Lkr Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Odom finally arrived at camp, stayed for 15 minutes, then left. WTF.and so it begins. only 1pm in LA, long day ahead of us for possible deals http://i.imgur.com/VeIAl.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 The Lakers planned to appeal to the NBA office after the Chris Paul trade was nixed, but there was a problem: The NBA considered the trade to have been blocked by New Orleans, not the league itself. It's a sticky situation because the NBA owns the Hornets after purchasing them last December. "This is technically a New Orleans decision," said an NBA official who did not want to be identified because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the trade. In other words, one of the three teams involved in Thursday's trade technically got cold feet, but it's hard to deny the existence of a contributing factor to the death of the deal. Some small-market owners were irritated by the Lakers acquiring the league's top scoring-passing combo at point guard. Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert called the trade "a travesty" in an email sent to NBA Commissioner David Stern that was obtained by Yahoo! Sports. "I just don't see how we can allow this trade to happen," Gilbert allegedly wrote. "I know the vast majority of owners feel the same way that I do. When will we just change the name of 25 of the 30 teams to the Washington Generals?" Another factor in the the stunning reversal of the trade was the Hornets' failure to get more young talent, according to a league official with knowledge of the situation. Among other players, the Hornets would have received Lakers forward Lamar Odom, 32, and Houston forward Luis Scola, 31. "The truth of the matter is they need to get younger if they’re going to trade one of the top 10 players in the league," said the official. "Those are 30-plus guys with miles on their odometers." Old but effective. Odom won the league's Sixth Man of the Year award last season after averaging 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds. Scola averaged 18.3 points and 8.2 rebounds last season for the Rockets. The Hornets also would have received Houston guard Kevin Martin, 28, who averaged 23.4 points a game last season, and Houston guard Goran Dragic, 25, who averaged 7.1 points. Houston included a first-round draft pick in the trade. Paul, 26, can become a free agent after the season, forcing the Hornets to try to gain assets before their star guard leaves without compensation in July. Lakers forward Pau Gasol, 31, would have been sent to Houston in the trade. http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/12/no-appeal-possible-for-chris-paul-trade.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Mike TrudellWhat we know about Lamar Odom: came to the practice facility, met w/Mitch Kupchak, & left shortly after. Is not practicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Adrian WojnarowskiNew Orleans, Houston and Lakers are re-engaged in talks to find a new way to complete Chris Paul blockbuster trade, league sources tell Y! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 We better not get raped this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Adrian WojnarowskiOn renewed talks for nixed Chris Paul blockbuster: "All three teams are engaged," one source tells Y! Sports. "Not sure if it will work." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Edit: lkr beat me to it Edited December 9, 2011 by Dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Edit: lkr beat me to itDon't worry, these renewed hopes are keeping me alive right now. BTW, I'll repost it so BNeal can understand Adrian WojnarowskiOn renewed talks for nixed Chris Paul blockbuster: "All three teams are engaged," one source tells Y! Sports. "Not sure if it will work." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Eric PincusI hear Turiaf a possibility for Lakers if they get a deal done with Hornets - via Vujacic trade x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Sam Amick @sam_amick Sources confirm New Orleans is talking Chris Paul deals again. 3-team deal w/ Lakers, Hou might still have hope, but others discussed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Union has told NBA if suitable CP trade not made by Monday, it will pursue other options, including litigation, sources say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Lakers and Rockets "hopeful," one source said, of reconfiguring deal with Hornets sufficiently that Stern is moved to reverse veto decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hornets' A scenario, obviously, is tweaking original three-way deal w/Lakers and Rockets to point that Stern is convinced to approve trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownborn Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Just as long as Morey isn't dumb enough to get rid of both Martin and Scola for just Gasol this time I'm all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Just as long as Morey isn't dumb enough to get rid of both Martin and Scola for just Gasol this time I'm all for it. I'm more concerned about the prospects we might have to give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Could you provide a link for that quote please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 ^It was Stein. http://i.imgur.com/mI61t.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 JohnReidTP John ReidDell Demps confirmed trade talks has resumed involving Chris Paul and said a deal is still possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 As Hornets restart trade talks, directive from NBA is to get better, younger package, to ensure long-term success, I'm told. They are going for Bynum is my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 In resumption of CP3-Lakers talks with Houston, Hornets under directive from NBA to get younger players, quality picks in deal, souces say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 HowardBeckNYT Howard BeckOdom/Scola/Martin would have kept Hornets solid short term, but all are late in careers. CP3 to Lakers still possible. ZachLowe_SI Zach LoweLowry? Patterson? MT @HowardBeckNYT As Hornets restart trade talks, directive from NBA is to get better, younger package, I'm told I am not liking the sound of this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownborn Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I am not liking the sound of this...I'm not either I prefer to get rid of Martin or Scola then Lowry. I like Patterson but he's replaceable if we still get Gasol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 ChrisMannixSI Chris MannixRemember, the Hornets have limited options. GSW, LAL, LAC, BOS have shown most interest because there's no guarantee @CP3 stays long term ChrisMannixSI Chris MannixThose young players and draft picks the NBA is demanding may not be out there I'm not either I prefer to get rid of Martin or Scola then Lowry. I like Patterson but he's replaceable if we still get Gasol. Patterson isn't replaceable, probably is the best asset Houston has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 JohnReidTP John ReidDell Demps appeared to be in good spirits, despite Thursday's nixed trade. He also seemed confident about getting a deal completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Jonathan_Feigen Jonathan FeigenRT @Mike_Bresnahan: Gasol not talking. He has a strained right quadriceps and was sent for a medical test. That's what Lakers are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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