Should Chris Paul Be on the New Orleans Hornets’ Trading Block?

Taylor Smith examines the possibility of a trade involving Chris Paul.

For next season, New Orleans already has over $73 million committed in payroll to their players.

So, clearly, New Orleans (specifically, owner George Shinn) must be extremely interested in cutting a significant amount off of that number. 

You may be asking, “The Hornets have several players with high salaries, why shouldn’t they just trade those guys without letting Paul leave?”

Frankly, the Hornets’ roster isn’t oozing with desirable talent.