2quik4u wrote:

Early Monday, when writing about a possible Shaquille O'Neal-Amare Stoudemire reunion in Cleveland, ESPN's Chad Ford indicated it was possible that if the Cavs land Stoudemire, Shaq could get dealt for Antawn Jamison or Troy Murphy.

"Given that the Cavs have concerns about how well Stoudemire and Shaquille O'Neal would fit together, the team would consider moving Shaq if it acquired Amare," he wrote. "For instance, the Cavs could swap O'Neal and their first-round pick to Washington for Jamison and Mike Miller. They could send the same package to Indiana in a deal for Murphy and Mike Dunleavy."

But as those rumblings grew louder on D.C. radio today, ESPN's Marc Stein checked in with both the Cavs and Wizards on such a scenario, and he got back a rather big "no."

Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer adds this via Twitter: "Anyone who thinks the Cavs are trading Shaq has absolutely no grasp of reality. Been awhile since a game, but remember Cavs are 43-11."

So until further notice, expect Shaq to remain with the Cavs for the rest of the season.

Spurs Want Tyrus, Trying To Unload McDyess


Feb 16, 2010 5:00 PM EST
The San Antonio Spurs are trying to unload Antonio McDyess and the remaining $7.5 million owed him after this season to clear a way to make a trade for Tyrus Thomas, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

The Spurs have been searching for expiring deals to move McDyess, who will make $4.9 million next season and is guaranteed about $2.6 million in 2011-12.

Denver could be a landing spot for McDyess

jpake1 wrote: Prince is a guy that went downhill very quickly. I remember when he was that type of guy that "doesn't get the respect and attention he deserves" all while people were actually giving him a lot of attention by saying that all the time. Not sure if that makes sense. It did in my head ha.

Clippers Waive Ricky Davis


Feb 16, 2010 2:38 PM EST
The Clippers waived combo guard Ricky Davis on Tuesday in order to clear roster space for Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw following the Marcus Camby trade.

Davis, 30, in his 12th NBA season is averaging 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 36 games in 2009-10.

SQ_Crazies wrote:

jpake1 wrote: Prince is a guy that went downhill very quickly. I remember when he was that type of guy that "doesn't get the respect and attention he deserves" all while people were actually giving him a lot of attention by saying that all the time. Not sure if that makes sense. It did in my head ha.

I think it was more like people said he didn't get the respect or attention he deserved, then when people started paying attention and realizing how big a part he was of those Detroit teams, he started playing like shit.

He was never really that great, in fact I think he was overrated because the jawing about how being underrated got LOUD at one point and they were overhyping him. He was never THAT great, but always a pretty solid ball player.

se-alum wrote:

SQ_Crazies wrote:

jpake1 wrote: Prince is a guy that went downhill very quickly. I remember when he was that type of guy that "doesn't get the respect and attention he deserves" all while people were actually giving him a lot of attention by saying that all the time. Not sure if that makes sense. It did in my head ha.

I think it was more like people said he didn't get the respect or attention he deserved, then when people started paying attention and realizing how big a part he was of those Detroit teams, he started playing like shit.

He was never really that great, in fact I think he was overrated because the jawing about how being underrated got LOUD at one point and they were overhyping him. He was never THAT great, but always a pretty solid ball player.

Prince is a very good role player, like a 3rd or 4th option guy.

2quik4u wrote: Celtics now trying to get Jamison

2quik4u wrote: Celtics now trying to get Jamison

wes_mantooth wrote:

2quik4u wrote: Celtics now trying to get Jamison

They need to add someone worse than any of the championship caliber teams.

Edit: Actually Orlando does....they need to undo what they did in the off season.

Lost in the rubble of all the available trade scenarios is the future of Al Harrington and his expiring contract.

As we noted Sunday, Harrington has reportedly fallen out of favor with Mike D'Antoni, and there's talk Harrington could be swapped for either Tyrus Thomas in Chicago -- a deal that was rumored earlier this season -- or in a trade for Tracy McGrady.

The New York Post confirms. this today via a source: "It looks like it's either Chicago or Houston in the next 24 hours," the source told the paper.

The Post also reports that Chicago is Harrington's preferred destination.

Harrington might not be a game-changer, but he is pumping in 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds a game for the Knicks, and sports a respectable PER of 17.28, which beats out Thomas' 16.42.

If the Bulls make such a swap, they'll certainly be getting a comparable talent to what they're shipping out.