Is this the right time for OKC to win it ALL?

If the Miami Heat have their "Big Three" following their arch rival Boston Celtics with their own set of "Big Three" plus Rondo. This young blood team named Oklahoma City Thunder is making their own noise, but if you'll take a look for BIG names, you only have Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook with a super-sub James Harden compare to what you will get from Miami and Boston.

Can you also consider them as a "Big Three"?

If not, then why they are winning like they have a "BIG FIVE!"?

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NBA Trade Deadline Analysis (Lakers-Cavs-Rockets)

This is one of the most unexpected and tough trades in history.

Lakers - Cavs Trade

- Lakers acquired Guard Ramon Sessions, Forward Christian Eyenga plus the Right to swap Heat's 2013 first-round draft pick

- Cavs got Forward Luke Walton, Forward Jason Kapono plus a First-Round pick (lottery-protected)

Lakers - Rocket Trade

- Lakers received Forward/Center Jordan Hill

- Rockets got Guard Derek Fisher (but he was waived by the Rockets and signed by OKC)

The re-bump in the roster of LA Lakers made them again a contender for a playoff run. The addition of Ramon Sessions give them a new dimension in offense especially now that they have a new coach. It gives them a more fast-phase game which Coach Mike Brown wants them to do.

It was a tough deal to do for the Lakers because D-Fish is their long time point guard. Although it was tough move I think it was a great decision, Lakers in now in the 3rd spot of the Western Conference with 30-18 (W-L) including a recent back-to-back win.

OKC became part of this talk because of their acquisition of Derek Fisher. After signing D-Fish, OKC won their last 3 games with Fisher. OKC is now on the top of Western Conference with a 37-12 win-lose record.

Could D-Fish be the torn in Lakers run for another title?

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NBA Trade Deadline Analysis (Blazers-Nets-Rockets) and (Pacers-Raptors)

New Jersey Nets - Portland Trail Blazers Trade

NJ Nets is one of the most awaited team in the season trade deadline, because they are included in the "Dwight Howard Talk", but it did not happen instead they got:

- Forward Gerald Wallace (Nets)

- Blazers got Forward/Center Mehmet Okur, Forward Shawne Williams plus a Protected First-Round pick

In this trade I think Nets have the edge, Wallace made an early impact as soon as he get into the team. Some says that the Nets is one of the losers in the Trade Deadline because they weren't able to get Dwight Howard, but Howard also did not sign an extension contract with the Magic. Some says that Deron Williams could go to Dallas this coming off-season, but for the Nets the future is Now! Having a solid line up, with Williams, Wallace and Lopez might be the start of something for the future Brooklyn Nets.

Despite the the Nets record of 16-34 (W-L) 13th in the Eastern Conference they are still competing with a high level of basketball and in my opinion they are one of the Winners of the trade deadline.

Portland Trail Blazers is in a new formation, they are looking for the future of the team, they disposed the old players and looking for an effective addition this coming off-season.

With a 22-26 (W-L) Record, Blazers are still in the run for the playoffs because they are just 4 games behind the no.8 seed, the Houston Rockets.

Pacers - Raptors Trade

Indiana Pacers acquired Guard Leandro Barbosa in exchange with the Second-Round draft pick of the Raptors.

Pacers got a stable two-guard in Barbosa, he is a scoring threat and could also be a back-up for the point position. Indiana improve their chances in playoff contention. This team is very hungry for playoff success with the addition of a playoff veteran Barbosa they made the right decision in acquiring him for a playoff run.

With a 28-19 Win-Lose record they are in the 6th spot of the Eastern Conference.

Next: NBA Trade Deadline Analysis (Lakers-Cavs-Rockets)

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NBA Trade Deadline Analysis (Wizards-Clippers-Nuggets)

The Wizards - Clippers - Nuggets Trade

- Wizards got Center/Forward Nene and Forward Brian Cook plus a Future Second-Round Pick

- Clippers picked-up Guard Nick Young

- Nuggets acquired Center JaVale McGee and Forward/Center Ronny Turiaf (but Turiaf was waived and signed by the Heat)

Let's look at the standing of each team:

- Wizards 11-37 (W-L) 14th in the Eastern Conference

- Clippers 27-21 (W-L) 4th in the Western Conference

- Nuggets 26-23 (W-L) 9th in the western Conference

The acquisition of Nene for the Wizards is I guess a great move for the team. Nene is an experienced center suddenly Wizard got a post-presence and a reliable rebounder. This might not be the answer for the team but at least they are slowly establishing themselves in the right way. One of the good things in acquiring Nene is he will stay for awhile because he signed an extension contract with the Nuggets that will keep him with the Wizards.

The scoring power of the Clips strengthen when they received Nick Young. This acquisition solve the problem of Clips with two-guard and the injury of Chauncey Billups. Young is very explosive and a streak shooter, Clips will benefit with his scoring capabilities and shooting. This will give Blake Griffin and Kenyon Martin a more wide space in the paint because Nick Young will attract defense to go outside.

Everyone thought that the Nuggets would be in the losing end of this Trade because they lost Nene, but it seemed like it was a fair gain. Nuggets playing style is slowly going into a run-and-gun type of game, where JaVale McGee will perfectly fit plus his aggressive defense. In his debut as a Nugget, he made the game winning dunk. If JaVale improve his game with the Nuggets, he is a great addition for the team. The re-acquisition of Wilson Chandler will give more options in the offensive end.

Next: NBA Trade Deadline Analysis (Blazers-Nets-Rockets) and (Pacers-Raptors)

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