Real Deal

Steve Nash. There are few people in NBA history that run an offense better than he does.

Haha, the Beasley comparison is pretty close. Williams has to learn how to play defense...not really sure if it's because he's undersized, or if it's him not putting out the effort (it's really hard to tell when a player is in college). If he puts on more muscle, he's going to be dangerous...and I think that's why he's up there on draft boards. His offensive game isn't complete, but he's getting better and better...a few post moves, he's athletic and can get to the rim from 20 feet away, and he also has a decent jumper. I still think the Cavaliers would want Irving, though.

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Garnett with the super-flop.

Sorry, but there really isn't anything positive to take from this game if you're the Bulls, other than adding a win to your record. They desperately needed that trade to bring in a decent two-guard. For what the Pacers nearly got him for, the Bulls should've went right after OJ Mayo. Standing ovation for Asik, though, and for the Bulls because they didn't trade him to Houston. Asik played very well tonight, did a lot of dirty work and played like a big man, and proved me wrong.

No prob.

Man, OTR is racking up the posts. That's what I love. Trade deadline every day?

It's all about Troy Murphy. Don't know why, but it is.

Don't speak too soon. There are still a few trades that have been unannounced, according to a few sources.

Would've been the worst trade out of all of them, even worse than Boston's deal.

Deal didn't make it in time. OJ is still in Memphis. Thread closed.

I was actually waiting for the perfect opportunity to use it, and Murphy + Celtics presented it. Although, I never had a censor to begin with. I actually had to type out [expletive]. And you guys thought you had it bad.

Boring team! Don't worry, I was wanting a move by LA. Haha, Calderon is the franchise.

So Boston is crossing their fingers for a Blake Griffin season-ending injury next year? Otherwise, that pick won't replace what they've lost today.

[expletive] Troy Murphy. He's going to get eaten alive by offensive-minded centers. Boston screwed up.

Not the only one. Perk is a true defensive anchor.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

WTF, Boston trading another big?

Probably better against smaller teams, but they will struggle against the bigger elites. Gasol/Drew and Howard are going to kill them.

Just reported that they are sending Goran Dragic to Houston.

Haha, no idea...they just said a deal was done for him. Probably Dudley.

Just reported on ESPN. EDIT: They are sending Goran Dragic and a pick to Houston.

The Thunder definitely win this trade. With a defensive anchor, they can be a scary team and a very tough out in the playoffs.

I seriously can't believe that. Green will play the three, and he'll help defend LeBron and Carmelo. Perkins was huge for Boston, though...but maybe the Celtics felt like he wasn't going to return to the team next season.

Biedrins would make sense, if Gilbert is looking to replace Ilgauskas. While Big Z wasn't a defensive anchor, he wasn't horrible...and just having a big that could play half-way decent help defense, and use his size correctly, was one reason why the Cavaliers were an excellent defensive team for years. Keep in mind that Biedrins did enter the league with a defensive mindset. He was never going to turn into an offensive juggernaut. Maybe Gilbert is interested for that reason, and sticking him in the frontcourt with Varejao (who is a very good defender) would help negate the lack of perimeter defense that is assisting in killing the Cavs this season.