Its simple everyone. He is going to get traded and we should do it sooner rather than later. If management waits to long to trade chris the more likely I feel chris will just say he wont sign an extension with that team because he knows he is closer and closer to free agency where he can just sign with the knicks. Also management needs to take advantage of the fact that chris is willing to sign with certain teams. Explore those options first, then weigh them against any other option that comes in from other teams (likely that those teams will not have as good of packages because they are afraid cp wont sign extension with them). I love chris and he has been my favorite player for a while but the organization needs to do whats best for the franchise and thats to trade chris early to get maximum value in return. My two cents on where they NEED to trade him. I really dont see any reason the hornets should not trade chris to the clippers. He already said hed sign an extension with them, so it gives the clippers the belief they can keep him long term therefor allowing them to give up more. In return we can easily get back deandre jordan (who i think will be a double double machine), eric gordon (very solid 2 guard, great shooter, under rated athlete), and probably the first round pick they own from minnestoa (unprotected which will lead to probably a top 5 pick in a awesome draft class this year). Perhaps get eric bledsoe back as well for point guard of the future. This would add depth, give us a future of a talented team, and avoid all the drama trading chris paul will bring all year. TRADE HIM NOW

If we're talking trades.... How about Chris Paul to Denver for Ty Lawson and Timofey Mosgov and the Nuggets 1st round pick (2012). Yes we lose a superstar. But we get two talented young pieces that could step in and help right away and for years to come. And we have an extra pick in next year's talent-laden draft. WHat do you guys think?

If he's checking out and won't sign an extension for a trade to the Clippers or any other team but the Knicks then I'd rather see the Hornets trade him to the Cavs for a second round pick than get Toney Douglas and Landry Fields in return. At least then we can completely suck this year and start over with Barnes/Sullinger/Rivers while Chris wastes a year on a talentless team and takes a large paycut to play with his buddies. I want Chris to succeed and I really think a Knicks team with him would be fun to watch, but don't be a diva about it and force your way there so you can get your full extension. If you really want the Hornets to oblige you with about $30 million extra then keep your options open and see what's in the best interest of the Hornets. I garauntee that's not getting Fields and Douglas back. I personally like DeAndre Jordan, Eric Gordon, and Aminu plus a high draft pick next year.

agreed. tired of all the rumors. i want to hear from CP3, and none of this "i don't think about them" bullcrap. I want real, honest to god answers. TY. great and honest post. touches the heart of true fans.

one of the best posts imho! let him go! and if possible, better sooner than later! i don't want to have the melo-lbj-circus surrounding every damn game! let's play ball!

This is a new sports world where the player control the franchise and the franchise control the players.I understand that players have the right to be a free agent and to be free to test the market but at the same time you've to give your present team a chance to rebulid not in your image but in the team image.Theres no "I" in team at the same time CP3 loves this since theres no permant owner he has free rein to play with franchise and fans minds.We need an owner now who can be man to man with him.They're were days when players were loyal to their fans and their franchise when players delt with the good and the bad.Now they whine that their team is not going into the right direction if wants things right you've to have balls to request for change.Not cry be a man CP3.

This is a new sports world where the players control the franchise and not the franchise controling the players i understand that a player have a right be traded or be free to test the market but at the same you've to give your present team a chance.CP3 loves this since they're no ownership he can play with the Hornets fan base to an t.Someone please buy this team and give this franchise "a real touch of paint"

Also, for those like me who pray for a sliver of a chance for an MT5 reunion: http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2011/11/30/2600161/marcus-thornton-contract-sacramento-kings-nba-free-agents-2011 They're not getting rid of him and will pay him more than likely. Good for MT5.

Fact - CP3 saved the Hornets in New Orleans. Well said Joe. He may not be the CP3 we grew to know and love, but the grass is greener for both pastures. LBJ and pals are welcome to this CP3. I want heart, not Hollywood, leading my basketball team. I'll be forever grateful for having him here and will miss his talents on the court and contributions off the court. However, he doesn't want to be here. And, in New Orleans, if you don't want to be here, than we don't need you here. It's a special city for special individuals. Honestly, I hope for CP3 that he doesn't let Melo/Amare take advantage of being able to make 20mil a year while he makes 10. At least Bosh/Wade/Bron are on equal footing. I just get the feeling Chris is being used and it sucks. Want out? Fine. But not like this Chris.

Getting equal value for a star player is almost always imposible. Trade Paul, get the best deal posible and move on, Id say ala Deron Williams and the Jazz minus the animosity - do it the right way. On a similar note if Paul wants to go to the NY and the nicks want him so badly make them negotiate the contract extension with paul, do not get in the same situation Denver got into with Melo.

Chris' latest comment for the media: "I don’t think about it to tell you the truth,’’ Paul said, referring to the trade rumors (from that paragon of journalistic talent, John Reid. Really. Truthfully. Doesn't even think about trades. Chris Paul is "honest?" Time for the hero worship to stop and the real truth to be recognized. CP3 checked out of NOLA, heart and all, a long time ago.

Amen.

sigh....man man man

Reminisce....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-iah3_eT8k