His agent, Aaron Goodwin, requested a trade on Saturday. Yet on Sunday, Robinson was still hopeful that something could be worked out with the Knicks.

D’Antoni maintains that “it’s not personal” but it’s obvious that things are less than “bunnies and flowers” between player and coach. ESPN.com reported that sources close to Robinson say he wants out and would prefer to resume his career with the Boston Celtics.

There are many key factors that are going to come into play in order to get a trade or a buyout worked out. In the meantime, we all know what Nate Robinson really wants for Christmas:

To play for a new NBA team.

For those of you who have forgotten how skilled Robinson is (minus the ego), here’s a reminder courtesy of YouTube:

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1. Boston Celtics
The Celtics are riding a ten-game winning streak and they are beating teams by about ten points per game on the season. Dominant.

2. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers lost on Saturday night and Kobe Bryant is dealing with a broken finger. That said, they are still the championship favorites.

3. Orlando Magic
The NBA Finals appearance last year wasn’t a fluke. But the Magic are going through growing pains while living with the expectations.

4. Atlanta Hawks
No one really takes the Atlanta Hawks seriously but they are doing all they can to prove they are elite.

5. Cleveland Cavaliers
Is it me or does this look like LeBron James’ swan song in Cleveland?

6. Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets are inconsistent. However, when they are playing well, Denver can be scary good.

7. Dallas Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs are playing very well but are they really championship caliber? I don’t think so.

8. Phoenix Suns
The Suns started the season as one of the best teams in the NBA. Lately, they’ve slumped and I think the slump will continue.

9. Houston Rockets
The Rockets are playing better than anyone could imagine. It’ll be interesting to see if TMac helps or hurts the team.

10. San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs are having a tough time putting it all together. If they don’t turn it around, the team may blow it up.

Doc Rivers has to be happy with what he's seen from his team (Image: Zuma Press)

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The 6-foot-9, 290-pound forward for the Boston Celtics was once a standout football player in high school, but like Greg Paulus he decided to accept a basketball scholarship to LSU instead. (Paulus was rated the top high school quarterback in the country before he accepted a scholarship to play basketball at Duke University for Coach K.) Davis just signed a $6 million two-year deal with the Celtics, so he won’t be making any NFL moves just yet.

“One of my dreams has always been to play football,” he said, according to ESPN.com. “I definitely could have made it to the NFL.”

“Big Baby” is well-known for his crying fits on the Celtics‘ bench, so he’s going to have to get some thicker skin if he intends to play in the NFL.

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“Big Baby” Davis Wants To Play In The NFL

Who do you think will win it all? Do the Spurs have a shot with the addition of Richard Jefferson? Will KG and the Celtics win in Boston? Will this be LeBron’s year?

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The Celtics were led by Paul Pierce’s 27 points. Pierce also had four rebounds, two assists and two steals while shooting 10-for-14 from the field and 3-for-5 from downtown. Ray Allen had 17 points and Kevin Garnett had 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

The Hornets got 22 points and eight assists from Paul. Peja Stojakovic, who is coming off the bench so far this season, led the team in scoring with 26. The only other Hornets player in double figures was David West with 10.

So far during the 2009-10 NBA season, the Celtics have been the league’s most dominant team. They beat the Cavaliers in Cleveland to begin the season and then won their next three games by 33, 28 and 10 points, respectively.

Doc Rivers has to be thrilled with the Celtics (Image: Zuma Press)

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5. San Antonio Spurs
In their first game of the season, the Spurs looked dominant against the Hornets. They tripped up in their second game but San Antonio should be good this season.

4. Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets won both of their games in impressive fashion. First they beat the Jazz at home and then went on the road and defeated the Blazers. The Nuggets look like they are for real.

3. Orlando Magic
After going undefeated in the preseason, the Magic extended their good play by winning the first game of the 2009-10 NBA season. Orlando has a real chance to win more than 60 games this season.

2. Boston Celtics
The season couldn’t have started much better for Boston. After going on the road to beat the Cavs, the Celtics then obliterated the Bobcats.

1. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers got their championship rings from their work last year and then won their season opener. That’s enough to keep the Lakers on top of the heap.

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are still the best of the best (Image: Zuma Press)

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The 59 points scored by the Bobcats represented an all-time low for an NBA team in their season opener. Gerald Wallace led the way for Charlotte with ten points, while they managed to shoot just 31.1% from the field and 52% from the foul line.

When Boston wasn’t playing defense, their offense was clicking. Ray Allen led the way with 18 points, while Paul Pierce chipped in with 15 points, four assists and three rebounds. Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Shelden Williams were also in double figures for the Celtics.

The Bobcats were playing their first game of the season and head coach Larry Brown couldn’t be too impressed with what he saw from his team. Offense was going to be a weakness for Charlotte — but it wasn’t supposed to be this big of a weakness.

The Celtics will try to improve their record to 3-0 when they take on the Chicago BUlls on Friday night.

Doc Rivers had to be happy with his team's defensive play (Image: Zuma Press)

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Apparently, the negotiations are still afloat.

According to ESPN The Magazine, a contract extension for the lightening-quick point guard could still be reached before Saturday’s deadline.

Rajon Rondo is hoping that his contract extension with the Celtics soars to $65 million.

Rajon Rondo currently makes $2 million per year playing for the Celtics, which pales in comparison to other starting point guard salaries around the NBA. Though Rondo has had his share of off-court missteps, he definitely deserves a pay raise. He’s been solid for the Celtics, especially during their championship season, and he is considered to be one of the top-performing point guards in the league. To put it in perspective — Brandon Roy, who entered the NBA in 2006 along with Rondo, recently received a five-year, $80 million contract extension. Rondo is currently seeking a $55 million to $65 million extension.

If a deal can’t be reached, Rondo will become a free agent at the end of this season along with the likes of LeBron James, Ray Allen, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh.

The free agent class of 2010 may be the best yet. Who do you think will be the best free agent on the market?

I’ve got my money on LeBron.

Image: Zuma Press

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1. Los Angeles Lakers
The reigning NBA champions are still the best in the league. As long as they stay healthy, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will be extremely difficult to beat.

2. Cleveland Cavaliers
Although they lost to the Magic last year in the playoffs, in LeBron James the Cavs have the best player in the world. Add Shaquille O’Neal and a few other quality free agents and Cleveland has to be the favorite in the East.

3. Orlando Magic
The Magic made it to the Finals last year and they very well could be better right now. As long as Vince Carter fits in smoothly, the Magic will once again be dangerous.

4. Boston Celtics
Although the Big Three is getting up their in age, the Celtics very well could have another run left in their gas tank. However, for that to happen, Kevin Garnett will need to be healthy.

5. San Antonio Spurs
In the West, the Spurs jumped back near to the top of the conference due to a number of quality offseason moves — namely their trade for Richard Jefferson.

Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs (Image: Zuma Press)

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The 7-footer who played his college basketball at Nebraska gives the Warriors a player who not only has size but who is also mobile. Moore’s outside shooting is above average for a bigman, which fits in well with Golden State’s system.

Last season, the 33-year-old averaged 3.5 points with the Kings before being released. With the Celtics, he averaged 4.8 points and 4.4 rebounds in 26 regular season games. However, once the playoffs rolled around, Moore wasn’t getting much playing time.

Moore is unlikely to start on the Warriors but he’ll be able to backup at both power forward and center. Since Don Nelson likes to use small ball, he’ll likely often find himself surrounded by four smaller players on the court.

Mikki Moore signs with the Warriors (Image: Zuma Press)

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Mikki Moore Signs with the Warriors