Jason Kidd to the Lakers: This move makes perfect sense for the Lakers however they for some reason are unwilling to let Bynum go and to me if the Nets do not get Bynum then there is no purpose in making this trade. They would quickly sink their franchise, and receive nothing for it. That makes no sense. I understand that the Lakers don't want to give up a 2nd year player out of high school who has played very well this season, but just come out and admit you have no intention of beating the Mavericks or Suns, because getting Kidd gives you that chance. Expectation: Kidd remainsVince Carter to the Clippers: Trading Vince Carter makes sense for the Nets, he can opt out of his contract at the end of the season and most likely will. So unless you can gain assurance that he will be back for the next two seasons than get what you can for him. Which most likely won't be much as I'm sure any other suitor wants some assurances he will be around the next two seasons as well. Apparently the Nets denied a Carter for Maggette and Mobley deal and are searching for Shaun Livingston, which I don't think they have a hope or prayer of getting. Expectation: Carter remains
Gasol to the Bulls: The Grizzlies are looking for 2 players from Deng, Hinrich, Nocioni, Gordon in return, not going to happen. The Bulls should have made the KG deal in years past, but giving up 2 of those guys for Gasol doesn't really make too much sense given Gasol is not a #1 player on a championship team, and not necessarily a go to clutch scorer. Expectation: Gasol stays
Bibby to the Cavs: Heard a rumor last night that the Cavs, T-Wolves and Kings were talking three way deal where the Cavs ended up with Bibby. Bibby makes a bunch of sense for the Cavs, can shoot, can handle, can hit big shots. The Kings aren't going to make the playoffs and should reshuffle their roster, and Kevin McHale is an idiot and thus a perfect third buffer. I think it makes sense but something will make it not work. Expectation: Bibby stays
Brevin Knight to the Cavs: When Bibby doesn't work out the Cavs will scramble and settle for Brevin Knight, which will do little to improve their roster. Expectation: Happens and is insignificant.
Overall: Nothing big is going to happen, it's all smoke and mirrors, some mid-tier to low-tier guys will get moved but we've already seen the AI trade this year, and you can't expect another high profile player to get dealt.
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