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A deal with Cleveland would provide the Suns with a significant amount of salary cap and luxury tax relief. A package centered around young forward J.J. Hickson and center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who received most of his salary up front this season, could get Phoenix out of luxury tax territory. Trading with Philadelphia could get the Suns more help right away, perhaps someone like Andre Iguodala, Marreese Speights or even Detroit's Ben Gordon if a third team gets involved. The problem that the Suns are encountering in trade talks is Amare's recent declaration that he may not opt out of his contract, putting him on the books for $17.7 million next season. Teams looking for an expiring contract will have strong doubts about acquiring Stoudemire if that is the case. Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Bosh Denies Committing To Team USA
USA Basketball's Jerry Colangelo was quoted on Friday as saying that Bosh had already committed. Bosh reiterated that he won't sign on until his pending free agency is solved. "I'll talk about that after (free agency)," Bosh said. "I don't know where that came from. I got so many calls on that. I'm like, 'Come on.' "Maybe the words got mixed up. It's only smart, not to play (while unsigned) and risk injury." Even if Bosh re-signs with Toronto quickly or lands elsewhere, he hinted that he's still not a lock to play for his country. "I mean, that's a quick turnaround," he added. "Negotiations start July 1. There's a (USA) mini-camp in mid-July, and then a month later. It's a very short window of time. So I just want to take care of my business on July 1, and there's no telling how long that's going to take." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Warriors Won't Sign Karl To 2nd 10-Day Deal
Karl was most recently in an NBA uniform with Cleveland prior to his stay with Golden State. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Spurs Failed To Create Market For Jefferson
Jefferson acknowledged the struggles many players who changed team this past summer have experienced this season. “Across the whole league, you’ve got a lot of guys going to different situations,” Jefferson said. “Vince in Orlando. Hedo [Turkoglu] in Toronto. Rasheed [Wallace] in Boston. All of them want to make an impact and it’s not happening everywhere.” RealGM Note: Jefferson is owed $15 million for the 10-11 season if he doesn't exercise his early termination option, which is highly unlikely. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Bucks Shopping Ridnour, Warrick, Alexander
RealGM Note: Ridnour is having an outstanding season and also has an expiring contract at $6.5 million. Warrick has an expiring contract of $3 million and Alexander will be an unrestricted free agent due to Milwaukee's decision not to pick up their third-year option. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Knicks, Nuggets Interested In Camby
The Clippers are believed to be looking for a player that can help them in 10-11, or cap space to sign a maximum contract free agent this summer. Denver and New York, two of Camby's previous teams, are both interested in dealing for him. New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rockets, Blazers, Bobcats, Heat Interested In Haywood
An earlier report indicated the Wizards were looking for Rudy Fernandez and Nicolas Batum in exchange for Haywood, something Portland would not be inclined to offer. Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Bobcats Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Wade Says He And Spoelstra On The Same Page
Over the weekend, Wade complained that Miami's offense was too predictable and that they should be doing better. "I don't have a problem with coach at all," Wade said after Monday's practice. "Me and him are on one page with each other." He added that he doesn't consider himself above his teammates or coach. "It says 'Heat' on the front," he said of the team's jerseys. "It doesn't say 'Dwyane Wade.' " Spoelstra said he didn't take Wade's comment as an indictment of his offense. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Stern Likes Kamilos Proposal For Kings
After receiving a phone call on Sunday from arena consultant John Moag, Stern is optimistic about a proposal constructed by Gerry Kamilos for a downtown arena/land swap plan. "The development of the Kamilos proposal was a pleasant surprise to me," Stern said. "The idea that was brought to us by the mayor (Kevin Johnson), that we used to call Plan B, was so inclusive in what it was doing, I had my doubts that it could even come to fruition as an idea put to paper. But I'm cautiously optimistic it will be something that everyone will be able to rally around." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cavaliers Await Word On West's Return
West has missed Cleveland's last eight games with a broken left ring finger. He has been fitted for a splint, but it hasn't affected his shot during practice. "It just seems like he never misses a beat," teammate Maurice Williams said. "He might be a little rusty, but he'll catch on pretty fast." West is averaging 7.4 points and 2.9 assists per game this season. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Celtics Pull Pierce Out Of Practice
The captain is questionable to play against the Hornets on Wednesday night. "Paul didn't do a lot today," coach Doc Rivers said following the practice. "We actually pulled him out early. He practiced, but he wasn't moving well and we just took him out. He's questionable. I think he's going to play, but right now we'll wait and see." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets |
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As the Feb. 18 trade deadline approaches, the Cavaliers and 76ers have been most frequently mentioned as suitors for Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire.
Raptors forward Chris Bosh is denying reports that he has already committed to play for Team USA this summer.
The Warriors will not re-sign Coby Karl to a second 10-day contract.
Given how unsuccessful Richard Jefferson has been in San Antonio, league say the Spurs have raised his name in trades talks but found out quickly there’s no market for him and his contract.
The Bucks are shopping Luke Ridnour, Hakim Warrick and young forward Joe Alexander in trade talks, according to sources.
There are conflicting views on how available Marcus Camby actually is depending on the source.
Miami and Charlotte remain in the mix with the Rockets and Trail Blazers for Wizards center Brendan Haywood.
Dwyane Wade says that he and head coach Erik Spoelstra are on the same page.
NBA commissioner David Stern has been keeping tabs on the arena developments in Sacramento this season.
In the midst of an 11-game winning streak, the Cavaliers could get guard Delonte West back against the Nets on Tuesday night.
The Celtics pulled Paul Pierce out of Monday's practice in order to rest his sprained left mid-foot injury.