League was put in tough situation with Paul-to-Lakers trade
NBA.com
It appears Chris Paul will be wearing a Lakers uniform on Christmas Day. Earlier reports had the Lakers trading Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom for Chris Paul. That report was then quickly corrected. Adrian Wojnarowski The conversation was already turning toward the next deal the Lakers would make — perhaps shipping Andrew Bynum to Orlando [...]
Read MoreKnicks Close to Adding Chandler to an Already Strong Frontcourt
New York Tim
The Knicks are nearing completion on a deal with Tyson Chandler worth $58 million over four seasons. After their efforts to trade for Chris Paul stalled, sources say the Knicks intensified their efforts to sign Chandler. In order to By HOOPSWORLD The Mavericks have lost Caron Butler and Tyson Chandler with JJ Barea not far [...]
Read MoreNBA nixes Paul-to-Lakers multi-team trade
Boston.com
By Bob Bensch – Fri Dec 09 11:22:22 GMT 2011 The New York Knicks are courting Tyson Chandler as National Basketball Association teams prepare for the first day of free-agent signing today. The New York Knicks are courting Tyson Chandler as National By Bob Bensch – Fri Dec 09 11:22:22 GMT 2011 The New York [...]
Read MoreSource: Tyson Chandler's return unlikely
ESPN (blog)
By Brett Perryman – Managing Editor In one day – in the span of just a few hours, in fact – we found out that the Mavericks would lose Tyson Chandler to New York, Caron Butler to LA, that the other LA would be gifted Chris Paul, and that CJ Wilson HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS – [...]
Read MoreDavid Stern Rejects Chris Paul Trade
ESPN
By ESPNBoston.com The Trade: Chris Paul for Rondo, Jeff Green (sign-and-trade) and possibly one or two no. 1 picks. The Verdict: No way. Why would you want to overpay Jeff Green if you're New Orleans? Why not just re-sign David West? By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY The NBA nixed the Chris Paul deal on Thursday [...]
Read MoreLakers' deal for Chris Paul is a no-go, the NBA rules
Los Angeles
Shaquille O'Neal, who retired after last year's playoffs were completed, played a crucial role in helping Bryant and the Lakers take home three straight championships from 2000 to 2002. And while the two superstars weren't always the best of friends Hornets point guard Chris Paul (3) looks to pass under pressure from Lakers power forward [...]
Read MoreTRADE REACTION: Chris Paul to LA, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom go
ESPN (blog)
Rockets reportedly acquire Pau Gasol in a three-team deal with the Hornets and Lakers. Luis Scola, Kevin Martin and Goran Dragic to New Orleans. The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to surrender Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom in a trade for New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul, sources tell ESPN.com's Marc Stein. Sources close [...]
Read MoreLakers' trade for Chris Paul is killed by NBA [update]
Los Angeles
The conversation was already turning toward the next deal the Lakers would make — perhaps shipping Andrew Bynum to Orlando for Dwight Howard — when there was a shocking reversal issued by NBA impressario David Miami gets 2-1 odds and the Lakers are 5-1 at this point according to the sports book at the Las [...]
Read MoreReport: Tyson Chandler Close to Signing With Knicks
NESN.com
The Knicks are nearing a deal for free agent center Tyson Chandler. (Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE). In a development no one saw coming, the New York Knicks, with zero cap space, have somehow vaulted to the front And just today, to much surprise, it was revealed that Tyson Chandler may end up in NYC this season. [...]
Read MoreSource: Tracy McGrady, Hawks agree
ESPN
Tracy McGrady has agreed to a one-year, veteran-minimum deal with the Atlanta Hawks, a source close to the situation told Stephen A. Smith. McGrady, a. Stephen A. Smith said on Twitter Tuesday that he expects free agent Tracy McGrady to play for the Hawks this season. Chicago also sounds interested, and they need a shooting [...]
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