A New Eastern Conference Playoff Contender Emerges

Well, I just want to discuss some of the news as it happened today. The New Orleans Hornets traded away Jamaal Magloire to the Milwaukee Bucks for Desmond Mason a First Round pick and cash considerations. This looks like it will definitely be a good trade for the Bucks. They get a pretty good Center in Magloire who used to be an All-Star, and this allows them some slack if Andrew Bogut isn't ready to produce right off the bat. If Bogut can produce they could have a strong twin towers kind of front court. I thought Milwaukee could be a playoff team before the trade, after the trade I think they could be in the top 5 in the East. Not a lock of course, but a pretty legitimate shot. As for the New Orleans Hornets, they once again lose an All-Star (previously Baron Davis to the Golden State Warriors) and they get only some good but not great players in return. The plus side for Desmond Mason in his move to Milwaukee is that he becomes a starter and could put up some nice numbers alongside the exciting backcourt of J.R. Smith and Chris Paul. Of course they have no big men to speak of anymore so expect them to still finish last in the Western Conference.