A source with knowledge of situation says [Kings] and New Orleans have had discussions regarding an...

A source with knowledge of situation says [Kings] and New Orleans have had discussions regarding an Emeka Okafor for Kenny Thomas deal.

Sam Amick, Sacramento Bee

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I wonder if this is why the Hornets want to do this deal

Paul severely sprained his left ankle during the third quarter in Friday’s 86-78 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Arena and could be sidelined for up to two weeks, though the Hornets have not given an update on his status.

Walking with crutches and having his left foot placed in an immobilized boot, Paul said after Friday’s game that he had planned to travel with the team to Atlanta because he had about 75 family members expecting to attend the game at Philips Arena.

Via John Reid of NOLA. No sense keeping okafor if you’re going to have Paul miss several months of the season and you can package expiring contracts for a different player.

Plus with West, and a high draft pick, this could be what the Hornets are looking for. Devious I do say if it works. Sucks for Hornets fans this season though.

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by pookeyguru on Nov 14, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions

Plus the 2010 draft looks stacked

Especially in terms of bigs — Derrick Favors, Ed Davis, Cole Aldrich, John Henson, Donatas Motiejunas, Solomon Alabi, DeMarcus Cousins, and I could go on and on. Given how financially strapped this team is, the best long-term improvement method is a high draft pick, although it certainly isn’t going to make Paul any happier.

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by Ben R on Nov 14, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions

Yep

That’s the risk the Kings take with doing this deal. On the other hand, there was no guarantee the Kings would have gotten any of them.

I see this being a slam dunk for New Orleans. But not for Sacramento. Maybe I’m missing something though.

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by pookeyguru on Nov 14, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions

Chris Paul is no Dwyane Wade

so that would be bad.

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by DOH on Nov 14, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions