Hornets "balk" at offer from Nets

[jonathanlambert33]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/2010/06/21/2010-06-21_new_jersey_nets_making_push_to_trade_for_new_orleans_hornets_guard_chris_paul.html

Nets president Rod Thorn, who pulled off the blockbuster deal for Jason Kidd in 2001, has expressed interest in Paul in recent weeks. Reportedly, the Nets have offered Devin Harris and the No. 3 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft, but the Hornets, starting a new era under first-time coach Monty Williams, are not ready to part with the face of the franchise and their only box-office draw.

I think this could be the "official" CP3 trade rumor thread. Here's a few points I've gathered:

-Have heard from a very good "insider" that upward around 29 teams have contacted the Hornets to measure their interest in trading CP.

-Four of the confirmed teams, Grizzlies, Knicks, Blazers, and of course the Nets.

-Seems like no team has really stepped up and made a offer the Hornets would consider "serious." For example, Portland wants CP? Give us Roy and more. Grizzlies? Give us Mayo, another good youngster, and more. etc etc

-I also saw a member post "Bynum for Paul" in another thread. Believe it or not, I've heard from the same "insider" that the Lakers contacted the Hornets with a trade like that, but smartly the Hornets declined. This went down around the trade deadline.

 

[elcheato]

You can't get equal value for Paul. Every team wants him, but no team is gonna trade their franchise guy for him.

#3 and Harris is probably the best offer they'll get.

 

[$tunna]

Yeah I agree, I'm not sure what kind of value they could expect in return for Cp3.

 

[dez]

We'd be better off trading for Collison then CP3, we dont have many possible pieces to trade for him, unless its a S&T with DLee but Im sure they would want another young talent like Gallo or DubC.

 

[VC15]

LOL. CP3 should be considered "damaged goods" until he can prove otherwise. He looked like pure dog <Censored> against us last year after he came back from that surgery.

 

[Pujolsrules22]

I agree. Harris and 3 is the best but I don't think the Hornets are looking to trade unless they get some outstanding offer.

 

[dez]

Thats as outstanding an off their going to get, and honestly the Hornets are getting away with murder if they do that deal.

Not often (never) do teams actually get equal in return for superstars, and Harris, who isnt as good as Paul, is a great replacement. Adding the 3rd pick only makes it that more sweet.

 

[elcheato]

They aren't getting away with murder.. Harris is overrated. #3 pick is nice. Not saying its a bad deal, but it's not great. However, its the best offer they'll get.

 

[Pujolsrules22]

Thats as outstanding an off their going to get, and honestly the Hornets are getting away with murder if they do that deal.

Not often (never) do teams actually get equal in return for superstars, and Harris, who isnt as good as Paul, is a great replacement. Adding the 3rd pick only makes it that more sweet.

I think Harris is one of NBA's most overrated, along with Hedo and Granger. Harris is even close to the level CP3 is on IMO.

 

[dez]

A young PG, that can come in and give them 16 and 6 and the 3rd pick for a PG coming off a serious ankle injury.

Seems like a run away deal to me.

Harris is overrated, but nobody can argue the fact that he's great young talent not to mention he's coming off a season where his team gave up.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

The Hornets aren't looking for a deal involving a starting point guard. The motor on this deal is the way Darren Collison played last season in Pauls absense. He averaged nearly 20 and 10 as a starter.

 

[SaintFan25]

Paul doesn't want to go to the Blazers if we have to trade Roy or LA to get him so most likely that means we either won't be getting him or if he does want to come here and NO wants to cater to his wants if they feel like he must be moved then he will be coming here without Roy and LA included in the trade.

Here's a pretty interesting read my friend sent me yesterday.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-chrispaul062310