San Antonio is a team that needs to make a deal but I'm really not sure what deals are out there for them to make. They probably won't deal Manu which leaves Richard Jefferson as their main trade asset. If Chicago wants to cut some long term salary, RJ and Dejuan Blair for Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich works. I think Deng might be a better fit in San Antonio and Jefferson is an expiring deal next season (and could be used in a sign-and-trade.) It's still a long shot so, while the Spurs should look for a trade, I'm not sure if they're going to be able to be loyal to Manu and pull off a substantial trade.

Sacramento has been in a lot of trade rumors but unless a sweet deal comes their way, they should probably wait until the offseason before they do anything. I've never been a fan of the Tyreke Evans/Kevin Martin backcourt but that doesn't mean that they should just dump Martin for nothing. Dumping both Beno Udrih and Andres Nocioni's deals is tempting but even then they should probably get a decent prospect in return (because, while overpaid, it's not like Beno and Noc aren't solid role players.)

The Trailblazers just need to chalk this up as a lost season of sorts and wait before making a move. I'm a fan of the Jerryd Bayless, Brandon Roy, Nic Batum backcourt and would move forward with the hope that that pans out. On the other hand, Greg Oden panning out might have to be seen as a luxury so the Blazers should start looking for a starting center. If they can find a deal right now for Andre Miller, Rudy Fernandez, and/or Steve Blake's expiring deal, they should go for it. I wouldn't be as quick to deal away Travis Outlaw, who they should be able to re-sign and keep as a backup forward.

If Miami is really offering Beasley and a #1 for Amar'e, the Suns should go for that deal. I'd push for a deal of Quentin Richardson, Michael Beasley, Mario Chalmers, and a #1 because I think B-Easy would blossom in Phoenix. Sure, he's a bit crazy but he'd have a fellow space cadet in Robin Lopez and it's not like Steve Nash isn't a rather eccentric character (who also doesn't play much defense.) Andre Iguodala is obviously a better player right now but he also makes a ton of money. Why not clear up some money and get some prospects? It's not like Iggy's going to turn them into a legit contender. They also could look to move Barbosa and Jason Richardson for Michael Redd and Carlos Delfino. Redd could be out all next season so his 80% of his money will be paid by insurance. I'm not sure that Milwaukee would go for it but it's a decent offer. The bottom line is that the Suns need to trade Amar'e ASAP and then should look if they can't dump or at least swap out other 2 year deals for Jason Richardson (and possibly Barbosa as well.)

The Thunder are gelling as a team so unless a great deal comes along, I'd just wait out this season, see how the chips fall, and then look to make a move this offseason.

The Hornets have gotten under the luxury tax so I'm not sure they should really force a deal but next offseason should be VERY interesting for them. If Darren Collison continues to play well, do the Hornets perhaps trade Chris Paul? Remember this, after next season (which could be locked out), CP3 has a player option on his contract. There's a very real chance that, one way or another, this could be Paul's last year in a Hornets uniform. On top of that, they'll have some nice expiring deals in Peja and Mo Pete next year. The Hornets could be big players this offseason. As for the trade deadline, if Dallas can't find a great deal, New Orleans could offer Emeka Okafor, Marcus Thornton, James Posey, and Mo Peterson for Erick Dampier and Josh Howard's expiring contracts. It's tough to give up a prospect like Thornton but if they can dump all of those contracts, it's worth it.

I'm not sure if New York would do it but David Lee, Gallinari, and Eddy Curry for a bunch of Minnesota's expiring deals and Ricky Rubio works. The Wolves would have to agree to an extension with Lee before it happens but it would be a solid deal and the Wolves front court of Lee, Love, and Gallinari could be nicknamed the Avalanche (it's big, white, and coming at you!). David Kahn needs to give up on Ricky Rubio coming to Minny and he would be able to move Al Jefferson, who will probably end his career being best known as a great trade asset rather than an actual player.

Memphis really needs to figure out what is going on with Rudy Gay. They've made a nice leap this year but I'm not sure that paying Rudy a big contract is the way to make it to actually contending. One deal that could make sense for both teams is Mike Conley, Darrell Arthur, and Hamed Haddadi for Andre Miller and Travis Outlaw. The Blazers get a solid backup PF in Arthur and a nice young pure PG prospect while the Grizz get a veteran PG to help run the team and a decent enough backup plan in case they can't re-sign Rudy.

The Lakers could deal a bunch of their expiring deals for a better point guard, like Kirk Hinrich, but I'd almost just stand pat. The chemistry there was already and issue so why mess with it while the Lakers are the clear favorites. Also, I still have faith in Jordan Farmar panning out (and it's not like Kirk has looked that good this year.) Maybe they can swing a small deal for a better backup big man but right now, I'd stand pat.

I usually mock Chad Ford but this time I'll praise him; his Andre Iguodala to the Clippers deal actually made sense. Personally though, I'd go in the opposite direction. I'd look to sell high on Chris Kaman and maybe look to see if I couldn't use Eric Gordon (Mitch Richmond 2.0) to dump Baron Davis's contract. Even with Iggy, the Clippers are a mediocre playoff team with little hope for improvement (unless Blake Griffin pans out to be a superstar and I'm not willing to bet the farm on that.) To be honest, I might even be willing to move Griffin in the right deal. People have been complimenting the job that Mike Dunleavy Sr. has done but he's basically building a team that is going to be the same as the one he blew up - 47 wins and a player short of being able to make it to the Conference Finals.

I liked Houston's idea of not spending a ton on big name players and trying to win with good but not great guys. I think that can still work so I wouldn't be gung-ho about trading for Andre Iguodala. Letting Tracy McGrady's huge expiring deal lapse is a tough pill to swallow but they might be better off with the cap space than forcing a trade. The one thing they may want to consider is thinning their PF herd since I don't think they'll be able to re-sign both Luis Scola and Carl Landry. Figure out which one they want and then look to see if they couldn't deal one for a shooting guard.

Golden State seems to really want to move Monta Ellis but now isn't the best time. I'm sure that, this offseason, someone will strike out with the best free agents and look to make a move for someone like Ellis (and probably give up more than the Warriors are being offered right now.) They should look to sell high on Corey Maggette but I'm not sure anyone would fall for that. Anthony Randolph has been a complete waste in Don Nelson's system but it's almost impossible to give up on him because his trade value is so low right now.

Denver probably has no choice but to stand pat, even though they are clearly a player away from being able to take the Lakers in a series. One move I would look to make is swap out J.R. Smith for someone who actually wants to be there. I'm still a believer in Smith but he's just never going to put it together in Denver.

Dallas doesn't need to make a move as much as most people think they do and that's because both of their expiring deals are not really expiring. Erick Dampier's contract has an escape clause in it that could wipe out the final year but if Dallas wants to hold onto his deal so it would be a trade asset this offseason, they can. Josh Howard has a team option on his final year so he too could be a trade asset this offseason as well. I think the Hornets deal that I offered is intriguing (especially if Peja Stojakovic replaces Posey and Peterson since he's a scorer AND an expiring deal next offseason) and is a decent plan Z. The biggest issue for the Mavericks is that they just don't have the prospects to pair with their expiring deals to make any trade that isn't an outright salary dump.