Actual Trade:
Hornets (now Pelicans) eventually sent Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers. In return, New Orleans received Eric Gordon, Al-Farouq Aminu, Chris Kaman’s $14 million expiring contract, and the Timberwolves’ unprotected pick in 2012.
Proposed trade:
Hornets receive: F Lamar Odom (from Lakers), F Luis Scola (from Houston), G Kevin Martin (from Houston), G Goran Dragic (from Houston),
Houston receives: PF/C Pau Gasol (from Lakers)
Lakers receive: PG Chris Paul (from Hornets)
From a Celtics fans standpoint, it almost would have been better off if the Lakers had made that initial trade for Chris Paul. That's assuming the Lakers still struck out in free agency, which isn't the best assumption. Thoughts?