The Houston-LA-New Orleans trade situation. Which brought young talent, as well as a core group of role players, and 2 first round draft picks to the city. Just wasn't good enough for David Stern. Even though when the league took over the Hornets, they had told GM Dell Demps they would let him do his job, and support him.
Looks like that now right?
Then recently the league pressured Demps into making the trade with the Clippers asking for, Center Chris Kaman who is one of the underrated big men in the league even though he's creeping up in age. Reserve Guard Eric Bledsoe who has a solid potential in the league, Forward Al-Farouq Aminu, who I'm pretty sure is a Jedi Master. Reports also have indicated that the Hornets wanted to add Clippers Star Guard, Eric Gordon to the mix. As well as a first round pick.
The Roster Size for an NBA team is 15 players. 4 players, 3 of which are starters and a 1st round pick (From Minnesota, which could be a lottery pick).
So the question I'm left as a fan is...what the hell are the league thinking?
David Stern will reportedly ask for a involving 25 teams to send all their first round draft picks, cash exemptions, and their leading scorer to the New Orleans Hornets by next week. #Sarcasm
David Stern will reportedly ask for a involving 25 teams to send all their first round draft picks, cash exemptions, and their leading scorer to the New Orleans Hornets by next week. #Sarcasm
Needless to say talks with the Clippers have died, especially since they were able to get Chauncey Billiups off the Waiver wire, and were able to match the offer sheet for Center DeAndre Jordan. The Clips right now look to be the better LA team, despite not having Kobe Bryant. Due mostly to the fact that everyone in the world is scratching their heads on why you send Lamar Odom to rival Dallas Mavericks for a draft pick and cash.
Look Stern, as much as you want to grow a little mustache and have complete control over your players. You can't, they're human beings, Paul has never stopped playing for New Orleans, he just wants to go to an contender, do you really think keeping him around for the last year of his contract knowing that he will go elsewhere come the summer? Once his contract is up, David Stern, you cannot do anything to control Chris Paul anymore. I hope he goes to Miami at this point, just so he can be in driving distance of your front office and throw eggs at your door. You're ridiculous
Then the league, who warned Chauncey Billiups of the repercussions of him not admiring his contract obligations if someone claimed him off the waivers. But the simple fact is, Billiups is a veteran player who doesn't deserve to be floated from team-to-team as bait, or just space to fill. You can't respect one side of the fence and not the other, that's not what the CBA was founded on.
David Stern, you're a crazy old man, you're a control freak, and you have a Nazi Ego Mentality. You in the last week have done more to defecate on the CBA then you ever did to get a deal done during the lock out. You ARE THE WORST COMMISSIONER IN ALL OF SPORTS. I don't have sponsors, advertisements, or contracts. You are an idiot.
I know that was highly unprofessional, but the fact is this man is not only destroying the integrity of the front office of the NBA, he is slowly killing a good team down in New Orleans. As a matter of fact, the owners who complained about the Paul to LA trade, should also be ashamed of yourselves. Dell Demps was able to complete that trade, don't be upset because no one wants to talk to you, or your half-assed assembled teams. I'm looking at you Cleveland.
On a side note, Dwight Howard talks started to heat up a few days ago, only to cool off. Howard has handled this in the classiest way possible. He wants to play for a winner, and still has belief that the Orlando Magic can make the right moves and put themselves in a position. Howard being dealt before the season starts is highly unlikely. But depending on what their record looks like come February if their record has shown know improvement, and nor has their roster, look for Howard to be dealt quickly. Its starting to become highly unlikely that Dwight will go the Lakers.
He doesn't want to be Shaq v.2 He wants to be DW12. Going to New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets would only improve Dwight as a superstar. He pairs himself with Deron Williams, becoming instant Playoff Contenders. The Nets WILL make the right moves to surround their superstars with the right talent. Dwight Howards brings the first championship in Nets history, in the new Brooklyn Arena. Sounds storybook to me.
In Other News.
Marc Gasol will stay in Memphis for 4 more years.
J.J. Barea and Minnesota are working on terms of a 4 year deal themselves.
Kwame Brown has signed a 1 year 8 million dollar deal with the Warriors
David West has signed a 2 year deal with the Pacers, making them a very dangerous Dark-Horse in the East.
Gilbert Arenas has cleared the Waivers, the Magic still owe him a pretty penny. Atlanta may be a destination for the scoring guard.
Jason Richardson is reportedly staying with the Magic for 4 more years, worth roughly about 25 million.
Mike Bibby has been added to the New York Knicks Roster.
The Chicago Bulls are eyeing newly free agent Rip Hamilton, who will provide defense, and veteran experience to that team. Rip has one of the highest motors in the NBA, he may not be the fastest player on the court, but his speed never changes.
Dallas Mavs seem to be the only suitor for Guard Vince Carter, reuniting him with former teammate Point Guard, Jason Kidd. This adds a pure scorer to the lineup, but makes me scratch my head, does Jason Terry really need a backup?
That's all for my ranting, raging, and free agent buzzes. G-G-Goodnight Folks.
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