With new General Manager Chris Wallace, a new coach in Marc Iavaroni and a new style, Pau Gasol is likely expendable. At least that's the belief around the NBA, and teams expect a shot at Gasol by the trading deadline.

When Iavaroni was the lead assistant for the Suns, there was serious discussion of dealing Shawn Marion for the rights to Tyrus Thomas because the Suns liked Thomas so much. Also, the Grizzlies were prepared to go after restricted free agent Andres Nocioni last summer, but when they realized the Bulls would match the offer, they opted for Darko Milicic.