Trade Analysis

Walker back in Boston

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Antoine Walker	22	53	20.4	9.4	3.7	40.2	41.5
	Antoine Walker to Boston; Gary Payton, Tom Gugliotta, Michael Stewart and first-round pick to Atlanta: Walker rejoins Paul Pierce in Boston, which now puts itself in a position to battle the Sixers, who also boosted the quality of their lineup with the addition of Chris Webber. There was talk earlier this season that GM Danny Ainge was interested in bringing Walker back to Boston, and that now becomes a reality. Walker back to Boston for two others, pick

Webber to Philadelphia

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Chris Webber	16	46	21.3	9.7	5.5	36.3	44.9
	Chris Webber, Matt Barnes and Michael Bradley to Philadelphia; Corliss Williamson, Kenny Thomas and Brian Skinner to Sacramento: Allen Iverson asks for and receives help in the form of Webber, who automatically makes the 76ers a team to beat in the wide-open Eastern Conference. Webber provides the 76ers with another threat, which should open things up a bit more for Iverson on offense. Sixers punch up frontcourt with pickup of Kings' Webber

Big Dog to New Orleans

	2003-04 stats	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Glenn Robinson	N/A	42	16.6	4.5	1.4	31.8	44.8
	Rodney Rogers and Jamal Mashburn to Philadelphia; Glenn Robinson to New Orleans: The Sixers make the second trade in two days and rid themselves of Glenn Robinson, who has been hampered by injuries and who has fallen out of favor with coach Jim O'Brien. Meanwhile, the team acquires Rodney Rogers, who provides frontcourt depth behind Kyle Korver and Chris Webber. 76ers send Robinson to New Orleans for Mashburn, Rogers

Bucks clear cap space

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Mike James	132	47	11.4	2.6	3.9	24.8	44.6
	Mike James and Zendon Hamilton to Houston; Reece Gaines and two second-round picks to Milwaukee: The Bucks are looking to clear up cap space in order to re-sign Michael Redd this offseason. Milwaukee begins that process by trading James and Hamilton to the Rockets. Additionally, the team picks up a player in Reece Gaines who has potential, but hasn't yet had an opportunity to show what he can do. Bucks get guard Gaines, draft picks from Rockets

Cavs pick up perimeter shooting

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Jiri Welsch	163	55	7.5	2.5	1.5	20.5	42.7
	Jiri Welsch to Cleveland; First-round pick to Boston: It is very well known that LeBron James covets the Bucks' Michael Redd, who is expected to be courted hard by the Cavs this offseason. In the meantime, Cleveland adds more perimeter firepower with Welsch, who is a temporary fix. Cavs acquire Boston's Welsch to help boost outside shooting

Bucks clear more cap space

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Keith Van Horn	232	33	10.4	5.0	1.2	24.8	44.9
	Keith Van Horn to Dallas; Alan Henderson, Calvin Booth and cash considerations to Milwaukee: The Bucks took another important step in the process of creating cap space in order to re-sign Michael Redd this offseason by unloading Van Horn and his bloated contract. Meanwhile, the Mavs don't have to give up much to acquire Van Horn, who provides more arsenal to one of the league's top offensive teams. Van Horn off to Dalls for Henderson, Booth and cash

Davis becomes a Warrior

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Baron Davis	198	18	18.9	3.7	7.2	32.9	36.6
	Baron Davis to Golden State; Speedy Claxton and Dale Davis to New Orleans: Baron Davis had complained earlier in the season that he wasn't thrilled with the direction the Hornets were going. Riddled with injuries for much of the season, Davis gets his wish and is traded to the Warriors. When healthy, he's one of the league's most talented point guards. Golden State gets Davis from New Orleans

Spurs solidify frontcourt with Mohammed

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Nazr Mohammed	96	54	10.9	8.1	0.5	28.1	50.9
	Nazr Mohammed and Jamison Brewer to San Antonio; Malik Rose and two first-round picks to New York: The Spurs pick up a quality center in Mohammed, who further strengthens the Spurs' frontcourt. He will battle Rasho Nesterovic for playing time at center. The Knicks, meanwhile, are clearly in a rebuilding mode as they acquire two first-round picks. Mohammed highlights New York, San Antonio deal

Knicks look to future

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Maurice Taylor	243	38	7.8	4.3	1.4	23.8	43.5
	Maurice Taylor to New York; Vin Baker and Moochie Norris to Houston: The Knicks send away Nazr Mohammed to San Antonio and replace him with Maurice Taylor, who joins the team from Houston. New York is clearly writing this season off and is looking ahead to the draft. Houston doesn't get much in return in Norris and Baker, but gets Taylor off the books. Taylor joins Knicks, who look to future

Denver thinking defensive

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Eduardo Najera	276	42	4.2	2.8	0.9	14.5	40.7
	Nikoloz Tskitishvili and Rodney White to Golden State; Eduardo Najera, Luis Flores and a first-round pick to Denver: The Nuggets always liked White's potential, but couldn't find enough minutes for him to show what he can do. So the Nuggets sent him and little-used Tskitishvili packing. They do pick up a strong defender in Najera, whose skills were better utilized in Dallas than they were with Golden State. Nuggets acquire Najera in minor deal

Miami picks up Smith

	Player	CBS Rank	G	PPG	RPG	APG	MIN	FG%
	Steve Smith	276	42	4.2	2.8	0.9	14.5	40.7
	Steve Smith to Miami; Malik Allen and cash considerations to Charlotte: The Heat sacrifice the defense of Allen for Smith, who adds an accurate shot and experience. Smith makes his return to Miami, where he started his career in 1991. Smith back to Miami