Hornets talks getting very serious with Warriors, Clippers and Celtics

[Clippersfan86]

Would Griffin+CP3+Gordon be the undisputed best all around "Big 3" in the NBA?

[niko]

I love it all. He'd consider both teams more strongly. Nothing is definite though. Which means him not resigning is on everyone's minds, why is that?

I only worry about Clippers and not much. Boston, he's not staying there. If they move players to get him we'd actually be better, which is funny. GS? PLEASE. That team would be so flawed.

Nothing here worries me. Good news.

[niko]

Would Griffin+CP3+Gordon be the undisputed best all around "Big 3" in the NBA?

No, the miami trio is. If the Knicks get CP3 the miami trio is. Lebron is as good a PF as your (extremely sick) PF. And he doesn't play PF. That's how sick Lebron is, weak minded aside.

(NOte: no disrespect, just your two young stars are not there yet.)

[Rose]

you mentioned Ariza.

If it's possible for the Clippers to give up DJ, Aminu, Minny's first, and Bledsoe for CP3 and then get Chandler, I say do it.. I don't see a reason to trade Gordon for Afflalo if that scenario is possible.

Money. EJ's gonna get max. Blake's gonna get max. CP3, will have either max if he gets an extension, whatever gets if he decides to take an extension in the offseason which would save them 5 million or something like that. OR he walks completely. Which is where the risk of trading EJ comes in.

If they keep EJ they can still have a great core with him Blake and Tyson. Which is nice.

Or, if they trade him they get a cheaper Afflalo, Blake, Tyson, THEN they can go "Oh Hi Steve Nash!" Or Deron Williams, or Aaron Brooks next year when he gets back from China. Or Kirk Hinrich in the offseason...there are ALOT of point guards you can retool the team with. Which is why personally I'd trade him, that and the fact no one knows if EJ would resign there anyways.

[AMISTILLILL]

Update: Eric Gordon is back on the table in a trade for CP3.

[Clippersfan86]

Chris Palmer:

"Very likely Chris Paul and Dwight Howard will play in LA this year. Just not for the same team."

. Imagine Kobe+Dwight vs CP3+Gordon+Griffin. We would get that epic hallway series all Lakers fans have been dreaming about.

[AirRaptor]

Update: Eric Gordon is back on the table in a trade for CP3.

Says who? And if that's the case, wouldn't it make it harder for the Clippers to convince CP3 to resign?

[Clippersfan86]

Update: Eric Gordon is back on the table in a trade for CP3.

Source? If it's the Ken Berger article.. his info was before Woj's.

[AMISTILLILL]

Says who? And if that's the case, wouldn't it make it harder for the Clippers to convince CP3 to resign?

www.*********.com is reporting it but have yet to post the source yet. It just got updated.

Edit: it rhymes with "oops" and "type". They haven't updated the newsfeed yet with the source.

Edit Edit: "The Clippers' opening salvo was an offer that included Eric Gordon and restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan, with L.A. hoping that the prospect of playing with electrifying forward Blake Griffin and the big stage of Los Angeles would be enticing enough to Paul that he would eventually commit to the team long term. CBSSports.com"

[DFish]

Chris Palmer:

"Very likely Chris Paul and Dwight Howard will play in LA this year. Just not for the same team."

. Imagine Kobe+Dwight vs CP3+Gordon+Griffin. We would get that epic hallway series all Lakers fans have been dreaming about.

I wouldn't mind watching a hallway with Deron/Kobe/Dwight vs. CP3/Gordon/Griffin

[icewill36]

why would cp3 go to the warriors ???

clippers make more sense

[disel]

Rondo is the best offer out there for the Hornets.

[Clippersfan86]

Rondo is the best offer out there for the Hornets.

Difference is SUPPOSEDLY "sources" say that he won't extend for Boston, but he will for Clippers. Clippers are the front runners IF they are willing to give NO what they want basically.

[AMISTILLILL]

"The details of offers surrounding talks with Dallas and Golden State weren't known, but the Celtics stepped forward with an offer that would not have to come with any commitment from Paul that he'd re-sign with Boston after the season. According to a person familiar with the discussions, the Celtics offered Rajon Rondo, two future first- round picks, and restricted free agent Jeff Green in a sign-and-trade for Paul. CBSSports.com"

[DFish]

Rondo is the best offer out there for the Hornets.

When did the Celtics offer Rondo?