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Yikes. Holy Trade Deadline. Sure, moving Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks was something even my sister predicted- but the slew of trades just before yesterday's trade deadline resembled the transportation system in India.
Where to begin? Is it Perk landing on the Thunder, increasing their size and tenacity to make them an immediate contender in the West? Is it Gerald Wallace, one of the most underrated superstars in the NBA, going to the Blazers where they can actually do some damage? Or maybe its Kirk Hinrich, the defensive stud who can play both sides, to the Hawks, who desperately need some defense to replace the ever-aging Bibby.

Wrong, Wrong, and Wrong. The biggest move in the NBA was a move didn't happen. Yes, it was the fact that Richard Hamilton, one of the most respected bosses in the league, could not be moved out of Detroit's basement dwelling Pistons.
Rip was set to make about 16 million this year, a hefty load that is difficult to move. Word was that he was going to be traded to the Cavs- woah, huge- and then be bought out and free to sign with a team of his choice. However, the terms of his buyout could not be agreed upon therefore leaving him with the Pistons.

Rip, a longtime member of team Jordan, is one of the more respected veterans in the league. Put him on a young team like the Thunder or Heat and you have yourself a championship.
R.I.P Rip