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Trade talk: Beasley, Ellis, Rondo being shopped

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Wednesday’s column mentioned a handful of players who need to be traded by the March 15 deadline. Apparently, NBA GMs are feeling the same way. No less than three players mentioned – Michael Beasley, Monta Ellis and Stephen Jackson – saw their names dotting the interwebs as Wednesday became Thursday and February became March. There is some significance to that calendar observation. March 1 is the first day players signed to free agent contracts in the abbreviated offseason can be traded. So that

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Notes from around the NBA: February 29, 2012

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The rumblings we’re hearing out of Orlando seem to say that the Magic are leaning toward holding onto Dwight Howard and trying to figure something out in the summer. Of course, that can change if the right offer comes along. Frankly, if I’m the Magic I’d take what the Nets are offering Lopez, + role players a mountain of picks or what the Lakers are offering Bynum possibly Gasol. Either one is better than the end game of losing Howard for

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Bernucca: These players have to be traded

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There’s still more than two weeks until the March 15 trading deadline, but the rumor mill already is churning. Most of the buzz is around Dwight Howard, whom the Orlando Magic don’t have to trade. Really. However, there are a handful of players who have to be traded for the greater good of their teams. Whether it be removing a problem, creating financial flexibility or moving someone one year early rather than one year late, some big names will be changing teams

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Trade talk: Mavs’ master plan takes a hit; Devin Harris on the block

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Tuesday was not a good day for the Dallas Mavericks, or their master plan. The defending champions opened the second half of the season with a 93-92 home loss to the New Jersey Nets. Dallas played without forward Lamar Odom, still away from the team as he tends to a personal issue. Despite their championship pedigree, the Mavs played with little urgency, trailing for most of the night and turning on the switch only when the game needed to be reeled in.

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Tuesday’s Post-Game Notes

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Rajon Rondo had 11 assists, 5 turnovers, and did not score. Only three other players have had scoreless, 5 turnover games this season, but the three combined for only eight assists. Brandon Bass and Chris Wilcox both returned to Boston’s lineup. Monto Ellis, expected to pick up production with Curry injured, shot just 1-6 in the second half. Derrick Rose looked fantastic right out of the All-Star Break, scoring 32 points with 9 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. The Houston Rockets have been

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Tweet of the Day: LeBron James

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Monte be straight up ballin out there for GS!! #All-Starsnub
February 21, 2012 12:58 am via EchofonReplyRetweetFavorite
@KingJames
LeBron James
Although drawing some angry replies for misspelling Monta (he used Monte), I couldn’t agree more with King James. Monta Ellis, averaging 22 points and 6 assists a game, was snubbed from the All-Star game, and may be one of the biggest snubs there is. He scored 32 points in their win against the Clippers Monday night, and has been one of the most consistent scorers in the NBA this season. Although the rest of his game is moderate, Monta

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Clippers blunder leads to Spurs’ 10th straight win; Nets stun Bulls with early rout

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The team not enough people are paying much attention to is creeping up the standings. Unable to get past the second round of the playoffs for the past three seasons, not many gave the aging San Antonio Spurs much of a championship-contending thought when the shortened season began. They were regarded as aging, middle-of-the-pack type team in the Western Conference. It’s time for second thoughts. Playing the sixth consecutive game on their annual rodeo road trip, the Spurs found a way to squeak

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Tweet of the Day: Marc Gasol

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I'm happier than the PIG in that commercial!! Weee, weee, weeeeeeee!!!!!!!! Way to go TEAM! #GrizzNation
February 18, 2012 11:26 pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite
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Marc Gasol
  Interesting approach, Marc. Although his tweet may be a bit odd, his reasoning for it is justifiable. The Grizzlies posted an impressive win against Golden State, their 4th straight, on the heels of a Tony Allen tip-in with 5.6 seconds left. Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry brought their A-game, scoring 69 of their 103 points and shooting a combined 10-17 from long range. It was a dogfight to the very end, and the red-hot Grizzlies kept up their impressive

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