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The Minnesota Timberwolves want to get a couple of veterans in return if they were to trade the number two pick in the upcoming draft. Although their owner says otherwise, many GMs have stated that the Wolves are talking about dealing their pick. Hey, I would do the trade depending on who the veterans are. I mean, David Kahn doesn't exactly have the best draft track record out there.

Danny Ferry has been linked with a move to the Trail Blazers. The best GM in basketball could be going to one of the best front office's in basketball. If the Blazers can get Ferry, this would be a huge move. I think he gives them a really good chance to get to the next round in the playoffs, provided he has the opportunity to make some moves.


Mike Brown was an incredible coach for the Cavs, but LeBron James was the reason why he was fired. Brown was drawing up plays, and James would never run them. His immaturity frustrated his coach, and LeBron grew to hate Brown. Brown was fired for fear that LeBron would leave if Brown was kept. They got the part where James would leave right, but they didn't make a good decision in firing Brown.

There are always greener pastures for a former Coach of the Year, and this one may have hit the jackpot. The Lakers are in very serious discussions with Brown. He may be named the successor to arguably the greatest coach in NBA history on arguably the greatest franchise in NBA history. Kobe is man enough to not pull a LeBron. Brown seems to want a four year deal worth at least four million per year. That's quite a bit of cash, so I think that's the deciding factor. Rick Adelman and assistant coach Brian Shaw are two other top candidates to keep an eye on.

I am hearing that the Milwaukee Bucks want to trade Brandon Jennings. That's a really stupid idea, and they seriously undervalue him. I hope Jennings goes to a team that realizes just how good he can be when used properly. Jennings is understandably not happy with his situation in Milwaukee. He's a player who can become a star point guard in this league, and I think he's best suited to move on to a team that can help him reach his potential.

Mike Brown
Next In Line?
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3/3 NBA News: Corey Brewer to Sign

March 3rd 2011 15:26
It comes as no surprise that defensive specialist Corey Brewer will sign with the Dallas Mavericks. They had the most money of the three main suitors for Brewer, and they also had their mid-level exception left. It all equated to Brewer going to Dallas. He was traded to the Knicks in a Knicks-T'Wolves swap that was supposed to be a nice one for the Knicks. Instead, they bought out Brewer's contract in what was a pretty stupid move. Brewer is 25 and now has a multi-year contract with the Mavs. I see him being a really nice addition for this team. It was a great move, and he will be a quality contributer.

Utah Jazz head coach Ty Corbin received a two year deal with a team option for the third year. The front office was impressed with how Corbin led his team through the turbulent time in which their best player was traded, and their legendary coach was fired. The players have fed off from him, but Corbin still needs to bring home some tangible results. I don't need anything big from him, but I want to see Corbin actually win some games.

Leon Powe likes Memphis, and apparently Memphis likes him as well. Powe was released by the Cavs, and it really isn't surprise why. While Powe is athletic, I think he is a poor player. People think he is decent because he went on a tear in the playoffs a couple of years ago with Boston, but that was a hot streak. Powe can become an average player in this league, but I wouldn't get my hopes up about it. I think Powe is nothing more than a bench player at this point.

Kevin Love could get a six year deal worth 70 million. That wouldn't be a bad deal in my opinion because Love is three games away from beating the consecutive double-double streak of 50 set by legend Moses Malone. Love is a rebounding machine that is far and away the team's best player. A little under 12 million dollars is a nice deal for somebody that important to their respective team. Love's contract will be extended after a new CBA in place when the current one expires on June 30.

The Nuggets want to keep new point guard Raymond Felton on a long term deal. That would be a smart move, and it would maximize the value they received in the Carmelo Anthony trade. Felton is a solid point guard that is better than Ty Lawson. Lawson is average- which isn't bad- but I know that Felton is more appealing to the Nuggets. Dwight Howard has reiterated that he wouldn't dream of leaving Orlando. If I were him, I wouldn't either.
Corey Brewer
Great Move by Dallas


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Deron Williams has been a headcase for a while. He conceitedly called himself the best point guard in the league, and his ego caused great coach Jerry Sloan to re-sign. Williams publicly announced that he would leave after the 2011 season when he would become a free agent. When you combine this all together, it's no surprise that Williams was traded to the New Jersey Nets for prospect Derrick Favors, two first rounders, 3 million, and Devin Harris. I am going to explain why the Jazz got the upper-hand in this trade.

Make no mistake. I think Deron Williams is a phenomenal player and one of the best 10 in the league. Williams may not be the best point guard in the league like he says he is, but he is still only second to Chris Paul. He is an elite player that is incredible at driving, passing, drawing fouls, and he is a strong player that plays solid defense. The problem was that he was no longer the face of the franchise. He was becoming a reckless ego, and the Jazz are also a couple million over the luxury tax cap. Nobody wants to pay that bill. As great as Deron is, is he really that much better than Harris? Is the gap between Harris and Williams really cash and basically three first rounders? The answer is a simple no.

Devin Harris is a star point guard in his own right. He can score and defend. He isn't as good as Williams, but he makes more sense for Utah. He isn't an ego that will damage the team. The Jazz look like a team that want to bring in an influx of young talent, and they accomplished this goal with the first rounders. The Nets will give Utah some high spots to choose from. Williams is a better player than Melo, but the press reacted more to the Anthony trade because it was talked about for so long and there was so much more build up that led to a huge storyline. The Williams trade was sudden and spur of the moment to an outsider that didn't see the signs- Sloan re-signing.

The Hornets got Carl Landry from the Sacramento Kings for Marcus Thornton and some money. The cash is a sweetener. It's the reason why the Kings made the trade. They don't have the salary for Landry. Landry is a much better player than Thornton, but Thornton isn't terrible. He's average, but he contributes nothing other than scoring. Landry is a gritty rebounder that does a pretty nice job of scoring himself. Mark Cuban has every right to be angry, but that's for another time. This was a nice deal for New Orleans.

The Cavs got Baron Davis and a first rounder from the Clips for Mo Williams and Jamario Moon. Moon is a garbage player. I would rather take Williams over Baron any day, but a first rounder is way better than Moon. I am going to give this one to the Cavs by a good distance. I have no idea why the Clippers would want to part ways with such a nice pick. I know that Davis has a bad contract and Mo Williams is more attractive because he is younger, but it really makes no sense at all to trade away a top ten first round pick.

Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong went to the Hawks, while rookie Jordan Crawford, Mike Bibby, Maurice Evans, and a first rounder went to Washington. Armstrong and Evans are the garbage players in this deal. Mike Bibby can still pass and knock down a jumper, but he is such a liability defensively. Hinrich is a great passer that can score some and isn't terrible at any one aspect. Crawford still has potential. I loved his scoring ability coming out of college. He will be better utilized in Washington. The Wizards are rebuilding, so the pick makes sense for them. I like this deal for the Wizards.
Deron Williams
Traded to NJ

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