Chris Paul Opts In; Then Traded To Houston

Post #321 » by **Cactus Jack** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:57 pm

Jcool0 wrote:
Asif16 wrote:If Houston goes all in for Paul George, watch out.

Paul
Harden
George
Anderson
Capela

For what?

That team still won't make it out of the West.

Scizzup · Post #322 » by **Scizzup** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:57 pm

You guys realized he opted in to his current cheaper contract right?

He either wanted to stay 1 more year or asked to go to Hou

Jcool0 · Post #323 » by **Jcool0** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:58 pm

Asif16 wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:
Asif16 wrote:If Houston goes all in for Paul George, watch out.

Paul
Harden
George
Anderson
Capela

For what?

I think that lineup is a serious threat for GS. But without George, if its just a Paul/Harden comob, then I dont see them near GS level

Not sure the lineup gets them past round 2.

HotTubMike · Post #324 » by **HotTubMike** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:59 pm

bmurph128 wrote:Doesn't really hurt the Rockets, but I don't see how it makes them that much better.

I still don't see them as contenders yet

It's part of more to come... also star players often lead to more star players... its a good thing.

It could theoretically lead to Lebron.

ProfessorJM · Post #325 » by **ProfessorJM** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:00 pm

How about this?

Paul
Harden
George
Anderson
Capela
Melo buyout

I still don't see them beating the Warriors at all, but it would be entertaining to watch, I'd definitely travel down to Houston to see it, for good or bad.

Gus McCrae · Post #326 » by **Gus McCrae** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:00 pm

Jcool0 wrote:
Asif16 wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:
For what?

I think that lineup is a serious threat for GS. But without George, if its just a Paul/Harden comob, then I dont see them near GS level

Not sure the lineup gets them past round 2.

chris paul, james harden and paul george doesn't get past round 2? That lineup is stacked.

Asif16 · Post #327 » by **Asif16** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:00 pm

Gus McCrae wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:
Asif16 wrote:
I think that lineup is a serious threat for GS. But without George, if its just a Paul/Harden comob, then I dont see them near GS level

Not sure the lineup gets them past round 2.

chris paul, james harden and paul george doesn't get past round 2? That lineup is stacked.

That's what I'm thinking..

MambaJuice · Post #328 » by **MambaJuice** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:01 pm

I really don't know how this is going to work with two players who need the ball as much as they do. I think Harden is going to have to play off the ball when he's sharing the floor with CP3. Harden's assists will take a tumble but I could see his 3PA and trips to the line going up.

Tim Kempton · Post #329 » by **Tim Kempton** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:01 pm

First look at DeAndre Jordan upon hearing his security blanket getting traded...

LeMasta · Post #330 » by **LeMasta** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:02 pm

I don't know how this is going to play out...
definitely doesn't put them over the Warriors

maybe another superteam will be formed?

BullsFTW · Post #331 » by **BullsFTW** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:03 pm

ProfessorJM wrote:How about this?

Paul
Harden
George
Anderson
Capela
Melo buyout

I still don't see them beating the Warriors at all, but it would be entertaining to watch, I'd definitely travel down to Houston to see it, for good or bad.

There's only one basketball and all Harden CP3 Melo and PG wants the ball on their hands.

therealbig3 · Post #332 » by **therealbig3** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:03 pm

Why did he inform the Clippers of his plans? He could have signed with Houston without having them trade anything, right? Doesn't this just make the team he's going to weaker?

What was his incentive to tell the Clippers? Beverley and Williams would have been really good guards to have in their backcourt along with CP3.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #333 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:04 pm

Patrick Beverley‏Verified account @patbev21 1h1 hour ago
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Let's get it Clippers!!! Let's get it!!!!

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Houston, thanks for welcoming me with open arms. I gave my all every time I was on the court. Time to get to work for LA! #Clips

ProfessorJM · Post #334 » by **ProfessorJM** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:05 pm

therealbig3 wrote:Why did he inform the Clippers of his plans? He could have signed with Houston without having them trade anything, right? Doesn't this just make the team he's going to weaker?

What was his incentive to tell the Clippers? Beverley and Williams would have been really good guards to have in their backcourt along with CP3.

Maybe to free up an additional $12M in payroll this year for another move he feels is better than those two players? Honestly don't know but that could be one reason.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #335 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:05 pm

therealbig3 wrote:Why did he inform the Clippers of his plans? He could have signed with Houston without having them trade anything, right? Doesn't this just make the team he's going to weaker?

What was his incentive to tell the Clippers? Beverley and Williams would have been really good guards to have in their backcourt along with CP3.

Kind of. They had to move cap to get cap. But they surely didn't have to include the 1st round pick and technically could of dumped the assets on another team if they wanted to screw the Clippers. Apparently CP3+Ballmer+Morey talked this one out, which I'm happy about. Both sides win.

bmurph128 · Post #336 » by **bmurph128** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:05 pm

HotTubMike wrote:
bmurph128 wrote:Doesn't really hurt the Rockets, but I don't see how it makes them that much better.

I still don't see them as contenders yet

It's part of more to come... also star players often lead to more star players... its a good thing.

It could theoretically lead to Lebron.

I see it as more CP3/Melo/Wade/LeBron all wanting to go play together after this year.

Harden can't be apart of that...these guys aren't all taking contracts that cheap.

Plus, Wade will probably want to start, and that foursome still needs a center.

I think CP3 just saw an opportunity to give back to LA, and doesn't really mind who he plays for this year.

If we trade Love this year, trade Kyrie next year, we can clear the decks...plus we have LeBron's bird rights which means we could actually sign the other three, then LeBron (who will likely be the most expensive).

Heck, we might not even have to trade Kyrie to do that...but IMO we would if we had to. I don't see Houston trading Harden for that.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #337 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:05 pm

Stephen A reporting that CP3 thought about going to Cleveland, but it couldn't get done because of the Griffin firing.

What a dumb move by Gilbert.

MartinToVaught · Post #338 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:06 pm

therealbig3 wrote:Why did he inform the Clippers of his plans? He could have signed with Houston without having them trade anything, right? Doesn't this just make the team he's going to weaker?

What was his incentive to tell the Clippers? Beverley and Williams would have been really good guards to have in their backcourt along with CP3.

It's called being a class act and doing right by the franchise and fanbase that supported you for the last few years. The exact opposite of what Durant and Paul George did.

Alonzo_Morning · Post #339 » by **Alonzo_Morning** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:07 pm

ClipsFanSince98 wrote:Patrick Beverley‏Verified account @patbev21 1h1 hour ago
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Let's get it Clippers!!! Let's get it!!!!

Sam Dekker‏Verified account @dekker 1h1 hour ago
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Houston, thanks for welcoming me with open arms. I gave my all every time I was on the court. Time to get to work for LA! #Clips

They are taking it well

RingsDontLie · Post #340 » by **RingsDontLie** » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:08 pm

Couldn't George do the same with the Pacers. Opt in in, then Lakers give Pacers Deng/Clarkson to match salary.