Live During the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas, TX

Rumors will never be new in sports. No matter what they are or what people seem to believe they will always be there. Here we go again you may think. Ultimately turning on a computer and logging onto ESPN news or slamonline you'll find what most fans seem to enjoy. The possibilities of what could be. Remember in the summer of 200z when Kobe Bryant told Stephen A. Smith that he wanted to ride the first plane out of LA after witnessing Lebron James carry a less than mediocre Cleveland Cavalier team to the NBA finals only to be swept by the then Western Conference powerhouse San Antonio Spurs? All sorts of rumors began to surface. Kobe was being pursued by the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, and even the New York Knicks. Even Kevin Garnett's days left as a Minnesota Timberwolve began to count down. He was rumored that he was going to be shipped to Los Angeles where he would pair with Kobe to change the entire NBA. Imagine what would have happened! There would be no Big Three in Boston. Pau Gasol could be well in Memphis still begging for a new home.
Now we're looking towards the most anticipated off-season in sports history. Tons can change from now and then. Lebron can opt to stay in Cleveland which looks very unlikely. Or he can decide to join the Lakers in a sign and trade in what would be the most fun, fire-driven, nightmare giving team anybody has even dared to imagine. You somewhat get the chills of thinking about Lebron James and Kobe Bryant pairing together for a full 82 games under the philosophy of Phil Jackson's triple post offense designed to showcase the individual and team oriented talents of each player. Or he can stun even the good lord himself and swim in the swamps with his business partner and close friend Sean Carter's team the soon to be Brooklyn Nets. Where he would add to his legacy and evolve the NBA's worst team ever and make them an instant championship contender where he could be coached by the likes of Jeff Van Gundy or Avery Jonhson. He would be surrounded by All-Star point guard Devin Harris and blossoming center Brook Lopez who has come into his own during his sophomore season. The supporting cast of Yi Jianlian, Terrence Williams, Courtney Lee and possibly the likes of John Wall looks very attractive despite their lack of success. Wherever the King ends up rocking his no. 6 uni next season, sportscenter won't stop talking about it for months and it would change history drastically.
As of this moment the most likely potential free agent to jump ship looks like Chris Bosh. He believes he is good enough to be THE GUY for a championship team. But he's yet to prove he can carry a Raptor team out of the first round of the post season. It would be in Bosh's best interest to join a major market team such as the New York Knicks or the Chicago Bulls or the rumored Miami Heat where he alongside former 2008 olympic teammate Dwyane Wade would pair to create havoc in the Eastern Conference and challenge the Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and the declining Boston Celtics.
Now where to go when you're a team without cap space who's looking to get better this summer? If you're the Celtics it looks like right now is your best chance to get better for the long term. Of course you're going to look at the most realistic trade chip in Ray Allen and use him as trade bait to discuss names like Kevin Martin, Kirk Hinrich, Monta Ellis and even Andre Iguadola. Of course Ray Allen can still contribute but apart from Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins, the Celtics are beginning to look rather anti-young causing them to fall to Cleveland, Orlando and Atlanta although they may have the best depth in the NBA. Danny Ainge's moves have spelled strong in the past but its time he looks at the long term rather than the short term even though he may be able to pull off both.
We're more than mid-way through the NBA season and the biggest stories are "Gilbert Arenas' gun charges", "Brandon Jenning's rookie outburst of 55 points over the Golden State Warriors", "The All-Star surge of Kevin Durant, who looks to be leading the Oklahoma City Thunder into the playoffs in just his 3rd year", " Blake Griffin and Greg Oden's unfortunate season-ending injuries", "The much successful duo of Lebron and Shaq", and "The 4-48 New Jersey Nets". By season's end we shall see new homes for Amare Stoudemire, Antawn Jamison and Tyrus Thomas. Vinny Del Negro, Mike Brown, Eric Spoelstra, and Alvin Gentry will no longer have coaching gigs. Both Greg Poppovich and Tim Duncan will be contemplating retirement. Gilbert Arenas contract will be voided before serving time in jail. And Carlos Boozer will join Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls to create a force to reckon with.
But remember its all rumors... So spread the word!