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During a press conference today, Wizards general manager Ernie Grunfeld made some statements that suggest Arenas may play for the Wizards after his year-long suspension is over. Grunfeld said that if “[Arenas] wants to play, this is the place he’s going to play,” and that “he’s under contract and he’s going to be with us.” …
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UPDATE 2/18 7:32 pm: Good news for the Heat — Wade’s calf is officially just a strain, nothing serious. That said, it is still bothering him and he is listed as day-to-day and may miss several games. 2/18 9:10 am This could be worse than first thought. Wade said after the game that he felt…
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In practice, the winners and losers at this trade deadline will be determined in the playoffs, the summer free agent market and this and future drafts. But we’re not that patient, either. Enter Ira Winderman, who gave out medals to the winners. The gold goes to a few teams, including the Dallas Mavericks. It’s not…
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Tony Parker has battled plantar fasciitis this year, a condition which is, to be honest, painful as all get-out. It hasn’t affected his speed, nor his patented dribble-hesitation as much as it has his focus and his jump shot. Then again, you also have to factor in how much of his game has been impacted…
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Tom Ziller, writing for FanHouse, names the eight teams that will have room to give a free agent max money. Here’s my quick breakdown of the pros and cons of each free-agent destination: New York: The Knicks may have the cap space to sign two major free agents. They also play in the Mecca of…
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Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Spurs have traded Theo Ratliff to the Charlotte Bobcats. It is unclear what the Bobcats will be sending to the Spurs in exchange. Ratliff was once one of the league’s most fearsome defenders of the paint, but has slowed down at 36. Ratliff is only averaging 9 minutes a game…
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The New Jersey Nets will become the Brooklyn (INSERT BRANDING HERE) in 2012. But until then, they need somewhere else to play, as the IZOD center is widely referred to as “a dump.” So they’re headed to Newark, to play at the Prudential Center. Some of the advantages of the move are as follows: Closer…
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It wouldn’t be the trade deadline if a player worse than most high-level D-Leaguers didn’t get moved for a second-round pick. According to the Sacramento Bee’s Sam Amick, the Kings have traded a second-round pick and cash for Dominic McGuire. Apparently the Kings enjoy trading things. McGuire is only 24 years old, but doesn’t seem…
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UPDATE 3:35 pm: These talks never came to fruition, really never came close, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. The Heat initiated the talks, they tried to bring the Wizards in, and while the Jazz were too polite to hang up the phone they were never going to do this, anyway. Boozer is playing fantastic basketball…
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Multiple sources are reporting talk that Ronnie Brewer may have been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis radio host Chris Vernon tweeted that he heard the Grizzlies are only giving up a protected pick in the deal. If the rumors are true, this would be a cost-cutting move for the Jazz, who do not want…
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Update 3:24 pm The Lakers made it official after the deadline passed, they did not make a trade. Lakers fans, good news — Sasha is still your whipping boy. The deal would have been Vujacic and forward Josh Powell for Banks and Patrick O’Bryant. Why? Toronto pushed the deal because Powell and Chris Bosh are…
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UPDATE 3:15 PM: Steve Kerr went on NBATV and said that he and Suns management were “relieved” that no deal came together and that the offers to them “just weren’t good enough.” He added that they want to win now but also build for the future at the same time. “We’ve been kinda rebuilding on…
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One benefit of the Cavaliers trading for Antawn Jamison is that it may help them match up better against the Orlando Magic. The Magic were able to eliminate the Cavaliers from the playoffs last year because of the matchup problems they caused, particularly in the frontcourt. In the off-season, the Cavaliers added Shaquille O’Neal, who…
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Trade Deadline: Bobcats talking to Pacers for D.J. Augustine-T.J. Ford swap
Feb 18, 2010, 2:36 PM EDT
UPDATE 2:03PM: Chad Ford reporting the deal broke down, no go. Guess Augustine will have to continue the rest of the season with that startling vote of confidence. UPDATE 1:43PM: The deal is close but not yet done, and includes Nazr Mohammed and Gerald Henderson going to Indiana, and Brandon Rush going to Charlotte. The…
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From a basketball perspective, Troy Murphy is a guy in demand. Everyone loves them some stretch fours these days. But he is also a guy owed $12 million next year, and in this economy that matters more. Despite him being shopped around and his name coming up for deals all over the NBA and twitter,…
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At least one Knick will likely be wearing the same uniform after today’s trade deadline. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks will apparently hold onto veteran forward Al Harrington at the deadline. Harrington’s $10 million expiring contract made him a potential chip in trade talks. The Knicks attempted to use Harrington’s contract to…
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2/18 2:06 pm: The details of this trade seem to finally be finalized. According to Hahn, the deal is Nate Robinson and Marcus Landry to Boston for Eddie House, JR Giddens and Bill Walker. There are no picks involved. The Knicks will waive just acquired Brian Cardinal to make room. With this, the Knicks have…
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The signs have already been constructed just outside of LaGuardia, O’Hare and LAX, the ones with the picture of Dwyane Wade and the word: “Welcome!” Because of that, the Heat will utilize JFK, Midway and Burbank the balance of the season. Make no mistake, Dwyane Wade has become the ultimate bull’s eye of 2010 free…
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The Milwaukee Bucks fell in love with Jodie Meeks as a shooting guard project back in workouts well before the last draft. The Kentucky product was still learning to shoot at the NBA level, but the Bucks liked his potential. But that potential now belongs to the Sixers. The two teams have worked out a…
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REPORT: Knicks, Kings, Rockets complete three-way trade, McGrady to New York
Feb 18, 2010, 1:25 PM EDT
UPDATE 4 2:06M: Marc Stein of ESPN is reporting that Hilton Armstrong will also go to Houston. Armstrong’s is an expiring contract. The Rockets now possess an army of capable big men with which to conquer the Earth. UPDATE 3 1:41PM: Chad Ford chimes in with the two picks that were sent to Houston from…
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The Knicks are trying to shoehorn their way into the Sacramento/Houston swap of Tracy McGrady and Kevin Martin. Sacramento has no real reason to do allow this unless they get something they really want out of it. Like David Lee, according to the Sacramento Bee’s fantastic Sam Amick. And that request marks the official start…
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12:10 pm It’s official according to Mark Spears at Yahoo, Tyrus Thomas is headed to the Bobcats. The deal is for Acie Law, Flip Murray and a future first round pick. Denver had tried to get Thomas in a deal, but the Bobcats pick will be much higher and that was the deciding factor.11:46 am…
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There was a time when a still-good player with a massive — $19.7 million — expiring contract would have been the belle of the trading deadline ball. Not this year. The Celtics have shopped Ray Allen around and tonight, after the trading deadline, he will suit up to take on the Lakers. Providing some kind…
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Salmons still going to Bucks, but now it's for Warrick and Alexander
Feb 18, 2010, 10:53 AM EDT
We told you earlier that the Bucks and Bulls had worked out a trade to send John Salmons to Milwaukee for Francisco Elson and Kurt Thomas, then let you know the Bulls were in flux about whether it would be Thomas or Hakim Warrick. Now we’re here to tell you that the Bulls flip-flopped this…
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I’m sure TNT would have been thrilled to find Antawn Jamison’s first post-trade game with the Cavs came on their doubleheader with tonight’s game against Denver in Cleveland, but it looks like that won’t be the case. Cavs beat writer Brian Windhorst, or, the Legendary Brian Windhorst, is reporting that Jamison will likely be unavailable…
