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TRADE DEADLINE UPDATE
[h2]Cavs In On Shaq[/h2]
Feb 19, 2009 11:58 AM EST
The Cavaliers have offered Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic to the Suns for Shaquille O'Neal, according to sources close to BrianWindhorst.
Such a trade works under the salary cap rules but would not, by itself, bring the Suns below the luxury tax threshold this year ornext.
According to ESPN, this deal has been discussed but is a long ways away from being completed and is described as unlikely.
Via Plain Dealer
Cleveland Cavaliers,Phoenix Suns
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[h2]Shelden Williams Traded ToMinnesota[/h2]
Feb 19, 2009 12:14 PM EST
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired Shelden Williams and guard Bobby Brown from Sacramento for Rashad McCants and veteran Calvin Booth, theSacramento Bee is reporting.
The deal is currently pending league approval.
Via Sacramento Bee
Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings
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[h2]Source: Blazers Won't MakeA Trade[/h2]
Feb 19, 2009 12:11 PM EST
A source close to the Blazers has told Henry Abbott of ESPN that the team will not make any moves prior to Thursday's tradedeadline.
Via ESPN
Portland Trail Blazers
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FEB 18, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Breaking News: ThunderRescind Chandler Trade[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 10:53 PM EST
The Hornets and Thunder agreed to a trade that sent Tyson Chandler to Oklahoma City in exchange for Joe Smith, Chris Wilcox and DeVonHardin.
One day later, the four players will be going back to their original teams.
Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced in a press release on Wednesday evening that the team hasrescinded its trade with the Hornets for Chandler.
"We were pleased to add Tyson to the Thunder roster," said Presti. "During the course of the physical examination andoutside consultations some questions arose that gave us cause for concern. We felt that this course of action was the best for ourorganization."
Rescinding trades in the NBA is a very rare occurrence. During the summer of 2005, the Nets and Blazers agreed on a trade that sentShareef Abdur-Rahim to New Jersey, but it was rescinded following a physical examination.
The Cavaliers rescinded a trade involving Mateen Cleaves in a deal with Sacramento in 2002 and they also rescinded a deal for VictorAlexander with the Raptors in 1995.
Via RealGM Staff Report
Oklahoma City Thunder,New Orleans Hornets
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[h2]Bulls, Kings, Blazers TradeNow Official[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 7:33 PM EST
The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has acquired center/forward Brad Miller and guard/forward John Salmons from the Sacramento Kingsfor forward Andrés Nocioni, forward/center Drew Gooden, and forward Cedric Simmons.
As part of the same trade Michael Ruffin was sent to the Portland Trail Blazers, while forward Ike Diogu goes to Sacramento. With thisdeal, Chicago's roster now stands at 12.
"When we signed Andrés in 2004, he brought a toughness to our basketball team. He's been a warrior, and a professional, sincethe day that he arrived. He has been one of my favorites to ever wear a Bulls uniform; and personally, it was difficult for me to move him," said JohnPaxson, Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. "Drew played really well for us in the short time that he was here. It's a tough partof the business when you are traded, and Drew has been traded a few times now, and that is never easy." "Brad Miller is a skilled big man, who wefeel will fit into many of the things that we run offensively. He is a good shooter and passer, and has a natural feel for how to play the game. We feel thathe will be a good complement to Joakim, Tyrus and Aaron on our front line," added Paxson. "John Salmons will bring us tremendous versatility in thebackcourt, and at the small forward position. He has good size and length, and has shown the ability to score this year. We feel he's one of the mostimproved players in the league at this point of the season."
Click here to read RealGM's 'Grading The Deal' for this trade.
Via Press Release
Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings
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[h2]Clippers Offer BaronTo Warriors And Mavericks[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 11:09 PM EST
The Clippers have offered Baron Davis to both the Mavericks and Warriors.
Los Angeles also discussed a trade that would send Davis to Houston, but sources tell Marc Stein that any such deal will nothappen.
Via ESPN
Los Angeles Clippers,Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks
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[h2]Bobcats WantPortland To Sweeten Offer For Wallace[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 10:17 PM EST
The Blazers are still attempting to come up with a trade package for Gerald Wallace after the Bobcats turned down an preliminary Raef LaFrentzfor Wallace offer earlier Wednesday.
The Bobcats are attempting to entice the Blazers to take back Nazr Mohammed or include Nicolas Batum into a deal.
Via ESPN
Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Bobcats
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[h2]Knicks And Bulls In TradeTalks[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 8:56 PM EST
The Knicks and Bulls are discussing a trade for Larry Hughes with the Knicks offering Malik Rose's expiring contract. Another player,perhaps Jerome James, would have to be sent to Chicago to make the deal work. Hughes' contract runs through the 2009-2010 season.
Nate Robinson might be included in the deal and David Lee's name has been mentioned as well. Lee's inclusion would mean TyrusThomas or Joakim Noah, whose game Donnie Walsh likes, would be sent to New York.
The Knick front office is split on whether to retain Lee as a restricted free-agent this summer. Some feel he has already hit hisceiling.
Via New York Daily News
New York Knicks,Chicago Bulls
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[h2]Baron To Houston BeingDiscussed[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 8:40 PM EST
The Rockets and Clippers have discussed a trade that would send Baron Davis to Houston for Tracy McGrady, a person close to Davis told SportingNews.
"It would be best for everyone if Baron moved on," the source said.
Ken Berger of CBSSports.com has filed a similar report on the Davis talks.
Davis signed a free agent contract with the Clippers last July for $65 million over five years.
Via Sporting News
Houston Rockets,Los Angeles Clippers
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[h2]McHale Throws Water On HinrichRumors[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 8:15 PM EST
Reports on Wednesday have suggested trade discussions between the Wolves and Bulls in talks regarding Kirk Hinrich being sent to Minnesota for acombination of Jason Collins, Rashad McCants, Brian Cardinal and possibly one of their extra first round picks.
When asked about the prospects that the Wolves will make a trade by the deadline, Kevin McHale told Jerry Zgoda, "Not great,probably not. But who knows."
Via Star Tribune
Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls
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[h2]Carter To Portland OutlineTaking Shape[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 7:46 PM EST
The Nets and Blazers have been discussing a Vince Carter trade, according an Eastern Conference official.
The proposed deal now is Carter, Maurice Ager and Chris Douglas-Roberts for Raef LaFrentz, Travis Outlaw and SergioRodriguez.
Via Yahoo!
Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets
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[h2]Cavs And Blazers BattlingFor Jefferson[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 7:44 PM EST
Though a deal is not imminent, the Cleveland Cavaliers have talked to the Milwaukee Bucks about acquiring forward Richard Jefferson, two leagueexecutives said Wednesday afternoon.
Cleveland is offering the expiring contract of Wally Szczerbiak for Jefferson, who has two years and $29.2 million left on hiscontract.
The Bucks have also been in talks with the Portland Trail Blazers about a package that would include Jefferson for the expiringcontract of Raef Lafrentz and Travis Outlaw.
Via Yahoo!
Cleveland Cavaliers,Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks
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[h2]Thunder reject Chandler, trade off[/h2]
The New Orleans Hornets decided to trade Tyson Chandler to clear some cap space and add depth to the frontcourt. They'll have to go back to the drawing board.
The Oklahoma City Thunder did not medically clear the center onWednesday and therefore rescinded the trade. Chandler would have gone to the Thunder for forwards Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith second-round pick DeVon Hardin.
"We welcome Tyson back with open arms," Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said in a statement. "We went into this trade to garner morefrontcourt depth to add to our team as we continue our push towards the playoffs. We expect Tyson and the rest of our big guys to step up to thechallenge."
No specific reason was given as to why Chandler didn't pass the physical, but he missed the Hornets' last 12 games before the All-Star break becauseof a sprained left ankle.
"We were pleased to add Tyson to the Thunder roster," general manager Sam Presti said. "During the course of the physical examination andoutside consultations some questions arose that gave us cause for concern. We felt that this course of action was the best for our organization."
New Orleans players had been distraught about the trade Tuesday, questioning it as a decision brought on because of the team's desire to stay below thesalary cap instead of as a way to improve the roster. Chandler is due to make about $12 million next season.
All-Star forward David West called it a businessdecision instead of a basketball decision, and said it "leaves a big question mark in the middle" for New Orleans.
Chandler had been a big part of the turnaround that landed the Hornets the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference last year, when they pushed San Antonio toGame 7 in the conference semifinals. He averaged a double-double with 11.8 points and 11.8 rebounds and had more than 100 alley-oop dunks off of lobs fromAll-Star point guard Chris Paul.
His numbers were down a little, to 8.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game this season as he missed 18 games due to injury.
"I think a lot of that is because of the injuries that he's suffered this season," Hornets coach Byron Scott said after the trade. "The first couple gamesof the season, he was playing really well. Then he hurt his ankle. He came back, he was playing pretty good again, and then his neck was hurt.
"So he's had a series of injuries this season that have really stunted his progress, unfortunately. I don't think it's so much thathe's changed as a basketball player. I think it's that he's had some unfortunate circumstances."
Information from The Associated Presswas used in this report.
[h1]Grizzlies acquire expiring contract of Lakers center Chris Mihm[/h1]
Originally published 05:21 p.m., February 18, 2009
Updated 05:21 p.m., February 18, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Grizzlies have traded a conditional second-round pick in 2013 to the Los Angeles Lakers for Chris Mihm and cash considerations, an NBA source confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
The deal is expected to be announced this evening or tomorrow morning.
Mihm's $2.5 contract expires after this season.
The Grizzlies are likely to consummate one or two more financial-related trades between now and the league's trade deadline Thursday at 2 p.m.
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[h2]Sources: Bulls, Kings pull off deal[/h2]
By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com
The Chicago Bulls and SacramentoKings have reached tentative agreement on a trade sending Andres Nocioni,Drew Gooden and Cedric Simmons to the Kings for Brad Miller and JohnSalmons, ESPN.com.
One source said the Bulls players were pulled off the team bus Wednesday afternoon and were told they had been traded.
Michael Ruffin of the Bulls also was told be was being traded to Portland in aseparate deal, the source added.
Another source said the trade was expected to be finalized by Wednesday evening.
Chris Sheridan covers the NBA for ESPN Insider.
[h2]Blazers Make Late Play ForKnicks' Lee[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 6:23 AM EST
ThePortland Trail Blazers are once again chasing Knick forward David Lee, but according to Marc Berman of the New York Post the only way Donnie Walsh will partways with Lee is if the receiving team takes on Eddy Curry too.
"I'm not worried about that. Whatever happens, happens," Lee said. "Hopefully I'll be here, but I have no way of controllingthat."
Via New York Post
Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks
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[h2]Cavs Ready To SpendDue To Fear Of Losing LeBron?[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 1:18 AM EST
TheCavaliers are offering Wally Szczerbiak and his $13 million expiring contract to the Wizards for Antawn Jamison, sources told Yahoo.
"Money is no object for Cleveland right now," one Eastern Conference executive said. "They're willing to spend what it takes to win atitle. They understand that this is just pennies compared to the hit they would take losing LeBron [James]."
Cleveland has also expressed interest in Amare Stoudemire.
Via Yahoo!
Cleveland Cavaliers
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[h2]Wizards Won't Trade Jamison,Butler?[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 9:00 AM EST
Numerous teams have called the Wizards about forwards Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler, but team president Ernie Grunfeld isn't interested ina salary dump.
Washington could stand pat, despite the interest in the former All-Star forwards.
The Cavaliers have reportedly offered Wally Szczerbiak and his $13.8 million expiring contract in separate offers, while the Blazers have interest inButler.
"You can't always be in charge of names that come up, but let me ask you something: If you were one of the other 29 teams in the league, who wouldyou ask for?" interim coach Ed Tapscott said. "You'd ask for Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler. So we can't be in charge of who people ask for.All we can do is say yes or no. My belief is that people are inquiring and as far as I know, the answer is no. We believe in the core of this team, we know whywe are where we are. We just don't have healthy bodies."
Via Washington Post
Washington Wizards
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Colangelo: WeHaven't Had Talks About Trading Bosh
Feb 18, 2009 8:52 AM EST
There have been consistent rumors that the Raptors have had talks with teams about trading Chris Bosh, but general manager Bryan Colangelo isvehemently denying such rumors.
"We have not had any discussions with regard to trading Chris Bosh," Colangelo said.
The latest rumors had Bosh going to the Bulls in a three-way trade that would have sent Amare Stoudemire to the Raptors.
"If I can be very clear here, there is no truth to that," Colangelo said.
Via Toronto Sun
Toronto Raptors, ChicagoBulls, Phoenix Suns
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Hornets Offered Chandler To Bulls
Feb 18, 2009 1:57 AM EST
Tyson Chandler was offered back to Chicago for Joakim Noah and the expiring contract of Drew Gooden before New Orleans dealt the former Bull toOklahoma City, Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald is reporting.
Via Daily Herald
Chicago Bulls, New OrleansHornets, Oklahoma City Thunder
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[h2]Sources: Blazers Enter CarterDerby[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 1:35 AM EST
Sources say the Blazers and Nets have discussed a deal that would exchange Vince Carter for Raef LaFrentz and his expiring contract along withTravis Outlaw and Sergio Rodriguez.
Channing Frye could also be included if the Nets include Sean Williams or Stromile Swift.
Via ESPN
Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets
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FEB 17, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Sources:Nets, Rockets Talking Carter-McGrady Trade
Knicks Could DealNate For Miller Or Salmons?[/h2]
Source: Kings-Wolves Discussing Trade?
Thunder Acquire Chandler From Hornets
Trade Breakdown:
OKC Gets
Tyson Chandler
N.O. Gets
Joe Smith
Chris Wilcox
Draft Rights to DeVon Hardin
Wizards May Consider Dealing 2009 1st Round Pick
Cavs Had Veteran Meeting To Discuss Amare
Suns May Still Deal Despite Recent Statements
LaFrentz Drawing Better Offers Than Amare?
Bosh To Bulls GainingSteam?
Source: KingsAgree To Trade For Celts' Cassell
FEB 16, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Kerr Suggesting Suns Won't TradeAmare[/h2]
Shaq Would Welcome Trade To New York
Will Wizards Attempt To Shed Salary?
Thorn: Nets Aren't Close To Making Deal
Heat Want Two Max Free Agents In 2010
Will The Bucks Stand Pat?
Blazers And Thunder Interested In Salmons
Jefferson And Ridnour To Portland?
[h2]Blazers Could Get In OnCarter[/h2]Thunder Going AfterTyson Chandler
Source: New York Offering RoseFor Brad Miller
San Antonio Interested InRasheedSuns, Bucks,Hornets Looking To Dump Salary
Bulls Turning To Kaman AndCamby?Nets: No Carter DealYetPistons Trade Acker ToClippers
FEB 15, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Suns And Bulls Talks Heating Up
Blazers And BullsHave Best Shot At Amare, Clippers Also In It
Mavs Reject Offer Of Baron ForKidd[/h2]
NBA GMs Prefer Kobe Over LeBronHouston Had Interest In Carlos Boozer?
Will OKC Be The Most Active Team?
Several Teams Want Carter; Mavs, Spurs Not Among Them
Cavs Interested In Camby
VALENTINES DAY UPDATE
[h2]Carter To Spurs Heating Up
Dallas, Houston Have Interest InCarter[/h2]
Varejao Included In Cavs' Offer For Amare?
Riley Plans To Remain With Heat Past 2010
Amare Thinks He Won't Get Traded
Cavaliers Making A Play For Stoudemire
Struggling Suns Are 'Evaluating Everything'
Amaré Calls Trade Talks A 'Low Blow'
Raptors See Marion As More Than A Rental Player
Nets Offered Carter For Marion
FEB 13, 2009 UPDATE
Raptors acquireMarion from Heat
Miami-Toronto Trade BreakDown:
Miami gets:
Jermaine O'neal
Jamario Moon
Future 1st round pick *
Conditional 2nd round pick *
4 mil trade exception
* Lottory protected from 2010-2014. Unprotected 2015
* If Miami doesn't receive the 1st rd pick by 2010, they receive the 2nd rd pick in 2010.
Toronto gets:
Shawn Marion
Marcus Banks
3 million cash
Rockets And Cavs Also Interested In Carter
RaptorsStill Shopping O'Neal; Trio UnavailableFEB 12, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Dallas Talks CarterTrade With Nets
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Portland Backs Off Amare, Looking For Elite Point Guard?
[h2]Bobcats Want To Keep Felton?[/h2] [h2]Teams Want Knicks' 2010 1st Rounder From Utah[/h2] [h2]http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/57181/20090212/nbas_largest_tpe_helping_bulls_in_trade_talks/[/h2]
NBA's Largest TPE Helping Bulls In Trade Talks
FEB 11, 2009 UPDATE
Blazers Could Send Aldridge And Bayless For Amare?
FEB 10, 2009 UPDATE
Suns WantHinrich From Bulls In Deal For Amare?
FEB 9, 2009 UPDATE
Warriors 'VeryActive' In Pursuit Of Amare
[h2]Suns Intrigued By TyrusThomas?[/h2]Stoudemire Would Welcome Trade To Detroit
FEB 8, 2009 UPDATE
SPURS INTERESTEDIN MILLER AND/OR SALMONS
Nets Make Bid forAmare: Yi, Anderson and Pick?
FEB 7, 2009 UPDATE
Spurs Interested In VinceCarter?
Bobcats send Morrison to Lakers forRadmanovic
Potential trades for Amare
FEB 6, 2009 UPDATE
Trade talk: Who's staying, who'sgoing?
Market forces:Top 12 trade assets
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[h2]Cavs In On Shaq[/h2]
Feb 19, 2009 11:58 AM EST
Such a trade works under the salary cap rules but would not, by itself, bring the Suns below the luxury tax threshold this year ornext.
According to ESPN, this deal has been discussed but is a long ways away from being completed and is described as unlikely.
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Cleveland Cavaliers,Phoenix Suns
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[h2]Shelden Williams Traded ToMinnesota[/h2]
Feb 19, 2009 12:14 PM EST
The deal is currently pending league approval.
Via Sacramento Bee
Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings
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[h2]Source: Blazers Won't MakeA Trade[/h2]
Feb 19, 2009 12:11 PM EST
Via ESPN
Portland Trail Blazers
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FEB 18, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Breaking News: ThunderRescind Chandler Trade[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 10:53 PM EST
One day later, the four players will be going back to their original teams.
Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced in a press release on Wednesday evening that the team hasrescinded its trade with the Hornets for Chandler.
"We were pleased to add Tyson to the Thunder roster," said Presti. "During the course of the physical examination andoutside consultations some questions arose that gave us cause for concern. We felt that this course of action was the best for ourorganization."
Rescinding trades in the NBA is a very rare occurrence. During the summer of 2005, the Nets and Blazers agreed on a trade that sentShareef Abdur-Rahim to New Jersey, but it was rescinded following a physical examination.
The Cavaliers rescinded a trade involving Mateen Cleaves in a deal with Sacramento in 2002 and they also rescinded a deal for VictorAlexander with the Raptors in 1995.
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Oklahoma City Thunder,New Orleans Hornets
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[h2]Bulls, Kings, Blazers TradeNow Official[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 7:33 PM EST
As part of the same trade Michael Ruffin was sent to the Portland Trail Blazers, while forward Ike Diogu goes to Sacramento. With thisdeal, Chicago's roster now stands at 12.
"When we signed Andrés in 2004, he brought a toughness to our basketball team. He's been a warrior, and a professional, sincethe day that he arrived. He has been one of my favorites to ever wear a Bulls uniform; and personally, it was difficult for me to move him," said JohnPaxson, Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. "Drew played really well for us in the short time that he was here. It's a tough partof the business when you are traded, and Drew has been traded a few times now, and that is never easy." "Brad Miller is a skilled big man, who wefeel will fit into many of the things that we run offensively. He is a good shooter and passer, and has a natural feel for how to play the game. We feel thathe will be a good complement to Joakim, Tyrus and Aaron on our front line," added Paxson. "John Salmons will bring us tremendous versatility in thebackcourt, and at the small forward position. He has good size and length, and has shown the ability to score this year. We feel he's one of the mostimproved players in the league at this point of the season."
Click here to read RealGM's 'Grading The Deal' for this trade.
Via Press Release
Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings
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[h2]Clippers Offer BaronTo Warriors And Mavericks[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 11:09 PM EST
Los Angeles also discussed a trade that would send Davis to Houston, but sources tell Marc Stein that any such deal will nothappen.
Via ESPN
Los Angeles Clippers,Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks
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[h2]Bobcats WantPortland To Sweeten Offer For Wallace[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 10:17 PM EST
The Bobcats are attempting to entice the Blazers to take back Nazr Mohammed or include Nicolas Batum into a deal.
Via ESPN
Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Bobcats
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[h2]Knicks And Bulls In TradeTalks[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 8:56 PM EST
Nate Robinson might be included in the deal and David Lee's name has been mentioned as well. Lee's inclusion would mean TyrusThomas or Joakim Noah, whose game Donnie Walsh likes, would be sent to New York.
The Knick front office is split on whether to retain Lee as a restricted free-agent this summer. Some feel he has already hit hisceiling.
Via New York Daily News
New York Knicks,Chicago Bulls
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[h2]Baron To Houston BeingDiscussed[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 8:40 PM EST
"It would be best for everyone if Baron moved on," the source said.
Ken Berger of CBSSports.com has filed a similar report on the Davis talks.
Davis signed a free agent contract with the Clippers last July for $65 million over five years.
Via Sporting News
Houston Rockets,Los Angeles Clippers
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[h2]McHale Throws Water On HinrichRumors[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 8:15 PM EST
When asked about the prospects that the Wolves will make a trade by the deadline, Kevin McHale told Jerry Zgoda, "Not great,probably not. But who knows."
Via Star Tribune
Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls
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[h2]Carter To Portland OutlineTaking Shape[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 7:46 PM EST
The proposed deal now is Carter, Maurice Ager and Chris Douglas-Roberts for Raef LaFrentz, Travis Outlaw and SergioRodriguez.
Via Yahoo!
Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets
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[h2]Cavs And Blazers BattlingFor Jefferson[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 7:44 PM EST
Cleveland is offering the expiring contract of Wally Szczerbiak for Jefferson, who has two years and $29.2 million left on hiscontract.
The Bucks have also been in talks with the Portland Trail Blazers about a package that would include Jefferson for the expiringcontract of Raef Lafrentz and Travis Outlaw.
Via Yahoo!
Cleveland Cavaliers,Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks
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[h2]Thunder reject Chandler, trade off[/h2]
The New Orleans Hornets decided to trade Tyson Chandler to clear some cap space and add depth to the frontcourt. They'll have to go back to the drawing board.
The Oklahoma City Thunder did not medically clear the center onWednesday and therefore rescinded the trade. Chandler would have gone to the Thunder for forwards Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith second-round pick DeVon Hardin.
"We welcome Tyson back with open arms," Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said in a statement. "We went into this trade to garner morefrontcourt depth to add to our team as we continue our push towards the playoffs. We expect Tyson and the rest of our big guys to step up to thechallenge."
No specific reason was given as to why Chandler didn't pass the physical, but he missed the Hornets' last 12 games before the All-Star break becauseof a sprained left ankle.
"We were pleased to add Tyson to the Thunder roster," general manager Sam Presti said. "During the course of the physical examination andoutside consultations some questions arose that gave us cause for concern. We felt that this course of action was the best for our organization."
New Orleans players had been distraught about the trade Tuesday, questioning it as a decision brought on because of the team's desire to stay below thesalary cap instead of as a way to improve the roster. Chandler is due to make about $12 million next season.
All-Star forward David West called it a businessdecision instead of a basketball decision, and said it "leaves a big question mark in the middle" for New Orleans.
Chandler had been a big part of the turnaround that landed the Hornets the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference last year, when they pushed San Antonio toGame 7 in the conference semifinals. He averaged a double-double with 11.8 points and 11.8 rebounds and had more than 100 alley-oop dunks off of lobs fromAll-Star point guard Chris Paul.
His numbers were down a little, to 8.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game this season as he missed 18 games due to injury.
"I think a lot of that is because of the injuries that he's suffered this season," Hornets coach Byron Scott said after the trade. "The first couple gamesof the season, he was playing really well. Then he hurt his ankle. He came back, he was playing pretty good again, and then his neck was hurt.
"So he's had a series of injuries this season that have really stunted his progress, unfortunately. I don't think it's so much thathe's changed as a basketball player. I think it's that he's had some unfortunate circumstances."
Information from The Associated Presswas used in this report.
[h1]Grizzlies acquire expiring contract of Lakers center Chris Mihm[/h1]
Originally published 05:21 p.m., February 18, 2009
Updated 05:21 p.m., February 18, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Grizzlies have traded a conditional second-round pick in 2013 to the Los Angeles Lakers for Chris Mihm and cash considerations, an NBA source confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
The deal is expected to be announced this evening or tomorrow morning.
Mihm's $2.5 contract expires after this season.
The Grizzlies are likely to consummate one or two more financial-related trades between now and the league's trade deadline Thursday at 2 p.m.
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[h2]Sources: Bulls, Kings pull off deal[/h2]
By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com
The Chicago Bulls and SacramentoKings have reached tentative agreement on a trade sending Andres Nocioni,Drew Gooden and Cedric Simmons to the Kings for Brad Miller and JohnSalmons, ESPN.com.
One source said the Bulls players were pulled off the team bus Wednesday afternoon and were told they had been traded.
Michael Ruffin of the Bulls also was told be was being traded to Portland in aseparate deal, the source added.
Another source said the trade was expected to be finalized by Wednesday evening.
Chris Sheridan covers the NBA for ESPN Insider.
[h2]Blazers Make Late Play ForKnicks' Lee[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 6:23 AM EST
"I'm not worried about that. Whatever happens, happens," Lee said. "Hopefully I'll be here, but I have no way of controllingthat."
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Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks
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[h2]Cavs Ready To SpendDue To Fear Of Losing LeBron?[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 1:18 AM EST
"Money is no object for Cleveland right now," one Eastern Conference executive said. "They're willing to spend what it takes to win atitle. They understand that this is just pennies compared to the hit they would take losing LeBron [James]."
Cleveland has also expressed interest in Amare Stoudemire.
Via Yahoo!
Cleveland Cavaliers
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[h2]Wizards Won't Trade Jamison,Butler?[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 9:00 AM EST
Washington could stand pat, despite the interest in the former All-Star forwards.
The Cavaliers have reportedly offered Wally Szczerbiak and his $13.8 million expiring contract in separate offers, while the Blazers have interest inButler.
"You can't always be in charge of names that come up, but let me ask you something: If you were one of the other 29 teams in the league, who wouldyou ask for?" interim coach Ed Tapscott said. "You'd ask for Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler. So we can't be in charge of who people ask for.All we can do is say yes or no. My belief is that people are inquiring and as far as I know, the answer is no. We believe in the core of this team, we know whywe are where we are. We just don't have healthy bodies."
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Washington Wizards
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Colangelo: WeHaven't Had Talks About Trading Bosh
Feb 18, 2009 8:52 AM EST
"We have not had any discussions with regard to trading Chris Bosh," Colangelo said.
The latest rumors had Bosh going to the Bulls in a three-way trade that would have sent Amare Stoudemire to the Raptors.
"If I can be very clear here, there is no truth to that," Colangelo said.
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Toronto Raptors, ChicagoBulls, Phoenix Suns
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Hornets Offered Chandler To Bulls
Feb 18, 2009 1:57 AM EST
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Chicago Bulls, New OrleansHornets, Oklahoma City Thunder
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[h2]Sources: Blazers Enter CarterDerby[/h2]
Feb 18, 2009 1:35 AM EST
Channing Frye could also be included if the Nets include Sean Williams or Stromile Swift.
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Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets
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FEB 17, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Sources:Nets, Rockets Talking Carter-McGrady Trade
Knicks Could DealNate For Miller Or Salmons?[/h2]
Source: Kings-Wolves Discussing Trade?
Thunder Acquire Chandler From Hornets
Trade Breakdown:
OKC Gets
Tyson Chandler
N.O. Gets
Joe Smith
Chris Wilcox
Draft Rights to DeVon Hardin
Wizards May Consider Dealing 2009 1st Round Pick
Cavs Had Veteran Meeting To Discuss Amare
Suns May Still Deal Despite Recent Statements
LaFrentz Drawing Better Offers Than Amare?
Bosh To Bulls GainingSteam?
Source: KingsAgree To Trade For Celts' Cassell
FEB 16, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Kerr Suggesting Suns Won't TradeAmare[/h2]
Shaq Would Welcome Trade To New York
Will Wizards Attempt To Shed Salary?
Thorn: Nets Aren't Close To Making Deal
Heat Want Two Max Free Agents In 2010
Will The Bucks Stand Pat?
Blazers And Thunder Interested In Salmons
Jefferson And Ridnour To Portland?
[h2]Blazers Could Get In OnCarter[/h2]Thunder Going AfterTyson Chandler
Source: New York Offering RoseFor Brad Miller
San Antonio Interested InRasheedSuns, Bucks,Hornets Looking To Dump Salary
Bulls Turning To Kaman AndCamby?Nets: No Carter DealYetPistons Trade Acker ToClippers
FEB 15, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Suns And Bulls Talks Heating Up
Blazers And BullsHave Best Shot At Amare, Clippers Also In It
Mavs Reject Offer Of Baron ForKidd[/h2]
NBA GMs Prefer Kobe Over LeBronHouston Had Interest In Carlos Boozer?
Will OKC Be The Most Active Team?
Several Teams Want Carter; Mavs, Spurs Not Among Them
Cavs Interested In Camby
VALENTINES DAY UPDATE
[h2]Carter To Spurs Heating Up
Dallas, Houston Have Interest InCarter[/h2]
Varejao Included In Cavs' Offer For Amare?
Riley Plans To Remain With Heat Past 2010
Amare Thinks He Won't Get Traded
Cavaliers Making A Play For Stoudemire
Struggling Suns Are 'Evaluating Everything'
Amaré Calls Trade Talks A 'Low Blow'
Raptors See Marion As More Than A Rental Player
Nets Offered Carter For Marion
FEB 13, 2009 UPDATE
Raptors acquireMarion from Heat
Miami-Toronto Trade BreakDown:
Miami gets:
Jermaine O'neal
Jamario Moon
Future 1st round pick *
Conditional 2nd round pick *
4 mil trade exception
* Lottory protected from 2010-2014. Unprotected 2015
* If Miami doesn't receive the 1st rd pick by 2010, they receive the 2nd rd pick in 2010.
Toronto gets:
Shawn Marion
Marcus Banks
3 million cash
Rockets And Cavs Also Interested In Carter
RaptorsStill Shopping O'Neal; Trio UnavailableFEB 12, 2009 UPDATE
[h2]Dallas Talks CarterTrade With Nets
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Portland Backs Off Amare, Looking For Elite Point Guard?
[h2]Bobcats Want To Keep Felton?[/h2] [h2]Teams Want Knicks' 2010 1st Rounder From Utah[/h2] [h2]http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/57181/20090212/nbas_largest_tpe_helping_bulls_in_trade_talks/[/h2]
NBA's Largest TPE Helping Bulls In Trade Talks
FEB 11, 2009 UPDATE
Blazers Could Send Aldridge And Bayless For Amare?
FEB 10, 2009 UPDATE
Suns WantHinrich From Bulls In Deal For Amare?
FEB 9, 2009 UPDATE
Warriors 'VeryActive' In Pursuit Of Amare
[h2]Suns Intrigued By TyrusThomas?[/h2]Stoudemire Would Welcome Trade To Detroit
FEB 8, 2009 UPDATE
SPURS INTERESTEDIN MILLER AND/OR SALMONS
Nets Make Bid forAmare: Yi, Anderson and Pick?
FEB 7, 2009 UPDATE
Spurs Interested In VinceCarter?
Bobcats send Morrison to Lakers forRadmanovic
Potential trades for Amare
FEB 6, 2009 UPDATE
Trade talk: Who's staying, who'sgoing?
Market forces:Top 12 trade assets
