NBA Tidbits

Just notes and news:

- OJ Mayo worked out for the Clippers in a private facility in LA. Does this mean that Pat Riley has found a way to get Elton Brand? I'm pretty sure the Clips could make a deal with Miami for something close to Brand and the #7 pick for the #2 pick (which would likely be Mayo) and (well that's the part that I haven't figured out yet) but possibly Ricky Davis and Jason Williams. That would team Brand with Wade and one more year of Marion, which would definitely resemble a Big 3 in Miami. They could make some noise if Brand is healthy. For the Clips, they could get a point guard and a scorer to replace Corey Maggette (I expect them to lose him in FA) in Ricky Davis, but both of them come off the books at the end of next year. They also get a talent in either Mayo or Beasley if the Bulls pick Rose. Now this is just off the top of my head, but we'll see if it works.

- Team USA is starting to round out with the additions of Kidd, Wade, and Carmelo.

- Juan Carlos Navarro decides to head back to Spain to play because he was making about $600K with the Griz last year but was offered a 4 year deal around $20M to $24M. At least math works the same in Spanish and English.

- From the 'yeah we knew this would be happening' department, Lamar Odom seems to be on the block. This is what happens when you're going into a contract year and you stink up the playoffs for your team. You get the privilege to get sent somewhere to play for a year in the boondocks.

- Another Laker in the news. Sasha Vujacic is a restricted free agent and wants an increase from the $1.8M he was making last year. Now although he got beat off the dribble by a 34 year old guard with two bad ankles, I like this kid. He can come in and give you instant offense and as long as he's not too excited, he can be a nuisance on D. Pay him his money,....but just not too much. He's hoping to get something in the mid-level exception, almost $6M a year. A little to rich for my blood.

- The Boston Celtics NBA Championship parade is today. Enjoy.