Pistons Sign Wilcox

"The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent Chris Wilcox, a source told ESPN.com. The deal is for $6 million over the next two years according to sources (ESPN)."

The good news for the Celtics is this now is one less team that will be going after Big Baby. There had been a lot of rumors that the Pistons were the Celtics biggest threat to sign Glen Davis, but with them out of the picture a market for Davis seems to be drying up. I really hope Boston is able to bring him back, because it would really fill out their bench nicely.

Knicks/Bulls Make Trade

"The Chicago Bulls made their second big trade in two days on Thursday, agreeing to send Larry Hughes to the Knicks for Jerome James and Tim Thomas (ESPN)."

I always loved Larry Hughes, but he is all washed up. the Knicks did this deal to get rid of another bad contract. This saves the Knicks $600,000 for next year, as they keep making moves to get under the cap.

"James made a grand total of 93 field goals for the Knicks, which amounts to about $240,000 per basket under the five-year (Sportsline)."

Sounds like a Yankee contract. Anyways, Hughes will help the Knicks will their SG spot, while helping with their cap problems too. This move also opens 2 roster spots, so the Knicks might be making another deal before the 3pm deadline. If they do look for it to involve Malik Rose and/or Jared Jeffries.

**UPDATE** That was fast...Knicks just traded Malik Rose and cash to Oklahoma City for Chris Wilcox