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righterwriter wrote:If they couldn't find a third team to take Chris Paul on as part of this deal, that should have been a clue for Presti.
Pointgod wrote:Effigy wrote:Pointgod wrote:Knicks could have been a good landing spot for him considering he’d probably love to play in NY and their would be zero pressure to the make the playoffs. It would set them up nicely for 2021 because they could be a playoff team similar to the Nets with incoming draft picks, a veteran presence and at possibly some budding young talent. But then again that would require the Knicks to have competent management.
It doesn’t set them up nicely for 2021 to still be paying Chris Paul $46 million until 2022. They’d want to have hat money available for a FA.
If they have Chris Paul and a bunch of rookie contracts they’ll still be under the cap to sign a superstar and some complimentary pieces. Better yet they’d be positioned as a legit contender. Or they can keep doing the same thing they’ve done every offseason and filed a trash team only to get rejected by every free agent worth a damn.
Neutral 123 wrote:If CP3 is really a malcontent who wants to play for a contender, it looks to me that Miami is the only viable option right now. Minnesota? Why would he want to go there?
I'd also be surprised that OKC went through with the deal without some feedback on what Cp3 is willing to do and where to go.
Why would OKC even be interested in a buyout of any kind? Miami just makes the most sense and since they have Jimmy they might as well go all in and see where they can go with Jimmy CP3 and maybe Adams or Gallo.
The price may have been too high for Westbrook so Miami is willing to do CP3 and give up less in terms of assets. We'll see.
BIG Game wrote:LMAO if the Lakers give up a bag of rocks for CP3 Pelinka goes down as one of the gretest GM's ever. Prove me wrong lol
Slim Tubby wrote:Neutral 123 wrote:If CP3 is really a malcontent who wants to play for a contender, it looks to me that Miami is the only viable option right now. Minnesota? Why would he want to go there?
I'd also be surprised that OKC went through with the deal without some feedback on what Cp3 is willing to do and where to go.
Why would OKC even be interested in a buyout of any kind? Miami just makes the most sense and since they have Jimmy they might as well go all in and see where they can go with Jimmy CP3 and maybe Adams or Gallo.
The price may have been too high for Westbrook so Miami is willing to do CP3 and give up less in terms of assets. We'll see.
The question is not why would Paul want to go to MN. It's why in the heck would MN want Paul? Grossly overrated for his age, oft-injured and one of the worst contracts in the league. I feel sorry for the team that ends up with him. Presti has his work cut out for him. If MIA is the primary suitor for a trade, I sure as heck wouldn't offer any young assets for him and they should demand picks coming back to take on his deal.
Neutral 123 wrote:Slim Tubby wrote:Neutral 123 wrote:If CP3 is really a malcontent who wants to play for a contender, it looks to me that Miami is the only viable option right now. Minnesota? Why would he want to go there?
I'd also be surprised that OKC went through with the deal without some feedback on what Cp3 is willing to do and where to go.
Why would OKC even be interested in a buyout of any kind? Miami just makes the most sense and since they have Jimmy they might as well go all in and see where they can go with Jimmy CP3 and maybe Adams or Gallo.
The price may have been too high for Westbrook so Miami is willing to do CP3 and give up less in terms of assets. We'll see.
The question is not why would Paul want to go to MN. It's why in the heck would MN want Paul? Grossly overrated for his age, oft-injured and one of the worst contracts in the league. I feel sorry for the team that ends up with him. Presti has his work cut out for him. If MIA is the primary suitor for a trade, I sure as heck wouldn't offer any young assets for him and they should demand picks coming back to take on his deal.
CP3 is the type of player worth considering if you want to compete for a title. Minnesota isn't there yet. Miami could be, with Butler and Adams in the East. Still a longshot but I can see them taking their swing.
RipPizzaGuy wrote:You would think people would stop saying "were definitely not" "Zero Chance". As if you have any idea what the team is going to do.
I'm calling it now. Dragic, Winslow, Waiters for CP3.
Slim Tubby wrote:RipPizzaGuy wrote:You would think people would stop saying "were definitely not" "Zero Chance". As if you have any idea what the team is going to do.
I'm calling it now. Dragic, Winslow, Waiters for CP3.
Presti's only goal should be to shed the terms of Paul's contract. To expect an asset back like Winslow is a pipedream in my opinion. I would think Expiring deals is the best he could hope for but who knows...we've seen some cray **** this offseason.
RipPizzaGuy wrote:Slim Tubby wrote:RipPizzaGuy wrote:You would think people would stop saying "were definitely not" "Zero Chance". As if you have any idea what the team is going to do.
I'm calling it now. Dragic, Winslow, Waiters for CP3.
Presti's only goal should be to shed the terms of Paul's contract. To expect an asset back like Winslow is a pipedream in my opinion. I would think Expiring deals is the best he could hope for but who knows...we've seen some cray **** this offseason.
Its just this idea that CP3 is all of a sudden not an effective player is a myth. Hes still a game changer. He played in probably the worst system in the league for his style and still managed to be top 5 in RPM at the PG spot.
I can understand some teams not loving the money, but at the end of the day Miami gets much much better with this trade.
tsirigoj wrote:BIG Game wrote:LMAO if the Lakers give up a bag of rocks for CP3 Pelinka goes down as one of the gretest GM's ever. Prove me wrong lol
Then the Lakers are on the hook for that awful contract.
Lakers' best hope is CP3 asks for a buy-out, gets it, sign to LA for vet's min. If that happens, then Lakers challenge Clippers for best off-season.
If Minny can pull it off that would be great.ken6199 wrote:Twolves for Wiggins/Dieng and Teague.
HMFFL wrote:If Minny can pull it off that would be great.ken6199 wrote:Twolves for Wiggins/Dieng and Teague.
I doubt Chris Paul is considering Minnesota.
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