Deron Williams Trade: 10 Best Players Who Might Still Be Traded Before Thursday
Deron Williams Traded to the New Jersey Nets; 10 Best Players Left on the Market
After failing to acquire Carmelo Anthony, the New Jersey Nets salvaged their week by swinging an equally important deal for Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams.
With Anthony, Williams and Devin Harris (went to Utah) off the market, who are the best available players left?
Let's break down the 10 best remaining as we approach the NBA trading deadline.
Gerald Wallace: Charlotte Bobcats
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 15.6 points, 2.4 assists, 8.2 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 1.2 steals
Rundown: For teams in need of an athletic slasher, Wallace is a player the Bobcats have put on the market.
As of right now, Charlotte is looking for a first round pick and at least one expiring contract in exchange for the 2009 All-Star.
Wallace won't ever be the best player on a championship quality team, but he could bring a lot of things to the table for a team already in the hunt.
Interested teams: Cavaliers, Blazers, Pacers, Mavericks, Clippers, Rockets
Mike Miller: Miami Heat
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 5.9 points, 1.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 39% three point shooting
Rundown: Miami brought Miller in as one of the final pieces to the puzzle, but lingering injuries and ineffectiveness have brought some concern to South Beach.
However, with the five year, $29 million contract he signed this offseason, he could be hard to move.
The Heat don't have much else to offer in addition to Miller either.
Interested teams: Cavaliers
Carl Landry: Sacramento Kings
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 11.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 49% field goals
Rundown: The Kings sat Landry on Tuesday in anticipation of moving him, but no deal has been made yet.
However, a trade appears imminent between Sacramento and the New Orleans Hornets that involves Landry.
If he doesn't land with the Hornets, Landry would make a solid big man coming off the bench on several playoff teams.
Interested teams: Hornets, Mavericks, Pacers
Zach Randolph: Memphis Grizzlies
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 20.0 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists
Rundown: The Grizzlies are four games above .500 and on the brink of a playoff spot, but that isn't stopping Memphis from potentially shaking up their roster at the deadline.
One name that has been floated is Randolph's, a 20/10 guy nearly every night that could add some scoring and rebounding to a team in need.
While he lacks any defensive ability and can be a hot-head of sorts, the Magic have possibly been offered Randolph for Brandon Bass and Jason Richardson.
Interested teams: Magic
O.J. Mayo: Memphis Grizzlies
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 12.2 points, 1.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds
Rundown: Mayo has struggled both on the court and off this season, but he's still got the talent to be a solid No. 2 on a playoff-caliber team.
While he's a 38 percent career three point shooter, Mayo's trade value is probably at its lowest right now.
A team like the Bulls could get Mayo for possibly a pick and a contract, but the Grizzlies look undecided on dealing the former third overall pick in 2008.
Interested teams: Bulls
Shane Battier: Houston Rockets
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 8.6 points, 2.6 assists, 4.8 rebounds
Rundown: Battier isn't an elite scorer by any means, but he can bring a few valuable attributes to an NBA team right now.
First, he's a veteran of nine years and a respected leader in the locker room.
Second, and possibly most important, Battier's expiring $7.4 million contract is especially appealing.
Look for a team to swing a deal for Battier in hopes of bolstering their roster or as a trade chip in a bigger deal.
Interested teams: Celtics
Anthony Parker: Cleveland Cavaliers
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 8.9 points, 2.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds
Rundown: Parker was once brought to Cleveland to be the wing shooter and defensive stopper for LeBron James, but he could have a similar effect on a playoff team in need of those traits.
Even with some value on the market and the worst record in the NBA, the Cavs have been unwilling to deal Parker.
He has a manageable contract at just $2.9 million which also makes him a wanted trade target.
Interested teams: Celtics, Mavericks
Courtney Lee: Houston Rockets
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 7.4 points, 1.0 assist, 2.5 rebounds, 43% three point shooting
Rundown: Lee has been bounced around his entire career in the NBA, and it looks like he might be finding another home by Thursday's deadline.
Teams like Lee's perimeter shooting and his $1.4 million contract—an important number for many of the cap-crunched teams in need of a shooter.
The Rockets have had a steep asking price for Lee, however, so it's possible he'll stay in Houston.
Interested teams: Bulls
Omri Casspi: Sacramento Kings
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 9.4 points, 1.0 assists, 4.7 rebounds
Rundown: Rumors about Casspi have died down in recent weeks, but there could still be suitors for the second year man from Israel.
Teams like the big man's shooting ability, and Casspi could provide a reliable scorer off the bench for a playoff bound team.
However, the Kings have most likely set the asking price high, and many teams have backed off Casspi because of it.
Interested teams: Bulls, Knicks
Marcus Thornton: New Orleans Hornets
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2010-2011 stats (per game): 7.8 points, 0.9 assists, 2.8 rebounds
Rundown: If Carl Landry is in fact en route to New Orleans, then the most likely candidate on his way to Sacramento would be Thornton.
While a big factor last season (14.5 points/game), Thornton's playing time and production have fallen off this season.
However, for a team in need of a slashing scorer who can shoot, Thornton can provide just that.
Interested teams: Kings, Bulls
