What Is David Stern Thinking Nixing the Chris Paul Deal?

First the lockout, now this.

Like in 2010, the 2012 free agency/trading market is one that will see many faces in new places.

Trade-ables include Monta Ellis, Rajon Rondo, Dwight Howard, and, of course, Chris Paul.

Then came the deal.

In a three-team swap, the Rockets, Lakers and Hornets agreed on a trade that would send Pau Gasol to the Rockets, Lamar Odom and Kevin Martin to the Hornets, and Chris Paul to the Lakers.

It's your everyday, block-buster deal. Right?

Well, block-buster deals are apparently off-limits.

David Stern decided it was necessary to nix the deal due to "basketball reasons."

He is leaving us with questions ...

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