Thoughts about Chris Paul's future

[sexinthatsx]

Clearly he looks like he's really happy here in New Orleans. He also stated in the post-game interview that he knew Jarret Jack since he was 12 years old. It seems as if the fans embrace him. IMO, I don't think he will end up leaving NO for the Knicks.

[jeebus]

Fantastic read, will be read as a eulogy at my funeral.

[DJ Mbenga]

dont know the cba. maybe he wont have a choice if they do a franchise tag forcing guys like howard and cp3 to be stuck on their teams

[Pelicans78]

If Mbenga stays in NOLA, Paul will definitely stay.

[Kai]

Yeah I remember when NO traded for Jack all the Hornet fans said it was just to make Paul happy.

[Spurologist]

If Mbenga stays in NOLA, Paul will definitely stay.

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[NewJerSpur]

In a twist of irony, he and Dwight are going to join Kevin Love in Minnesota, and will announce as much on ESPN2....say it ain't so Dwight.

[sexinthatsx]

dont know the cba. maybe he wont have a choice if they do a franchise tag forcing guys like howard and cp3 to be stuck on their teams

can they do that?

[Bito Corleone]

He's going to the Knicks. It's a done deal.

[NewJerSpur]

can they do that?

It's being/going to be discussed in the offseason.

[Lakers2009champs]

He's going to the Knicks. It's a done deal.


I doubt it if you look at all the facts. Plus in the west he will be the starting PG in the west for more years to come:lol

[sexinthatsx]

I doubt it if you look at all the facts. Plus in the west he will be the starting PG in the west for more years to come:lol

By looking at all the facts, do you mean the Knicks getting swept and Hornets tying the series?

all Hornets need right now imo is a legit PF; NOT David West

[Killakobe81]

Doubt they let them franchise players because it limits FA which they fought so hard for ...

[rayjayjohnson]

They'll give jr smith a deal to please him too

[ducks]

trying to send a message to teams to trade for him

[eisfeld]

Doubt they let them franchise players because it limits FA which they fought so hard for ...

I won't be so sure about that. FA would be limited and the off-season most likely boring. But on the other hand it could have two positive effects:

- Balance of power throughout the league - more teams battling for a playoff spot. It might make the NBA more entertaining in the regular season.

- More active trade market. More blockbuster trades throughout the year/till the draft. This may force teams to actually give up something in return for a star player. No more LBJ for some picks...

But I doubt a franchise tag will come. Players will not agree.

It's like in F1 - how long are they talking about everyone driving the same car? Couple of years?

[sexinthatsx]

Wasn't the NBA on the verge of purchasing the Hornets team as well? If that happens, how would the salary cap and distribution of funds work?

[2pac > Kobe]

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