Post by clown on Jul 22, 2010 1:32:49 GMT -5
Atlantic Division
Boston Celtics (39-26)
Top Players: PF Chris Webber, SF Shawn Marion, C/PF Pau Gasol
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
The Celtics were very aggressive before the deadline approached. An early trade for Gasol was followed by a blockbuster for Shawn Marion. Malik Rose was also added to the bench in a separate deal. Not having picks in the next two seasons makes it difficult to make any more moves.
Miami Heat (23-40)
Top Players: SG Paul Pierce, C Bryant Reeves, PF Eddie Griffin
Predicted Activity: Sellers
Star guard Paul Pierce could use some help, but in a lost season Heat management is looking towards the future. After moving Derek Fisher for a pair of young prospects, top priority will be finding a taker for C Bryant Reeves.
New Jersey Nets (32-38)
Top Players: PG Allen Iverson, C Ben Wallace, PF Tyrone Hill
Predicted Activity: Sellers
The Nets set their sights on the top pick in the draft after acquiring the Milwaukee Bucks first round pick in the 2002 draft in the Shawn Marion trade. New Jersey has an interesting mix of veterans that may be attractive to contenders, including Hill, small forwards LaPhonso Ellis, Bryon Russell, and Cedric Ceballos, and guard Eric Piatkowski.
New York Knicks (32-30)
Top Players: PG Steve Francis, PF Antoine Walker, SF Anfernee Hardaway
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
The Knicks find themselves in a battle for the final seed in the East with Charlotte, but a deep veteran roster leaves them with few holes to fill.
Orlando Magic (49-19)
Top Players: PF Rasheed Wallace, SF Shareef Abdur-Rahim, C Hakeem Olajuwon
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
That the Magic are among the NBA’s elite is no surprise. Their starting 5 is well rounded and they have solid depth, recently bolstered by the addition of Jeff Trepagnier. Unless a surprise offer comes in, they will stand pat and build chemistry for the playoff run.
Philadelphia 76ers (39-22)
Top Players: SF Grant Hill, PF Antonio McDyess, C Mark Blount
Predicted Activity: Buyers
The 76ers 1-2 punch of Hill and McDyess is as potent as any in the league, but outside of those two no other player is in double digits. They will hope the committee approach will work in the playoffs, but a trade for a 3rd scorer could help lessen the burden on their stars. They may also look to replace Clarence Weatherspoon, lost for the season with a bulging disc.
Washington Bullets (41-23)
Top Players: C Shaquille O’Neal, SF Peja Stojakovic, SG Bonzi Wells
Predicted Activity: Buyers
The Bullets have remained in the top half of the East featuring a well rounded starting 5, but the bench could use some work. Washington was rumored to be in the market for a combo guard, as backups Damon Jones and John Starks have struggled.
Central Division
Atlanta Hawks (40-29)
Top Players: PF Kevin Garnett, SF Antawn Jamison, SG Jamal Mashburn
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
The Hawks make possibly the biggest addition at the deadline getting Garnett back from injury. Acquiring Juwan Howard was a steal, and a midseason deal was made to acquire PG Derek Fisher, after losing G Nick Van Exel for the season. If their injury woes are over, the Hawks have plenty of depth and are finished dealing.
Charlotte Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets (35-33)
Top Players: SF Rashard Lewis, PG Darrell Armstrong, SG Derek Anderson
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
Though the Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets are a young team, they are currently locked in a battle for the final seed in the East. Their veteran guards could attract some contending teams looking for depth.
Chicago Bulls (29-39)
Top Players: SG Tracy McGrady, PF Jermaine O’Neal, SF Scottie Pippen
Predicted Activity: Sellers
One of the more aggressive teams, the Bulls will certainly look to wheel and deal. Playoff hopes have collapsed, but the future is bright. They will look to sell off their vets to recover some draft picks that were sent away in two blockbuster deals. Pippen, F George Lynch, and G Michael Dickerson are the most likely to go.
Cleveland Cavaliers ( 35-31)
Top Players: PG Stephon Marbury, PF Elton Brand, SF Ruben Patterson
Predicted Activity: Buyers
A recent hot stretch has them moving up the playoff standings in the East, but they may still look to improve. They are said to be in the market for a new SG. Their top trade chip: Antonio Davis, a solid veteran PF who is stuck behind Brand on the depth chart.
Detroit Pistons (22-43)
Top Players: PF Maurice Taylor, C Priest Lauderdale, SG Eric Snow
Predicted Activity: Sellers
The young Pistons find themselves towards the bottom of the conference and are a likely target for depth hungry teams. Eric Snow and Robert Horry are the most likely to be on the move, as a team with 3 first round picks in 2002 looks to acquire more assets.
Indiana Pacers (24-43)
Top Players: C Elden Campbell, PF Lamar Odom, SG Quentin Richardson
Predicted Activity: Sellers
As the Pacers find themselves in the lottery, they will look to find homes for some of their veteran players. All-Star Elden Campbell is their most attractive piece, and frontcourt mates PJ Brown, Olden Polyniece, and Bo Outlaw could attract contenders. Gs Anthony Peeler and Greg Anthony may draw interest as well.
Milwaukee Bucks (21-31)
Top Players : SG Jerry Stackhouse, SF Mike Miller, C Eric Chenowith
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
The Bucks are another of the most active teams, so anything is possible, but they are most likely done dealing. The plans of the franchise to build around SG Jerry Stackhouse and SF Mike Miller were set in motion during midseason trades, after jettisoning top scorers Glenn Robinson and Juwan Howard.
Toronto Raptors (54-13)
Top Players: SG Kobe Bryant, SF Michael Jordan, PF Karl Malone
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
Why mess with success? The best team in the NBA boasts impressive depth, even with the loss of Terrell Brandon to Severe Depression.
Boston Celtics (39-26)
Top Players: PF Chris Webber, SF Shawn Marion, C/PF Pau Gasol
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
The Celtics were very aggressive before the deadline approached. An early trade for Gasol was followed by a blockbuster for Shawn Marion. Malik Rose was also added to the bench in a separate deal. Not having picks in the next two seasons makes it difficult to make any more moves.
Miami Heat (23-40)
Top Players: SG Paul Pierce, C Bryant Reeves, PF Eddie Griffin
Predicted Activity: Sellers
Star guard Paul Pierce could use some help, but in a lost season Heat management is looking towards the future. After moving Derek Fisher for a pair of young prospects, top priority will be finding a taker for C Bryant Reeves.
New Jersey Nets (32-38)
Top Players: PG Allen Iverson, C Ben Wallace, PF Tyrone Hill
Predicted Activity: Sellers
The Nets set their sights on the top pick in the draft after acquiring the Milwaukee Bucks first round pick in the 2002 draft in the Shawn Marion trade. New Jersey has an interesting mix of veterans that may be attractive to contenders, including Hill, small forwards LaPhonso Ellis, Bryon Russell, and Cedric Ceballos, and guard Eric Piatkowski.
New York Knicks (32-30)
Top Players: PG Steve Francis, PF Antoine Walker, SF Anfernee Hardaway
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
The Knicks find themselves in a battle for the final seed in the East with Charlotte, but a deep veteran roster leaves them with few holes to fill.
Orlando Magic (49-19)
Top Players: PF Rasheed Wallace, SF Shareef Abdur-Rahim, C Hakeem Olajuwon
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
That the Magic are among the NBA’s elite is no surprise. Their starting 5 is well rounded and they have solid depth, recently bolstered by the addition of Jeff Trepagnier. Unless a surprise offer comes in, they will stand pat and build chemistry for the playoff run.
Philadelphia 76ers (39-22)
Top Players: SF Grant Hill, PF Antonio McDyess, C Mark Blount
Predicted Activity: Buyers
The 76ers 1-2 punch of Hill and McDyess is as potent as any in the league, but outside of those two no other player is in double digits. They will hope the committee approach will work in the playoffs, but a trade for a 3rd scorer could help lessen the burden on their stars. They may also look to replace Clarence Weatherspoon, lost for the season with a bulging disc.
Washington Bullets (41-23)
Top Players: C Shaquille O’Neal, SF Peja Stojakovic, SG Bonzi Wells
Predicted Activity: Buyers
The Bullets have remained in the top half of the East featuring a well rounded starting 5, but the bench could use some work. Washington was rumored to be in the market for a combo guard, as backups Damon Jones and John Starks have struggled.
Central Division
Atlanta Hawks (40-29)
Top Players: PF Kevin Garnett, SF Antawn Jamison, SG Jamal Mashburn
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
The Hawks make possibly the biggest addition at the deadline getting Garnett back from injury. Acquiring Juwan Howard was a steal, and a midseason deal was made to acquire PG Derek Fisher, after losing G Nick Van Exel for the season. If their injury woes are over, the Hawks have plenty of depth and are finished dealing.
Charlotte Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets (35-33)
Top Players: SF Rashard Lewis, PG Darrell Armstrong, SG Derek Anderson
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
Though the Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets are a young team, they are currently locked in a battle for the final seed in the East. Their veteran guards could attract some contending teams looking for depth.
Chicago Bulls (29-39)
Top Players: SG Tracy McGrady, PF Jermaine O’Neal, SF Scottie Pippen
Predicted Activity: Sellers
One of the more aggressive teams, the Bulls will certainly look to wheel and deal. Playoff hopes have collapsed, but the future is bright. They will look to sell off their vets to recover some draft picks that were sent away in two blockbuster deals. Pippen, F George Lynch, and G Michael Dickerson are the most likely to go.
Cleveland Cavaliers ( 35-31)
Top Players: PG Stephon Marbury, PF Elton Brand, SF Ruben Patterson
Predicted Activity: Buyers
A recent hot stretch has them moving up the playoff standings in the East, but they may still look to improve. They are said to be in the market for a new SG. Their top trade chip: Antonio Davis, a solid veteran PF who is stuck behind Brand on the depth chart.
Detroit Pistons (22-43)
Top Players: PF Maurice Taylor, C Priest Lauderdale, SG Eric Snow
Predicted Activity: Sellers
The young Pistons find themselves towards the bottom of the conference and are a likely target for depth hungry teams. Eric Snow and Robert Horry are the most likely to be on the move, as a team with 3 first round picks in 2002 looks to acquire more assets.
Indiana Pacers (24-43)
Top Players: C Elden Campbell, PF Lamar Odom, SG Quentin Richardson
Predicted Activity: Sellers
As the Pacers find themselves in the lottery, they will look to find homes for some of their veteran players. All-Star Elden Campbell is their most attractive piece, and frontcourt mates PJ Brown, Olden Polyniece, and Bo Outlaw could attract contenders. Gs Anthony Peeler and Greg Anthony may draw interest as well.
Milwaukee Bucks (21-31)
Top Players : SG Jerry Stackhouse, SF Mike Miller, C Eric Chenowith
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
The Bucks are another of the most active teams, so anything is possible, but they are most likely done dealing. The plans of the franchise to build around SG Jerry Stackhouse and SF Mike Miller were set in motion during midseason trades, after jettisoning top scorers Glenn Robinson and Juwan Howard.
Toronto Raptors (54-13)
Top Players: SG Kobe Bryant, SF Michael Jordan, PF Karl Malone
Predicted Activity: Stand Pat
Why mess with success? The best team in the NBA boasts impressive depth, even with the loss of Terrell Brandon to Severe Depression.
