Dwight Howard- Please stop me if you've heard this guys name mentioned in trade rumors. Howards name has been the most talked about when it comes to trades since the start of the season and as each day goes on the risk becomes higher that Howard leaves Orlando for nothing. Surely they can't run that risk. Its time to go. The most probable place at the moment is probably the Lakers. They have a key asset in Andrew Bynum which they could trade for him and Howard wants to play in L.A. There were rumors of the Lakers having to give up Bynum and Gasol for Howard, but as the trade deadline drawing closer and with Bynum becoming more impressive, the Magic may have to settle for just Bynum. The only thing stopping the deal is the rumor that Howard wants to pair up with Deron Williams in Brooklyn. That story however is for another day.
Deron Williams- Oh, you've heard his name in rumors too? Williams is currently apart of a terrible Nets team, a perennial all star unable to use his skill set in a playoff contending team. Williams has stated his desire to stay with the Nets, but only if they can acquire Dwight Howard. So for the Nets its all (Howard and Williams) or nothing.
Ray Allen- Danny Ainge has seen the Celtics throw back their franchise before when they passed up opportunities to trade Bird, Mchale and Parish towards the ends of their careers. Now its time for him to make the move with his big 3. The first to go is Ray Allen. Still an incredible shooter despite his age, Ray could be a huge addition to a contending playoff team. But which contenders need a SG? My top 3 are Philadelphia, New York and the Clippers. All 3 teams could offer nice packages for Allen, which may be enough for Ainge to move him to avoid getting nothing for him next summer.
Steve Nash- Nash is rotting out in Phoenix. He's playing on a team thats not going to make the playoffs and he still has the skill set of any of the top PG's in the league, despite his age. The suns unwilling desire to give him up has been frustrating as a fan, but surely now is the time before he walks for a franchise which he has given his heart to.
Kevin Garnett- I can't see Pierce leaving Boston, but KG's contract ends this season, so there will be a desire for Ainge to move him if he is serious about breaking up the big 3. Again he would have to go to a contender requiring a PF. I'm looking at Orlando, Atlanta, Denver, Memphis or even the Thunder if they wanted Ibaka playing as a 6th man, a role he thrived in.
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