Hornets trade Chris Paul to Clippers for Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, good pick, Aminu

[Al Thornton]

2 seasons is actually kind of a long time. we just have to hope they don't be the clippers.

[RandomBalla55]

They should trade Bledsoe + Mo Williams + the other 1st round pick for Monta Ellis.

Chris Paul / Chauncey Billups
Monta Ellis / Randy Foye
Caron Butler / Gomes
Blake Griffin / Craig Smith
DeAndre Jordan / Trey Thompkins

Damnnnn...

Lol, like the Warriors are gonna do that trade.

Billups can't be traded until next year. One of Mo and Bledsoe must go to either get some backup bodies in the front court or a better 2 guard.

[Fiasco]

Whiny combo guard? Mo has done a lot for the Clippers, like him or not. Organized team practices, and has done nothing but be positive, even after the acquiring of Billups.

He's a good person. Terrible player. He's a spot up shooter with zero basketball IQ. Average passer, average dribbler. And he makes more money than Blake Griffin right now.

Don't even get me started on Moon.

[AMISTILLILL]

It hurts losing Gordon if you're a Clippers fan, but you just got a hell of a lot better instantly. There are no guarantees with hanging on to Gordon, although he'll certainly be a great player. Paul makes you relevant for the first time in a long time. Trade for that kind of player first, think about how to bounce back from losing Gordon second.

[The Big Skinny]

So what does the Hornets Line up look like?

PG: Jarrett Jack
SG: Gordon, Belinelli
SF: Ariza, Aminu, Pondexter
PF: Landry, Summers
C: Okafor, Kaman

If D. West stayed, they would be decent in the west. Need help at PG and PF. That Minne pick will help tho

[ihatetimthomas]

[qrich]

Do the clips still have a MLE to sign a backup c, or even any capspace? Will bledsoe be moved with mo to get an even better piece or keeping him for the long run?

No. Since the Clips were under the cap, they wouldn't be able to use the Mid-Level Exception in any ways.

Bledsoe might have some value around the league to get a SG and a backup C.

[bagelred]

My god, the Clippers caved. Once again, just like Melo/Knicks, the league had nowhere else to go. Yet, the team caves and gives up all its assets.....

David Stern.....playing god..........

[colorz]

Foye backup small forward?

[Kobr]

I hope Blake Griffin and CP3 sign somewhere else in 2 years. This franchise is a ****ing disgrace.

Why dude? You guys gave up a lot, but it's not like you were Memphis with the Pau Gasol trade... You guys didn't get raped or anything.

CP3, Butler and Griffin will be a powerful line-up

[talkingconch]

Watch the hornets play better this season lol

suprised this thread is only 6 pages

[Al Thornton]

how was ariza not included?

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

They should trade Bledsoe + Mo Williams + the other 1st round pick for Monta Ellis.

Chris Paul / Chauncey Billups
Monta Ellis / Randy Foye
Caron Butler / Gomes
Blake Griffin / Craig Smith
DeAndre Jordan / Trey Thompkins

Damnnnn...

Yea, we gotta do something about all these 5's. This shit is a mess.

[LemonMan]

so much for holding my breath and hoping nothing would **** this up

[Nash]

Whats wrong with this deal? I mean, it all comes down to CP3 and Gordon which to be honest CP3>>Gordon.. All day everyday.

Now I have no idea why the hell the picked up Billupps right now but hey, they could probably go for Hamilton right now or some shit like that. Or, trade Mo.