With the NBA trade deadline looming the NBA is all the buzz right now and let us look at the news and notes as well as games last night. First we will look at the spotlight game which was the Orlando Magic and the New Orleans Hornets.

Orlando is considered one of the elite teams in the Eastern Conference with Boston and Cleveland and have been playing like that lately, but against New Orleans that was a whole different story. Chris Paul tossed in 36 points and had 10 assists as they handed Orlando a 117-85 whipping which was the worse of the season for the Magics.

In other news Tyson Chandler was sent back to New Orleans Hornets when he failed his physical so the Hornets will get back the guy they thought they just got rid of. New Orleans can use him so I cannot imagine the players are disappointed in this turn of events at all.

The Chicago Bulls in a effort to clear some salary cap space agreed on sending Drew Gooden, Michael Ruffin, Cedric Simmons and Andres Nocioni to the Sacramento Kings for Brad Miller and John Salmons.

Tracy McGrady will have season ending knee surgery as he never told management how bad it was and they were trying to trade him, but now that will not happen. Vince Carter is a name that has been discussed in trade rumors. I guess we will have to wait and see if and real deals are made. Cleveland Cavaliers in talks to get Shaq. I do not know if they will, but they have been talking for two days. I think some trades could be made soon.

Wednesday, February 18th

Denver 101 Final
Philadelphia 89

Cleveland 93 Final
Toronto 76

Indiana 94 Final
Charlotte 103

Minnesota 111 Final
Miami 104

Orlando 85 Final
New Orleans 117

Chicago 113 Final
Milwaukee 104

New Jersey 98 Final
Dallas 113

Memphis 90 Final
Portland 94

Atlanta 105 Final
Sacramento 100

LA Lakers 129 Final
Golden State 121

Phoenix 142 Final
LA Clippers 119