NBA Insider with Ken Berger

A couple of trade deadline issues to address before I head to the Nets game tonight, where – who knows? – it could be the last game in New Jersey for Jason Kidd or Vince Carter.

I get the distinct impression that the Kings are deeply involved in trying to trade Mike Bibby, and may actually have had a deal in place that fell apart for unspecified reasons. According to the rumor mill, the teams that seem most actively pursuing him are the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Heat, with Minnesota possibly being invited on board as a third-team facilitator. This site has all the links to the most recent updates and rumors:

http://www.hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

All is still quiet with the Knicks, who apparently will only do something if a team comes to them with an offer Isiah Thomas can’t refuse. Check out http://www.truehoop.com for a link to some interesting analysis on why Thomas should trade Channing Frye.

As for the Nets, it seems as though Carter is becoming a more likely candidate to get traded than Kidd. Of course, there's still almost 24 hours for all that – and more – to change. If the Lakers get Bibby, that would eliminate the most likely – and interested – suitor for Kidd’s services.

I see the sudden flood of comments, trade suggestions, and rumors, and I’m checking them out as we speak. (Or is it, as we blog?)

See you back here in a few hours from the Meadowlands.