Stephen Jackson To Cleveland

Marcus Thompson II of the Contra Costa Times has heard a rumor that the Golden State Warriors have talked with the Cleveland Cavaliers about acquiring center Zydrunas Ilgauskas for swingman Stephen Jackson and another player to make it work under salary cap rules. Jackson has previously stated he'd like to get out of Golden State.ESPN

I would love if the Cavs do this. Stephen Jackson is a hell of a player, no doubt about that, but with crazy ego's such as Shaq, LeBron and gun toting Delonte West, this move would totally blow up in their face. Big Z is a great back-up center and is a guy that the C's always have a hard time. So with that being said, Cleveland, please do this trade.

Stephen Jackson Fined 25K

"Golden State star Stephen Jackson has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for saying he wanted to be traded. Jackson, who averaged a team-best 20.7 points last season, told Dime Magazine last month that he wanted out and had told the front office as much (Sportsline)."

Stephen Jackson is the thug, but this is kind of ridiculous. How many time have we seen a player request a trade? I can't remember anyone else getting fined for it. I hate when players demand to be traded, but I really don't see how you are allowed to go after them for voicing their opinion.