NBA Trade Rumors: Easiest Rumored Players to Deal for

In less than 72 hours, the period where teams can actually begin to make signings of free agents, re-signings of current players or trades will start.

It's sure to start with a bang, too. Considering that organizations have had months to think about what players that they could possibly pursue and nab, there is sure to be a flurry of moves that will partake on the first day of the free agency period, which officially begins on December 9. Take into account that these teams only have until December 25 when the season starts, and you're sure to find a number of teams making extravagant moves while others make questionable ones.

However, free agency doesn't have much to offer, with David West, Jamal Crawford and Nene Hilario being the cream of the crop. It's not Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire like last year, but it does at least consist of quality role players that could fill a few holes and eradicate a few flaws upon their joining of the team.

If we're going to see huge moves being made, it's going to happen via trade. A number of huge names have already been brought up, with two specific 2012 free agents leading the way. Since the lockout ended, these two have been cast into a number of scenarios and could very well be leaving their franchises before the season begins.

However, the chance of those two moving so early are unlikely when considering the magnitude of this deal if it does occur. It doesn't mean that there won't be plenty of excitement, though, as a number of big names could still find themselves on the move to a different team.

 

Chris Kaman

With the Los Angeles Clippers offering $40 million over five years to DeAndre Jordan, it's officially become obvious that Chris Kaman's days in L.A. are numbered.  

The center who averaged 19 points per two years ago and has played in 32 games or less in two of the past three seasons will be on the move as soon as the deal to keep Jordan with the Clippers goes through. Kaman has been with the team since 2003, but has failed to live up to expectations as the No. 6 pick, as injuries have persisted.

Among those interested in Kaman's services include the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons, with both teams being desperate for a center.

 

Jamal Crawford

He is an unrestricted free agent, but that doesn't mean Jamal Crawford can't be traded, as it has been announced that the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic will both be in heavy pursuit of working out a potential sign and trade with the Atlanta Hawks.  

Crawford has spent the past two years as the Hawks sixth man and even has a Sixth Man of the Year to show for it. However, Crawford is looking to become a starter somewhere, and teams like the Bulls and Magic will be set to offer that if they can work out a trade to bring him in.

The lethal sharp shooter has shot 35 percent for his career from deep and is recognized as one of the most lethal and dangerous perimeter shooters in the game today.

 

Andre Iguodala

With so many trade rumors popping up, you would think that Andre Iguodala's name would show up once. Alas, it hasn't, as all of those talks of Iguodala possibly being shipped to the L.A. Clippers or the Golden State Warriors haven't been revived as "Iggy" continues to find himself a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Iguodala hasn't been traded, but that doesn't mean the 76ers still aren't openly pursuing possible opportunities to be rid of Andre. The team is looking to go an alternate route by beginning to play Evan Turner at small forward, and Iguodala just doesn't fit into the team's future plans as a budding, young team.

Not much has been said of Iguodala, but if there is a trade that the Sixers like and involves letting go of him, then they'll take it in a heart beat.

 

Paul Millsap

Recently being added to this ridiculous mix of trade rumors and speculation, the Utah Jazz power forward, Paul Millsap, has had his name featured a number of times, with rumors that the Indiana Pacers are set to openly pursue him.  

Millsap showed great potential last year, replacing Carlos Boozer as the team's starter at the four, but the fact of the matter is that the team is absolutely stacked in the front court and Paul may be expendable as the team is on the lookout to bolster its back court. With the likes of Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter waiting for the chance to plan, Millsap may be the one to be let go in order for them to play.

The Pacers do have players that have the potential to be a part of that Jazz back court as well, with Paul George, Lance Stephenson and Dahntay Jones all being possible pieces that they could offer in return to Utah.

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/971779-nba-trade-rumors-easiest-rumored-players-to-deal-for

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