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02-18-2009, 07:29 PM
A LayupDrill.com Exclusive
With less than 24 hours remaining until the NBA trade deadline, we have now seen two big trades go down in the past 24 hours, involving some names that had floated around for weeks. Brad Miller is now in Chicago, as he, along with John Salmons were sent from Sacramento. Tyson Chandler was traded from the Hornets to the Thunder as well. With those done, LayupDrill.com takes a look at some of the other big names that have been floating around, and the probability of seeing any other big deals at the deadline.
1. Amare Stoudemire - With Alvin Gentry now in place as the head coach, the run-n-fun is now back in Phoenix. The Bulls were one of the few teams that could offer Phoenix what they were looking for, but now that Brad Miller is in Chicago, the only possible move would seem with Portland. Right now, those odds are very slim.
2. Chris Bosh - Raptors GM Brian Colangelo has said that he does not have any plans on moving Chris Bosh this year. With the trade for Shawn Marion, the Raptors seem intent on seeing how their new 1-2 punch work with each other.
3. Vince Carter - Though Vince’s name has been in the rumor mill for weeks now, Cleveland has said they aren’t interested, and San Antonio isn’t ready to give up what the Nets want. An Ron Artest for Vince deal probably died when Tracy McGrady went down (http://layupdrill.com/2009/02/houston-we-have-a-problem/), so those options are probably gone. Portland is a long shot option for Vince, however stranger things have happened.
4. Antawn Jamison - Jamison was another name that was rumored to be going to the Cavs, but Danny Ferry has gone on record to say the Cavs are standing pat.
5. Marcus Camby - read Antawn Jamison above.
6. Chris Kaman - The Clippers could be a last minute player in the market, if a good enough deal is presented.
7. Mike Miller - Another player who could surprise some if he is moved by Thursday afternoon. The Wolves would have to get some decent draft picks or an expiring contract ot move.
8. Andre Miller - Though he is a free agent at season’s end, Philly has not been wowed yet to make this move.
9. Raymond Felton - Another free agent at season’s end who the Bobcats have fielded calls for, but have not had anything worth moving on.
10. David Lee - Portland still wants him, but they are not ready to take on Eddy Curry’s bloated contract to go along with Lee.
10a. Stephon Marbury - Yeah, remember him? The odds he is released out of his contract are about 20/80, though he has to be on a roster by March 1st in order to be eligible for the playoffs. Anyone think the Celtics are still holding out?
With less than 24 hours remaining until the NBA trade deadline, we have now seen two big trades go down in the past 24 hours, involving some names that had floated around for weeks. Brad Miller is now in Chicago, as he, along with John Salmons were sent from Sacramento. Tyson Chandler was traded from the Hornets to the Thunder as well. With those done, LayupDrill.com takes a look at some of the other big names that have been floating around, and the probability of seeing any other big deals at the deadline.
1. Amare Stoudemire - With Alvin Gentry now in place as the head coach, the run-n-fun is now back in Phoenix. The Bulls were one of the few teams that could offer Phoenix what they were looking for, but now that Brad Miller is in Chicago, the only possible move would seem with Portland. Right now, those odds are very slim.
2. Chris Bosh - Raptors GM Brian Colangelo has said that he does not have any plans on moving Chris Bosh this year. With the trade for Shawn Marion, the Raptors seem intent on seeing how their new 1-2 punch work with each other.
3. Vince Carter - Though Vince’s name has been in the rumor mill for weeks now, Cleveland has said they aren’t interested, and San Antonio isn’t ready to give up what the Nets want. An Ron Artest for Vince deal probably died when Tracy McGrady went down (http://layupdrill.com/2009/02/houston-we-have-a-problem/), so those options are probably gone. Portland is a long shot option for Vince, however stranger things have happened.
4. Antawn Jamison - Jamison was another name that was rumored to be going to the Cavs, but Danny Ferry has gone on record to say the Cavs are standing pat.
5. Marcus Camby - read Antawn Jamison above.
6. Chris Kaman - The Clippers could be a last minute player in the market, if a good enough deal is presented.
7. Mike Miller - Another player who could surprise some if he is moved by Thursday afternoon. The Wolves would have to get some decent draft picks or an expiring contract ot move.
8. Andre Miller - Though he is a free agent at season’s end, Philly has not been wowed yet to make this move.
9. Raymond Felton - Another free agent at season’s end who the Bobcats have fielded calls for, but have not had anything worth moving on.
10. David Lee - Portland still wants him, but they are not ready to take on Eddy Curry’s bloated contract to go along with Lee.
10a. Stephon Marbury - Yeah, remember him? The odds he is released out of his contract are about 20/80, though he has to be on a roster by March 1st in order to be eligible for the playoffs. Anyone think the Celtics are still holding out?