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Deal breakdowns: Thumbs up/down?

Rating the latest NBA transactions, including Rodney Stuckey re-signing with Detroit

Updated: December 18, 2011, 2:29 AM ET
By John Hollinger | ESPN.com

Which moves were worth the money? Let's take a look at the latest NBA deals:


Rodney Stuckey to Pistons for three years, $25 million: Thumbs up


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  • jadande J.A. Adande
    I didn't think LeBron & Wade could go for 70 again...they "only" scored 68. Phenomenal game by Wade. They can thank PHI for extra rest now.
    about a minute ago     
  • johnhollinger John Hollinger
    Miami now gets a bye to the NBA Finals, where they await the winner of OKC-San Antonio.
    about a minute ago     
  • DimeUpdate Dime Update
    LeBron/Wade prove they can win amidst major adversity with good help from their role players. Miami wins the last 3 game of this series.
    2 minutes ago     
  • NBAonESPN The NBA on ESPN
    RT @AdamReisinger: Indy fans chanting "Thank You Pacers." That's 13 kinds of awesome.
    2 minutes ago     
  • WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
    Heat 105, Pacers 91 final. Heat advance to Eastern Conference Finals. Wade had 41, 9 in 4Q; LeBron had 28, 10 in 4Q.
    3 minutes ago     
  • johnhollinger John Hollinger
    Four more letters for Larry Bird: W-A-D-E
    3 minutes ago     
  • DimeUpdate Dime Update
    LeBron makes it up 12.
    4 minutes ago     
  • NBAonESPN The NBA on ESPN
    RT @DimeUpdate: LeBroni is the guy that's unreal late. Scores 4 on two sick buckets late to make it a 10-point game. MVP. And it's not c ...
    4 minutes ago     
  • WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
    Post-game handshakes might be interesting to watch. If there are any.
    5 minutes ago     
  • johnhollinger John Hollinger
    No hack a Joel by Indy this past minute. Break even strategy points-wise but extends game considerably.
    6 minutes ago     
  • WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
    For those asking why Heat players keep putting 1 finger in air...yes, it's a reference to "The Dictator" movie. Adm. Gen. Aladeen.
    6 minutes ago     
  • NBAonESPN The NBA on ESPN
    RT @DimeUpdate: Dywane Wade has been absolutely unreal. 39 pts on 25 shots. ZERO threes and only 5 FTS. UNREAL. He's a 3rd Team All-NBA ...
    6 minutes ago     
  • coachthorpe david b. thorpe
    If that wasn't a foul on West, I've never seen a true foul. LBJ just so powerful.
    6 minutes ago     
  • DimeUpdate Dime Update
    LeBroni is the guy that's unreal late. Scores 4 on two sick buckets late to make it a 10-point game. MVP. And it's not close.
    6 minutes ago     
  • WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
    LeBron with back-to-back driving baskets within final 2 minutes to put Heat up 10. Fans headed to exits.
    6 minutes ago     
  • DimeUpdate Dime Update
    Dywane Wade has been absolutely unreal. 39 pts on 25 shots. ZERO threes and only 5 FTS. UNREAL. He's a 3rd Team All-NBA player? Yea right.
    8 minutes ago     
  • tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
    Might not want him to go left. http://t.co/7DSNsZbU
    10 minutes ago     
  • NBAonESPN The NBA on ESPN
    RT @DimeUpdate: Hibbert tip-in makes it 97-91 with 2:28 to go. Game not over, I guess.
    10 minutes ago     
  • DimeUpdate Dime Update
    Hibbert tip-in makes it 97-91 with 2:28 to go. Game not over, I guess.
    11 minutes ago     
  • NBAonESPN The NBA on ESPN
    RT @DimeUpdate: Dwyane Wade, about as good as a player could ever be, scores and-one. Miami up 97-86.
    12 minutes ago