David West opts out of Hornets contract, becomes free agent

[niko]

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.

is that a rumor Celtic fans made up like the Nets fans want to think DWill and Howard are bbf's? So he has to come to their team? Can i make up a story where howard only wants to play with Melo?

[Rowe]

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.

Who was the last big time Free Agent to sign in Boston?

History lesson for you.

[Rowe]

apparently it will be Indiana and New Jersey in on him

if Indy got him they'd be DIRTYYYY

collison(33)/hill (22)
george (28)/rush (13)
granger (35)/dunny (13)
west(34) /hansbrough (24)
hibbert (28)/foster (10)

somethin like that would be sick

Not really. They're still getting bounced in Round 1 with that lineup.

Does someone out there believe Danny Granger can carry a team deep into the Playoffs?

[Rose]

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

Offer the incentive of Russy+Harden+Perkins for
CP3+Ariza or Emeka.

And funny how Perkins went from OH! if we have him we win game 7, to why the **** would the Hornets want him?!!?!?

If they get Emeka they basically replace Perkins with a more expensive version but a slightly more offensively enabled guy. Plus it gives them a better point guard, and the perfect one for Durant. Hell they could take both Ariza and Emeka probably.

CP3-Ariza-Durant-Ibaka-Emeka
Maynor-Sefo-Cook?-Collison-Aldrich

That's a ****ing great defensive line-up and a solid offensive line-up.

[TylerOO]

Latest rumors say he wants to go to Miami. Not sure how that would work. Bosh at C?

[WeGetRing2012]

Name the better offer with an elite PG.

Rondo elite

Rondo's talent seems to shine when he plays alongside 3 hall of famers.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Jesus, one at a time.

is that a rumor Celtic fans made up like the Nets fans want to think DWill and Howard are bbf's? So he has to come to their team? Can i make up a story where howard only wants to play with Melo?

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...ul-jameer-who/

Who was the last big time Free Agent to sign in Boston?

History lesson for you.

Last one to sign in NJ, OKC?

Offer the incentive of Russy+Harden+Perkins for
CP3+Ariza or Emeka.

And funny how Perkins went from OH! if we have him we win game 7, to why the **** would the Hornets want him?!!?!?

Westbrook + Harden > CP3, as that is effectively the trade. They're both younger and have high ceilings.

And you're taking that statement way out of context - it has been said (not by everyone) that Perk could have made the difference in game 6 OR 7, game 7 being the primary example as LA got 23 offensive boards and Perk was a guy who manned the paint for us. That does NOT make him an asset for a rebuilding team. Anderson Varejao would have been useful for the Celtics in game 7, but would you say he is an asset to the rebuilding Cavs (especially considering his ludicrous contract)?

Hell they could take both Ariza and Emeka probably.

Really, where are these $34m in contracts coming from on OKC? They only have $49m in contracts next year and take away Durant's $13m that leaves $36m, there no way OKC guts practically their entire roster for CP3.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Rondo elite

Rondo's talent seems to shine when he plays alongside 3 hall of famers.

Seeing as you haven't seen him play without 3 HoFs you can't reasonably make that argument.

Also, during the 2010 playoff run (widely considered Rondo's best stretch of his career) his assists went down as the big 3's scoring went up. But he's only good if the big 3 are good!

[LJJ]

Really, where are these $34m in contracts coming from on OKC? They only have $49m in contracts next year and take away Durant's $13m that leaves $36m, there no way OKC guts practically their entire roster for CP3.

Simple. Add a third team who doesn't mind taking on a few extra contracts.

OKC gets:
Chris Paul
Emeka Okafor
Manny Harris

NO gets:
Russell Westbrook
Antwan Jamison
Nate Robinson
Cole Aldridge

Cleveland gets:
Kendrick Perkins
Trevor Ariza
Thabo Sefolosha
Royal Ivey
(and uses part of their trade exception)

OKC gets Paul and upgrades Perkins and keeps Harden. NO loses A LOT of contracts and adds a young star in Westbrook. Cleveland gets a starting SF and C which they sorely lack for just laying in the cut.

[Jasper]

I think West bounces back from the knee issue.

problem is as I stated in a few threads this is the PF era , and really only a few teams are without a legit PF that can play ton's of competitive minutes .

He is in a rock and a hard place trying to get with a contender.

He can only hope that N.O. gets into a sign and trade scenario, because his free agent market value is only with about 5 teams that could use his services.
Suns , Oak , Nuggets , Cats are what I consider players

Trade scenario's would be with Spurs , hawks , Bucks and Nets

Playoff contenders trade scenario's : Celtics , Orlando

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He might be in a position to get a 1 - 2 year deal and try again .. but my guess his best option is Oak

If he wants t ofinish his career with one team , Cats would finalize that

[niko]

I think West bounces back from the knee issue.

problem is as I stated in a few threads this is the PF era , and really only a few teams are without a legit PF that can play ton's of competitive minutes .

He is in a rock and a hard place trying to get with a contender.

He can only hope that N.O. gets into a sign and trade scenario, because his free agent market value is only with about 5 teams that could use his services.
Suns , Oak , Nuggets , Cats are what I consider players

Trade scenario's would be with Spurs , hawks , Bucks and Nets

Playoff contenders trade scenario's : Celtics , Orlando

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He might be in a position to get a 1 - 2 year deal and try again .. but my guess his best option is Oak

If he wants t ofinish his career with one team , Cats would finalize that

Nets could offer him big money without S&T.

[Jasper]

They have a very good young buck in Humph a PF right now .... but if I recall he is a un-restricted free agent ?? (I say they keep him)

They are in a pickle because they might want to bank on keeping D-Will , but IMO he walks and heads to NY.

So unless a player like West that were to come to the Nets could get some guarennteeeee from D-Will , I doubt he would sign.

[LA_Showtime]

From the sounds of it he's not going back to New Orleans. He said he wants to win. It'd be crazy if he signed for the mid-level exception. He'd be a great fit in San Antonio.

[Jasper]

From the sounds of it he's not going back to New Orleans. He said he wants to win. It'd be crazy if he signed for the mid-level exception. He'd be a great fit in San Antonio.

Can they even afford him , without doing a sign and trade with N.O.

[HylianNightmare]

hopefully we can maeka move for paul now