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Chris Paul is Finally Getting Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

Michael Castillo — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:39:40 +0000

Multiple sources are reporting that the Los Angeles Clippers have finally made their biggest move in franchise history, acquiring Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets. The Clippers had to give a lot in order for the NBA to allow the trade to go through, forcing the Clips to add Eric Gordon into the deal, which eliminates the chance for the Clippers have to have best backcourt in the Western Conference. Here’s the story from ESPN…

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Despite No. 1 Pick, Clippers Still Right in Baron Davis Deal

Michael Castillo — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:00:42 +0000

Just three hours before the NBA’s Trade Deadline on February 24th, the Clippers ridded themselves of Baron Davis and his contract, as they shipped the veteran to Cleveland for All-Star point guard Mo Williams and small forward Jamario Moon. In order to get the Cavs to bite on the swap, the Clips handed over their first round pick in this week’s NBA Draft, as incentive to take on the rest of the Baron Davis salary.

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Fast forward to May 17, when the NBA’s Annual Draft Lottery was held in Secaucus, New Jersey. Much to the surprise of mathematicians and NBA executives alike, the Clippers’ pick won the entire lottery, giving the Cleveland Cavaliers two of the top four picks. The shocking pick had the eighth best shot at winning, a miniscule 0.028 percent.

For the Clippers the deadline deal hinged mainly on the need to cut ties with Baron Davis’s salary and not the draft, as Davis is still owed $28 million over the next two seasons. GM Neil Olshey ultimately decided to risk the draft pick in favor the salary dump, and at the time of the trade, was adamant that the that the lack depth in the draft made the trade a simple one.

“The drill is, as always, is ‘Is the player you’re getting back more valuable than the potential you could get in the draft?’” said Clippers general manager Neil Olshey. “Our analysis at this point in February is that it was more valuable to get a 28-year-old All-Star point guard that we have for the next few years, cap flexibility to make sure we take care of business and re-sign DeAndre Jordan and have flexibility to take care of Eric Gordon as well, as opposed to speculating on another kid that’s 19 years old with one year of college experience. And I’m not that high on the draft to begin with this year.”

Olshey didn’t know then that the he would have had the chance of picking Duke point guard Kyrie Irving, whom the Cavaliers are expected select first on Thursday. This begs the question, is dumping the Baron Davis salary worth losing a consensus No. 1 pick, in Irving? Of course.

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Lakers Win Ugly as Bench Folds

Paul Peszko — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:40:50 +0000

Are the Lakers just passing time, waiting for Bynum to return? … [visit site to read more]

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Kaufy Break: Hoops Hysteria in LA

Joey Kaufman — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:08:53 +0000

Southern California sports fans have officially caught basketball fever with the Lakers, Bruins, and even the prep teams, all in contention for the championship. … [visit site to read more]

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Surprisingly, Artest for Odom Makes Perfect Sense

Joey Kaufman — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:19:08 +0000

It might be time for the Lakers to trade Lamar Odom.

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L.A. Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons: A Mid-Summer’s Night Blowout!

Paul Peszko — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:06:36 +0000

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2008 NBA Draft Thoughts

Joey Kaufman — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:41:37 +0000

I am always a sucker for the drafts, NFL, NBA, … [visit site to read more]

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