"Multiple sources tell Yahoo! Sports that William Wesley, who is a member of the inner circle of LeBron James, is telling teams with salary-cap space that their chances of landing James would dramatically increase if they are able to trade for Chris Paul. Paul is not on the trade market but some team executives believe that acquiring the All-Star point guard is not out of the realm of possibility if a high price is paid. "He can be had with [current owner George] Shinn in there, but once the new guy [Gary Chouest] takes over, he's off the market," one executive said. Memphis recently offered O.J. Mayo in a package for Paul, but the talks went nowhere. The Nets are willing to offer the third overall pick, as well as any player on their roster except for Brook Lopez, according to sources. The Blazers have long been in the market for Paul and are expected to make an offer, according to a source." Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi...trying_to_trade_for_chris_paul/#ixzz0rXLr7KX6 ORIGINAL SOURCE YAHOO SPORTS http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67332/20100621/teams_trying_to_trade_for_chris_paul/#
That doesn't sound like he's available. It sounds like we would have to completely gut the team to get him.
Not really. If you think you're gutting the team for DeMarcus Cousins, good luck with Paul. He's not going anywhere, at least imo.
Trade #14, Hill, Lowry, and 2011 NY pick for #4 and Rubio then Trade Brooks, 2011 1st, NY 2012, Battier and Taylor for Paul. Sign Mike Miller with MLE Chris Paul / Rubio Martin / Mike Miller Ariza / Bud Scola / Cousins (with 4th pick) Yao / Hayes / Cousins Yes this would hurt our depth and defense a bit, but I don't see a team stopping the 1st team offense. I know this is a long shot and the chances of it happening are slim to none, but let me dream for atleast a few minutes...
