Lakers Trading for Chris Paul

[mudyez]

Where was this veto in 2008?

Problem is the NBA owning the NOH now.
Grizzlies where the lakers farm team in '08.

[slick'81]

League took a credibility hit when they acquired the Hornets. This is a byproduct of that.

no doubt pathetic

[slick'81]

oh the drama lol

[letmk]

As a Spurs fan, for this trade only, I actually would like to see the Lakers pull it off. However, if getting Paul means getting Howard with , then sure we are happy for it to get shot down.

[rascal]

ty move by the Lakers in my oppinion. They trade 2 of their 3 headed frontline monster for Chris Paul. Chris is awesome but they've gone from having the biggest and best frontline in the NBA to having just often injured Andrew Bynum on the frontline? Now the Lakers have the best backcourt in the NBA but if Bynum goes down as usual they are ed in the middle. So i think it's good for the other teams in the NBA.

Although i have been hearing rumblings they're wanting to dangle Bynum for Dwight Howard? Orlando would be stupid to do that they could do heaps better for him. But if that went down then we'd be ed lol. If that doesnt go down then Paul for Gasol/Odom is good news for the rest of the league. Good job Lakers

This was the first move. The Lakers had plans to make other moves to upgrade the frontline. I wouldn't be surprised if Howard also landed with the Lakers after Paul.

[kjhip1]

[Duncan2177]

Chris Paul will not report to training camp tomorrow, and will take this up with the union./ESPN

[MannyIsGod]

First thing I thought about when this came out was lawsuit. I think the courts will side with the Lakers and CP3 but maybe not.

[Dex]

Chris Paul acting like a little . What else is new?

[Buddy Holly]

First thing I thought about when this came out was lawsuit. I think the courts will side with the Lakers and CP3 but maybe not.

A court would side with the NBA. The NBA owns the Hornets. They have every right to nix a trade. Paul is just ass hurt.

[rascal]

First thing I thought about when this came out was lawsuit. I think the courts will side with the Lakers and CP3 but maybe not.

Agree. Paul may still land with the Lakers.

[DarkGinobili]

LOL Paul

[Buddy Holly]

On what grounds would Paul sue?

[slick'81]

On what grounds would Paul sue?

ass hurts

[NZ Spurs]

First thing I thought about when this came out was lawsuit. I think the courts will side with the Lakers and CP3 but maybe not.

Citing precedent?

[Mel_13]

First thing I thought about when this came out was lawsuit. I think the courts will side with the Lakers and CP3 but maybe not.

I think a court would dismiss any claim on the grounds that disputes about player transactions should be decided according to rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

[DPG21920]

First thing I thought about when this came out was lawsuit. I think the courts will side with the Lakers and CP3 but maybe not.

I don't see how. People can back out of trades all the time. It was an owner decision.

[rascal]

The NBA wants 3 or 4 super teams loaded with star power from the big markets/tradition Lakers, Knicks, Bulls, Boston, Miami(already loaded up last year) . That would draw the best ratings.

If the NBA wants Paul with the lakers then they will work it out that he goes there.

[Buddy Holly]

The NBA wants 3 or 4 super teams loaded with star power from the big markets/tradition Lakers, Knicks, Bulls, Boston, Miami(already loaded up last year) . That would draw the best ratings.

Then why did Stern nix this deal?

Try another asinine statement.

[rascal]

Then why did Stern nix this deal?

Try another asinine statement.

It was too obvious. They will make another deal.

[benefactor]

1) League takes an enormous credibility hit. It looks unorganized, amateurish, petty, and rigged. It moves even further away from being perceived as sport and closer to being on par with pro wrestling.

2) Alienates and turns off a large number of fans. This really leaves a bad taste in my mouth and makes me less of a fan whether I want to be or not. I am hardly the only one to feel this way

America, eatin' my lunch from a single bowl in my parents basement, where I'm livin'. Happy Birthday, I'm forty-three.

Don't want to waste those precious calories...chewin'. Jesus come move my jaw for me, help me get my sloppy food down my throat.

[Buddy Holly]

It was too obvious. They will make another deal.

Too obvious? Ok...

[DJ Mbenga]

this deal was rumored this morning right or conceived likely last night. wonder if stern waited until they signed the new cba. if they had vetoed the deal the players and more than likely the owners would have blown it up and gone full lockout again

[rascal]

Then why did Stern nix this deal?

Try another asinine statement.

It is common knowledge that the NBA wants super teams in the big market cities.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
To listen to the GM's, coaches, players, agents reaching out to me tonight: I think the NBA has changed forever with Stern's act tonight.