Pending FA signings, etc.

[SacKings7]

Not sure how the salaries match up, but my guess is Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman and Al-Farouq Aminu/Eric Bledsoe for Paul

Looks like this + Minny pick for Paul + 2 2nd rounders is pending approval

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/...es-new-orleans-hornets-agree-chris-paul-trade

 

[Uncia03]

In my opinion this is a far, far better trade for the Hornets than the trade with the Lakers.
EG is very good, that Minnesota pick can bring you a franchise player, and they don't take any long-term salary.
With Kaman as an expiring the Hornets can look to resign Kaman or trade Okafor, or see if those two can co-exist in the back-court.

From the Clipper's perspective, if I was a fan, I'd be extremely happy right now. CP3 + Griffin + young Defensive Big should prove to be a core that can be built around to make serious play-off runs.

 

[SacKings7]

In my opinion this is a far, far better trade for the Hornets than the trade with the Lakers.
EG is very good, that Minnesota pick can bring you a franchise player, and they don't take any long-term salary.
With Kaman as an expiring the Hornets can look to resign Kaman or trade Okafor, or see if those two can co-exist in the back-court.

From the Clipper's perspective, if I was a fan, I'd be extremely happy right now. CP3 + Griffin + young Defensive Big should prove to be a core that can be built around to make serious play-off runs.

I agree, this is a much better deal IMO. Kinda have to wonder why they gave up Aminu instead of Bledsoe though. Maybe the Hornets preferred Aminu, but that PG spot of theirs is up for grabs. And I think the Clippers will be very good this year. Don't forget they signed Caron Butler and Chauncey Billups as well. Not sure how Billups and Bledsoe fit into the equation, but a Paul/Mo??/Butler/Griffin/Jordan starting 5, if healthy, is gonna be good and damn fun to watch

 

[Vlade4GM]

In my opinion this is a far, far better trade for the Hornets than the trade with the Lakers.
EG is very good, that Minnesota pick can bring you a franchise player, and they don't take any long-term salary.
With Kaman as an expiring the Hornets can look to resign Kaman or trade Okafor, or see if those two can co-exist in the back-court.

From the Clipper's perspective, if I was a fan, I'd be extremely happy right now. CP3 + Griffin + young Defensive Big should prove to be a core that can be built around to make serious play-off runs.

It is a much better trade.

If I was a Clippers fan, I would have preferred that the didn't play hardball just to bend over in the end. The Clips still have some issues that need figuring out now that they have no SG, and they have 4 PG's.

 

[AleksandarN]

Donald trades yet another top 3 pick. Too much given up for CP3

 

[Warhawk]

Donald trades yet another top 3 pick. Too much given up for CP3

I tend to agree. And for all of you complaining about the block of the trade with the Lakers, this is why the owners did it. They knew a better trade would probably come along.

 

[Uncia03]

As a King's fan I'm very happy that both Gordan and Min's 1st round pick were included.
That spreads out the talent better between the Clippers and the Hornets and therefore is better for the Kings.

As to the Clippers actually giving up too much, I think I have to disagree here.

I like Gordon a lot and think he's a very good player. But by making this deal the Clippers almost guarantee that they'll be able to keep both CP3 and Griffin when it comes time to re-sign, and I think that is a major factor that can't be lost in all this.

I know there has been a lot of thought that "Well Griffin is great, but there is no way he is going to commit long-term to the Clippers. The Clippers organization is a joke."

This deal shows that the organization is serious in wanting to be a competitive team, and I think this move basically sets the table to keep Griffin and CP3.

I really think this was a win-win for both clubs, and though the Clippers gave up a lot, this could be a huge turning point for the franchise.

 

[Vlade4GM]

I tend to agree. And for all of you complaining about the block of the trade with the Lakers, this is why the owners did it. They knew a better trade would probably come along.

You don't know why they did it, and they knew no such thing. Jordan, Gilbert, and Cuban have all protested against the Lakers trade on grounds other than what was best for the Hornets.

 

[Dime Dropper]

You don't know why they did it, and they knew no such thing. Jordan, Gilbert, and Cuban have all protested against the Lakers trade on grounds other than what was best for the Hornets.

His post is as valid as yours. They're both opinions - you don't know more than anyone else.

 

[mac]

You don't know why they did it, and they knew no such thing. Jordan, Gilbert, and Cuban have all protested against the Lakers trade on grounds other than what was best for the Hornets.

True, but what matters most is whether the owners' protests affected Stern's decision. Stern claims that he acted independently - you're entitled to belief whatever you want to belief, whether Stern is telling the truth or just spouting nonsense, but in the end what's done is done and many people feel NO is better off with the current deal than the last.

 

[Geoff]

It shows that the Clips are serious about competing now. This article does a pretty good job of explaining it: http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/...s-clippers-chris-paul-trade-all-blake-griffin


If I were the Clips, I'd be trying to sign Sammy-D as the backup center.

 

[Arby's Roast Beef]

I actually think Gordon is overrated for the long term. At the end of the day, he's a 6'3" SG scorer, albeit a very good one. He hits threes and draws fouls. But what else does he do well at an above average rate? Not much, really. He's good, but if he's your first option you've probably got a problem.

Minny's pick will probably be high, but I'm not super impressed with this draft. Still think the Clips made out like bandits. Anytime you get a superstar player onto your team that is not homegrown, and with that player at their prime, you do it. Trading Eric Gordon and Minny's pick appears to be relatively insignificant.

 

[Vlade4GM]

6'3, but with a great combination of strength, length, and athleticism.