You love Sam Smith. You hate Sam Smith. No matter which camp you fall under, you can't deny his creativity when it comes to reporting trade gossip.

Last June Smith began to muse about the possibility of trading Elton Brand. On draft night, he was dealt to the Clippers. Earlier this season he spoke prophetically about a trade that would send Jalen Rose to Chicago. Remember that deal?

Now comes the doozy. Is Smith reporting a rumor or just talking to be heard when he proposes a trade of Kevin Garnett for Ray Allen, Tim Thomas and Anthony Mason/Jason Caffey?

Note that Smith's "sources" did not tell him this, a la Pete Vecsey. He simply proposes that such a deal might benefit both teams. But if this deal does go down at a later date, he'll be officially know as the Miss Cleo of NBA Reporters.