Back in 2011, Chris Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers only to be immediately vetoed by then NBA commissioner David Stern, infamously citing "basketball reasons" as the only cause for his ...

When it comes to what ifs in NBA history, Chris Paul almost going to the LA Lakers is near the top. At the start of his prime, the All-Star guard came close to joining forces with an all-time ...

At the end of the day, it’s a good problem for Los Angeles to have; championship decisions are certainly more fun to make than all others in the NBA. For more on Chris Paul trade rumors, click here.

The MLB has the Red Sox and Yankees. NFL has Dallas and New York. As for the NBA, who is their greatest rivalry? The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are the best rivalry in NBA history, but ...

Chris Paul’s proposed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011 was more than a routine deal. It sparked a major shift in how the NBA regulates team ownership and player movement.

View post: Cardinals Visit Diamondbacks as Trade Deadline Inches Closer The 2011 veto of a proposed trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers remains one of the most controversial ...

Paul could ease the offensive load on LeBron and help set up Davis. Paul’s versatile and effective defense would also be an asset. But Paul is due $85,569,960 the next two seasons, which complicates a trade. And makes him attainable. Paul is still a stellar point guard. If he were younger and cheaper, the Lakers could never get a player of ...