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[CBS Sports] Paul wants out of New Orleans before season

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And so it begins...

Ken Berger said:

When Paul was quoted a few weeks ago as saying he'd be open to a trade if the Hornets aren't committed to building a championship team, it was only a small hint as to the size of the chasm that exists between the franchise and its cornerstone player. Paul, in fact, has put into motion an aggressive exit strategy that will accelerate in the coming weeks, and his clear intention is to be traded before the start of the 2010-11 season, a person with direct knowledge of his plans told CBSSports.com Wednesday.

"He wants out," said the person, who has been briefed on Paul's strategy but spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it publicly. "He wants to play with another superstar. He wants to follow LeBron's model of teaming up with other great players."

Paul's list of preferred destinations consists of the Knicks, Magic and Lakers, and members of his inner circle already have sent word to the Hornets of his desire to be traded to one of those teams, sources say. If Paul has his way, he's played his last game in a Hornets jersey.

"He feels like they haven't put the right pieces together," said the person familiar with the star point guard's plans.

Paul, a three-time All-Star, still has two years before he can become a free agent. But his dissatisfaction with the Hornets' downward spiral, coupled with the coup pulled off by James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami has only accelerated his desire to seek a trade. Sources within the NBA say members of Paul's camp have told them recently, "He's not going to start the season in New Orleans.
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http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/...y-facing-crisis-with-paul?tag=headlines;other

#1 The Cat, Jul 21, 2010

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O' SNAP

#2 RoxSqaud, Jul 21, 2010
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where's Morey?

#3 devilsdandruff, Jul 21, 2010
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brooks
somebody
and somebody

get it done, Morey!

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I could see him going to ny

#5 roxstarz, Jul 21, 2010
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#6 bratna8, Jul 21, 2010
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Miami should trade Chris Bosh for him.

#7 Carl Herrera, Jul 21, 2010

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Ok Morey, its time

Brooks+Jeffries+Andersen+Hill+Budinger+2012+first rounder for Paul.

Yao/Miller
Scola/Patterson
Ariza/Battier
Martin/Taylor
Paul/Lowry

#8 Francis3422, Jul 21, 2010
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I put this in the NBA Dish since Paul's list supposedly is the Magic, Knicks and Lakers. But if you're the Hornets, certainly you have no incentive to limit yourself to those three teams. It's not like Paul has any leverage to leave for nothing, ala Bosh.

And if you're the Rockets, it's not like you'd only be acquiring a Carlos Beltran half-year rental. You'd have two years guaranteed, and the potential to sell Paul on Houston in that timeframe. If you're as good as I think that roster would be, I think it's worth the risk even if Houston isn't on Paul's "list"...

#9 The Cat, Jul 21, 2010
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yah right..

http://www.hornets247.com/news/2010...preparing-for-season-with-new-orleans-hornets

Chris Paul says he's concentrating on preparing for season with New Orleans Hornets

Sounding upbeat, Paul gave a brief telephone interview Monday afternoon to promote his basketball camp next week in New Orleans and his partnership with restaurateur Al Copeland Jr. in hosting a “Party with a Purpose’’ charity event to benefit both of their foundations for cancer research.

Paul declined to speak specifically about Jeff Bower’s sudden departure last week after 15 years with the club or his alleged recent wedding toast in New York in which he predicted the formation of a big three with the New York Knicks involving himself and Carmelo Anthony — with the two joining newly signed Amare Stoudemire.

“I’ve mostly been concentrating on working out to get ready for the season, but I got a chance to watch some of our summer league games,’’ Paul said.
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#10 ClutchCity3, Jul 21, 2010
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Let's go for it! (even though I like Brooks more as a person)

#11 AroundTheWorld, Jul 21, 2010
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ClutchCity3 said:

yah right..

http://www.hornets247.com/news/2010...preparing-for-season-with-new-orleans-hornets
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Uh, say what? He declined comment on the management situation, and only said this:

Chris Paul said:

“I’ve mostly been concentrating on working out to get ready for the season, but I got a chance to watch some of our summer league games,’’ Paul said.
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How in the world do you read a ringing endorsement in saying he's working out to get ready for the season? Or that he watched summer league games? These are things that players would do, um, regardless of what team they were planning to play for.

Besides, Paul is under contract for two years and would get MAJORLY fined and reprimanded if he went public with his demands. The article explains as much.

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ClutchCity3 said:

yah right..

http://www.hornets247.com/news/2010...preparing-for-season-with-new-orleans-hornets
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#13 ubigred, Jul 21, 2010

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Anywhere but NY. Amare without a star PG is a lottery pick for the Rockets.

#14 BetterThanEver, Jul 21, 2010
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Read the quote. There's no buzzkill at all in that... if anything, it only feeds the fire because Paul turned down an easy scenario where he could have publically supported the team and expressed his commitment.

#15 The Cat, Jul 21, 2010
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if Paul were to be traded draft picks and young prospects would be high on their list as well as cap relief

I would probably propose this:

Brooks
Hill
Jeffries
Battier
Right to swap pick in 2011 w/ NY (so houston's first round pick)
NY's pick in 2012

for

Chris Paul
James Posey

leaves us with:

Paul/Lowry
Martin/Taylor/Bud
Ariza/Posey/Bud
Scola/Patterson/Hayes
Yao/Miller/Hayes

I just dont know if NO would bit on that right now expiring contracts are more valuable at the deadline since over 1/2 the player's contract is already paid for and they probably want to save money will getting young prospects and picks in return

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ClutchCity3 said:

yah right..

"Paul declined to speak specifically about Jeff Bower’s sudden departure last week after 15 years with the club or his alleged recent wedding toast in New York in which he predicted the formation of a big three with the New York Knicks involving himself and Carmelo Anthony — with the two joining newly signed Amare Stoudemire."
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Hmmmmm...

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Francis3422 said:

Ok Morey, its time

Brooks+Jeffries+Andersen+Hill+Budinger+2012+first rounder for Paul.

Yao/Miller
Scola/Patterson
Ariza/Battier
Martin/Taylor
Paul/Lowry
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At first I thought this trade offer was ridiculous, but 10 deep that team is STACKED

#18 moonsh0t, Jul 21, 2010

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I don't think there's a single team out there that has the pieces to get this done more than the Rockets. We can offer them back a PG/SG that can either play with Collison or behind him (Brooks), and PF that can back up West (Hill/Patterson), and salary relief (Jeffries). If they are really insistent, we can offer them the NY picks, or even one of Ariza or Battier. This would be a deal that would rank higher to me than even acquiring Bosh.

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Damn what if the Lakers offer Odom and Bynum for Paul + filler, if you were New Orleans would you do it?

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