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5 players likely to be dealt by NBA Trade Deadline

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Plenty of names will be floated around in the next week-plus as the NBA trade deadline approaches on March 15th.  Here is a list of the five players I think will be dealt in the next week-plus and which teams might be interested in acquiring said player.  (I didn't include Dwight Howard on this list because I don't think the Orlando Magic pull the trigger on a deal.) … [Read more...] about 5 players likely to be dealt by NBA Trade Deadline

NBA Trade Deadline: Possible suitors for the Timberwolves’ Michael Beasley

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Plenty of names will be floated around in the next week-plus as the NBA trade deadline approaches on March 15th.  Over the next week, I am going to take a look at which players are likely to be dealt and what teams might be interested in acquiring said player.  Michael Beasley's name has been on the trade block since the Minnesota Timberwolves used the second overall pick in … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Deadline: Possible suitors for the Timberwolves’ Michael Beasley

Five Players Most Likely to be Traded Once NBA Lockout Ends

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The NBA Lockout has frozen everything exciting about the off-season; no trades, no free agency, no "The Decisions."  And depending on what is negotiated by the owners and players in a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the rules of free agency and trades could forever be altered; especially if a discussed hard salary cap is in fact instated. Once the lockout does end, … [Read more...] about Five Players Most Likely to be Traded Once NBA Lockout Ends

NBA Draft Mailbag (6-13-11)

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With the NBA Draft now eleven days away, it is time to break out my first 2011 NBA Draft mailbag in which I answer some of your e-mails or comments.  In this edition, we talk what the Timberwolves might do with #2, Jimmer Fredette, and a second round sleeper. If you have a question about the draft or my 2011 NBA Mock Draft, leave a comment at the bottom of this page and I … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Mailbag (6-13-11)

Nash to the Timberwolves? Makes Sense For Both Teams

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On paper, Steve Nash to the Timberwolves seems like it would never work. Especially if the main trade chip being sent to Phoenix is Jonny Flynn. That trade seems less likely than coach Eric Taylor and Vince Howard’s dad becoming friends. (Yes, I’m watching the NBC version like it’s in real time.) I would argue Nash to the Timberwolves makes great sense for both the Suns … [Read more...] about Nash to the Timberwolves? Makes Sense For Both Teams

NBA Trade Machine Challenge: Blow Up Pistons’ Roster

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The Sports Guy refers to himself as the Picasso of ESPN's NBA Trade Machine.  Well if he is Picasso then The Sports Bank's Peter Christian and David Kay are the da Vinci and van Gogh of the trade machine (though neither would cut their own ear off while working on a trade... or at least I don't think.) In this new feature, Peter and David will play the role of NBA general … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Machine Challenge: Blow Up Pistons’ Roster