Paul wants out of the big easy.

[dxjayrock2008]

The Dallas Mavericks have Tyson Chandler locked up on a contract and it looks like Chandler will be a starter most likely. Maybe Trevor Ariza would be the new recipient from Chris Paul's alley-oop passes.

Well, fair enough. Trevor is an athletic guy and he's a good receiver.

[CKR13]

Can the Hornets bring back Tyson Chandler? The usual recipient of Chris Paul's plays? Lol.

The Dallas Mavericks have Tyson Chandler locked up on a contract and it looks like Chandler will be a starter most likely. Maybe Trevor Ariza would be the new recipient from Chris Paul's alley-oop passes.

[dxjayrock2008]

With the New Orleans Hornets trading point guard Darren Collison and acquiring athletic forward Trevor Ariza, the Hornets will make sure that they will keep Chris Paul committed and happy in New Orleans as losing Paul without insurance in Collison would spell all-time-low for the franchise.

Still, the Hornets may want to add more talent with the roster since shipping Collison and Posey for Ariza. Now having Ariza fills in the need for a better SF by New Orleans alongside rookie Quincy Pondexter in which it looks good on paper but within this early, still an enigma if the trade will pay dividends in terms of winning games.

Bottom line is, to keep Paul, the hornets must make him happy by surrounding him with talent that will eventually be a contender on the West. If not, there are teams looking to grab Paul or Paul could leave for greener pastures.

Can the Hornets bring back Tyson Chandler? The usual recipient of Chris Paul's plays? Lol.

[CKR13]

With the New Orleans Hornets trading point guard Darren Collison and acquiring athletic forward Trevor Ariza, the Hornets will make sure that they will keep Chris Paul committed and happy in New Orleans as losing Paul without insurance in Collison would spell all-time-low for the franchise.

Still, the Hornets may want to add more talent with the roster since shipping Collison and Posey for Ariza. Now having Ariza fills in the need for a better SF by New Orleans alongside rookie Quincy Pondexter in which it looks good on paper but within this early, still an enigma if the trade will pay dividends in terms of winning games.

Bottom line is, to keep Paul, the hornets must make him happy by surrounding him with talent that will eventually be a contender on the West. If not, there are teams looking to grab Paul or Paul could leave for greener pastures.

[NorCal]

I'm looking forward to that Melo,Amare and Paul teamup in NYC where after all is no longer farfetched after the Miami get-together.

That would be fun to see those three playing together. I'd rather see them in Sac though
Or at the very least out West somewhere so they could beat the crud out of the Lakers

[CKR13]

Your right, this season for now where Chris Paul I think is out for personal reasons, will try to have a strong performance similar to Dwyane Wade back in 2008-2009 season.

I'm looking forward to that Melo,Amare and Paul teamup in NYC where after all is no longer farfetched after the Miami get-together.

[NorCal]

Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets have come into terms and Paul said on an interview:



asked about Darren Collison



Time to close this thread?

If its going to get closed I'd like to put in one comment/prediction. Even though he is stating that everything is good between him and the organization I don't buy it. I mean to say, I am sure they are on good terms- most organizations will do anything to keep a top 5-10 player happy, but I believe he sees other guys his age like Lebron, Wade, etc. navigating their way to championship contenders and he wants to do the same.
Paul is publicly stating that he is happy with the organization because (again, in my opinion) 1) New Orleans wasn't going to trade him any time soon and he doesn't want to create bad relations with the fans while he is still there and 2) his trade value and the options New Orleans has to trade him dwindle if he publicly says he wants out
I believe he will be out of New Orleans by next year

[CKR13]

Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets have come into terms and Paul said on an interview:

We're all good. I will be working out next week to get into shape for training camp. I need to bounce back after a disappointing year

asked about Darren Collison

He's a terrific guard and a good friend; we can co-exist and carry this team.

Time to close this thread?

[CKR13]

But Quincy Pondexter is a rookie so he will adjust in the first part of the season. another weakness of the New Orleans is that their center position was too weak. They only have Emeka Okafor and Aaron Gray.. Both of these players are too slow to guard the center of the other team..

And Peja Stojakovic and James Posey aren't getting any younger. So my take will be a youth-movement altogether on which Chris Paul must be patient or if the New Orleans Hornets feel that Darren Collison is ready, they might trade Paul altogether.

[mayfel]

If he is healthy, then by all means utilize him. I haven't seen Peja Stojakovic having a good game in years. Plus, Quincy Pondexter has a strong upside.

But Quincy Pondexter is a rookie so he will adjust in the first part of the season. another weakness of the New Orleans is that their center position was too weak. They only have Emeka Okafor and Aaron Gray.. Both of these players are too slow to guard the center of the other team..

[CKR13]

Peja still be their 1 option at 3 position, where he can be the recipient of the kick out pass either by the slashing player or a post up player or about kick out pass from a offensive rebound situation..

If he is healthy, then by all means utilize him. I haven't seen Peja Stojakovic having a good game in years. Plus, Quincy Pondexter has a strong upside.

[mayfel]

I forgot about Peja. I wanted a youth movement on the floor as starters, and saving up Peja Stojakovic as reserve.

Peja still be their 1 option at 3 position, where he can be the recipient of the kick out pass either by the slashing player or a post up player or about kick out pass from a offensive rebound situation..

[CKR13]

what about Peja Stojakovic?? he is a sharp shooter.. he can be a solid contributor for new orleans this season..with the departure of mo peterson he is locked to be the starting small forward of the team

I forgot about Peja. I wanted a youth movement on the floor as starters, and saving up Peja Stojakovic as reserve.

[mayfel]

IF Chris Paul gets traded, the lineup would look like:

G Darren Collison
G Marcus Thornton
F Quincy Pondexter
F David West
C Emeka Okafor

Still a decent line-up.

what about Peja Stojakovic?? he is a sharp shooter.. he can be a solid contributor for new orleans this season..with the departure of mo peterson he is locked to be the starting small forward of the team

[CKR13]

IF Chris Paul gets traded, the lineup would look like:

G Darren Collison
G Marcus Thornton
F Quincy Pondexter
F David West
C Emeka Okafor

Still a decent line-up.