David West opts out of Hornets contract, becomes free agent

[QUOTE=Rowe]Thats how I see it too. The $8 Million he would've made makes more sense than trying to hope a team gambles longterm for more money than he was previously due while coming off a major injury.

He may get a rude awakening just like Ron Artest did a few years ago. In Ron's case he saved face by signing for a full MLE deal at 5/$33 Million on a Championship team. Maybe West could follow the same route, but this time to a team like San Antonio.[/QUOTE]


Dude its a virtual certainty he's gonna get at least like 25 million dollars. And as soon as he scribbles his name on the dotted line, its guaranteed.

As opposed to only 8 million left on a contract and having to risk further damage and possibly career ending injury for an entire season without any insurance past that season.

This is actually a no brainer for David West. Whoever his agent is has been doing this for years and knows what hes doing. Slow your roles, ISH financial advisers...

Maybe Milwaukee works out a sign and trade,

I always thought he would go to the Spurs.

If he leaves NO, so does Chris Paul. Rondo and Green could get it done...

[QUOTE=BlackWhiteGreen]If he leaves NO, so does Chris Paul. Rondo and Green could get it done...[/QUOTE]

It doesnt matter if West leaves or stays, Paul is leaving no matter what. West is not a good enough incentive.

[QUOTE=ihatetimthomas]It doesnt matter if West leaves or stays, Paul is leaving no matter what. West is not a good enough incentive.[/QUOTE]

Well yeah, but I think this pushes the deal ahead.

[QUOTE=BlackWhiteGreen]If he leaves NO, so does Chris Paul. [B]Rondo and Green could get it done...[/B][/QUOTE]
:lol :lol keep dreaming...

[QUOTE=WeGetRing2012]:lol :lol keep dreaming...[/QUOTE]

Name the better offer with an elite PG.

Does anyone know the possibly destination teams of who can realistically sign him?

[QUOTE=Meticode]Does anyone know the possibly destination teams of who can realistically sign him?[/QUOTE]

In terms of signing him outright? Not sure, and those that can might not be able to post-lockout...

[QUOTE=BlackWhiteGreen]Name the better offer with an elite PG.[/QUOTE]

No team is going to trade anything of value for Paul unless they know he wants to sign there long term. That takes out about 90% of the league. The only way I see NO trading Paul is if Okafur is included as well, but we won't know if thats possible until a new CBA.

apparently it will be Indiana and New Jersey in on him

if Indy got him they'd be DIRTYYYY

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somethin like that would be sick

[QUOTE=BlackWhiteGreen]In terms of signing him outright? Not sure, and those that can might not be able to post-lockout...[/QUOTE]
True. If I remember correctly 22 NBA teams are losing money.

[QUOTE=BlackWhiteGreen]Name the better offer with an elite PG.[/QUOTE]
Russy+Perkins.

I really think CP3 goes to OKC, when OKC extends him.

[QUOTE=da dream]No team is going to trade anything of value for Paul unless they know he wants to sign there long term. That takes out about 90% of the league. The only way I see NO trading Paul is if Okafur is included as well, but we won't know if thats possible until a new CBA.[/QUOTE]

If the rumours about Paul and Howard wanting to play together are true, Boston is the ideal destination, and CP3 would sign an extension there if Howard were to come.

[QUOTE=Rose]Russy+Perkins.

I really think CP3 goes to OKC, when OKC extends him.[/QUOTE]

Don't see why NO wants any part of Perkins' contract, never mind him as a player.