Perhaps the biggest story of the offseason was in free agency, but it was one you didn't see. Even after the way the playoff run ended, and multiple offers from other teams, Paul Pierce inked a new five year deal with the Hawks that will keep him in Atlanta until he turns 38. With that, the Hawks went back to work, looking to build up a better roster around LeBron James. Here is a look at the trades made before the 2010-2011 season.
- The Atlanta Hawks trade PG Jay Williams(89 OVR) and 2011 1st round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for C Dwight Howard(91 OVR)-
A big trade right off the bat, as Howard, currently one of the best big men in the NBA, returns home to Atlanta, where he was born and raised. In doing so, he finally gives Atlanta the interior presence they've lacked, a true top big man and an impactful offensive and defensive force. They were forced to give up long time starter Jay Williams, though later replaced him in trade with Jrue Holliday(84 OVR). San Antonio finally gets an elite point guard, though they will have to resign him, along with a first round pick. They could've gotten more for Howard, but after last year's poor finish, he wanted to leave so they got what they could.
- The Milwaukee Bucks trade SG Ray Allen(88 OVR), C Pat Riley(64 OVR) and PG Vin Thomas(77 OVR) to the Golden State Warriors for PG D.J. Augustin(83 OVR), SG Larry Hughes(85 OVR) and C Kelvin Beasley(82 OVR)-
With James Harden(90 OVR) taking over the top role on the team, Milwuakee finally lets Allen go and gets a good package back for him. The main prize is Augustin, who has 86 Potential and could be the long term starting point guard. Meanwhile, the Warriors get a good secondary scorer to complement Carmelo Anthony(94 OVR) and also pick up Thomas, who has 85 Potential.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers trade PF Marvin Williams(87 OVR), PG Lonnie Ferguson(69 OVR) and SG Randolph Hickman(77 OVR) to the Vancouver Grizzlies for SG Gerald Green(83 OVR), PG Ty Lawson(79 OVR) and SF Evan Turner(78 OVR)-
As Jack Jamison(89 OVR) assumes his role as one of the leaders of the team, Cleveland sends Williams packing north of the border. They get back a package of young players, the best of which is Green, who will be their starting shooting guard, though Lawson and Turner could be solid pieces. Williams continues Vancouver's fascination with slashers, though his biggest value is being 24 with three years left on his deal, plus a fourth year player option.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers trade SG Jason Terry(86 OVR) to the Sacramento Kings for SF Peja Stojakovic(85 OVR)-
Green's starting role is the one vacated by Terry, whom Cleveland very eagerly offloaded to Sacramento after a terrible season. Stojakovic is a very solid bench piece, though he may leave in the offseason. The Kings finally have another top level shooting guard, though admittedly one that will cost them almost 40 million dollars for each of the next two years. Still, Terry should form a very good backcourt with reigning MVP Chris Paul(94 OVR).
- The Dallas Mavericks trade PG Darrel Fordham(87 OVR) and C Alton Nash(84 OVR) to the Philadelphia 76ers for C Derrick Flory(85 OVR), PG Cliff Hobbs(85 OVR) and 2011 1st round pick-
Needing a true starting center, Dallas gets Flory from Philly, and adds Hobbs as a solid back-up point guard for young Stephen Curry(93 OVR). They also get a 1st round pick, which is top five protected. The 76ers get back Fordham, whom they hope can be the leader of their offense for years to come and also Nash, who is only 26 and still has four years left on his deal.
- The Seattle SuperSonics trade PG Jason Coles(86 OVR) to the Portland Trail Blazers for SF Lothar Meier(88 OVR)-
Meier was behind Barney Haynes(90 OVR) in Portland, while Coles was stuck behind Rajon Rondo(88 OVR) in Seattle. Both players swap places and should see good increases in playing time next year.
- The Portland Trail Blazers trade PF Rasheed Wallace(82 OVR) and PG Shaun Livingston(85 OVR) to the Philadelphia 76ers for C Jimmie Owens(89 OVR)-
We end this post with Portland's second trade, as long time Trail Blazers Wallace and Livingston are sent packing. They get Owens in exchange, who was traded for Allen Iverson a few years ago, and finally provides them with an elite big man.
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