Marshall or Buress to go to Bears?

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Broncos Wide Reciver Brandon Marshall requested a trade on his blog brandon-marshall.com this morning according to ESPN. Maybe it will be the Marshall and Cutler connection again or will it be Cutler and Buress we will later find out.

Shaq to get traded ?

Talk between the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers of a trade that would have Shaquille O'Neal playing with LeBron James next season has not gone beyond the preliminary stages and no deal is imminent, two executives with knowledge of the discussions told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard.
The clubs have not spoken within the past few days, but sources say talks of a possible trade involving O'Neal, Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic never completely died after it was first discussed in February.
Performance Upgrade
It's no secret that Shaq moving to the Cavs would be a definite upgrade at the center position. The only question is if the Shaq Cleveland hopes to acquire will be the one who played in 75 games this season (his most since the 1999-2000), or the Shaq who only averaged 63.5 contests, including a 40-game season three years ago, in his previous eight campaigns.
O'Neal
Ilgauskas
Varejao
Games
75
65
81
Points
17.8
12.9
9.9
Rebounds
8.4
7.5
7.7
FG pct
60.9
47.2
54.2
O'Neal, 37, will make $20 million next season in the final year of his current deal, while Wallace will make $14 million in the last year of his contract and Pavlovic $4.9 million with only $1.5 million guaranteed.
The salary swap is close enough to make the trade work under the salary-cap guidelines, and the Suns would save $10 million in the transaction -- $4.5 million in salary and $5.5 million in luxury-tax payments.
They could save even more money if Wallace takes a buyout, a possibility that was raised when Wallace said he was considering retirement after the Cavs' Eastern Conference finals loss to the Orlando Magic.
If the Suns acquired him and bought out his contract for less than face value, they could lower their actual expenditures, although the full amount would still count toward their luxury-tax total.
Cavs GM Danny Ferry and Suns president Steve Kerr, former teammates in San Antonio, are good friends who speak often, and a possible Shaq trade has always remained on the back burner.
Cleveland aggressively pursued O'Neal in February, offering Wallace and Pavlovic. Phoenix was not interested in Wallace because his contract was not expiring and instead wanted Wally Szczerbiak.
Eventually, Phoenix pulled out of the deal because it wanted to see if the trio of O'Neal, Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire could make a deep playoff run under then newly-hired coach Alvin Gentry.
Now convinced that they are no longer contenders, the Suns fully intend to move one of their big contracts. With Stoudemire being a young building block and Nash a local icon, O'Neal, whose salary is the largest on the team, makes the most sense.
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Peavy gets injured

Jake Peavy will be injured for at least one month. Peavy may not return for All-Star Break. He was scratched from Saturday's lineup because of th injury. Peavy injured his ankle. On that Saturday he had a MRI. It showed that the tibialis tendon behind his right ankle was torn.The right-hander will remain in a walking boot for approximately four weeks and re-evaluated in two weeks before it can be determined how much time he will eventually miss. We will later find out what will happen.

Penguins win STANLEY CUP!

The Pittsburgh Peguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in a 7 game series last night.It was a enthusiastic game!

Nba Mock Draft

2009 NBA MOCK DRAFT: First Round
Pick
Team
Player
Pos.
Height
Weight
School/Country
Class
1.
Clippers
Blake Griffin
PF
6-10
252
Oklahoma
Sophomore
Some have compared this year's draft to the 2000 draft with Griffin being similar to K-Mart at the top. This draft is a little better and so is Griffin. Martin has had a great work ethic throughout his career, but always loved to party. Griffin appears to be more focused off the court, although he's more raw offensively than Martin entering the league.
2.
Grizzlies
Hasheem Thabeet
C
7-3
265
UConn
Junior
The Grizzlies have made some solid picks in recent years (Gay and Mayo), however the odds appear stacked against them this time around with a lot of uncertainty available at the No. 2 pick. Harden actually provides the most stability, but it would take some guts to draft him (due to lack of perceived upside with him). Chris Wallace isn't known for making gutsy decisions.
3.
Thunder
James Harden
SG
6-5
220
Arizona State
Sophomore
Presti appears to have his mind set on Harden at 3. Harden's workout numbers and measurements were especially impressive. When combined with his play, leading an undermanned Sun Devils team all year, those numbers are even more impressive. He fell apart in the tournament, but Harden has proven to be a winner in AAU (beating a Michael Beasley led team in the battle of camps game).
4.
Kings
Ricky Rubio
PG
6-3
180
Spain
Rubio is suing his Spanish team to try to lower his buyout. There has to be some fear surrounding his ability to play in the NBA next year. Rubio has as much intrigue as anyone but comes with a lot of risks. The Kings are in a position where they can afford to gamble on him.
5.
Wizards
Jordan Hill
PF
6-10
235
Arizona
Junior
While Jordan Hill makes sense for Washington, he may ultimately be taken here except by another team. Washington has a number of players with overblown contracts and they are said to not like the players available here at 5. If they keep the pick, Hill makes sense for them.
6.
Timberwolves
Stephen Curry
PG
6-1
180
Davidson
Junior
Tyreke Evans actually works better with their current team than Curry. But like Washington, the T-Wolves may look to move out of this pick. A number of teams are enamored with Curry and there's speculation he won't last until the Knicks pick at 8. If a team is willing to part with an established veteran, this pick can likely be had.
7.
Warriors
Jonny Flynn
PG
6-0
186
Syracuse
Sophomore
Golden State will likely go with a point guard. Flynn, Jennings and Teague are all possibilities. Flynn had the strongest finish to the season and is seen as the most ready to contribute. However, he lacks the upside of Teague and Jennings. But Nellie may not be willing to wait around for upside. Golden State would be smart to buy a second-rounder to grab local player (St. Mary's) Patty Mills.
8.
Knicks
Brandon Jennings
PG
6-1
170
Playing in Italy
The Knicks could look to make a deal to move up and flop picks with Sacramento. The Kings like Rubio but if New York sweetened the pot with someone such as David Lee, it would be tough to turn down. Then again some feel that Lee is more valuable than Rubio or Jennings.
9.
Raptors
Gerald Henderson
SG
6-4
210
Duke
Junior
Toronto has Derozan coming in for a workout on Tuesday. Apparently he is attending the workout but not thrilled with the idea of playing across the border. The Raptors may be forced to look for someone who is, and Henderson might be the guy for them.
10.
Bucks
Jeff Teague
PG
6-5
175
Wake Forest
Sophomore
The Bucks are enamored with Teague and feel that he can be their point guard for the future injecting some talent into a cap-shackled team. Teague is an upside pick and for a team sputtering at the end of the lottery each year, just what they need.
11.
Nets
DeMar DeRozan
SG
6-6
210
USC
Freshman
The Nets appear to be in great position to grab a player that falls, similar to last year when nobody wanted Brook Lopez and he fell into their laps at 10. DeRozan could go as high as 5, but concerns exist about his readiness and maturity. He has a chance to be one of the top 3 players from this draft.
12.
Bobcats
Tyreke Evans
SG
6-5
221
Memphis
Freshman
Like Derozan, Evans could go a lot higher as teams are enamored with his upside as well. His ability to get into the paint with a quick first step and his combination of length and body strength make him intriguing. If Evans falls into the late lotto area, he'll have a much better chance of living up to the hype.
13.
Pacers
DeJuan Blair
PF
6-6
227
Pitt
Sophomore
For teams searching for toughness, Blair offers a very intriguing option. Bird went for immediate results with his two picks last year (Rush and Hibbert). Though just a sophomore, Blair is one of the more solid, ready to contribute players out there.
14.
Suns
James Johnson
SF
6-8
257
Wake Forest
Sophomore
With a Shaq trade potentially looming this summer, the Suns may be ready to start over and go with a long-term replacement in Mullins. Robin Lopez hasn't yet shown that he can be the ultimate replacement. Johnson would give them a more NBA ready option and with Kerr's seat warming up, a long-term type of pick might not be in the cards.
15.
Pistons
B.J. Mullens
C
7-0
258
Ohio State
Freshman
Trading away Billups was essentially giving up trying to win for a few years, but the team is in tremendous cap shape now and can start to reload for the future. Joe Dumars can afford to look for a long-term player here. Rumors swirled around Daye and this pick, however Dumars is too smart for that. Mullens is the type of guy whose career may be affected by the team that he lands with. Detroit would be a great situation for him.
16.
Bulls
Earl Clark
PF
6-10
230
Louisville
Junior
The Bulls are in a position where they can grab upside with one pick and a more NBA ready guy with the other. One of this draft's enigmas, Clark struggled to fulfill his potential in his junior year but maintains a lot of intrigue. At 16, in a weak draft, the damage isn't quite so devastating if he completely flames out.
17.
Sixers
Chase Budinger
SF
6-7
218
Arizona
Junior
Budinger makes sense at Philly since he's one of the better shooters in this year's class and the Sixers were one of the worst shooting teams in the league last year. They also may opt for a point guard such as Eric Maynor, with Andre Miller aging.
18.
Timberwolves
Jrue Holiday
SG
6-4
199
UCLA
Freshman
Holiday has somehow managed to eclipse his prep hype with his draft hype. Scouts remain high on him and mention Westbrook and Mbah a Moute as why he'll be good in the league, explaining that they also were covered up in the UCLA system. They also mention the fact that he proved he can play the point guard position in workouts, which is curious as well.
19.
Hawks
Wayne Ellington
SG
6-5
194
UNC
Junior
The Hawks can use some long distance firepower to help out Joe Johnson. Ellington's inability to create for himself has some scouts concerned, but his ability to spot up and hit shots will make him an effective scorer in the NBA.
20.
Jazz
Tyler Hansbrough
PF
6-9
234
UNC
Senior
With Boozer likely on the way out, Hansbrough would provide an excellent replacement to their new inside stud Paul Millsap. Hansbrough helped his cause measuring and testing nearly identical with Blake Griffin.
21.
Hornets
Eric Maynor
PG
6-3
180
VCU
Senior
With New Orleans, it's possible they will sell this pick for cash as they did last year. It seems every time a team sells a pick it ends up being a very good player (Rudy Fernandez and Rajon Rondo being two examples).
22.
Mavericks
Terrence Williams
SF
6-6
213
Louisville
Senior
The Mavs are still holding onto championship dreams with Dirk as their No. 1. Whether or not he has enough left to get them there is another story. Terrence Williams should provide some instant contributions and will work well given the right responsibilities. A PG to eventually replace Kidd is also a possibility.
23.
Kings
Omri Casspi
SF
6-9
211
Israel
Casspi has done well in workouts and should find a spot in the early 20s. Sacramento makes sense as they're essentially building from scratch without much talent on the roster. Casspi would add toughness and hustle, something every team covets.
24.
Blazers
Derrick Brown
PG
6-8
225
Xavier
Junior
The Blazers have a number of quality players at each position. With an emerging Nicolas Batum as well as Travis Outlaw, this team doesn't need a small forward. But their philosophy is to draft for talent instead of need and let the chips fall where they may. They should be able to address their PG need in the 2nd round with a heavy PG class and four picks
25.
Thunder
Ty Lawson
PG
6-0
197
UNC
Junior
Lawson could go a little higher based on the Heels' national championship, but teams are wary of his size and ability to get shots off. He could make for a nice backup to Russell Westbrook and play alongside him, at times, pushing Westbrook over to the 2 spot
26.
Bulls
Sam Young
SF
6-6
223
Pittsburgh
Senior
The Bulls could go in a number of directions here but teams were impressed with Young's willingness to fight through his arm injury and continue to work out. After taking Clark at 16, a more NBA ready guy like Young would make sense. Young is a warrior and though he lacks upside or an aesthetically pleasing game, he's effective and should be a solid role player right away.
27.
Grizzlies
DaJuan Summers
SF
6-8
243
Georgetown
Junior
DaJuan Summers Summers could provide a nice back up to Rudy Gay. He has good strength and solid athleticism. Memphis could also look for someone to challenge Conley here assuming they take Thabeet or someone other than Rubio with the second pick.
28.
Timberwolves
Austin Daye
SF
6-11
192
Gonzaga
Soph.
Daye has not impressed in workouts and could easily fall into the second round. He does have a top agent (Bill Duffy) which will help him find a spot in the first round. But without much strength, his ability to contribute anything for a few years is highly questionable. With three first rounders, Minnesota could also look at someone like Victor Claver to stash away in Europe for a few season
29.
Lakers
Marcus Thornton
SG
6-4
194
LSU
Senior
Coming off of their championship, the Lakers will look to repeat and improve by adding someone with immediate returns. Thornton may lack the upside of some other prospects but he's a great outside shooter and with four years of college under his belt and the experience to help out instantly. He has also looked good in the purple and gold at LSU.
30.
Cavaliers
Taj Gibson
SF
6-10
214
USC
Junior
The Cavs would love to see a player like Gibson available at their spot. Frontcourt depth is a real area of concern and while they can make a run at players like Carlos Boozer this offseason, another young energy guy like Gibson would be a solid additionFor mock drafts and in-depth player scouting reports, go to nbadraft.net.