Chris Paul Opts In; Then Traded To Houston

ISayshowmee · Post #241 » by **ISayshowmee** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:28 pm

Patches Perry wrote:The saving grace for Houston is that they're not giving up much, but this trade is a really bad fit. It also pretty much secures Kawhi Leonard or Russell Westbrook as MVP next season also. Maybe Giannis can sneak in there.

I disagree. Losing Patrick Beverly is huge. No one in the Rockets team will even slow down MVP Westbrook.

oaktownwarriors87 · Post #242 » by **oaktownwarriors87** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:29 pm

Called it. Nike wants him to take down James Harden's numbers/hype just like KD did to Curry.

Edrees · Post #243 » by **Edrees** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:29 pm

LikeABosh wrote:
Edrees wrote:
LikeABosh wrote:
He lost to Curry in 2015 because of team success and then he lost to Westbrook for individual success. I think there are very few scenarios where was going to win anyways

Actually Durant/Curry/Kawhi lost to Westbrook this year because of individual success. One of those 3 should win if you want to reward team success.

I don't know why you're bringing those 3 up. Did they all finish as a clear 2nd this past year and in 2015? It was a race between Harden and Westbrook this past year and between Harden and Curry in 2015

I brought them up to illustrate that Harden was a beneficiary of not rewarding winning this year. It would come down to Kawhi vs Durant or Curry if it was only about winning. The fact that it came down to Harden and Westbrook was because of an emphasis on individual stats in the first place.

red_power · Post #244 » by **red_power** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:30 pm

By the way it seems like Austin Rivers has dropped the last obstacle on his way for the glory and got a cart blanche now (No)

Joel Embust · Post #245 » by **Joel Embust** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:30 pm

Floodgates open after this one!

HotTubMike · Post #246 » by **HotTubMike** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:30 pm

NBAfan3024 wrote:Surely now rockets will have no space to sign anybody else?

Houston will work hard to move some moveable pieces (anderson/ariza/Gordon) to bring in a third star (probably a forward).

Beethoven · Post #247 » by **Beethoven** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:31 pm

Nice for both. A crumbling of clippers and an awkward combination of stars on Houston. Both a lose / lose.

DaddyCool19 · Post #248 » by **DaddyCool19** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:31 pm

So what will the Clippers do next? I guess if Griffin stays they keep those guys. If he leaves I could see them turning Lou Will and Pat Beverly into 2 late 1st round picks next year, or ist that too much to ask?

TinmanZBoy · Post #249 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:31 pm

red_power wrote:By the way Austin Rivers should prepare himself for the glory (No)

CP3 gone, JJ gone... it is Austin's team now, good job Doc

Alonzo_Morning · Post #250 » by **Alonzo_Morning** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:31 pm

Ckay wrote:

Read on Twitter

After having to pay out Jackson's contract? Hell naw

DROB27 · Post #251 » by **DROB27** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:31 pm

So the spurs didn't show interest in cp cause of Parker ? :lol:

Pop

Rc

LakerLegend · Post #252 » by **LakerLegend** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:32 pm

AirP. wrote:So let me get this straight...
CP3 opted in for 1 more year.
Wade opted in for 1 more year.
Melo can opt out next summer.
LeBron can opt out next summer.

That's a real interesting situation even though they're getting up there in age.

If LA could move Deng's and Clarkson's contracts and only sign 1 year contracts, it's quite possible they could get decent money in LA next summer.

Something fishy going on for sure, and I ain't talking about Derek hanging out with other players wives.

HotTubMike · Post #253 » by **HotTubMike** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:32 pm

ISayshowmee wrote:
Patches Perry wrote:The saving grace for Houston is that they're not giving up much, but this trade is a really bad fit. It also pretty much secures Kawhi Leonard or Russell Westbrook as MVP next season also. Maybe Giannis can sneak in there.

I disagree. Losing Patrick Beverly is huge. No one in the Rockets team will even slow down MVP Westbrook.

Why does Houston need to focus on shutting down Westbrook? Good chance they don't even meet in the playoffs

CP3 is also a first team defensive player..

cochiseuofm · Post #254 » by **cochiseuofm** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:32 pm

I personally cannot wait to see Paul run D'Antoni's offense. I think he's going to be much better at it than Harden and will help the Rockets cut down their turnovers significantly.

Spanish_Laker · Post #255 » by **Spanish_Laker** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:34 pm

The Clippers collapsing quicker than Lamar Odom in a burdel.

heatwillbeback · Post #256 » by **heatwillbeback** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:34 pm

zshawn10 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Team Banana Boat may commence in Houston!

NickAnderson · Post #257 » by **NickAnderson** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:34 pm

Can Paul keep up with D'antonis offense for a full season? Doubt it

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BeatDaCavs420 · Post #258 » by **BeatDaCavs420** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:34 pm

Ckay wrote:

Read on Twitter

So this is one thing we can rule out from happening

SAS knows nothing!

ISayshowmee · Post #259 » by **ISayshowmee** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:35 pm

Harden has started practicing to add lob-a-Harden offensive more....

Jkam31 · Post #260 » by **Jkam31** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:35 pm

ISayshowmee wrote:'Clippers up 3-1, managed to choke to the Rockets' ----- Can't beat them, join them scenario similar to KD joining the Warriors ?

Discuss...

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