"Magic Come Knocking for CP3"

[magicfan1989]

They could probably get better offers for Paul than Nelson & Carter but I certainly wouldnt complain if we pulled it off. Im also pretty sure Otis would consult with Dwight before trading away Jameer, though im not sure if he would talk with him before making any offers. Not sure if Dwight would be ok with trading Jameer away. He should know its a business, but his feelings could get in the way.

Apparently NOH is trying to shed salary.

Not only can we offer them a decent talent package (Jameer, VC, Gortat, Pietrus) but we can also offer them a HUGE expiring contract in VC.

AND the TPE. Which I think really puts us over the top. They could relieve the contract of Mo Peterson right away for the TPE in a separate trade. That gets them under the luxury threshold now.

This is all making sense for both teams my friend.

The pieces fit together, it's just a matter of gettin' it done.

DO WORK OTIS!

[Bergmaniac]

Aren't the Hornets in the process of changing ownership? IIRC the new owner is a local billionaire, so he may well want to keep Paul and not cut salary.

[Diehardmagicfan]

Aren't the Hornets in the process of changing ownership? IIRC the new owner is a local billionaire, so he may well want to keep Paul and not cut salary.

ya but he doesn't want to take over a team that is in debt.

[magicfan1989]

If we don't end up with any of these stars this offseason and go into next season with relatively the same team, I'm going to be pissed considering all these rumors lol.

[ADRajX]

If we don't end up with any of these stars this offseason and go into next season with relatively the same team, I'm going to be pissed considering all these rumors lol.

[Orlando Dawg]

Otis asked Jameer if he was willing to give the team 110% this season, in response Jameer put his butt to the phone and let one rip. Otis was not pleased which is why he wants to trade Nelson. The Magic is one of the classiest organization in the league and Otis wants to keep it that way since he felt disrespected by Nelson.

LOL

[DiplomaticMagic]

Hornets new coach doesn't want Paul traded

By BRETT MARTEL
The Associated Press
Tuesday, June 22, 2010; 5:16 PM

WESTWEGO, La. -- Hornets coach Monty Williams says Chris Paul was "the main thing" that excited him about taking his new job and that he could not envision entering next season without the three-time All Star.

Speaking at a pre-draft workout at the Hornets' training headquarters on Tuesday, Williams said Paul is the best point guard in the game. He says Paul will probably be in New Orleans for a long time, despite other team's ongoing efforts to trade for him.

Hornets general manager Jeff Bower says he's received many calls about possible trades but declined to specify which teams inquired.

Bower says he considers every offer, but also says the Hornets place a high value on what Paul brings to their franchise and the community.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/...AR2010062203979.html

[magicfan1989]

Hornets new coach doesn't want Paul traded

By BRETT MARTEL
The Associated Press
Tuesday, June 22, 2010; 5:16 PM

WESTWEGO, La. -- Hornets coach Monty Williams says Chris Paul was "the main thing" that excited him about taking his new job and that he could not envision entering next season without the three-time All Star.

Speaking at a pre-draft workout at the Hornets' training headquarters on Tuesday, Williams said Paul is the best point guard in the game. He says Paul will probably be in New Orleans for a long time, despite other team's ongoing efforts to trade for him.

Hornets general manager Jeff Bower says he's received many calls about possible trades but declined to specify which teams inquired.

Bower says he considers every offer, but also says the Hornets place a high value on what Paul brings to their franchise and the community.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/...AR2010062203979.html

Obviously the Hornets' new "no-name" coach isn't going to come in and say he doesn't want to coach Paul.

Him and Otis are just saying the PC statemtns right now.

[crazytown]

I'm going to church right now to pray.

If it works then I'm going to be a born again christian.

[Skin]

Apparently NOH is trying to shed salary.

Not only can we offer them a decent talent package (Jameer, VC, Gortat, Pietrus) but we can also offer them a HUGE expiring contract in VC.

AND the TPE. Which I think really puts us over the top. They could relieve the contract of Mo Peterson right away for the TPE in a separate trade. That gets them under the luxury threshold now.

This is all making sense for both teams my friend.

The pieces fit together, it's just a matter of gettin' it done.

DO WORK OTIS!

Otis' job is easy. All he has to do is approach NOR and say, anything we have outside of Dwight can be yours. Make whatever deal you want and I'll accept.

[magicfan1989]

I'd love to have Otis' job lol^^^

[SolidSnake008]

Let's say we do get the deal done and carter is gone what is the lineup gonna look like? Pietrus at the two? Do we resign redick? WTF

[Magic#1]

Hornets new coach doesn't want Paul traded

By BRETT MARTEL
The Associated Press
Tuesday, June 22, 2010; 5:16 PM

WESTWEGO, La. -- Hornets coach Monty Williams says Chris Paul was "the main thing" that excited him about taking his new job and that he could not envision entering next season without the three-time All Star.

Speaking at a pre-draft workout at the Hornets' training headquarters on Tuesday, Williams said Paul is the best point guard in the game. He says Paul will probably be in New Orleans for a long time, despite other team's ongoing efforts to trade for him.

Hornets general manager Jeff Bower says he's received many calls about possible trades but declined to specify which teams inquired.

Bower says he considers every offer, but also says the Hornets place a high value on what Paul brings to their franchise and the community.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/...AR2010062203979.html

Obviously the Hornets' new "no-name" coach isn't going to come in and say he doesn't want to coach Paul.

Him and Otis are just saying the PC statemtns right now.

Aw, don't diss Monty. He was a solid player for us back in the day.

[magicfan1989]

Let's say we do get the deal done and carter is gone what is the lineup gonna look like? Pietrus at the two? Do we resign redick? WTF

Lets say we give them Bass, VC and Jameer and lets say we end up re-signing Redick and lets say we sign CJ Watson for cheap.

Keep in mind we'd also get James Posey in this potential trade.

Paul/Watson
Redick/Draft SG
Posey/Pietrus
Lewis/Anderson
Dwight/Gortat

We'd be a llittle thin at PF and SG; but I could live with that if we get CHRIS PAUL.

[backasswards]

Let's say we do get the deal done and carter is gone what is the lineup gonna look like? Pietrus at the two? Do we resign redick? WTF

Lets say we give them Bass, VC and Jameer and lets say we end up re-signing Redick and lets say we sign CJ Watson for cheap.

Paul/Watson
Redick/Draft SG
Pietrus/FA backup SF
Lewis/Anderson
Dwight/Gortat

We'd be a llittle thin at PF, SF, and SG; but I could live with that if we get CHRIS PAUL.

redick would get torched by many bigger sg's in the league if he were a starter. i like him off the bench better still.

[magicfan1989]

Magic#1,

Just because we Magic fans know who Monty Williams is doesn't mean the rest of the league does

[magicfan1989]

Let's say we do get the deal done and carter is gone what is the lineup gonna look like? Pietrus at the two? Do we resign redick? WTF

Lets say we give them Bass, VC and Jameer and lets say we end up re-signing Redick and lets say we sign CJ Watson for cheap.

Paul/Watson
Redick/Draft SG
Pietrus/FA backup SF
Lewis/Anderson
Dwight/Gortat

We'd be a llittle thin at PF, SF, and SG; but I could live with that if we get CHRIS PAUL.

redick would get torched by many bigger sg's in the league if he were a starter. i like him off the bench better still.

We'll have to find a big SG in the draft then.

That or sign a big SG via free agency. Ray Allen maybe?

[zuppafly]

Usually I make one trade proposal per year/offseason on this board...
Unfortunately, and due to the restrictions with Gortat, the trade checker here in realgm doesn't allow me to see if the trade is actually valid... also, the trade checker in ESPN refuses to work..

Usually my absurd ideas are limited to a two team swap with low figures involved but this year I thought I could try something new.

So, here's my raw proposal:

Orlando sends:
Gortat + Bass to Dallas
Pietrus + Nelson to New Orleans.

Orlando gets:
Chris Paul + Okafor

New Orleans sends:
CP3 + Okafor to Orlando

New Orleans gets:
Nelson + Pietrus from Orlando
Butled from Dallas


Dallas sends:
Butler to NO

Dallas gets:
Gortat + Bass from Orlando


Throw in some picks flying around (probably for NO to help convincing them) and the trade exception of Hedo for a future conditional second round pick of NO (just to sweeten even more the deal for them in order of cap space and since it can't be used in a trade to match figures).

I'm not sure how the figures work out in the end but from my head calculations it should work under the rules.
Can someone with a working trade checker confirm?


Now the reasons:
Dallas gets Gortat and Bass (back) and gives away Butler that didn't really work out that well for them. I believe it's a good deal for them.

NO loses CP3, but I really doubt they can get better than Nelson, Pietrus, Butler, a big TE, and a couple of first round picks from Orl if needed. That's a load of talent and money.

Orl: we give away 4 players to get only 2 in return. Our depth gets hurt, I know, but bass is not really an option for SVG, Gortat would always be a backup here, Pietrus would be missed for sure and Nelson... well, I'm a Nelson fan, but we'd get CP3 in return... huge upgrade. Okafor would give us a real 4 and someone who could also play behind Dwight when SVG gets to play his stretch 4.

Our depth would be something like:
Dwight/Okafor/vet/draft?
Okafor/Lewis/Anderson
Lewis/Barnes/vet/draft?
Carter/Redick/Barnes/vet/draft?
CP3/JWill?/vet/draft?

We'd be with 8 guys under contract, and we'd need to sign someone for the MLE (or split it for 2 players) + some vets for the minimum and draft someone (or buy a pick)

A 12/13 players roster with quality and guys that can play several positions.

Thoughts? I'm I just crazy or simply in need of some good hours of sleep?



btw, after game 6 against the Celtics this is the first time I post, and let me tell you I couldn't even watch any game of the finals.... 'cause it was too painful to watch

[LBPTarHeel27]

It is only absurd because you started a whole new thread.

[magicfan1989]

Here's my crazy proposal for the offseason:

It would be a sign and trade involving us and Cleveland.

Orlando sends:

Anthony Johnson
Adonal Foyle (Convince him to come out of retirement)
Ryan Anderson

Orlando gets:

LeBron James

Get it done Otis!