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LOL. Neither the Lakers or the T-Wolves get shit in that deal haha. If the Celts could pull that off, it'd go down as the biggest heist in NBA history.

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The Timberwolves pull isn't bad, getting a future Superstar in Jefferson and a reliable swingman in Gerald Green but the Lakers get absolute Shit in return

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More Kobe shit. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2909549

Man.. he really wants out but the Lakers seem stuck on this like they can't believe it's happening.. like it's a dream, tomorrow they'll wake up and he'll be happy again..

Personally, I think Kobe is just as much at fault for what's happend to the Lakers as the team is, but with that said.. Don't you think they need to move him like now? Before the draft? They need to get as much back for him as possible.

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They'll move Kobe before draft day, they have to, If they don't his value lessens, Although, they might be able to get a SPECIFIC rookie in exchange for him, while keeping their own? How about Kobe to the Sixers?

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Kobe would veto the shit out of the sixers, he only wants the Bulls, Knicks or the Suns apparentlly

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Well you can forget about KG going to Boston

Originally Posted by Espn.com

The proposed trade that would have sent Kevin Garnett to Boston, agreed to in principle by ex-teammates Kevin McHale and Danny Ainge, was taken off the table Thursday after Garnett got word to the Celtics that he doesn't want to play for them.
Garnett, according to sources close to the situation, is hoping for a trade to the Phoenix Suns if he has to leave the only team he has ever played for.



"The Boston trade isn't happening," Garnett's agent, Andy Miller, told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan. "If a trade were to happen, that's not a destination that we're interested in pursuing."
It appears that Wolves management -- McHale and owner Glen Taylor -- is prepared for the first time to make a deal that would end the Garnett Era in Minneapolis after 12 seasons. Taylor, according to Wolves sources, has informed Garnett directly of that change in philosophy.
But Garnett will have a stronger-than-usual say in the destination if he is indeed moved before next season because of the ability to opt of his contract in the summer of 2008 and become a free agent just over a year from now if he forfeits his $23 million salary in 2008-09.
Without at least a strong indication that Garnett would be willing to sign an extension with the Celtics, Ainge would be parting with virtually every enticing trade chip Boston has for what amounts to a one-year rental.
Which pieces? The latest incarnation of the deal, according to sources, would have required the Celtics to send blossoming forward Al Jefferson, its No. 5 overall pick in next Thursday's draft and Theo Ratliff's cap-friendly contract in addition to Wolves alumnus Wally Szczerbiak and troubled guard Sebastian Telfair in exchange for Garnett and Wolves guard Troy Hudson.
"This would be a major trade that would affect a franchise and those in the organization, so you better be sure [he wants to be there long term]," said Miller, who informed the Wolves and Celtics late Wednesday that his client he had no interest in playing for Boston.
Garnett rejected the move even though it would put him in the easier-to-conquer Eastern Conference and even though he is said to be friendly with Celtics star Paul Pierce.
Garnett has said for years that he doesn't want to leave his beloved "Sota" and has consistently refused to push for a trade.
Yet he is bracing for a trade now, after hearing of Taylor's new stance, which is said to have only increased his growing frustration with Taylor and McHale.
And Garnett, sources say, wants to move to a warm-weather city and a team that can claim legitimate championship potential.
All of which should help explain why the Suns are No. 1 on his list.
Another big factor: Garnett and Suns guard Steve Nash, sources say, have become good friends over the past few years, starting in 2005 when Garnett was one of the first players in the league to call Nash and congratulate him on his first MVP trophy.
The Wolves and Suns have also discussed a Garnett trade. The Wolves, though, naturally want to trade Garnett out of their conference if they can.
If it has to deal with the Suns -- given the strong possibility Garnett won't sanction a move elsewhere -- Minnesota is expected to demand that Phoenix part with Amare Stoudemire in the exchange, as well as a first-round pick from Atlanta in the 2008 draft that is fully unprotected.
It's considered unlikely that a Suns package built around Shawn Marion and that draft pick would be enough to pry Garnett away. Complicating matters further, Marion also has the right to become a free agent after the 2007-08 season and has also let it be known that he doesn't want to play in Minnesota or Boston, sources say. That stance quickly killed the possibility of a three-way deal involving Minnesota, Phoenix and Boston.
The Suns, meanwhile, are understandably hesitant to part with Stoudemire and have tried unsuccessfully to strike a deal without giving him up. Even though Garnett would certainly help Phoenix in the short term by supplying an instant boost of veteran savvy, while also likely improving team chemistry and addressing their biggest weakness -- matching up with San Antonio's Tim Duncan -- Stoudemire is only 24 and would appear to have limitless potential after making the most high-flying comeback from microfracture knee surgery that the league has ever seen.
Although Miller declined to specify a team when asked where Garnett would prefer to be dealt -- "Too early," he said -- it's believed that Phoenix will increase its efforts between now and Thursday's draft to assembling a Stoudemire-less package to satisfy Minnesota's requirements, perhaps by pulling in another team or two.
Or perhaps they'll reverse course and surrender Stoudemire, which would finally lead to a real Garnett deal after ceaseless KG trade speculation over the past several years.
Garnett has "a good handle on the possibility of being traded," Miller said. "Kevin is an extremely loyal person, and loyalty is not a common factor among pro athletes, but in this situation he understands he has to put his long-term considerations ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves' long-term considerations."

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I don't know how many people like the Bucks here buuut...Theyve got Bogut and Charlie Villanueva tied up for atleast one more year. As much as I hate Bogut for being a dick in general, its good to hear Charlies doing good, Ive been a fan of his since the Raptors drafted him.

General Manager Larry Harris announced today that the Milwaukee Bucks have extended the contracts of Andrew Bogut and Charlie Villanueva by exercising the fourth-year options of their rookie scale contracts. Bogut and Villanueva are now signed with the Bucks through the 2008-09 season. As part of the new collective bargaining agreement, rookie contracts are two years in length, with team options for the player’s third and fourth seasons.

In 66 games last season, Bogut averaged 12.3 points, a team-high 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists (all career-highs), while shooting 55.3 percent from the field, good for 8th best in the NBA. He led the Bucks in rebounds in 33 games and tallied a team-high 19 point/rebound double-doubles.

Villanueva, 22, appeared in 39 games for Milwaukee last season, including 17 starts. He averaged 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game, while shooting a career-best 47.0 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from the three-point arc.

Harris also announced that qualifying offers have been made to restricted free agents Charlie Bell and Ersan Ilyasova, giving the Bucks the right to match any contract offers made to both players by other NBA teams.

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i don't know if this is true but DAMN!!!!!!

here's the link
http://www.thebasketballjones.net/20...omewhere-else/

Breaking News: Kobe to Chicago, KG to Boston, Everyone to Somewhere Else

AP – In the largest trade in NBA history, Kobe Bryant was dealt from Los Angeles to Chicago, Kevin Garnett was dealt from Minnesota to Boston, and Shawn Marion was chopped up and dealt to all five Atlantic Division teams on Thursday in a transaction involving 29 franchises and 313 players.

The Phoenix Suns acquired guard Gilbert Arenas from Washington, while the Wizards received MVP Dirk Nowitizki from the Dallas Mavericks. In addition, LeBron James was shipped to the Miami Heat, Jason Kidd ended up in Golden State, and Steve Nash is a now a Charlotte Bobcat.

The Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Sacramento Kings were also involved in the deal. The San Antonio Spurs were not.

The trade was just a bit larger than a 13-player, five-team deal in 2005.

“We traded a lot — our whole team actually — but we got back eleven or twelve quality players,” said Bulls general manager John Paxson. “Kobe Bryant is one of the very best multi-faceted, versatile players in this game. He is able to score at will, make plays, and rebound. There isn’t anyone in this league with a better all-around game. Oh, yeah, we’re also excited to pick up Bostjan Nachbar in the deal. And Wally Szczerbiak.”

Toronto also received Brandon Roy from Portland and the #2 draft pick from the Sonics; Utah received Ron Artest from Sacramento; New York picked up Cuttino Mobley from LA and a package — Michael Redd, Bobby Simmons and two third-round draft picks (which don’t actually exist) — from Milwaukee; Atlanta acquired Amare Stoudemire from Phoenix and Dwight Howard from Orlando; and the Grizzlies received guard Antoine Walker from the Heat. He’s expected to be waived later this afternoon.

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If that all happened I'd spaz but I havn't heard reports of it from every anyelse plus it dosn't mention how Toronto got Pick #2 and Brandon made there way to Toronto.

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i saw this and i had to post it real or not....what are the chances of WWE and NBA shaking up the rosters like this at almost the same time? if this is really true.