With the NBA trade deadline looming and the momentum seemingly trending toward a few more before February 19th, here’s some interesting basketball links regarding upcoming trades and 2010 free agents.

Funny that the Rockets wouldn’t want John Salmons or Kirk Hinrich’s contracts when the Bulls don’t really care for them either. Sounds like we’ll hear if [...]

Martin Havlat scored a great game winner in overtime last night as the Blackhawks beat the Ducks 3-2.  After scoring two in the first and giving up two in the second, a scoreless third led to the extra period, where Havlat made a steal and held off a Ducks defender to score the winner.
Troy Brouwer [...]

I know what you’re thinking, “I need a sweet, borderline inappropriate, yet hilarious t-shirt.”  Well you’re in luck.  Scroll down about an 1/8 of the page over at the Dong and look on the right. [Luol's Dong]
The trade deadline is an interesting phenomenon, here’s a look at the history behind it. [Hardwood Paroxysm]
What’s the difference [...]

ESPN will launch a new site specifically for Chicago sports.  There goes the neighborhood! [Tribune]
What are the fantasy implications of the Kings-Bulls trade?  Here’s some expert analysis from me: if you had Gooden, your team sucks! [Give Me The Rock]
A source close to Chad Ford says that Chicago would be Chris Bosh’s first choice as [...]