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Alan Han hypothetically suggests that Jeremy Lin can help get Knicks CP3

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Clips/Roxfan, Jul 16, 2012.

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  1. Clips/Roxfan

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    Alan Hahn

    CP3-to-NY has low odds right now. For one, he has big payday awaiting after this season, which is why he declined extension with LAC and everyone in the NBA knows that. Of course we also know not to trust any of these star free agents know what they want from one season to the next. And, yes, he and Melo are very close. Second, here comes the cold water, teams over luxury tax apron can not execute a sign-and-trade for a free agent, which means Knicks may not be able to pull it off next summer. But hypothetically, if CP tells Clips at trade deadline he isn't re-signing, Knicks could have a valuable piece in Lin to offer in package for CP3. Lin would have to consent to trade, but still, having Lin as an asset -- again, hypothetically speaking here -- gives you a chance if your heart is really set on CP.

    http://sulia.com/channel/new-york-knicks/f/f21c1e1a-fbc5-465c-829e-e5c9cbf84062/?source=twitter
     
    #1 Clips/Roxfan, Jul 16, 2012
  2. Tenchi

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    The thing with the Lin gamble is if he doesn't play well this year then who would want to trade for him and have to pay $15m in the 3rd year. The gamble for Houston isn't as bad as the cap hit is just $8.3m. I don't think things are as easy as just sign Lin and then he can be an asset.
     
    #2 Tenchi, Jul 16, 2012
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    Lin seems to have an untradable contract save for right around the trading deadline of its final year when it becomes an asset as an expiring. But yeah, he could be a great trade chip and so the knicks will probably get Chris Paul...:confused:
     
    #3 SamFisher, Jul 16, 2012
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    and to make salaries work they throw in Amare'c contract!
     
    #4 hooroo, Jul 16, 2012
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