New Orleans, LA, United States (AHN) – Chris Paul reportedly wants out of New Orleans before the start of this season, with the New York Knicks as the first team on the star point guard’s wish list of clubs he would like the Hornets to trade him to.
Chris Paul Knicks Rumours
The demands by the 25-year-old All-Star come following the overhaul within the Hornets coaching staff and front office.
Paul, selected fourth overall by New Orleans in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft, said in recent reports that he would like to continue playing for the Hornets if the club becomes an immediate contender.
A report by ESPN.com, citing sources, indicated that Hornets have scheduled a face-to-face meeting with their star player Monday in New Orleans.
Apart from the Knicks, the Magic, Mavericks and Trail Blazers are also reported on the “preferred” teams by Paul, who cannot opt out of his contract for two years.
According to ESPN.com, sources differ on whether the reigning NBA champions Lakers are also on the 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year’s list
Many view Paul’s pronouncements have been triggered by NBA stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who have changed the league forever without ever actually playing a game together.
Paul is reportedly motivated in defying the newly formed Miami Three, who were all free agents, with a possible super trio in New York.
The Hornets' three-time All-Star point guard and Nuggets Carmelo Anthony could wind up in New York to team up with Amar’e Stoudemire.
Last season, the Hornets finished with a miserable 37-45 record and missed the playoffs after reaching the postseason the previous two seasons.
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