The real reason the Tyson Chandler trade fell through

So New Orleans gave up on their season and traded Tyson Chandler to Okie Dokie City for expiring contracts. Except that Okie Dokie City did a medical test and said Chandler had a previously unknown foot injury that was so devastating that they wouldn't accept the trade, even though Chandler is expected to play this season. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, who watches the NBA thought the trade rejection was a little off. I'm here to say it was downright fishy. This reeks of the heavy hand of the Commish. Here's my conspiracy theory: The Commish would not allow New Orleans to throw away their season. He wants Chris Paul and company to be in the playoffs so he can showcase Paul, one of the NBA's biggest new stars. Furthermore, the more contenders there are in the West (though really it's the Lakers, the Spurs and then everyone else in that order), the better the ratings will be come playoff time. If this is the case, I agree wholeheartedly with the Commish and fully support this. Shame on New Orleans for giving up on their season when they're in line for a playoff spot. I've never seen this happen. Teams try to get better heading into the playoffs. Sometimes they gamble and it doesn't work (see Dallas Mavericks Jason Kidd trade for an example), but they almost never actively try to get worse to save a few bucks down the road.

Expect the lottery balls to fall Okie Dokie City's way in a few months as a reward for going along with the Commish. If Okie Dokie City wins the Blake Griffin sweepstakes, then you'll know I was right about my conspiracy theory.