Gordon Might Be the Guy on the Move:  There's still a lot of talent out there ready to be plucked, but Ben Gordon's name has remained relatively out of the fold. After a meeting last week with the Bulls, it seems like the restricted free agent's name may now begin to be bandied about with possible suitors. The general assumption in Chicago has been that Kirk Hinrich will be the odd man out now that Derrick Rose has been given the keys to the car, but a rumor picking up some steam has been Hinrich starting beside Rose, forcing Larry Hughes into a sixth man role and Gordon heading out in a sign-and-trade deal. The Bulls would hope to net a stable big man in return for any deal involving Gordon; look for teams actively looking for shooting guards, like New Orleans, to inquire about a guy capable of filling the cup for 20 points a game. Other suitors could include the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City's team.

Brand's Decision Known Soon:  Elton Brand's waiting game has handcuffed a few franchises that have thrown offers his way, but a decision can be expected soon after the NBA announces the new cap figures on July 9. At that time, the difference between the Warriors' and Clippers' offer will be known to Brand and his agent. A lot has been made about the financial disparity in the bids Brand has received, but it's important to realize what kind of money Brand could potentially lose in his movie business (Gibraltar Films) if he does indeed go to the Warriors; that's not something people want to necessarily think about when it comes to basketball transactions, but it is the reality of the situation. In any case, the Clippers undoubtedly will have to increase their offer to keep the face of their franchise, and the exact amount of that offer will be known on Wednesday.

Warriors Could Be Frugal:  Speaking of the Golden State Warriors, it seems like the team may have decided to remain patient with their copious amount of cap space if they get their second strike after swinging and missing for Elton Brand and Gilbert Arenas. The question becomes whether they'll take a third swing with free agents like Josh Smith, Corey Maggette and Andre Iguodala. But according to the San Francisco Chronicle, Smith "isn't on the Warriors' radar" and the team doesn't feel Maggette is worth a lot of money. That could mean the team will look to keep their cap space for the future and will look to bolster the roster by trading Al Harrington and signing players to short, cheaper deals. The thought of Smith in Don Nelson's free-wheeling system is something to dream about, though.

Cavs Looking to Get LeBron Help:  Don't fault the Cleveland Cavaliers for not trying to find LeBron James some help. There's a lot of names that the Cavs have been rumored to have contacted, including dynamic scorers Corey Maggette and Monta Ellis. The team has also looked into a possible deal with James Posey, who was born in Cleveland and played high school ball about 30 miles south of The Forest City. In addition to hoping to keep their own free agent point guard, Delonte West and Daniel Gibson, the Cavs have been rumored to be looking into a possible deal for Charlotte Bobcats' point guard Raymond Felton. A lot is going on with the Cavaliers as far as possible upgrades go and with an owner willing to pay the luxury tax, there are plenty of possibilities for Cleveland.

Nuggets Find Their PG:  The Denver Nuggets could be close to retaining their free agent point guard Anthony Carter, who filled in admirably for a Nuggets squad that desperately needed help at the one, averaging 7.8 points and 5.5 assists per game. The Nuggets have been honest with Carter, telling him that their ballooning payroll may prevent them from offering any more than the one-year, $1.2-million veteran's minimum. Although he'll likely look around for a multi-year deal elsewhere, Carter has told Denver media that he loves the city and is willing to take the deal to stick around.