Trade Club

Since there is a ton of trade talk floating around the NBA in regard to teams looking to move up or down in the draft, we here at 3 Shades of Blue thought that we would outline some of the rules that you are bound by when you join Trade Club. Enjoy.

The first rule of Trade Club is: You do not talk directly to the media about Trade Club.

The second rule of Trade Club is: You DO NOT talk directly to the media about Trade Club!

The third rule of Trade Club is: You do not Trade big for small, unless there is a noticeable difference in talent levels.

The fourth rule of Trade Club is: You will not sacrifice the future for the present unless a championship is within your grasp.

The fifth rule of Trade Club is: Trade talks will go on as long as necessary.

The sixth rule of Trade Club is: Bring in as many parties as necessary to make a Trade work.

The seventh rule of Trade Club is: You will not Trade future 1st round picks for players who have obvious question marks.

The eighth rule of Trade Club is: Only one Trade with any of the following members allowed per year -- Kevin McHale, Isiah Thomas, Billy King, Elgin Baylor, Chris Wallace, Steve Kerr.

The ninth rule of Trade Club is: If you are caught using RealGM's Trade Checker or ESPN's Trade Machine, you will be banned from Trade Club.

The tenth and final rule of Trade Club is: If this is your first season in Trade Club, we highly recommend that you make a Trade as soon as possible.