FWIW, here's a couple DLord tweets:
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reports say CP3 and NO are playing PR game while quietly looking for the best deal...a deal now can't include an extension yet for CP3-
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- which gives CP3 some leverage - team getting him has guar of only 1 yr before free agency if 11-12 season lost to strife over new CBA
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The possible lockout next season is an interesting wrinkle. Teams probably won't be willing to unload a boat load of young talent if they can't get an extension from Paul first. Makes his wish list more relevant, I think.
Also makes it more possible that NO has to focus on a salary dump, which gives us something of a chance.