B-Diddy will have a new team

February 22, 2005 -- DENVER — In a concerted effort to dip below the salary cap next season, New Orleans is this space's nominee to make the most noise before the deadline. Bad back and bad contract ($63M over next four seasons) notwithstanding, Baron Davis is almost guaranteed to go, along some with lesser lights.

I presume it's no surprise to learn the Raptors are offering to provide asylum for the puffy point guard ($12.3M), a squatter for all but 17 games. Sources say Sam Mitchell's pet antagonist Rafer Alston ($3.5M), Lamond Murray ($4.8M) and Donyell Marshall ($5.8M; currently, perhaps, the most desirable rising free agent) may want to start getting their Cajun groove on.

Of course, Babcock may want to ask himself: "Hmm, if Davis is unhappy and unhealthy [his people swear to me he doesn't need back surgery] playing for a Bourbon Street Walker, why would anything change in Toronto?"

Were Davis able to join Vince Carter and Chris Bosh at the hip, now we're chatting up a sparkling new outlook. As it stands . . .

The glitch to the above scenario, as I understand it, is the 76ers, who, by the way, would love to plant Davis alongside Allen Iverson; the Hawks also are said to be interested in his perishable goods.

Before the Hornets send Davis on his miserable way, they're determined to relocate Jamal Mashburn ($9.3M, $10M), whose retirement will become official at year's end (insurance will assume 80 percent of next season's salary) and Rodney Rogers ($2.7M) for Glenn Robinson ($12.07M).

At the same time, Philly is holding tight because it, too, is in hot pursuit of Marshall, whose 3-point shooting fits in perfectly with Jim O'Brien's offensive philosophy.

I love this time of the year! It's the most exciting besides the draft and the playoffs!

correct me if i wrong but i think alston cannot be traded this season???

I love trades of superstars!

The glitch to the above scenario, as I understand it, is the 76ers, who, by the way, would love to plant Davis alongside Allen Iverson;

Baron Davis playing with Allen Iverson?? There's only one ball for the team, that could cause some troubles...

Before the Hornets send Davis on his miserable way, they're determined to relocate Jamal Mashburn ($9.3M, $10M), whose retirement will become official at year's end (insurance will assume 80 percent of next season's salary) and Rodney Rogers ($2.7M) for Glenn Robinson ($12.07M).

Bitch Dog gone!!! Go for it!!!

At the same time, Philly is holding tight because it, too, is in hot pursuit of Marshall, whose 3-point shooting fits in perfectly with Jim O'Brien's offensive philosophy.

I would absolutely loved that trade if it happens. Unless the Sixers are trading Dalembert, Korver, Iverson or Andre.
Maybe Thomas for Marshall?

This sucks. Where does this leave the Hornets? Rebuilding still? That Lottery pick should help ease the loss of Davis.
(Note- From a Hornets fan)

maggloire is their franchise player? PFFF

B.Did is just way too injury prone. 63m over the next 4!!! With his knees and back he will be lucky to make it there. If I was a GM (as good as this guy is) I would not trade for him.

Don't get me wrong he is so good!! But once the back goes it's never the same.

Even if Davis gets healthy and plays well for Toronto, I doubt the team would work well if we're still missing big men.

correct me if i wrong but i think alston cannot be traded this season???

no. however since he just signed a big contract this past offseason, it makes him difficult to trade

what's up with the misleading thread title

i agree the days leading into trade deadline are very exciting but i hope the nlsc doesn't turn into the new york media, spitting out any possible rumor

B Diddy and AI... nice- how would it work out? lol

how would it work out? lol

it won't?

exactll...