Not just because we have less competition (hell, will there any competition left?), but also because it’s being broadcasted… we won’t feel coerced into upping our bid.

NOH does not want to carry CP3 into the season, not just because he’ll be a big distraction a la Melo, but also because the uncertainly makes the team harder to sell. It appears that CP3 is not going to want to promise anything about next year, and that makes him hard to trade. If GSW drops out, then we may be in a great position to force NOH to take less than we might have offered.

He knows they are desperate to find a deal, but we are not desperate to make one with all the young talent we already have.

Paul still won’t commit to an extend and trade to any team other than the knicks, so the offers are probably not going to include the Currys, EJs, DJs, or maybe even the Minny pick. Luckily any offer on the table is still better than the Knicks have.

I think the Celtics should be willing to give up the most for a rental, as they have championship aspirations this year, and even if it CP3 doesn’t stick with them after the year, they’re going to be shortly blowing up the team anyways. I know there’s always been some thought that Rondo isn’t a guy you can build around, so might make the most sense for them. If they are willing to give up rondo for a rental, that might just be the best offer on the table. Sadly once CP3 leaves, maybe Pierce’s days of being on the worst team in the league aren’t over yet ;).

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AjqYW31RhtjfvZltuyWkkEq8vLYF?slug=ap-warriors-curry