The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
7/27/09
The New Orleans Hornets have watched other teams in the West get better, while the best young guard in the game stood patiently waiting for his franchise to do something. Chris Paul may soon see his wish of getting better come true. ESPN is reporting the Hornets and Bobcats are in serious talks regarding trading starting centers Tyson Chandler and Emeka Okafor. The trade is reportedly no surprise to those close to the Bobcats, whom have been looking to deal Okafor since the season ended. Chandler, as many remember, was traded to the OKC Thunder at the trade deadline this past season, only to have the deal rescinded when he failed a physical. More players and/or teams could be involved in the final version of this blockbuster.
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The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
7/17/09
The Houston Rockets worst case scenario has now happened. ESPN reported earlier today that All-Star center Yao Ming has elected to have surgery on his foot, which will sideline him for the likely 2009-10 season. Yao’s surgery is similar to what Cavs center Zydrunas Illgauskas had nearly a decade ago. Before today, word out of Houston was that the Rockets would look to bring in another post player, and now that seems certain. There is a possibility the Rockets will look to land Tyson Chandler from the Hornets via a trade.
In other news, free agent point guard Andre Miller looks to have two teams interested in his services. While the Knicks have talked about offering a 1 year contract, the Indiana Pacers may now be entering into the mix. The Pacers may look to upgrade their point guard position, given the fact Jarett Jack has signed an offer sheet by the Toronto Raptors.
The Lamar Odom to Miami talks seem to be heating up, with both Dwyane Wade and Pat Riley speaking on the matter in the last 24 hours. Riley did confirm that the team was in talks with Odom to return, while Wade expressed his desire to have his former teammate back in South Beach.
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