NBA Trade Scenarios: Chris Paul and 10 Trade Offers for the New Orleans Hornets

For quite a while now, the idea of Chris Paul moving out of New Orleans has been speculated in NBA trade rumor talks.

And yet, he has not been traded.

Well, obviously the Hornets either never considered hearing any offers or didn't like what they would get in return.

Therefore, if anyone with the authority in NOLA's front office reads this (doubtful), then maybe CP3 will split from Mardi Gras.

1. Detroit Pistons

Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 26: (L-R) Tayshaun Prince #22 and Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons sit on the bench in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Aub

New Orleans Receives

Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva, Will Bynum and Detroit's 2012 first-round pick

Detroit Receives

Chris Paul

If Detroit is willing to propose this trade, then it gives the Pistons a fresh start. Legit talent at PG, and then maybe Rip Hamilton would be willing to stay. Add in Tayshaun Prince and the Pistons are back to a solid team. 

As for New Orleans, they load up at guard and receive a shot at drafting a future prospect.

2. Portland Trail Blazers

Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 23: Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates with teammates Marcus Camby #23 and Armon Johnson #1 after overcoming a 23 point deficit to defeat the of the Dallas Mavericks 84-82 in Game Four of the Western Conference Q

New Orleans Receives

Andre Miller, Rudy Fernandez and Portland's 2012 first-round draft pick

Portland Receives

Chris Paul

With everything that those interested will be offering, the Hornets will be in power to make some favorable deals. That said, the Trail Blazers need a stud PG, while Fernandez and Miller remain in sync in the Big Easy.

3. Orlando Magic

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 28: Jason Richardson #23 and Jameer Nelson #14 of the Orlando Magic against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 28, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. NO

New Orleans Receives

Brandon Bass, Jason Richardson and Gilbert Arenas

Orlando Receives

Chris Paul

Gilbert Arenas gets a complete overhaul and begins anew in the Mardi Gras. With Bass and Richardson, they should hit the ground running.

Dwight Howard then finally gets the outside threat he's needed for quite some time.

4. Miami Heat

Rob Carr/Getty Images

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat stands with teammates Chris Bosh #1, Dwyane Wade #3, and James Jones #22 against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center on March 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly

New Orleans Receives

Mario Chalmers, Chris Bosh and Mike Miller

Miami Receives

Chris Paul and Carl Landry

The Heat need a legit PG if they are to contend year in and year out with LeBron and Wade. Although Bosh is definitely better than Landry, the addition of Chris Paul will be worth it. 

The question here is how Mario Chalmers will perform as a starting PG in New Orleans.

5. Los Angeles Lakers

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 02: Derek Fisher #2 and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers react in the second half while taking on the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 2, 20

New Orleans Receives

Steve Blake, Shannon Brown and Ron Artest

Los Angeles Receives

Chris Paul

With the aging Derek Fisher at PG, bringing in Chris Paul would refresh the squad. Not to mention he would be such a threat that Kobe would have ample opportunities to further dominate.

Blake would battle for a starting position for the first time in his career, while Artest and Brown take over the spotlight.

6. Charlotte Bobcats

Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 21: Teammates Matt Carroll #33, Stephen Jackson #1, Boris Diaw #32 and Gerald Wallace #3 of the Charlotte Bobcats sit on the bench during their 99-81 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Time Warner Cable Arena on December 21, 20

New Orleans Receives

D.J. Augustin, Gerald Henderson, Boris Diaw and Charlotte's 2012 first-round pick

Charlotte Receives

Chris Paul

The Bobcats would have to give up quite a bit for Paul, and maybe even more, but he would be one to build around. Especially with Michael Jordan sitting in the front office.

As for the Hornets, they would be deep at virtually every position, so they could throw various looks of size on the court.

7. New York Knicks

Nick Laham/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: (L-R) Amar'e Stoudemire #1, Carmelo Anthony #7, Ronny Turiaf #14 and Landry Fields #6 of the New York Knicks look on against the Boston Celtics in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on

New Orleans Receives

Chauncey Billups and Landry Fields

New York Receives

Chris Paul

If Paul and Billups were together one would be missing out since neither are shooting guards. It would be a waste of talent and Knicks fans would be split, and nothing would get resolved.

Therefore, Billups goes to NOLA with Fields and the Hornets continue to build their chemistry, while Paul makes New York an immediate conference title contender.

8. Atlanta Hawks

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 24: Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates after a basket against the Orlando Magic with Kirk Hinrich #6 and Joe Johnson #2 during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on

New Orleans Receives

Kirk Hinrich, Jeff Teague, and Atlanta's 2012 and 2013 first-round picks

Atlanta Receives

Chris Paul

Paul immediately goes into Atlanta and elevates the play of an already legit Eastern Conference contender. With Al Horford at center, Joe Johnson at SG and Josh Smith at PF, the Hawks become very dangerous with Chris Paul.

New Orleans remains intact, just with more depth than talent at PG. However, the Hornets can play with the draft picks to gain leverage for a higher pick.

9. Los Angeles Clippers

Jeff Gross/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 20: Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers receives a high five from teammate Ryan Gomes #15 during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on December 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Th

New Orleans Receives

Mo Williams, Eric Gordon and Los Angeles' 2012 first-round pick

Los Angeles Receives

Chris Paul

This trade may excite Clippers season-ticket holder Bill Simmons, and it wouldn't surprise anyone since Donald Sterling owns the Clippers.

In any event, Paul pairing with Blake Griffin would do wonders, while the Hornets get a draft pick that's for sure to be in the top 10. Also, Williams and Gordon would start fresh with more combined talent from the forwards and center.

10. New Jersey Nets

Marc Serota/Getty Images

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 06: Guard Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat dunks against forward guard Anthony Morrow #22 and center Brook Lopez #11 of the New Jersey Nets at American Airlines Arena on November 6, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly

New Orleans Receives

Deron Williams and Anthony Morrow 

New Jersey Receives

Chris Paul

The question here is how much New Jersey believes in Deron Williams. He does have talent, but is the Utah fiasco a concern for his future with the Nets? Obviously more time is needed, but the chance of getting a better talent in Chris Paul is possible.