Chris Paul Trade Cancelled: Does 'Basketball Reasons' Explanation Hold Up?
The NBA cancelled the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers due to "basketball reasons." Let's accept the explanation at face value for a second. Does the NBA have a point at all?
The NBA cancelled the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers due to "basketball reasons." Let's accept the explanation at face value for a second. Does the NBA have a point at all?
The Hornets have reportedly agreed to trade Chris Paul to the Lakers in exchange for Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom.
If the Golden State Warriors or L.A. Clippers trade young studs for Chris Paul, they'll have no guarantee he will re-sign next summer. Given that, isn't the risk of losing it all too much to bear? Plus: the spinning Lakers get desperate.
As Chris Paul trade rumors reach a fever pitch, David Stern's problem gets bigger and bigger. If the NBA-owned Hornets deal CP3 to a major market, how can Stern keep a straight face when talking to small-market owners about competitive balance?