Even though there's still a lot of bball left I'm anxious to see what happens this off season, lots of changes expecting to happen especially to teams like the Lakers, Magic, Knicks and very possibly the Bulls as well.
I see LAL breaking up the "big three", Gasol's game is not in question anymore, last year many thought it was an aberration, and this year it's clear he's regressed, perhaps age no doubt is a factor, the coaching change; Mike Brown no longer running the triangle, and even Bynum who many are calling the game's 2nd best center today (something I don't agree with) taking on a bigger role for the team, whatever it is for Pau, he's on the outside looking in. (It also seems like he's lost Kobe's support)
Plenty of speculations on the other side of the nation as well as the Knicks aren't totally sold on Lin and are looking for another point guard, Nash's name has come up but I don't think he'll be sold on the Knicks, I see him more joining a contender like Miami. (NY also don't have enough money to attract him) Rumors of breaking up the most expensive frontline in the league has been floating as well and I'd like to see that happen as Melo and Amare CLEARLY hasn't worked all season, and there's no signs indicating otherwise. Perhaps something could happen with Orlando as they have shaken things up as well even though Howard is still rumored to want out and join a bigger market. Orlando would love to get rid of Turkoglu's contract too so they could package him along Dwight.
Chicago's also on the search for a more reliable backup to Rose as Watson and Lucas were exposed by the Sixers in their first round exit, even Lin's name came up with Andre Miller and Raymond Felton (who are also on the Knicks radar along with Goran Dragic)
One guy I'd love to see booted by the Bulls is Boozer, what a waste of money, the only question is who would be crazy enough to take on his contract?
Should be an interesting summer.
