Haul for D-Will vs Haul for CP3

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I'm pretty sure I remember an article that stated CP agreed with the Clips to extend.
It was part of the deal, at least a prior iteration of it, otherwise the Clips would not have pulled the trigger.

I think he's taking the player option (4th year) on his current deal, not agreeing to an extension necessarily. If so, Paul would be in with the Clips for 2 years.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Clippers are in pretty good shape if Butler can stay healthy. They have a serious lack of depth on the wings after Butler it's Ryan Gomes, Willie Warren, and Randy Foye.

 

[Jazz4ever]

I heard Paul has agreed to his player option, not sure how official that is, but means he would be there at least 2 years.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

I think he's taking the player option (4th year) on his current deal, not agreeing to an extension necessarily. If so, Paul would be in with the Clips for 2 years.

I think that's what I meant too... I probably just worded it poorly.

 

[freakazoid]

I'm pretty sure I remember an article that stated CP agreed with the Clips to extend.
It was part of the deal, at least a prior iteration of it, otherwise the Clips would not have pulled the trigger.

As part of the deal, Paul has agreed to not opt out of his contract after this season – allowing the Clippers to keep him at least through the 2013-14 season.

This was reported, by I believe this is incorrect. His option should keep him for this season and next. He should be a FA in 2013-2014.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I heard Paul has agreed to his player option, not sure how official that is, but means he would be there at least 2 years.

I wonder who they will sign to fill the roster? What can they afford? Maybe AK? Maybe Reggie Williams?

 

[Dr. Jones]

I don't think highly of Aminu, but Gordon is definitely a Mitch Richmond type player. Can easily see him as the best player on a middling team, or second best on a great team.

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[jimmy eat jazz]

I think the deals are comparable. The big difference is that Favors is still a bit of a unknown quantity with tremendous upside but no track record to point at, while Gordon has already established himself as an up-and-coming star. I really like Gordon; he'll be a multiple All-Star in my opinion and would be a solid #2 option on a very good team (and may well have been once he and Griffen hit their strides).

I think the Clippers may have given up too much, but we'll see. I'm just tickled pink that the Lakers didn't get Paul.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Apparently Sactown is courting AK right now. AK wouldn't be a bad signing for the Clippers who need some defense and passing next to Blake. I bet they go a bit cheap though, and don't make a long-term commitment. They paid for DeAndre Jordan and Butler, and they'll be capped out.

 

[NUMBERICA]

We'll have to see how it all pans out, but they're quite comparable.

If I had a gun to my head, I choose the Clips deal. Why? The proven player is also on his rookie deal (very cheap, very good, could still get better, legit rebuilding piece), Aminu could be a really nice piece, Kamen is a nice piece (though not a rebuilding piece), Minny's 2012 UNPROTECTED? This could be a #1 overall pick in a draft being heralded like it could be the next 2008, 2003, or 1996.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Is it Minny's unprotected 1st or their own?

Also, I'm more curious what Chauncey thinks about this.

I'm sure he's actually stoked. He's got size to play the 2 and doesn't need to play with the ball in his hands either. Mo Williams is similar, but worse.

 

[Zulu]

How awesome is David Stern. He has single handedly started the demise of the Lakers. First he breaks up the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers, then Odom goes all cry baby about being in that trade and the Lakers have to ship him out for crap to the team that swept their butts in the playoffs, then Stern trades Chris Paul to their red headed step brother the Clippers. Fantastic!!