5)  Rasheed Wallace signing with Boston - Although Danny Ainge still needs to acquire an athletic swingman and a backup point guard, a properly motivated Sheed could be the missing link to help the Celtics win their second title in three years. 

4)  Toronto being able to acquire Hedo Turkoglu via trade - GM Bryan Colangelo saved considerable cap space in the big four team trade last week.  As a result, Carlos Delfino and possibly Jarrett Jack will be on the Raptors’ roster next season.     

3)  Washington obtaining Randy Foye and Mike Miller for the #5 pick and a slew of expiring contracts - The Wizards finally have the depth to be a real factor in the East.  Even if Agent Zero is only 80%, Washington still has the fire power to win 45-50 games. 

2)  Dallas acquiring Shawn Marion - The 5-yr $39 million contract was two years too long, but the Matrix’s arrival should enable the Mavs to challenge the Lakers for the title next season.  I sure wouldn’t want to face a lineup of Nowitzki, Marion, Howard, Kidd and Terry in the 4th quarter.  If Dirk is ever going to win a ring, next season will likely be his best shot.

1)  San Antonio acquiring Richard Jefferson for flotsam and jetsam - This deal was a pure salary dump by the Milwaukee Bucks and GM John Hammond got fleeced.  Bottom line: If RJ is the 4th best player on your team then you have a damn good team.  If Dallas isn’t in the Western Conference finals against the Lakers then it’s going to be the Spurs.   


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