No matter what kind of mutterings you’ll hear, the Los Angeles Lakers failed in the 2012-2013 NBA season, barely making it into the playoffs and getting swept in the first round. Kobe Bryant will be back eventually, hopefully not too far from his ability from before the injury. The biggest decisions for the Lakers remain with re-signing Dwight Howard, keeping (or not) Mike D’Antoni while making up their minds about the future of Pau Gasol, Metta World Peace and Steve Nash. More
The Brooklyn Nets are trying to get any kind of deal that might kick start their season and throw them back into contention for a better spot in the East, with the most prominent of those potential trades looking like another one with the Atlanta Hawks, hoping to get Josh Smith. More
It’s been common knowledge this season that the Utah Jazz will be trying to part ways with one of their big men, Paul Millsap or Al Jefferson. With the trade deadline getting closet and closer, it looks like the San Antonio Spurs might be interested in Jefferson. More
So far, the Boston Celtics have been doing well since their point guard has torn his ACL, done for the season. That doesn’t mean they’re not thinking about breaking up the package, meaning Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. The Los Angeles Clippers have already shown interest in Garnett, offering Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler. More
When you have a good backup quarterback, it’s always a hard decision. The San Francisco 49ers don’t want to pay Alex Smith so much money (two years, $16 million) just for sitting on the bench, and it looks like the Philadelphia Eagles, not pleased with their QB situation, might try and make a move. More
Matt Flynn wants to play, the Seattle Seahawks don’t want to pay a lot of money for a backup quarterback. Luckily for both sides, the 2013 NFL Draft seems to be weak when it comes to quarterbacks, and with too many teams around the NFL needs one, there’s a good chance of finding Flynn a new team. More
Despite a lot of noise from Memphis saying the Grizzlies aren’t going to trade Rudy Gay before the deadline, his name remains the busiest one as we approach the final day for deals, with the Toronto Raptors looking like the team closest to getting the six year veteran. More
There has been plenty of talk about breaking up the Boston Celtics’ remaining big four, but the injury to Rajon Rondo might usher in the new era, beginning with sending Paul Pierce to the Memphis Grizzlies, possibly for the on-and-off the trading block Rudy Gay. More
While some suggest that not keeping Jay Cutler is the right way to go for the Chicago Bears, there’s a very good chance they’ll keep the polarizing quarterback and do the logical thing: Improve his protection, by going after offensive linemen like Ryan Clady and Andre Smith in the upcoming free agency period. More
When the season began, this looked like a match made in heaven. Dwight Howard, the best center in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Lakers, a team always thinking about title rings, with a long line of great big men. A few months later, and it wouldn’t be too surprising if this isn’t a match made for life. More