I seriously don't get the buyout Pierce angle.
Unless we get someone who as productive as Paul's production last year via FA, why release him when he only has one more year in his contract? Why not just let him play, he can still be helping this team. Are we just releasing Paul to save salary? Who are we signing with that cap room we just saved? Is he going to average 18/5/6 a game?
Same as trading him, unless we're getting someone who can produce like he does, why the heck do we have to trade Paul?
He has one year left, let him play that contract out.