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Hello, fellow Nets fans. I was daydreaming at work about how to put our team into contending mode, and I kept returning to the thought of Chris Paul. It's a superstar league, and when one is (allegedly) available, you HAVE to put your hat in the ring if you want, well, a ring.

If you've kept up with the rumor mill and snippets from the local newspapers, you'll know that New Orleans wants Derrick Favors in return with any deal involving their franchise player. They also demand to unload Okafor; both of these demands are viewed as undesirable from our front office. Paul has also stated that if he's traded, he wants to play with another All-Star. This got me thinking about what team could play a 3rd party role in a CP3 deal, someone who could use Devin and Okafor (so that WE don't have to take him, since he wouldn't mesh with Brook), and could be wooed to relinquish an All-Star. Atlanta, with their PG dilemma, a cost-conscious owner and both Crawford and Horford looking for extensions next summer, came to mind.

I know I'll probably catch flak on the Trades and Transactions board for making a trade for two All-Stars without giving up Brook Lopez, but I honestly do believe we have the pieces to make this a fair deal for everyone. If I'm wrong, set me straight. If I'm right, let me know. Either way, feel free to add your feedback in the linked thread below:

Paul and Horford to NJ

Thanks.

I don't see Atlanta wanting any part in that deal...

My biggest issue is with this statement....

If you've kept up with the rumor mill and snippets from the local newspapers, you'll know that New Orleans wants Derrick Favors in return with any deal involving their franchise player. They also demand to unload Okafor; both of these demands are viewed as undesirable from our front office.

We know NONE of this. In fact...what we know is...the Hornets do not want to deal Paul at all. All we have is speculation as to IF Paul was going to be dealt....what would it take?

We have assumed...dumping Okafor is a big part of this. But, for all we know...they would prefer to get another proven star player for him before taking a prospect package. Perhaps they like Okafor. We actually have no idea. Perhaps...for example...and I have said this before....the rare...star for a lesser star player trade goes down...IF...and lets stress IF Paul is EVER dealt. Portland LOVES Paul. What if they were faced with losing him to another team...and all their prospect based pacakges were turned down. What if the Hornets said...we are dealing him to so and so. But...if you were willing to trade Ry straight up for him...we would do it. End of the day....Paul destroys Roy. Not close. Suddenly...you can see an avenue for why a team makes a deal in the 11th hour...that wasnt what they really wanted....but couldnt walk away from. This of course is just an example. No need to debate Roy specifically.

What Paul wants btw...with 2 years left on his contract...doesnt impact a deal happening or any offers being made. He has very little leverage at this time. Everyone interested will throw their hat in the ring...even if his agent said...he doesnt want to play for you. Wouldnt matter.