- Roster for tonight’s game:
Lebron James Miami Kevin Durant Oklahoma Carmelo Anthony New York Blake Griffin LA Clippers Dwight Howard Orlando Andrew Bynum LA Lakers Derrick Rose Chicago Kobe Bryant LA Lakers Dwyane Wade Miami Chris Paul LA Clippers Chris Bosh Miami Kevin Love Minnesota Roy Hibbert Indiana Russell Westbrook Oklahoma Paul Pierce Boston Dirk Nowtzki Dallas Deron Williams New Jersey Marc Gasol Memphis Luol Deng Chicago LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Andre Iguodala Philadelphia Tony Parker San Antonio Rajon Rondo Boston Steve Nash Phoenix Joe Johnson Atlanta - There’s a rumor circulating involving Howard, where the deal actually will come down March 1. It goes something like this: The Magic send Howard, SF Hedo Turkoglu and Nelson to the Lakers; the Magic receive Bynum and Gasol. The salaries are close to matching up, making the deal work. A third team, the Toronto Raptors, could be part of the deal or in a separate trade with the Magic, sending PG José Calderon to Orlando. Could be a great deal for the Magic, under the circumstances. There are some obvious holes in the scenario or scenarios. For one, what do the Raptors get out of it? But the biggest hole is this: Howard is apparently cool on joining Kobe in L.A. Orlando Sentinel
- Miguel Angel Paniagua: There’s a very interesting rumor about LAL. Kobe Bryant could have asked the team to remove his no-trade clause of his contract. Twitter
- A second stint with the Los Angeles Clippers awaits for 2004-05 NBA Most Improved Player award winner Bobby Simmons. The Clippers are planning to sign Simmons out of the D-League to a 10-day contract after the All-Star break, according to sources close to the situation. ESPN.com
- Williams privately told members of the Mavs last June during their Finals celebration that he would love to go back home and be a part of team with Dirk Nowitzki. But he said Friday he wants to continue to be a Net. So until further notice, the Nets think they still have a good shot to move into Brooklyn with Williams and Howard. New York Daily News
- More than a few people in the know are convinced Howard will stay holed up in Orlando for the duration of the season. “I can tell you for a fact the Lakers offered Andrew Bynum and the Magic do not want him,” said a Western Conference executive.” New York Post