Knicks Reportedly Declined Chris Paul Trade Offer
據報導，尼克拒絕火箭CP3的交易
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The temperature appears to be cold for Chris Paul, as the Knicks reportedly
declined a deal to acquire the former All-Star point guard.
CP3最近應該覺得有點冷，因為據報導尼克拒絕把他交易來。
On Wednesday, sources disclosed to The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor that Houston
was attempting to gear up for this summer's free agency by moving Chris Paul
to the Knicks. Not only would this free Houston of Paul's three-year, $124
million contract, but it would also oblige with the apparent wishes of their
superstars. Recently, reports have surfaced claiming that Paul and James
Harden have been at odds. Though the tension hasn't affected their on-court
production, turmoil came to a head when Harden allegedly presented the
management with a "him or me" ultimatum regarding Paul. Paul reportedly
responded by demanding a trade, leading Houston to scout potential suitors.
Although both Paul and Rockets general manager Daryl Morey deny these
reports, several stories similar to O'Connor's have surfaced detailing
otherwise.
週三Kevin O’Connor引用消息人士的話，火箭試圖把CP3交易到尼克以清出薪資空間，這
樣一來不只可以替火箭省下3年1億2400萬美金的合約，也可以順便滿足隊中超級巨星的願
望。近來媒體聲稱CP3和哈登有嫌隙。雖然這樣的緊張氣氛還不至於影響到場上表現，但火
線最後延燒到哈登甚至說出「要他還是要我」的最後通牒，因此CP3要求交易，火箭也開始
找適當的買家。雖然CP3和莫雷都否認這些報導，但類似這樣的傳言依然不脛而走。
While New York has the cap space to accommodate Paul's massive contract, it
should be noted that the Knicks were hesitant to trade any of their assets
for the young, more valuable Anthony Davis. This abundance of room gives the
team the leeway to sign multiple max free agents. Taking on the aging Paul's
contract would handcuff New York in that department. It's still unclear if
the Knicks will land a top free agent, but staying away from the expensive
Paul is certainly a good place to start.
雖然尼克的確擁有空間可以承接CP3的合約，但值得注意的是尼克之前對於想要交易來更年
輕更有價值的AD時所展現出來的猶豫態度，大量的薪資空間讓尼克可以有充分的時間去在
自由球員市場簽下頂薪球員，若承接下CP3的合約尼克空間被壓縮就會顯得綁手綁腳。目前
還不清楚尼克想要簽甚麼頂級球員，但放棄昂貴的老船長應該是個好的起點。
心得：香蕉船魔咒？