Transition Game: Changes on Tap

If the Midwest Division had a theme song, it would be "Auld Lang Syne." Because big changes are coming to the division that basketball forgot. Yao Ming is arriving, just as a busload of Hall of Famers and otherwise useful players are checking their reservations out of here. By next fall, the Midwest could be without David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Steve Smith, Wally Szczerbiak, the entire Memphis Grizzlies franchise and, of course, John Stockton and Karl Malone. Then there's Denver, which dismantled its roster just to see what would grow out of the mess. The Nuggets have taken transition to an extreme. The only Midwest team not contemplating a face lift is, not coincidentally, the best one: Dallas. And since when has Mark Cuban's team been known for its stability?

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Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets

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Barkley acquired by Bulls and waived

ESPN.com reports that the Chicago Bulls acquired guard Erick Barkley from the Spurs today in exchange for future considerations. The Bulls also received an undisclosed amount of cash in the deal.

Barkley was then waived by the Bulls. If he clears waivers, he will be an unrestricted free agent and his guaranteed salary will count against the Bulls’ team salary this season.

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Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs

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Spurs aren't wowed by Yao's debut

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Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs

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