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[18 Feb 2010 | One Comment | 86 views]
News and Rumors: Amare Staying in Phoenix, Boozer to Heat?, & More!

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Awkwardddddd.. Amare Remains a Sun

After weeks of speculation and almost no shot of staying in Phoenix, Amare Stoudemire was not traded and will remain a member of the Suns. Thursday morning, it was reported that Amare had no suitors because of the lack of talent that the Suns would recieve from any other team (like the Heat) and Jamison was already acquired by the …

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[18 Feb 2010 | 6 Comments | 137 views]
Ronnie Brewer To Memphis!

I’m just as surprised with this move as Ronnie Brewer is in this photo.  The Memphis Grizzlies will trade a first rounder to the Utah Jazz for swingman Ronnie Brewer.  From an offensive standpoint Brewer won’t do much with the Grizzles especially since Mayo, Gay and now Brewer all play the 2/3 combo guard position.  Brewer is more known for his defense and is averaging over 1.5 steals per game for his career. 
You have to believe defensive reasons are why the Grizzlies were late players for Brewer.  The Grizzlies are fighting …

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[18 Feb 2010 | 5 Comments | 99 views]
Tyrus Thomas Dealt to the Bobcats in Exchange for Murray, Law, and 1st Rounder

The Bobcats were looking for front court help and it looks as though they’re going to get it. Charlotte will be shipping the expiring contracts of Flip Murray and Acie Law (in addition to a first round pick) to Chicago for Tyrus Thomas. The Bobcats are currently in the playoff hunt, and were looking for front court stability to put their team over the top.
Chicago has a solid young core as well, but they are trying to remain in the playoff hunt, while also positioning themselves nicely for the offseason. …

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[18 Feb 2010 | 5 Comments | 157 views]
Blockbuster Deal! Sike. Sixers Swap Ivey, Brezec, 2nd Rounder for Meeks, Elson.

In the first blockbuster deal of Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers have sent PG Royal Ivey , a 2nd round pick, and C Primoz Brezek to Milwaukee for G Jodie Meeks and C Fransisco Elson
All of these players contracts will be expiring except for that of Jodie Meeks. Meeks was the big part of this deal, as the Sixers were looking to add another shooter to their roster. In exchange, Royal Ivey will provide defense off the bench. Brezec and Elson are pretty much a push from a talent standpoint. Getting …

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[18 Feb 2010 | 20 Comments | 541 views]
Rockets Trade for Kevin Martin! T-Mac to Sac-Town… or New York!

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The Houston Rockets have agreed in principle to acquire Kevin Martin from the Sacramento Kings. Kenny Thomas, Hilton Armstrong, and Sergio Rodriguez will join Martin in Houston. In return, Tracy McGrady will land either in Sacramento or New York.
That’s right, sources state that the Knicks may be involved as a third party in this trade. Tracy McGrady, Carl Landry, and Joey Dorsey will be joining the Kings and/or Knicks by the deadline. It is unknown who the Knicks have thrown into the fold …

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[18 Feb 2010 | 3 Comments | 195 views]
News and Rumors: McGrady to the Knicks?, Mayo for Ellis…Declined, Stoudemire Staying Put?, Plus More!

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The Knicks are a-dealin!!!
The Knicks, looking to add even more expiring contracts, are trying to finalize a deal that will bring Tracy McGrady to NYC. In addition to this, the Knicks are also looking to trade for Tyrus Thomas in exchange for Al Harrington. Insiders have reported that it is likely for both of these deals to happen. What’s hilarious to me, is that …

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[18 Feb 2010 | 5 Comments | 135 views]
Wednesday Trade Wrap-Up: Salmons to Bucks, Knicks Make Money Swap

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As Thursday’s trade deadline approaches, Wednesday was full of speculation but it had some moves as well. Not only have the Cavs made a major move in acquiring Antawn Jamison (yes, I think that was a better pickup than Amare – I said it), but the Celtics are eager to finalize a deal for Mr. Dunk Contest Nate Robinson.
There were a couple more moves on Wednesday that were finalized, which were not quite as big name-wise, but they were moves that count for the future …