We've had quite a number of blockbuster trades, especially out in the West. We've seen three West superpowers enhance their lineup by adding veteran All-Stars.
The whole frenzy started with the Lake Show trading for disgruntled Memphis big man Pau Gasol. Having been beaten twice by a then less-talented Lakers team before, Phoenix upgraded their frontline by bringing in an aging-but-can-still-be-dominant Shaq from Miami. An Amare-Shaq frontline can be scary. Not to be outdone, Dallas made a move for New Jersey's triple-double machine Jason Kidd.
All these should provide for an exciting last few months in the NBA.
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With the trade deadline looming, Cleveland barely beat the buzzer with a late-breaking trade. Cavs GM Danny Ferry has just given Lebron the supporting cast he's been lobbying for. In a huge 11-player, 3 team deal, the Cavaliers landed All-Star center Ben Wallace and veteran forward Joe Smith from the Bulls, and Wally Sczcerbiak and Delonte West from Seattle. They gave up six players to complete the deal.
I still don't think the new-look Cavs have what it takes to take the East, but they should provide a tough challenge to league-leading Boston and perennial East powerhouse Detroit.
I love fairytale endings, so I'm still going with the the resurgent boys from Beantown.
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