Trade Needs: Western Conference

Dallas Mavericks: This team is an enigma. I really don't know how good they are. I don't think they are championship quality, but they can score. To move to championship quality, they need a C. They really need some help on the wing too, be it a starter or a backup

Denver Nuggets: This team is going to start falling off eventually, right? I don't think they can win a playoff series in the West. They could use a PF to put next to Nene. I don't favor K-Mart starting. He would be better in a Jason Maxiell type role. They need some defensive help too.

Golden State Warriors: Speaking of needing defensive help, this is the worst defensive team by far. They have more than enough wing shooters, but they either need a real PF who can rebound and play defense, or a distributing PG. Marcus Williams could eventually be one, but Monta Ellis is definitely shoot first. A backup C would be nice too.

Houston Rockets: Ah, the Western equivalent of the Pistons. This may be the best team in the league on paper. However, McGrady is now a play-every-other-day time waster, and Artest is struggling to stay healthy. They could use another backup at that position. They really need a PG, but I don't think they think they do. Whoa, now I'm confused.

Los Angeles Clippers: As it turns out, Baron would have been screwed even if Elton Brand would have stayed in town. This team would be decent if they were healthy, so I wouldn't advise dealing too many players. Trading for someone to play defense would be wise though. Camby can't do it alone. They need a backup SF as well.

Los Angeles Lakers: The question right now is if they want to trade for a big man during Bynum's absence. I think I would leave it alone. Just concentrate on getting Bynum healthy and leave the roster intact. Their bench is playing phenomenally, so I don't want to screw with the chemistry. Plus, now they have Adam Morrison. That's all you really need.

Memphis Grizzlies: Well, this team has needs, but they probably won't fill them when they are this far out of contention. They need a starting PF more than anything. They also do not have a competent PG, but they are hoping that Mike Conley or Kyle Lowry can become one. A backup C is needed as well.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Well, this team is toast without Big Al Jefferson. They really need another scoring threat that can form a tandem with Al. Mike Miller is not that guy. He is best at coming off the bench, a fourth or fifth option. Randy Foye is still a questionable PG too. Oh yeah, we will see who backs up Al. They need someone better than undersized Kevin Love (a PF), Calvin Booth (terrible), Jason Collins (more terrible), or Mark Madsen ( even more terrible, plus a really bad dancer.)

New Orleans Hornets: This team can contend for a championship with the current roster. A better starting SG would put them over the top, but defensive backup big men is what they really need.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Well this team has tried to address their major need. They just fail horribly every time they try to draft a center. So far they have Saer Sene, Robert Swift, and Johan Petro. Now, Petro is gone, and replace with Nenad Krstic. No improvement what so ever. A legit C would put this team in contention.

Phoenix Suns: This team is also very hard to understand. I don't know what they need. The roster they have is fine. Maybe a defensive specialist would help, but where do you put them in the rotation. I would just leave the lineup in tact and see what happens

Portland Trail Blazers: Every team around the League knows what they need, because they have basically announced it. They are looking for a starting PG and SF, and they have the talent to work out any trade.

Sacramento Kings: This might be the least talented team in the League. The only player worth anything is Kevin Martin. John Salmons is only scoring because he puts up 15-20 shots each night. I would build around Martin and Thompson, and just get rid of everyone else. Well, maybe Spencer Hawes and Donte Greene are worth keeping around, but not much else.

San Antonio Spurs: This team is playing excellent basketball right now. I don't see them making any trades, unless it is something very minor. They could use a center, but they can make it work with just about anybody

Utah Jazz: This team looks good, but they just don't have it. In this case, "it" is a scoring wing player. Ronnie Brewer is a good player and C.J. Miles isn't bad, but they could use somebody better. A backup C is another need