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  1. OSUBlazerfan

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    i want it more than all of you combined
     
    OSUBlazerfan, Jul 22, 2010
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Well we really have no idea how many games he'll miss, but when we're talking about sending out say about 21 million in contracts to take back about 26 (Paul and Okafor) and the real dollar value of those commitments drops to 19 or 18 million in real costs then it becomes pretty attractive.

    Edit: I'm also certain Paul Allen would send along the 3 million in cash allowed by the league (as would the Knicks, Magic and Mavs).
     
    Nikolokolus, Jul 22, 2010
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    It becomes more attractive sure, but how much more attractive is the question. I guess we don't really know.
     
    B-Roy, Jul 22, 2010
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    You're aware of just how cheap George Shinn supposedly is, right? Furthermore, if he can reduce the committed salary on the books it might make it easier to finalize the sale to Chouset ... maybe. :dunno:
     
    Nikolokolus, Jul 22, 2010
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    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    Oh man, I am going to die if we don't get Paul.
     
    EGame, Jul 22, 2010
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    What would you like on your tombstone?
     
    Nikolokolus, Jul 22, 2010
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  7. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    Here lies EGame, the only person to die for a stupid reason.

    :O
     
    EGame, Jul 22, 2010
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Yeah, but there are teams that could offer some assets along with instant cap relief. Why wouldn't the Hornets go to them? :dunno: They must be getting talent back, and I think it's going to come down to which package of talents they like better, since all the teams that have a chance can basically provide the same salary relief. $2 Million dollars, dunno how big of an effect that going to be. Certainly helps though.
     
    B-Roy, Jul 22, 2010
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    Idog1976, Jul 22, 2010
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    Gee, that seems a little weird.

    Could we get an explanation behind that statement.

    Why are no other teams in the running?

    What is going to happen if Paul doesn't go to Portland? Portland or bust?

    I don't buy it.
     
    Masbee, Jul 22, 2010
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    Basically, thats what he thinks. he said portland was clearly in the "drivers seat"
     
    OSUBlazerfan, Jul 22, 2010
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    Monty connection to players would be my guess and we also as I've said innumerable times, have the best possible package to offer. Only NYK is even close.
     
    Idog1976, Jul 22, 2010
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    why isnt orlando close???

    tell me how they DONT make sense?
     
    OSUBlazerfan, Jul 22, 2010
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    Erroneous Subterfuge meh

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    it came from the magic box, just accept that it's the truth. no questions please.
     
    Erroneous Subterfuge, Jul 22, 2010
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    yes ... :wink:
     
    Nikolokolus, Jul 22, 2010
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    When the centerpiece coming back (in ORL's case, Jameer Nelson) plays the same position as the guy you're trading CP3 to make room for, it's a dicier situation.
     
    BrianFromWA, Jul 22, 2010
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  17. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    They have Collison, no need for Jameer. Carter is an expiring, like Miler and Pryzbilla: Wash. Batum, and/or Oden plus Bayless and/or Rudy. I would like the Blazers package better, of course, I am a homer. :D
     
    EGame, Jul 22, 2010
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  18. OSUBlazerfan

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    they could possibly trade one of their other PG's for something if he comes in the deal

    i just think that VC's 17mil EC is huuuuge and i think it has a team option
     
    OSUBlazerfan, Jul 22, 2010
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    And Carter isn't an expiring. He's owed 4 million after this season.
     
    RR7, Jul 22, 2010
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  20. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    Our expirings are not much less. Plus, we give them young talent. What good does PG's do the Hornets again?
     
    EGame, Jul 22, 2010
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