Gotta think Odom did this to himself with handling the non-trade so poorly. He had a meeting with Lakers management yesterday. Even though they have already seemingly gone from NBA champions to underdogs, I'll be rooting for Dallas, and I'd love to see Odom getting a shot at the Lakers in the playoffs, just to see how it plays out.
I don't know, I'm sort of hoping it ends up being Paul to the Clippers and Howard to the Lakers; it would set up some epic battles between those two teams. And I don't really want to see NJ emerge as another powerhouse team in the Raptors' division. Although I do think the Hornets need to hold out for Eric Gordon as part of the return if they deal with the Clippers.
Sounds like Hamilton may end up with Chicago -- great fit for them. Although there's also speculation that they're going to push hard for Howard, and would move anyone but Rose for him.
Miami must be loving this: seeing everyone else try to copy their pattern but ultimately failing to get everything together or being vetoed by the league. I don't think anyone is going to put together another superstar team this season, meaning the Heat will never getter a better chance to win a championship than this year.
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