Knicks Reportedly Declined Chris Paul Trade Offer
据报导，尼克拒绝火箭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最近应该觉得有点冷，因为据报导尼克拒绝把他交易来。
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.
周三Kevin O’Connor引用消息人士的话，火箭试图把CP3交易到尼克以清出薪资空间，这
样一来不只可以替火箭省下3年1亿2400万美金的合约，也可以顺便满足队中超级巨星的愿
望。近来媒体声称CP3和哈登有嫌隙。虽然这样的紧张气氛还不至于影响到场上表现，但火
线最后延烧到哈登甚至说出“要他还是要我”的最后通牒，因此CP3要求交易，火箭也开始
找适当的买家。虽然CP3和莫雷都否认这些报导，但类似这样的传言依然不胫而走。
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.
虽然尼克的确拥有空间可以承接CP3的合约，但值得注意的是尼克之前对于想要交易来更年
轻更有价值的AD时所展现出来的犹豫态度，大量的薪资空间让尼克可以有充分的时间去在
自由球员市场签下顶薪球员，若承接下CP3的合约尼克空间被压缩就会显得绑手绑脚。目前
还不清楚尼克想要签什么顶级球员，但放弃昂贵的老船长应该是个好的起点。
心得：香蕉船魔咒？