions. I'd rather the Clippers pattern themselves after the Spurs than the Lakers.

Lakers have been more successful but the Clippers don't have the homerun potential of the Lakers with free agents/trades. They need to be smart and patient.

I have a hard time signing off on the fact the Lakers have some sort of geographical advantage when they play in the same city as the Clippers. The only difference between the two is the history of each franchise and the fact most people think the Clippers' front office is retarded.

The Clippers have home-run potential. They've got a bunch of assets and have the opportunity to trade for Chris Paul.

[Smot Poker]

Eric Gordon may not be the second coming of Kobe Bryant, but over the next 2 years he will be viewed by everyone as a better player than Kobe Bryant. In fact he likely will be the best SG in the NBA 3 years from now.

Kobe will be 35, EJ will be 25. You can put that together.

Over the next 5 years, which SG will be the best in the NBA?

- Wade is almost 30, injury prone, and likely will be declining soon
- Kobe is 33, has no cartilage in 1 knee, and is on the decline
- Roy is retired
- Kevin Martin isn't getting better.
- Monta isn't much better than EJ, in fact he'll probably end up as a 6th Man
- There isn't an "Elite" SG prospect on the horizon

If LA stands pat, they'll have both the best SG & PF in the NBA in the next 3 years.

agreed. great points!

[LA_Showtime]

Yeah, and trading away Gordon for a "potential" Paul extension (with his Brandon Roy-like knees) isn't a risk. smh

Go smoke more pot. I said it is a risk, moron.. :oldlol:

[Smot Poker]

I have a hard time signing off on the fact the Lakers have some sort of geographical advantage when they play in the same city as the Clippers. The only difference between the two is the history of each franchise and the fact most people think the Clippers' front office is retarded.

The Clippers have home-run potential. They've got a bunch of assets and have the opportunity to trade for Chris Paul.

obviously, it has nothing to do with geography. It's the history of the Lakers and their FO that makes them way more appealing to players.

[LA_Showtime]

obviously, it has nothing to do with geography. It's the history of the Lakers and their FO that makes them way more appealing to players.

... :wtf:

[Rowe]

obviously, it has nothing to do with geography. It's the history of the Lakers and their FO that makes them way more appealing to players.

This.

The Clippers have never had any historical significance and will always remain as the little brother in Los Angeles.

For the sake of their franchise forging a "new identity", I've always felt the best move would be to move back to San Diego or Anaheim. At least you can claim that the Los Angeles Clippers sucked, but they became good when they moved to Anaheim.

[Smot Poker]

Go smoke more pot. I said it is a risk, moron.. :oldlol:

hahaha! you're so butt hurt it's funny! after all the posturing, No Paul OR Howard for the Lakeshow and now you're crying. This next hit is for all the crying Laker fans!

[LA_Showtime]

This.

The Clippers have never had any historical significance and will always remain as the little brother in Los Angeles.

For the sake of their franchise forging a "new identity", I've always felt the best move would be to move back to San Diego or Anaheim. At least you can claim that the Los Angeles Clippers sucked, but they became good when they moved to Anaheim.

That is literally what I said in my post. :oldlol:

[LA_Showtime]

hahaha! you're so butt hurt it's funny! after all the posturing, No Paul OR Howard for the Lakeshow and now you're crying. This next hit is for all the crying Laker fans!

It's 10:29 in the morning and you're already smoking? Oh man.

[Smot Poker]

... :wtf:

Hey, I hear Shaq's available!

[Smot Poker]

It's 10:29 in the morning and you're already smoking? Oh man.

god forbid anyone smokes on their day off this beautiful sunday morning. who would do such a thing?

stop trolling and deal with your soon to be horrible team!

[longtime lurker]

If the trade comes with an extension then the Clippers have to be willing to trade Eric Gordon for Chris Paul.

[IGOTGAME]

If the trade comes with an extension then the Clippers have to be willing to trade Eric Gordon for Chris Paul.

It would be incredibly dumb not to. They could compete for a title next year with that team. Chris Paul is that good.

[Smot Poker]

I found a picture of you LA showtime!

http://inserteyeroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/crying-baby-300x300.jpg

"We're supposed to get Chris Paul!"

[Smot Poker]

Originally Posted by Rowe
This.

The Clippers have never had any historical significance and will always remain as the little brother in Los Angeles.

For the sake of their franchise forging a "new identity", I've always felt the best move would be to move back to San Diego or Anaheim. At least you can claim that the Los Angeles Clippers sucked, but they became good when they moved to Anaheim.


That is literally what I said in my post. :oldlol:

No, this is what you "literally" said:
I have a hard time signing off on the fact the Lakers have some sort of geographical advantage when they play in the same city as the Clippers. The only difference between the two is the history of each franchise and the fact most people think the Clippers' front office is retarded.

The Clippers have home-run potential. They've got a bunch of assets and have the opportunity to trade for Chris Paul.

you need to look up the word "literally" holmes! effin' retard!

[longtime lurker]

It would be incredibly dumb not to. They could compete for a title next year with that team. Chris Paul is that good.

But would it surprise you? There are reasons that some teams continue to suck and be horrible. Often times these are them.

[Clippersfan86]

But would it surprise you? There are reasons that some teams continue to suck and be horrible. Often times these are them.

Easy to say when your only assets are players over 31 years old that are declining :roll: . It's not nearly as clear cut as you're making it. Imagine if Eric Gordon was a Lakers. You'd trade him for 1 year rental CP3? My as* you would!

[longtime lurker]

Easy to say when your only assets are players over 31 years old that are declining :roll: . It's not nearly as clear cut as you're making it. Imagine if Eric Gordon was a Lakers. You'd trade him for 1 year rental CP3? My as* you would!

Reading is fundamental: If the trade comes with an extension then the Clippers have to be willing to trade Eric Gordon for Chris Paul.

[LA_Showtime]

Easy to say when your only assets are players over 31 years old that are declining :roll: . It's not nearly as clear cut as you're making it. Imagine if Eric Gordon was a Lakers. You'd trade him for 1 year rental CP3? My as* you would!

I would. Cp3's a ridiculous talent. I'd trade for the guy and try to convince him to stay. Guys like Gordon come around more than guys like Paul.

[chips93]

Reading is fundamental: If the trade comes with an extension then the Clippers have to be willing to trade Eric Gordon for Chris Paul.

cp3 isnt going to sign an extension before this summer. i dont understand why, but he makes a lot more money if he become a FA in the summer, irregardless of where he goes

[JustinJDW]

No extension, no Eric Gordon or Minny Pick. Simple as that.

[Clippersfan86]

No extension, no Eric Gordon or Minny Pick. Simple as that.

Exactly.

[LemonMan]

I would. Cp3's a ridiculous talent. I'd trade for the guy and try to convince him to stay. Guys like Gordon come around more than guys like Paul.
you're telling me you would trade one of your team's top scorers, who has potential to be the top sg in the nba, and will be with your team for a decent amount of time, for a one year rental on a pg with the knees of a beaten horse who has a pretty good chance of leaving your team the year after
:facepalm

[IGOTGAME]

No extension, no Eric Gordon or Minny Pick. Simple as that.

sometimes you gotta take a gamble to be great. If he would sign with the Lakers, why not the Clippers? Call his bluff.


you're telling me you would trade one of your team's top scorers, who has potential to be the top sg in the nba, and will be with your team for a decent amount of time,

Eric Gordon isn't that good. There is an Eric Gordon level guards coming out in the draft this year. He is NEVER going to be the top shooting guard. NEVER!

[Clippersfan86]

sometimes you gotta take a gamble to be great. If he would sign with the Lakers, why not the Clippers? Call his bluff.



Eric Gordon isn't that good. There is an Eric Gordon level guards coming out in the draft this year. He is NEVER going to be the top shooting guard. NEVER!

Denial can be a problem. Your boy Kobe calls Eric Gordon a top 5 SG in the game and talks him up all the time. You should of gotten a good look at him this year when he took over the 3rd and 4th quarter and ripped the Lakers up, leading us to a win.

[yobore]

you're telling me you would trade one of your team's top scorers, who has potential to be the top sg in the nba, and will be with your team for a decent amount of time, for a one year rental on a pg with the knees of a beaten horse who has a pretty good chance of leaving your team the year after

I'd take a year of and then a 90% shot at keeping a 26-year old HOF level PG who happens to specialize in bringing out the best in bigmen, which is nice because I have what looks to be the best PF of the future and I might match a legit giant of a center who said PG would thrive with, for a good but undersized SG. so... Yes.

[IGOTGAME]

Denial can be a problem. Your boy Kobe calls Eric Gordon a top 5 SG in the game and talks him up all the time. You should of gotten a good look at him this year when he took over the 3rd and 4th quarter and ripped the Lakers up, leading us to a win.

Top 5 and being the best are totally different. Eric Gordon wasn't born with enough talent to be the best shooting guard in the league. Unless a bunch of shooting guards are randomly killed it will never happen. Kobe will be better than him for another 5 years, same with Wade. He will NEVER get to that level. And by that time there will be other shooting guards coming into the league. Just because you are top 4,5,6 doesn't mean you are comparable to guys are totally different levels of play then you.

[The Choken One]

Gordon is a hell of a player...but to me Blake & CP3 would be downright scary.

Up to the GM, though.

[Clippersfan86]

Top 5 and being the best are totally different. Eric Gordon wasn't born with enough talent to be the best shooting guard in the league. Unless a bunch of shooting guards are randomly killed it will never happen. Kobe will be better than him for another 5 years, same with Wade. He will NEVER get to that level. And by that time there will be other shooting guards coming into the league. Just because you are top 4,5,6 doesn't mean you are comparable to guys are totally different levels of play then you.

Haha..... I'm curious how many Lakers fans agree with you. That at 38 years old Kobe will be better than Gordon. Or 34 year old Wade will be better. :roll: . Gordon put up 24.7 ppg, 3 rpg, 5 apg before his injury last season. Look up his season stats for Nov/Dec/Jan on the split on ESPN. Just because he will never be prime Kobe/Wade/Tmac level doesn't mean he can't be the best SG in the game.

[LemonMan]

Haha..... I'm curious how many Lakers fans agree with you. That at 38 years old Kobe will be better than Gordon. Or 34 year old Wade. :roll: .
this

[IGOTGAME]

Haha..... I'm curious how many Lakers fans agree with you. That at 38 years old Kobe will be better than Gordon. Or 34 year old Wade. :roll: .

As long as Kobe is in the league he will be better than Eric Gordon. That is how big the difference is.

34 year Wade will HEAD AND SHOULDERS better than Gordon.

He just isn't that good. He isn't made of the same stuff the great ones are made of. I have followed the kid from high school to Indiana to LAC. He is very talented but he just isn't supremely talented like great ones. Get rid of him now, get the best pg(at worst second best pg) and start competing for championships. Don't wait on someone who isn't gonna be that championship second option.

Then when the draft comes, take your pick of really good prospects with Minnies draft pick. Who knows, you could draft Jeremy Lamb who is just as talented or more talented than Gordon.

[LemonMan]

As long as Kobe is in the league he will be better than Eric Gordon. That is how big the difference is.

34 year Wade will HEAD AND SHOULDERS better than Gordon.
you really believe what you're saying :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[TheCalmInsanity]

Top 5 and being the best are totally different. Eric Gordon wasn't born with enough talent to be the best shooting guard in the league. Unless a bunch of shooting guards are randomly killed it will never happen. Kobe will be better than him for another 5 years, same with Wade. He will NEVER get to that level. And by that time there will be other shooting guards coming into the league. Just because you are top 4,5,6 doesn't mean you are comparable to guys are totally different levels of play then you.

Funny thing is, this kid was a child prodigy, probably born with a basketball in his hand.. Played lots of AAU ball, was a high school and college phenom. But he wasn't born with enough talent :facepalm

What was he supposed to be born with, a 7 foot wingspan and the ability to benchpress 400 while running the 100 meter in 7 seconds?

[IGOTGAME]

you really believe what you're saying :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

you guys remind me of the bulls fans and Luel Deng a couple of years ago.

[Clippersfan86]

you really believe what you're saying :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

He's a European dude who's quite the Euro/Lakers homer. I'm willing to bet 90 percent of Lakers fans would disagree with these statements. Hell he may be intentionally trolling.

[Clippersfan86]

you guys remind me of the bulls fans and Luel Deng a couple of years ago.

Yes because Luol Deng is comparable to Eric Gordon :oldlol:

[IGOTGAME]

Funny thing is, this kid was a child prodigy, probably born with a basketball in his hand.. Played lots of AAU ball, was a high school and college phenom. But he wasn't born with enough talent :facepalm

What was he supposed to be born with, a 7 foot wingspan and the ability to benchpress 400 while running the 100 meter in 7 seconds?

I follow bball on all levels and have seen a bunch of prospects. He is no Kobe or T-Mac.

yea, he was really good but wasn't Kobe, T-Mac, Vince level of talent. That is the talent level it takes to be the best shooting guard in the World. Gordon wasn't born with it.

[IGOTGAME]

Yes because Luol Deng is comparable to Eric Gordon :oldlol:

yep they are both being overrated by their fans in trade talks.

[LA_Showtime]

Gordon has the potential to be the top SG in the NBA... right. Well guess what fellas, Cp3 IS the top point guard in the league. :oldlol:

[LemonMan]

He's a European dude who's quite the Euro/Lakers homer. I'm willing to bet 90 percent of Lakers fans would disagree with these statements. Hell he may be intentionally trolling.
I have some of the biggest nut hugging laker fan friends who will disagree with those statement

[Clippersfan86]

Gordon has the potential to be the top SG in the NBA... right. Well guess what fellas, Cp3 IS the top point guard in the league. :oldlol:

No doubt. CP3>Gordon... but that's not the issue here. The issue is Gordon is locked up 5 years minimum, is younger and will be cheaper.

[IGOTGAME]

He's a European dude who's quite the Euro/Lakers homer. I'm willing to bet 90 percent of Lakers fans would disagree with these statements. Hell he may be intentionally trolling.

so now I'm European. You are retarded. I don't care what fans agree or now. Eric Gordon CAN NEVER be the best shooting guard in the league.

[Clippersfan86]

yep they are both being overrated by their fans in trade talks.

Both are actually universally considered two of the top five most UNDERRATED players in the NBA. I'm glad you know basketball so well though! :applause: :oldlol:

[LemonMan]

Gordon has the potential to be the top SG in the NBA... right. Well guess what fellas, Cp3 IS the top point guard in the league. :oldlol:
one of the best SG in the NBA for a pretty good amount of time > best PG in the NBA rental for 66 games + playoffs

[IGOTGAME]

Both are actually universally considered two of the top five most UNDERRATED players in the NBA. I'm glad you know basketball so well though! :applause: :oldlol:

You don't understand basketball. That is why you consistently speak in how other people rate players. Like "considered overrated" or "so and so would agree." You lack the ability to analyze the game and players.

[IGOTGAME]

one of the best SG in the NBA for a pretty good amount of time > best PG in the NBA rental for 66 games + playoffs

you play to win championships.

[brownmamba00]

As long as Kobe is in the league he will be better than Eric Gordon. That is how big the difference is.

34 year Wade will HEAD AND SHOULDERS better than Gordon.

He just isn't that good. He isn't made of the same stuff the great ones are made of. I have followed the kid from high school to Indiana to LAC. He is very talented but he just isn't supremely talented like great ones. Get rid of him now, get the best pg(at worst second best pg) and start competing for championships. Don't wait on someone who isn't gonna be that championship second option.

Then when the draft comes, take your pick of really good prospects with Minnies draft pick. Who knows, you could draft Jeremy Lamb who is just as talented or more talented than Gordon.
Shows you the difference between the Lakers and the Clippers. The Clipps dont have the balls to get to the next level. They should just get out of Cali and move to Vancouver or some shit. They will never win a chip.

[Clippersfan86]

Shows you the difference between the Lakers and the Clippers. The Clipps dont have the balls to get to the next level. They should just get out of Cali and move to Vancouver or some shit. They will never win a chip.

No need to act jealous and blast "the other team". Just wait till this season and see what happens.

[chips93]

Both are actually universally considered two of the top five most UNDERRATED players in the NBA. I'm glad you know basketball so well though! :applause: :oldlol:

how can you be universally underrated? :lol

[LemonMan]

you play to win championships.
You're retarded if you think Clippers have more of a chance winning a championship without gordon and with paul this year than with gordon on the team with a good draft pick, in a few years when they're all developed. this team is ridiculously young

[brownmamba00]

No need to act jealous and blast "the other team". Just wait till this season and see what happens.
Sorry bro, that's just the way it is. Wish you guys the best but just dont see the Clippers organisation having what it takes to get to the next level.
And jealousy? Think again

[Fiasco]

Ric Bucher seems to think that the Clippers will need to offer Gordon AND the Minny pick in order to get a pass from the league.

LOL, go **** yourself Stern if you think that's ever going to happen.

[stephanieg]

32 win teams can't have multiple underrated players unless underrated = flashy. Or there are a bunch of other players so bad they drain wins away.

[Clippersfan86]

Sorry bro, that's just the way it is. Wish you guys the best but just dont see the Clippers organisation having what it takes to get to the next level.
And jealousy? Think again

Like I said... how about you wait and see? For all we know the Clippers may get further than the Lakers this year in the playoffs? WAY too soon to start running your mouth dude. Especially about a team with this much talent.

[Clippersfan86]

32 win teams can't have multiple underrated players unless underrated = flashy. Or there are a bunch of other players so bad they drain wins away.

Ever hear of injuries? Chemistry? Experience? Of course not....

[LemonMan]

32 win teams can't have multiple underrated players unless underrated = flashy. Or there are a bunch of other players draining wins away.
there was sooo much more to the season than those 32 wins that's what people who don't watch clipper games do not and will not ever understand. We can't say much till the season starts and everyone gets mind ****ed by the Clippers doing really well

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Ric Bucher seems to think that the Clippers will need to offer Gordon AND the Minny pick in order to get a pass from the league.

LOL, go **** yourself Stern if you think that's ever going to happen.

lol i agree...

they wont get anything close to what they were getting in the first trade that fell through

who else is in the running for CP3?

warriors will offer Monta and 1st round pick clay thompson but thats it

Demps doesnt NOT like Rondo...

oh well

[brownmamba00]

Like I said... how about you wait and see? For all we know the Clippers may get further than the Lakers this year in the playoffs? WAY too soon to start running your mouth dude. Especially about a team with this much talent.
Just worry about getting that 8th seed for now:cheers:

[Clippersfan86]

Just worry about getting that 8th seed for now:cheers:

Yea.. will be great if we meet in the playoffs. Good match up for the Clippers.

[DevilsAssassin]

If he can't land with the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, Chris Paul's preference is to be traded by the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers to play alongside Blake Griffin, according to sources close to the situation.

The Clippers know that Paul is unlikely to sign an extension with any team that trades for him because the rules in place in the NBA's new labor agreement make it more advantageous for top stars to play the season out and then sign a longer deal in free agency, even if they're staying with the same team. But sources told ESPN.com that the Clippers merely want Paul to pick up the 2012-13 option in his contract at the time of the trade -- thus delaying his free agency by one year -- if they're going to give up one of their two most prized trade assets for Paul: Eric Gordon or Minnesota's unprotected No. 1 pick in 2012.

In a similar situation in February, Mo Williams agreed to pick up his option for the 2011-12 season to clinch the Clippers' deal with Cleveland that swapped Williams for Baron Davis. Sources say that the Clippers -- if Paul agrees to do the same -- would be willing to reverse their previous stance and send either Gordon or the Minnesota pick to the Hornets because they'd know that Paul would be in place next to Griffin for at least two seasons, removing the threat of trading for Paul and then watching him leave in free agency in July.

ESPN.com reported late Saturday that the Clippers had emerged as the "early front-runner" in the race to land Paul after the frustrated Lakers finally withdrew from three-team talks with the Hornets and Houston Rockets. One source close to the situation said Sunday that New Orleans has asked the Clippers for Gordon, Chris Kaman, Eric Bledsoe, Al-Farouq Aminu and at least two future first-round picks in exchange for Paul.

Sources say that the Clippers, meanwhile, are quietly confident that having Paul for the next two seasons will ultimately lead to a long-term arrangement, especially if L.A. manages to sign Griffin to an extension next summer. ESPN.com reported earlier this week that Gordon and the Warriors' Stephen Curry are the players most coveted by New Orleans in a potential Paul deal, but the Warriors have been pessimistic about getting the assurances about the future they need from Paul to surrender Curry.

The Hornets remain under pressure to find a palatable deal for Paul, who can become a free agent in July 2012 and has already told the franchise that he does not intend to sign an extension. In addition to New Orleans' natural desire to find a new home for Paul as quickly as possible to avoid the sort of soap opera that engulfed the Denver Nuggets last season until they traded Carmelo Anthony in February, league officials now technically in charge of the Hornets also know that the union has hinted at soon pursuing legal action on Paul's behalf if a new trade is not hashed out.

Paul spoke extensively with the union on Thursday, after Stern squashed the original three-team trade, about what legal options were available. The union planned to speak with Paul Sunday to gauge how he wants to go forward and how vigorously he may want to fight the league's ruling, sources said.

While Paul is despondent, sources say he also understands that a drawn-out battle with the league, whether in the courts or elsewhere, could lead to a heavy public backlash in New Orleans. But there is also a push within the union to sue the NBA if no trade is consummated by Monday, with possible claims of circumvention or collusion.

New Orleans officials are likewise crestfallen by the NBA's steady refusal to sign off on any trade construction presented by the Hornets, Rockets and Lakers that would have landed Paul in L.A. next to Kobe Bryant after NBA commissioner David Stern vetoed the teams' original trade Thursday.

The Clippers, at least, remain a very plausible trade partner for Paul, given all the young assets possessed by the Lakers' Staples Center co-tenants. Sources say that Aminu, Bledsoe and the expiring contract of Kaman are among the pieces that have been made available to New Orleans this week.

Paul has known from the start that a trade to the Knicks was virtually impossible because of New York's limited trade assets beyond star forwards Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire. The recent arrival of Tyson Chandler in free agency has enabled New York to offer a package centered around Stoudemire for Paul, but sources say that the league-owned Hornets have no interest in taking such a risk, given the fact that Stoudemire's massive contract signed last summer with the Knicks could not be fully insured because of his longstanding knee troubles.

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[LA_Showtime]

There was a team last season that weren't even good but their fan base started acting all entitled and shit... I wanna say the Blazers, but I don't think that's right. Apparently it's the Clippers this year.

[Clippersfan86]

There was a team last season that weren't even good but their fan base started acting all entitled and shit... I wanna say the Blazers, but I don't think that's right. Apparently it's the Clippers this year.

So if people are talking sh** about your team and you speak up... it's entitlement? Get off you're fu**ing soap box retard.

[Clippersfan86]

..

Exactly what I said! At least pick up the one year option and Clippers will pull the trigger and get CP3.

[LemonMan]

There was a team last season that weren't even good but their fan base started acting all entitled and shit... I wanna say the Blazers, but I don't think that's right. Apparently it's the Clippers this year.
There's your problem sir.

[LA_Showtime]

There's your problem sir.

That "wasn't" even good. I don't edit my posts.

[IGOTGAME]

I feel bad. I am really rooting for the Clippers to do well. But the fans, at least ones on hear, are very annoying.

Blake is literally my second favor player in the NBA. Hope the Clipper fans don't ruin my experience watching Clippers games.

[thatoneblackguy]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine



ESPN link w/@Chris_Broussard: If he can't be Laker or Knick, @CP3 wants to be dealt to Clips to play w/@blakegriffin: es.pn/tnzKYI



Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard



CP looking to join Clippers since NYK and Lakers look unlikely. Clips and Hornets talking trade.



Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard


Hornets asking for E Gordon, Kaman, Bledsoe, Aminu and 2 1st round picks, sources say





Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard


LAC willing to add Gordon 2 deal if Paul commits 2 "opt-in" to the final year of his deal, which would assure LAC of having him next 2 yrs...

[LemonMan]

That "wasn't" even good. I don't edit my posts.
no lol i'm not talking about your grammar. i'm not that much of a dick. i'm saying that the difference is that the clippers are good, so there are a lot of reasons why people would be talking with the expectations that they will accomplish a lot

[DevilsAssassin]

Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
Hornets asking for E Gordon, Kaman, Bledsoe, Aminu and 2 1st round picks, sources say

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[JohnnyWall]

One of the 2 picks would be the Minnesota one?

Seems hella expensive...

[Clippersfan86]

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If it's two future 1st rounders and not Minny pick AND Paul picks up second year option I say do it for sure. Thing Paul needs to realize is... his final option year will be much greater than year 1 of his next contract. I understand he wants long term contract...but there is the benefit of more money to take that option. Unless he's injured and hiding it or something.. no reason to decline to take it.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

@Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
Hornets asking for E Gordon, Kaman, Bledsoe, Aminu and 2 1st round picks, sources say

lol...good luck

[Fiasco]

I'm positive New Orleans wants one of the two picks to be Minny's. Seriously, **** 'em. If they don't trade CP3 by tomorrow, the NBA is going to get sued by the player's association and then we get to entertain another fiasco (no pun intended) for the next 10 months.

New Orleans is under the gun, and Olshey isn't going to trade one of the best SGs in the game AND the Minnesota pick for Chris Paul, who has demanded to be traded.

lololol Chris Broussard.

[Clippersfan86]

I'm positive New Orleans wants one of the two picks to be Minny's. Seriously, **** 'em. If they don't trade CP3 by tomorrow, the NBA is going to get sued by the player's association and then we get to entertain another fiasco (no pun intended) for the next 10 months.

New Orleans is under the gun, and Olshey isn't going to trade one of the best SGs in the game AND the Minnesota pick for Chris Paul, who has demanded to be traded.

lololol Chris Broussard.


:applause: :roll: :roll: . Yup. I'm with you dude. Fu** them if they think they are going to rape us. CP3 is running out of options with Knicks and Lakers out officially.

[LemonMan]

where do they think the leverage to demand all these assets is?

[JustinJDW]

Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard

Hornets asking for E Gordon, Kaman, Bledsoe, Aminu and 2 1st round picks, sources sayHaha, holy shit! That's with an extension right? :oldlol:

If Chris Paul isn't even willing to pick up his one-year option, then he can seriously go **** himself. :oldlol:

[Clippersfan86]

Haha, holy shit! That's with an extension right? :oldlol:

NO doesn't think so apparently :facepalm . Clippers have informed him they will not be doing trade unless he at least picks up player option.

[SpecialQue]

where do they think the leverage to demand all these assets is?

With Stern.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

I'm positive New Orleans wants one of the two picks to be Minny's. Seriously, **** 'em. If they don't trade CP3 by tomorrow, the NBA is going to get sued by the player's association and then we get to entertain another fiasco (no pun intended) for the next 10 months.

New Orleans is under the gun, and Olshey isn't going to trade one of the best SGs in the game AND the Minnesota pick for Chris Paul, who has demanded to be traded.

lololol Chris Broussard.

I remember they said if the original team deal wont go through...they will sue...atleast thats what i understand

[Chad44]

Don't trade Eric Gordan, for a player with bad knees.

[Clippersfan86]

With Stern.

http://memegenerator.net/cache/instances/400x/11/11817/12100673.jpg

[SpecialQue]

Clippers trade Gordon, Kaman, Bledsoe, Aminu and 2 1st round picks, then lose DJ to Golden State.

They sign CP3, who's knees blow up as soon as he arrives, causing him to lose the season.

I will bet my first born child that this happens.

[Clippersfan86]

Clippers trade Gordon, Kaman, Bledsoe, Aminu and 2 1st round picks, then lose DJ to Golden State.

They sign CP3, who's knees blow up as soon as he arrives, causing him to lose the season.

I will bet my first born child that this happens.

Sigh... can't let it happen. I seriously think CP3 may be refusing extension due to the fact that he knows medically he's only got a couple elite years left. It wouldn't surprise me! Doctors and agent are probably in his ear telling him to get that 5 year deal ASAP.

[Lebron23]

Don't trade Eric Gordan, for a player with bad knees.

This

Bad trade for the Clippers. I only trade Gordon and some fillers for Russell Westbrook or John Wall.

[JohnnyWall]

Clippers trade Gordon, Kaman, Bledsoe, Aminu and 2 1st round picks, then lose DJ to Golden State.

They sign CP3, who's knees blow up as soon as he arrives, causing him to lose the season.

I will bet my first born child that this happens.

This could be the make-or-break decision for the Clippers. The Lakers seem to be falling apart, and the Western conference looks pretty weak right now. The Clippers could either keep Gordon, try their luck at next year's draft and maybe try to keep Jordan, or they can go for Paul and hope he stays healthy. Both options looks pretty good.