Ric Bucher @RicBucher Close Worth adding: Clips would only put in Minn #1 pick if CP3 is there for...

Ric Bucher @RicBucher Close
Worth adding: Clips would only put in Minn #1 pick if CP3 is there for long term.

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Smart

I really hope we get CP3, but it doesnt look like there’s a reason to start upping our offer unless we get confirmation he’s staying. Good move

by DocD on Dec 11, 2011 1:12 PM PST reply actions

Indeed, quite smart.

Indubitably so.

Bravo.

by Mr.CheapSeats on Dec 11, 2011 1:21 PM PST up reply actions

NO then moves on to the next suitor.

by wilriv21 on Dec 11, 2011 1:15 PM PST reply actions

This

Rondo + our pick + Green > Kaman expiring + AFA + EBled

Proudly enduring the pain since the days of Bill Walton's foot.

by boltsfan21 on Dec 11, 2011 2:48 PM PST up reply actions

Why won't we include the Minny pick regardless? SMH

"Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance" -Jean-Paul Sarte

by Jayq on Dec 11, 2011 1:17 PM PST reply actions

+1

send the pick over and let cp3 see how he enjoys tossing lobs to blake and deandre in hollywood. if all goes well, he should re-sign.

by jon y on Dec 11, 2011 1:50 PM PST up reply actions

forget the lobs

we need "W"s

by wilriv21 on Dec 11, 2011 1:51 PM PST up reply actions

Could we get a Verbal Commitment

For him to opt in to the final year of his deal for the Minny pick? Give him two good years with BG, EJ, and DJ. He wont want to leave then.

by ClipperFon on Dec 11, 2011 3:11 PM PST up reply actions

smh for sure

Proudly enduring the pain since the days of Bill Walton's foot.

by boltsfan21 on Dec 11, 2011 2:48 PM PST up reply actions

is thinking. It appeared that he said the Clips were his second choice after the Lakers (i guess 3rd after Knicks). But doesnt seem to have a chance to sign with either in the offseason. So what is he waiting for. If he says he’ll stay with the Clips, this deal gets done. Whats his deal?

by DocD on Dec 11, 2011 1:22 PM PST reply actions

He's got to face reality

Ill bet CP comes around on extending w/ Clippers. We were already on his short list of teams, he has to look at the landscape and realize NY blew their chance at signing him this summer when they signed TC (oh the irony), LAL cant make a good trade and also wont have the $ to sign him.
We are the perfect fit for CP in the short term and long term, and have the assets that Stern outlined in his memo (Kaman expiring, Min pick, cheap young talent w upside in Aminu, Bled)

by cassellmania on Dec 11, 2011 1:32 PM PST up reply actions

I don't get it.

He has nowhere to go. The Lakers and Knicks are no longer possible for him. Trade the damn pick.

"Buckle your seat belts, folks. This one's going down to the wire." -The inimitable Ralph Lawler.

by Gordon for President on Dec 11, 2011 1:33 PM PST reply actions

Not possible in Free Agency, I should say.

"Buckle your seat belts, folks. This one's going down to the wire." -The inimitable Ralph Lawler.

by Gordon for President on Dec 11, 2011 1:34 PM PST up reply actions

bravo Neil

don’t do the trade unless we get the extension signed in place. Why salvage the Clippers future for 1 season of CP3.

by big0lbad on Dec 11, 2011 1:53 PM PST reply actions

While I agree that Paul ought to extend

I would trade the Minni pick if Paul agrees to exercise his player option for next year

"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT

by SilverClip on Dec 11, 2011 1:55 PM PST reply actions

How come we don't just wait?

CP3 is pretty adamant about opting out next year and at present his desired teams (NYK, LAL) don’t have the cap space to sign him. I don’t think any other team out there have the same appeal we do. We have a really good and young team with a core of BG, EG, and DJ. If we hold onto our Minny pick we will possibly get much better. LAC have the big city draw that CP3 is looking for. So it only makes sense for CP3 to sign with us if he becomes a free agent next year. I know it might be a gamble to wait a year and try to sign CP3 in free agency, but we would get to keep our young guys (AFA and EBled) and most importantly our MInny pick. I think its a small risk and big reward if all the cards fall our way. The worst case is we lose out on CP3. Best case, we get CP3, keep our young’uns and the MInny pick!!! If that do happens I think we can say it will be a DYNASTY in the making.

by AsTrO_nUtS on Dec 11, 2011 2:14 PM PST reply actions