NBA on the Five Podcast – 12/17/11

Chris Connors, Matt Johnston

• Chris Paul trade – do we like it for both teams?
• Dwight Howard situation – really off the trading block?
• RAPID-FIRE WEIGH-INS in recent transactions in the NBA
1. Jamal Crawford to the Trailblazers
2. Rip Hamilton signs with the Bulls
3. Baron Davis is amnestied and out 8-10 weeks – cleared waivers
4. Nene resigns with Denver
5. Grizzlies resigned Marc Gasol
6. Timberwolves signed JJ Barea
7. Brandon Bass to Celtics for Glen Davis and Von Wafer
8. Dallas signs Vince Carter and Delonte West, trades for Lamar Odom

Extreme Close-up on the Best in the West
• Los Angeles Lakers
• Los Angeles Clippers
• Dallas Mavericks