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February 18, 2010
Evan Luse
Trade rumors and whispers have intensified as the trade deadline approaches this Thursday, Feb. 18th. Much of the trade talk has involved the Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and possible deals with either the Cleveland Cavalieers or the Miami Heat. Other big name players involved in trade talks include Miami’s Jermaine O’Neal and Michael Beasley, Washington Wizzard Antawn Jamison, Philidelphia 76er Andre Iguodala and Golden State Warrior Corey Maggette.
The Portland Trail Blazers recently acquired the Clippers’ Marcus Camby, the answer for replacing both Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla that were lost to season-ending injuries.
In return, Los Angeles received point guard Steve Blake and small forward Travis Outlaw.
“I think it’s a great situation for myself. It’s a first-class organization that really takes care of their own,” Camby said in an interview with ESPN. “I hope I can bring my knowledge of the game, and blend in these last 27 games and I’m really excited to be here.”
Most experts speculated that Amare Stoudemire would find a new home in Cleveland, but that was not the case. The Cavs aquired all-star forward Antwan Jamison and point gaurd Sebastian Telfair from the Wizards in a deal for Zydrunas Ilgauskas and a 2010 first-round draft choice.
“Antawn is a great pro. We are very excited to have an experienced all-star player of Antawn’s caliber and character join us,” Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said in a statement to the press after the trade was announced.
This trade has strenghted the Cavs interior presence, and Cleveland hopes that this new deal with help them battle with other top teams in the post season.
Regardless of all the trades that take place the fact remains that the Cavs and the Lakers will remain the clear cut favorites to match up in the finals this summer. The Cavs have accumulated a 43-11 record and have ripped off a 13 game winning streak that they look to add to after the All-Star break. Simmilarly, the Lakers have mustered a 42-13 record even with injuries to both Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum.
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