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**Notorious** · 01-22-2013, 02:32 PM

Thompson is a solid starter. The Cavs do need a center though. If they get a top 3 pick, they'll pick Zeller assuming he doesn't go beforehand.

Only way I could see Rudy Gay ending up in Cleveland if he was in a three-team trade. I just don't see Cleveland having the pieces to be able to do it. I just can't see Memphis trading Gay for the likes of Dion Waiters & C.J. Miles. I doubt they're that desperate.

**Aid180** · 01-22-2013, 02:34 PM

I'm still unsure of what is going on with the Sacramento and Seattle Kings deal, but they should compromise. They should become the Seacramenttle SuperKings and play home games in both Seattle and Sacramento. Two home courts, two fan bases, one super team. That practically advertises itself.

**Notorious** · 01-22-2013, 02:37 PM

The Sacramento Kings of Seattle. lel.

**Notorious** · 01-22-2013, 03:33 PM

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According to sources, King was planning to contact the Minnesota Timberwolves in order to gauge their interest in a three-team trade that would send Kevin Love to the Lakers, Brook Lopez to the Timberwolves and Dwight Howard to the Nets. Other small pieces would need to be included, but the proposed trade was thought to be intriguing enough to start conversations in the Lakers front office that would force them to deal with Howard earlier than planned.

That idea, however, was shelved when Love was sidelined 8-10 weeks with a broken hand. The Nets believed the Lakers would be interested in Love, but not an injured Love, even if they’re facing missing the playoffs, according to sources.

King will still look around for an attractive piece for the Lakers, but won’t make getting Howard as big a priority as last season, according to sources. But he will continue to watch the Lakers and explore intriguing trade options, sources said.

heh.

**Aid180** · 01-22-2013, 03:39 PM

Who cares if Love is hurt. That is a must accept by LA in my opinion. Trade Howard for Love now, and let D'Antoni run a small lineup with Nash, Kobe, World Peace, Clark, and Gasol.

Plus c'mon, "Love LA" would be a great marketing slogan for the future star.

Xile44 · 01-22-2013, 03:40 PM

Maybe at the start of the season. But I highly dont believe, Nets would ruin their hot chemistry right now

Edit: Already been shut down by Nets insiders

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**Joel** · 01-22-2013, 03:43 PM

Kobe is tweeting so much crap

Xile44 · 01-22-2013, 03:46 PM

Apparently Dwight mocked Kobes shooting numbers last night by holding up the stat sheet and showing it to his teammates lol

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Joel Anthony · 01-22-2013, 03:48 PM

Kobe should be out working on that jumper instead of worrying about past accomplishments.

**Notorious** · 01-22-2013, 03:55 PM

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Derrick Rose underwent the "next step" in his recovery from a torn ACL -- clearance for full contact drills in Chicago Bulls practice.

"He’s been cleared for more contact so we went to the next step today," coach Tom Thibodeau said on Tuesday following a light film and shooting session at the Berto Center.

Rose went in games against teammates, most likely 3-on-3 matches. Still, all signs point to Rose returning to the court sometime after the All-Star break.

"It’s going to be awhile," Thibodeau said. "It’s the next step in his rehab. Everyone has to be patient. He’s doing fine. He’s playing more, practicing more. We want him to concentrate on his rehab. We want the team to continue concentrating on improvement and the next opponent. Nothing has changed."