Trade Time

Two major trades were announced today in the NBA and NFL. Randy Moss will apparently be sent to the Raiders for their first round pick (7th overall) and linebacker Napolean Harris. Most "insiders" will say that the Raiders got the better half of the deal, but lets see what the Vikings get with the pick and the extra salary cap room. If they can pick up a free agent like Mushin Muhammed or Derrick Mason and improve their defense then I think this is a good trade.

I would definately be worried, however, if the Vikings go into the season with Nate Burleson and Marcus Robinson as their top two receivers. I like what I saw from Burleson last year, but Robinson disappeared for games at a time which makes me think he is unreliable.

In the NBA, Steven A. Smith has reported that Chris Webber will finally give Allen Iverson and the 76's another bonified star player. The Kings get a trio of players in return with Kenny Thomas being the most notable. It looks like a cost cutting move on the Kings part.