The Clippers traded Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson.  I have no idea why the Grizzlies made this trade.  Randolph is the power forward version of Jamal Crawford.  He takes way too many bad shots and seems to be uncoachable.  He also has a big contract that overpays him.  Having Randolph on the team with slow down the development of their young players like Gay, Mayo, Conley, Thabeet, and Gasol.  On the other hand, it's a great trade for the Clippers.  Getting rid of Randolph means that their frontcourt will no longer be overcrowded. It will allow Blake Griffin to receive more playing time so he can develop.  The Clippers now have a very solid starting five in Davis, Gordon, Thornton, Griffin, and Kaman/Camby.  If they change their offense to a more up-tempo offense they can possibly win 30-40 games. 

Yesterday, the Suns finalized their trade sending Shaq to the Cavs for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic.  The Suns made this move to slash some payroll so they can get under the luxury tax.  It is unlikely that Wallace or Pavlovic will ever suit up for them.  Wallace is likely to receive a buyout then retire and Pavlovic's contract is only partially guaranteed.  For the Cavs, it's a one year gamble to see if Shaq can help Lebron win a championship.  If it works out, then maybe they will both re-sign with the Cavs next summer.  If it doesn't, then the Cavs may be in big trouble.  They will let Shaq walk (or retire) and there is a very realistic chance that Lebron will leave as well.  The Cavs aren't done dealing yet either, at least they shouldn't be.  They still need a power forward and a wing defender.  I would like to see them go after Rasheed Wallace and/or Jason Kidd.  Sheed would space the floor out when they post up Shaq.  Kidd would give them another 3 point shooter and also create for his teammates and also so Lebron wouldn't have to work as hard on offense.