Comments on: Do The Knicks Realistically Have A Shot At Chris Paul? http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/ A New York Knicks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:58:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Brian http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 Brian Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:09:42 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1584 Ya, I completely agree with you... I'm just saying that for me, as a fan, I would rather we throw in a Rudy Fernandez & Bayless etc. instead of Batum if we were able to make a deal because I personally think he has a lot more potential. But ya, he is not on that level yet, and who am I to be picky in a trade for Chris Paul... I should be more worried about proven guys like B Roy and Lamarcus getting traded. On the Pippen-Prince; I know they are different, I just see him as having a "morph" of their skills... like if they- oh gross, nevermind. He's really a lot more like Prince though. I think his defensive game is where it needs to be, and I would like to see him become more of a focal point on offense... I mean, how many second-year players shoot 52% from the field and 41% from 3 (after coming back from a serious shoulder injury)? Ya, I completely agree with you… I’m just saying that for me, as a fan, I would rather we throw in a Rudy Fernandez & Bayless etc. instead of Batum if we were able to make a deal because I personally think he has a lot more potential. But ya, he is not on that level yet, and who am I to be picky in a trade for Chris Paul… I should be more worried about proven guys like B Roy and Lamarcus getting traded.
On the Pippen-Prince; I know they are different, I just see him as having a “morph” of their skills… like if they- oh gross, nevermind.
He’s really a lot more like Prince though. I think his defensive game is where it needs to be, and I would like to see him become more of a focal point on offense… I mean, how many second-year players shoot 52% from the field and 41% from 3 (after coming back from a serious shoulder injury)?

]]> By: Alex David, aka Short White Boy http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1580 Alex David, aka Short White Boy Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:45:45 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1580 Wow Brian, I had no idea Batum was such a great shot-blocker. He's definitely a player. But you mention Pippen and Prince, and there's a big ol' world of difference between 'em. Pippen's Top 50 All-Time, while Prince has never even made an All-Star game. Prince is a great lock-down defender and pretty solid on offense too actually, but I wouldn't trade CP3 for a young version of him. You've convinced me that Batum's impressive, but I'm still not sold that he's good enough to be better than a Jamal Crawford-level player (yeah I know their games are TOTALLY different but I just mean his level in that of someone who's almost an All-Star type). Wow Brian,

I had no idea Batum was such a great shot-blocker. He’s definitely a player. But you mention Pippen and Prince, and there’s a big ol’ world of difference between ‘em. Pippen’s Top 50 All-Time, while Prince has never even made an All-Star game. Prince is a great lock-down defender and pretty solid on offense too actually, but I wouldn’t trade CP3 for a young version of him. You’ve convinced me that Batum’s impressive, but I’m still not sold that he’s good enough to be better than a Jamal Crawford-level player (yeah I know their games are TOTALLY different but I just mean his level in that of someone who’s almost an All-Star type).

]]> By: Brian http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1579 Brian Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:17:56 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1579 Had to add more :) I hope you have the patience to watch all that... its a pretty nice highlight reel considering most of those are from his rookie season since he was out half this year with the shoulder- and then had to limit himself for a while when he came back. Also, I think he might be considered "starting" quality on most teams. Even with our being #2 in the league with missed games due to injuries, the Blazers have had over 50 wins the last 2 seasons with Batum as a starter (when healthy). Just sayin' Had to add more :)
I hope you have the patience to watch all that… its a pretty nice highlight reel considering most of those are from his rookie season since he was out half this year with the shoulder- and then had to limit himself for a while when he came back.
Also, I think he might be considered “starting” quality on most teams. Even with our being #2 in the league with missed games due to injuries, the Blazers have had over 50 wins the last 2 seasons with Batum as a starter (when healthy). Just sayin’

]]> By: Brian http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1578 Brian Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:06:52 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1578 Maybe that's why they backed out *shrugs* - I am not too huge on bayless myself... and I don't know why they keep trying to make him point guard. He is a mini Brandon Roy; he can pass ok, but he is not ever going to be a great point guard. He can be a good 2 guard that is undersized... he is a scorer, not a passer. He is a pretty good defender as well, but ya, not a proven gem. Batum on the other hand will be truly great in my opinion... I think he would have shown a lot more of it this year if he wasn't out with the shoulder injury. He is a morph of Scottie Pippen and T. Prince on steroids. I know many will laugh at that statement looking at his stats, but wait and see... he came to us at 19yrs old. I think if we just toss him in a trade it will haunt us like the Jermaine O'neal trade back in the day-- which I was IRATE over. Anyway... enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCOC5eehr54 Maybe that’s why they backed out *shrugs* – I am not too huge on bayless myself… and I don’t know why they keep trying to make him point guard. He is a mini Brandon Roy; he can pass ok, but he is not ever going to be a great point guard. He can be a good 2 guard that is undersized… he is a scorer, not a passer. He is a pretty good defender as well, but ya, not a proven gem.
Batum on the other hand will be truly great in my opinion… I think he would have shown a lot more of it this year if he wasn’t out with the shoulder injury. He is a morph of Scottie Pippen and T. Prince on steroids. I know many will laugh at that statement looking at his stats, but wait and see… he came to us at 19yrs old. I think if we just toss him in a trade it will haunt us like the Jermaine O’neal trade back in the day– which I was IRATE over.
Anyway… enjoy:

]]> By: Alex David, aka Short White Boy http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1577 Alex David, aka Short White Boy Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:29:49 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1577 Brian, I just don't get why New Orleans would do that deal. Then again, I probably only saw a handful of Portland games this past year, so maybe your B&B (Bayless and Batum) is better than I think. To me Batum seems like a more athletic Raja Bell type (although he'll also drive off the swing rather than just shoot threes). Like to me it seems a team should be able to get them for just like a Jamal Crawford-level player rather than CP3 who when healthy is possibly a top 5 player. And having Miller and Pryzbilla for a year would be just enough to ensure that New Orleans wouldn't get a great draft pick. Wouldn't it be better to instead have Curry's big ol' butt sit on the bench, allowing youngsters like Collison to keep growing while helping the team improve it's lottery odds? Maybe it's just 'cuz I'm a NY homer, but I feel like Gallo and Anthony Randolph have potential to be All-Stars, while I don't see that in the Bs. And if the Hornets do wisely consider other teams that aren't on Paul's list, don't you think they could get say an OJ Mayo for Paul? Or Brandon Jennings? How do you trade a top 5 guy for two young guys who wouldn't necessarily even start on most other teams? Brian,

I just don’t get why New Orleans would do that deal. Then again, I probably only saw a handful of Portland games this past year, so maybe your B&B (Bayless and Batum) is better than I think. To me Batum seems like a more athletic Raja Bell type (although he’ll also drive off the swing rather than just shoot threes). Like to me it seems a team should be able to get them for just like a Jamal Crawford-level player rather than CP3 who when healthy is possibly a top 5 player.

And having Miller and Pryzbilla for a year would be just enough to ensure that New Orleans wouldn’t get a great draft pick. Wouldn’t it be better to instead have Curry’s big ol’ butt sit on the bench, allowing youngsters like Collison to keep growing while helping the team improve it’s lottery odds?

Maybe it’s just ‘cuz I’m a NY homer, but I feel like Gallo and Anthony Randolph have potential to be All-Stars, while I don’t see that in the Bs. And if the Hornets do wisely consider other teams that aren’t on Paul’s list, don’t you think they could get say an OJ Mayo for Paul? Or Brandon Jennings? How do you trade a top 5 guy for two young guys who wouldn’t necessarily even start on most other teams?

]]> By: Alex David, aka Short White Boy http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1576 Alex David, aka Short White Boy Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:57:55 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1576 Chase, I'm with you that the deal is good for New Orleans, but I'm not sure if I'm the Celts that I do the deal. Paul is better than Rondo, but losing Perkins would seriously hurt the team. He can guard Dwight, Bynum & Pau one-on-one without help which is huge since Orlando and the Lakers are two of the main teams in the way. I honestly think Perkins might be a bigger key to that team's playoff success right now than Ray Allen and possibly even this year's creaky version of KG (although Doc Rivers thinks KG will be stronger next year after having had more time to recuperate from his knee issues). Chase, I’m with you that the deal is good for New Orleans, but I’m not sure if I’m the Celts that I do the deal. Paul is better than Rondo, but losing Perkins would seriously hurt the team. He can guard Dwight, Bynum & Pau one-on-one without help which is huge since Orlando and the Lakers are two of the main teams in the way. I honestly think Perkins might be a bigger key to that team’s playoff success right now than Ray Allen and possibly even this year’s creaky version of KG (although Doc Rivers thinks KG will be stronger next year after having had more time to recuperate from his knee issues).

]]> By: Alex David, aka Short White Boy http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1575 Alex David, aka Short White Boy Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:46:07 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1575 Linda, Reports have recently come out that Orlando is Paul's top choice due to the exact reason you mention (a far superior team). However, he doesn't get to choose. In fact, while many people here have disagreed with my take, my one true miscalculation wasn't mentioned: the Hornets have no reason to only stick to the teams on Paul's list. If they decide they've got no recourse but to trade him, they'll go for the best deal they can find. Sure, if they find two similar deals and one is with a team on Paul's list then they'll do that, but otherwise they've gotta do what's best for the franchise, not try to ensure that their departing player will have a happy future after he's gone. Linda,

Reports have recently come out that Orlando is Paul’s top choice due to the exact reason you mention (a far superior team). However, he doesn’t get to choose. In fact, while many people here have disagreed with my take, my one true miscalculation wasn’t mentioned: the Hornets have no reason to only stick to the teams on Paul’s list. If they decide they’ve got no recourse but to trade him, they’ll go for the best deal they can find. Sure, if they find two similar deals and one is with a team on Paul’s list then they’ll do that, but otherwise they’ve gotta do what’s best for the franchise, not try to ensure that their departing player will have a happy future after he’s gone.

]]> By: Alex David, aka Short White Boy http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1574 Alex David, aka Short White Boy Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:36:59 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1574 Thanks for the heads up on Vince's contract KnicksTweets (& others). Dunno how I missed it when I was looking at team's salaries. Matt & Magic 101, Orlando is one of the deepest teams in the league and they have plenty of bargaining chips for almost any situation... unless you're looking for young talent. If the Hornets GM is smart (and that's a big IF in this league) and feels forced to trade Paul, he's gonna look to blow up the team and start over with youth, a la Oklahoma, Portland & Memphis. Trading for Jameer, Vince, Gortat & Bass would help the Hornets stay in the playoff race, but it doesn't provide much for the future (particularly if they don't pick up the option on Vince & let him walk). Thanks for the heads up on Vince’s contract KnicksTweets (& others). Dunno how I missed it when I was looking at team’s salaries.

Matt & Magic 101,
Orlando is one of the deepest teams in the league and they have plenty of bargaining chips for almost any situation… unless you’re looking for young talent. If the Hornets GM is smart (and that’s a big IF in this league) and feels forced to trade Paul, he’s gonna look to blow up the team and start over with youth, a la Oklahoma, Portland & Memphis. Trading for Jameer, Vince, Gortat & Bass would help the Hornets stay in the playoff race, but it doesn’t provide much for the future (particularly if they don’t pick up the option on Vince & let him walk).

]]> By: Jack http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1572 Jack Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:51:00 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1572 How is Vince Carter, Jameer Nelson and Marcin Gortat a good package of players? All players with sizable contracts and mediocre talent. If you're talking about Vince Carter a few years back that's a different story, but NO isn't going to trade its franchise player on a package of players like that. NO is going to want young players with potential in addition to the ability to move Okafur. Orlando quite simply doesn't fit the bill. How is Vince Carter, Jameer Nelson and Marcin Gortat a good package of players? All players with sizable contracts and mediocre talent. If you’re talking about Vince Carter a few years back that’s a different story, but NO isn’t going to trade its franchise player on a package of players like that. NO is going to want young players with potential in addition to the ability to move Okafur. Orlando quite simply doesn’t fit the bill.

]]> By: Brian http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1571 Brian Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:05:22 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1571 Ya, Don is right... the old deal was Andre Miller, Joel Przybilla, Nicolas Batum, Jerryd Bayless and the 22nd pick for Paul and Okafur. It was all set to go til Jeff Bower backed out for unknown reasons... and now he has been "let go" along with our own GM Kevin Pritchard, so I'm praying the two new GM's can make a new deal... I just hope the new deal doesn't have Batum in it, cause I think he is going to be huge. Ya, Don is right… the old deal was Andre Miller, Joel Przybilla, Nicolas Batum, Jerryd Bayless and the 22nd pick for Paul and Okafur. It was all set to go til Jeff Bower backed out for unknown reasons… and now he has been “let go” along with our own GM Kevin Pritchard, so I’m praying the two new GM’s can make a new deal… I just hope the new deal doesn’t have Batum in it, cause I think he is going to be huge.

]]> By: Don http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1570 Don Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:53:55 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1570 Chase, I don't think Brian was forgetting that at all. Most of the national writers give Portland and Orlando the inside track on Paul. They have expiring contracts and enough young talent to entice NO. There are a number of scenarios that would work for Portland/NO. Here's one. Canby/Miller/Przybilla/Fernandez to NO Okafur/Paul to Portland That said, I still think it's over 50-50 that Paul stays in NO. Chase, I don’t think Brian was forgetting that at all. Most of the national writers give Portland and Orlando the inside track on Paul. They have expiring contracts and enough young talent to entice NO.

There are a number of scenarios that would work for Portland/NO. Here’s one.

Canby/Miller/Przybilla/Fernandez to NO
Okafur/Paul to Portland

That said, I still think it’s over 50-50 that Paul stays in NO.

]]> By: Chase Thomas http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1567 Chase Thomas Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:44:23 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1567 Brian, you're forgetting that NO most likely won't move Paul unless the team takes Okafor's contract on as well and I don't see Portland taking on Okafor with Camby/Oden already in place. I think it's down to NY or Orlando. Brian, you’re forgetting that NO most likely won’t move Paul unless the team takes Okafor’s contract on as well and I don’t see Portland taking on Okafor with Camby/Oden already in place.

I think it’s down to NY or Orlando.

]]> By: Chris M http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1565 Chris M Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:42:23 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1565 Otis said that he would not trade Carter unless the deal "knocked his socks off". Well Otis is Chris Paul wanting to come to the Magic enough to "knock your socks off"? Otis said that he would not trade Carter unless the deal “knocked his socks off”. Well Otis is Chris Paul wanting to come to the Magic enough to “knock your socks off”?

]]> By: Brian http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1564 Brian Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:34:18 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1564 Sorry guys, gotta push for portland here :) (see, I can still dream Alex). Andre Miller also has a team option, which is why we almost had cp3 last month before their old GM backed out. Andre and Priz combine for 14.6 mil next season, and they are both useful (unlike Curry). The other thing we have going is the fact that Monty Williams (our old assistant coach) loves a few of the young guys we have... in fact, he was given a lot of credit for polishing up their game. Nicolas Batum is one guy I know he would LOVE to have. We also have a logjam at shooting guard and have Rudy Furnadez & Elliot Williams we could include in a trade now that we just signed Wesley Matthews- besides the guys already mentioned (Bayless & Oden). On top of this, we have the lure of the richest owner in the league... one of the very few left willing to spend money. Camby has also been mentioned as an option, but I don't see that happening. I would cry tears of joy if our starting line-up had Chris Paul, Brandon Roy, Lamarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden/Camby and Wesley Matthews or any other guy off the street. Ok, I'll try to remember this is a Knicks blog now... but hey, all these other comments are about the magic so... ya Sorry guys, gotta push for portland here :) (see, I can still dream Alex). Andre Miller also has a team option, which is why we almost had cp3 last month before their old GM backed out. Andre and Priz combine for 14.6 mil next season, and they are both useful (unlike Curry). The other thing we have going is the fact that Monty Williams (our old assistant coach) loves a few of the young guys we have… in fact, he was given a lot of credit for polishing up their game. Nicolas Batum is one guy I know he would LOVE to have. We also have a logjam at shooting guard and have Rudy Furnadez & Elliot Williams we could include in a trade now that we just signed Wesley Matthews- besides the guys already mentioned (Bayless & Oden). On top of this, we have the lure of the richest owner in the league… one of the very few left willing to spend money.
Camby has also been mentioned as an option, but I don’t see that happening. I would cry tears of joy if our starting line-up had Chris Paul, Brandon Roy, Lamarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden/Camby and Wesley Matthews or any other guy off the street.
Ok, I’ll try to remember this is a Knicks blog now… but hey, all these other comments are about the magic so… ya

]]> By: Matt http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1563 Matt Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:28:32 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1563 exactly, this dude dont know what he's talkin about..The Magic have better trade options than the Knicks lol, how about Vince (Salary Cap Relief in 2011, and a useful player, unlike Curry), and Jameer Nelson (who would start over Darren Collison). When Collison is ready they can trade him or Jameer...or what about Vince and Gorat, who the Magic are looking to get rid of because his limited role, he would start at center and avg a double-double...the Magic also have Brandon Bass and Ryan Anderson as bargaining chips..the Magic would be willing to give up one of those guys who could play a major role on the Hornets...dont give me that s**t that the magic dont have any bargaining chips, after all they are one of the deepest teams in the league... exactly, this dude dont know what he’s talkin about..The Magic have better trade options than the Knicks lol, how about Vince (Salary Cap Relief in 2011, and a useful player, unlike Curry), and Jameer Nelson (who would start over Darren Collison). When Collison is ready they can trade him or Jameer…or what about Vince and Gorat, who the Magic are looking to get rid of because his limited role, he would start at center and avg a double-double…the Magic also have Brandon Bass and Ryan Anderson as bargaining chips..the Magic would be willing to give up one of those guys who could play a major role on the Hornets…dont give me that s**t that the magic dont have any bargaining chips, after all they are one of the deepest teams in the league…

]]> By: Chase Thomas http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1561 Chase Thomas Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:02:11 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1561 Bill Simmons came up with something interesting and that is the C's would actually bring the most to the table to the Hornets. I believe he said something alone the lines of Rondo, Perkins, and two future 1st rounders. I'm just not sure we have enough to send to NO. Maybe package everyone we just traded for? Eh, we'll see. Bill Simmons came up with something interesting and that is the C’s would actually bring the most to the table to the Hornets.

I believe he said something alone the lines of Rondo, Perkins, and two future 1st rounders.

I’m just not sure we have enough to send to NO. Maybe package everyone we just traded for? Eh, we’ll see.

]]> By: Thomas Stewart http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1559 Thomas Stewart Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:35:47 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1559 The only thing holding up the Deal with orlando in late June was Okafor's contract. If Smith could have found a way for the Hornets to dump his salary on someone else this deal would have gotten done. Enter Philadelphia and their need for a point guard. They could end up with Jameer and Okafor. Orlando ends up with Paul, while Charlotte ends up with Gortat, Vince, Igadoala and some draft picks. The only thing holding up the Deal with orlando in late June was Okafor’s contract. If Smith could have found a way for the Hornets to dump his salary on someone else this deal would have gotten done. Enter Philadelphia and their need for a point guard. They could end up with Jameer and Okafor. Orlando ends up with Paul, while Charlotte ends up with Gortat, Vince, Igadoala and some draft picks.

]]> By: linda creesy http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1558 linda creesy Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:08:51 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1558 don't rule orland out of this discussion because they have a better shot at getting paul than the knicks. first, they have played in the nba and eastern conference finals more recently than ny. two, they have dwight howard who is a superior player to stoudemire. and carter's contract comes off the books in 1 year. i think an offer of nelso, carter, gortat and ryan anderson is better than anything ny can offer. don’t rule orland out of this discussion because they have a better shot at getting paul than the knicks.

first, they have played in the nba and eastern conference finals more recently than ny. two, they have dwight howard who is a superior player to stoudemire.

and carter’s contract comes off the books in 1 year. i think an offer of nelso, carter, gortat and ryan anderson is better than anything ny can offer.

]]> By: Magic101 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1557 Magic101 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:07:15 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1557 Wow...this is very uninformed. Vince Carter's contract is a team option in the last year; therefore, it is essentially an expiring contract (all the Hornets have to do is simply not pick it up). Also, they can package Jameer and Marcin Gortat. New Orleans would end up with three starters and 17 million in cap space. I'd say that is a hell of an offer. Orlando is definitely in the cat birds seat for this deal and everyone in the NBA knows it...the only question is can Otis Smith get out his own way and not trip on his d**k to get this done. Wow…this is very uninformed. Vince Carter’s contract is a team option in the last year; therefore, it is essentially an expiring contract (all the Hornets have to do is simply not pick it up). Also, they can package Jameer and Marcin Gortat. New Orleans would end up with three starters and 17 million in cap space. I’d say that is a hell of an offer.

Orlando is definitely in the cat birds seat for this deal and everyone in the NBA knows it…the only question is can Otis Smith get out his own way and not trip on his d**k to get this done.

]]> By: KnicksTweets http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2010/07/23/do-the-knicks-realistically-have-a-shot-at-chris-paul/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 KnicksTweets Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:50:57 +0000 http://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=1340#comment-1556 Magic have an option on Vince Carter's 2011/12 contract, therefore his $17.3 million deal is essentially an expiring contract. Magic have an option on Vince Carter’s 2011/12 contract, therefore his $17.3 million deal is essentially an expiring contract.

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