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Five Players Likely to Be Traded After NBA Lockout

The NBA Lockout has frozen everything exciting about the offseason; no trades, no free agency, no "The Decisions." And depending on what is negotiated by the owners and players in a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the rules of free agency and trades could forever be altered; especially if a discussed hard salary cap is in fact instated.

Once the lockout does end, there should be a plethora of moves both in free agency and via trades as teams will likely have to scramble to fill out their rosters before the season begins. Here is a look at the five players most likely to be traded whenever the lockout does come to an end.

Chris Paul:
With David West and Aaron Gray opting out of their contracts prior to the NBA lockout, the Hornets now only have six players on the roster for next season and that includes restricted free agent Marco Belinelli. With the salary cap expected to drop, the Hornets figure to have little flexibility in free agency to surround Chris Paul with better talent and convince Paul to re-sign.

I think the Hornets' best play is to follow suit with what the Nuggets did this past season. Denver traded Carmelo Anthony and obtained some solid pieces in return rather than risk losing him via free agency and getting nothing in return. If Paul does not commit to an extension, New Orleans needs to deal Paul in hopes of adding depth, youth, future cap space and draft picks to help with the re-building process. Also expect them to shop Emeka Okafor as well, possibly involving him in any deal with Paul since Okafor is scheduled to make more than $40 million the next three seasons.

Michael Beasley/Anthony Randolph:
By drafting Derrick Williams with the second pick in 2011 NBA Draft, the Timberwolves created a logjam at the forward spot. As a result, Michael Beasley and/or Anthony Randolph will likely be dealt once the lockout is resolved. Neither play has great trade value, but Minnesota should be able to land a role player and possibly a second-round pick in return. If I were general manager David Kahn (and thank goodness I'm not), I would try to package the pair together, possibly with another player in hopes pulling off a 3-for-1 type deal and adding a young veteran who could become the starting shooting guard or center.

Chris Kaman:
Assuming the Clippers re-sign restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan, they will have the luxury of carrying two capable starting centers on their roster. With Chris Kaman in the final year of his contract and unlikely to sign an extension, they should actively look to trade him with the hope of landing a starting small forward in return. A Kaman for Andre Iguodala rumor has been floated out there, and with several teams searching for a starting center, Los Angeles should be able to move Kaman.

Ramon Sessions:
With Kyrie Irving the future of the franchise, the Cavaliers will look to deal one of their veteran point guards. Since Baron Davis has an ugly contract with two years at about $27.7 million remaining, he is unlikely to be dealt. Sessions will be more desirable since his contract is relatively affordable seeing that he is only due $8.75 million over the next two seasons. He would be a solid option for a team in need of a backup point guard and the Cavs should search for an upgrade on the wing with any potential trade partner.

Pups 05-21-2013 01:51 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.184 (total posts: 1)

I like how the Wolves aren't even on here.

True 05-21-2013 07:22 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.97 (total posts: 1)

If the Bobcats got Noel AND Wiggins, not bad at all...

Rod Guidry in Sacramento 05-21-2013 02:42 am xxx.xxx.xxx2.44 (total posts: 1)

Say fellas, it is time to call the New Orleans team the Pelicans. It has been official since the end of the regular season. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS.

Da Gong Show 05-20-2013 11:28 am xxx.xxx.xxx.193 (total posts: 1)

The Minnewaukee Timberbucks?

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drose is a cap killer 02-14-2013 11:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.117 (total posts: 1)

post draft winners/losers should be switched

Reno 10-09-2012 06:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.12 (total posts: 2)

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Ronnie 09-10-2012 02:08 am xxx.xxx.xxx.138 (total posts: 1)

Come on, get it done!I have not watched the NBA since they left Vancouver. If they would be back, I would be back too.Miss going to the games a lot. NBA games were a lot more fan frieldny then the Canucks games but I would support both(and the Lions in summer/fall).

Claudia 09-10-2012 01:32 am xxx.xxx.xxx.235 (total posts: 1)

Above and Beyond! My only regret is not kninowg you at Jacksons birth. Its been an incredible journey for my son's first year and I cant thank you enough for all of our photo sessions, all of your mom to mom advice, our girlfriend to girlfriend chats, play dates with the babies and just the love and positive energy you give off. Thank you Stace for being YOU! <3And many thanks to my girl Dany had it not been for her we wouldnt be viewing or reading any of this

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