re: Why aren't the Hornets trying to move West?

Trading west now all but guarantees Paul leaving IMO. Unless we can get someone in return who is better than west (which isn't likely) cp is 100% gone imo. He's the second best player on our team and the leading scorer. Trading him will likely make our team worse in the short run and long term when cp has even less of a reason to stay.

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There is a lot out there saying he will opt out and that the Hornet and West aren't on the same page with an extension.

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Because people are lazy and make assumptions based on headlines rather than taking the time to figure something out. Demps did a ticket holder dinner last night or maybe it was the night before. Here's a good break down of the West situation.

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David West Contract: Dell explained that David’s declining contract value combined with rules governing extensions essentially made any extension unfair to David. David has expressed happiness with New Orleans. Dell hesitated to say it would be easy to sign him, saying that nothing is easy, but he indicated that both parties would like a deal to be worked out here.

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The rumors are that we're willing to give him something like 4/$40 which is a fair number for all sides and couldn't be offered unless he opts out. The only danger is if someone takes a run at him and over pays. If he only gets fair offers from other teams he'll stay.