Let’s take a look at how the big-name players involved in all those pre-deadline trades are doing for their new teams. This is the way to read the line: Pau Gasol, who is 9-1 in games played for the Lakers, has averaged 22.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 blocks per game since the trade.
Pau Gasol (Lakers): 9-1, 22.0p, 7.1r, 2.9a, 1.5b
Jason Kidd (Mavs): 3-1, 8.3p, 6.8r, 11.3a, 3.8s
Shaquille O’Neal (Suns): 1-2, 8.7p, 11.3r, 1.7a, 1.3b,
Shawn Marion (Heat): 0-5, 16.6p, 11.0r, 3.0a, 2.8s
Mike Bibby (Hawks): 1-4, 11.8p, 5.4a, 2.0r
Ben Wallace (Cavs): 1-0. 12.0p, 10.0r, 1.0b, 2.0s
Wally Szczerbiak (Cavs): 1-0, 10.0p, 1.0r
Drew Gooden (Bulls): 0-2, 14.5p, 8.0r, 0.5b
Larry Hughes (Bulls): 0-2, 13.5p, 3.5r, 2.5a
The Gasol trade is obviously working out for the Lakers, but it’s too early to tell how these other trades are going to affect each team’s record. I’ll update Tradewatch every two weeks through the end of the season, so be sure to check back.
