Luck vs. Karma

Less than 24 hours after I acquire Lowry with the hope of a Toronto trade - whammo - Jose Calderon is on his way to Detroit and Kyle Lowry is handed the reigns in Toronto. Many emailed me (ok, 3 people) if I had some sort of inside connection on this deal. I would love to say that me and Hollinger in Memphis are tight and he tipped me off - but sadly, no, this was dumb luck.

So, as history has proven, dumb luck does not go unpunished. On the one hand, Kyle Lowry is thrust into the starting PG role in TO and puts up 14-10-5 in his start tonight. On the surface, it looks like Golden has acquired a major piece to his puzzle. I would like to add that Ramon Sessions had 20 points tonight as well. Nevertheless, the joy in Golden was short lived as Karma struck back when 4 minutes into the Orlando game tonight Glen 'Big Baby' Davis went down with a broken left foot. And just like that - his 15ppg and 7reb are gone from the lineup. Luck vs. Karma always seems to balance each other out.

So, Rudy Gay in TO eh?? That has to be a positive for his fantasy outlook. The Kok should be happy.

Ed Davis goes to Memphis. He goes from starting PF to being the backup PF/C to Zach and Gasol. Not ideal for the Offs big man.

Calderon ends up in Detroit via Memphis in the 2nd phase of this 3 team deal. Calderon should end up having similar value in DET as he only has Brandon Knight and Will Bynum ahead of him. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if DET moves him on again before the Feb 21 deadline.

Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye end up on Memphis. Austin Daye must be kickin' himself. For a couple years now he's been poised to take over an again Prince as DET goes to a youth movement. Instead, he ends up going with Prince to Memphis. Ouch. Bad luck dude. Prince's defensive style should fit in nicely in Memphis as they are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. I would think that Zach, Conley and Gasol would have to increase their scoring to make up the team leading number that Gay was pouring in.

Who plays SF in Detroit with Prince and Daye out of the way? Is it Singler? Or Jerebko? Is Corey Maggette still alive? Or, do they move Calderon along for a SF?

Michael Beasley sighting in PHX tonight. Wow. Nice game. Maybe he's trying to increase his trade value.

Emeka Okafor is on fire in his last 10 games.

I'm really starting to like the looks of this Jimmy Butler kid in Chicago. He's big and has game. Nice pick up by the Poutang last week.

I'm agreeing with Timmy on his comments - Biyombo is a mess when he's starting for you. On your bench, he's one productive SOB. And overall, that Charlotte team is a mess. Pure shambles. Again.

BIG night in Arctic. Major contributions across the board. Even his bench guys had monster games. One of only 3 teams not to make a deal this JBL season. Will the Arctic try to make a move here?? He's currently comfortably in 4th and just a few points back of the surging Yo Mamas. Would he dare consider moving his young stud Manimal to improve his chances for this season? Would he dare move Derrick Favors?

Oh uh. Did Dwight Howard just injure his should again? Could Antawn Jamison become useful again for Idaho?

Anyways, that's all for tonight. The Calderon trade should get the ball rolling for all the other NBA teams to start their action....can't wait - it should be an exciting trade season ahead.