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By Joe Lago, Yahoo! Sports
February 23, 2005
The NBA's trading deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. ET. Here's the latest talk around the league as of 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
Ray Allen,
The Rumor: Sonics guard Ray Allen to be shipped out of Seattle.
The Reason: Talks on a contract extension have stalled. Allen's agent is seeking a near-maximum deal of $90 million over five years, while the Sonics are offering a reported $68 million over five years.
The Latest: Allen told the Seattle Times that "there's a great possibility of me being moved" and that Wednesday night's game in New Orleans could be his last with Seattle.
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Kurt Thomas,
The Rumor: Knicks forward Kurt Thomas to a championship contender.
The Reason: According to the New York Post, Knicks president Isiah Thomas is desperate to make his team younger by the trading deadline. Problem is, Isiah's only commodity might be the 32-year-old veteran.
The Latest: Kurt Thomas told the Post that he "won't be disappointed" if he is indeed dealt, especially to a title contender like San Antonio. The newspaper also reported Wednesday that Isiah Thomas is not allowed to trade the Knicks' first-round pick.
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Glenn Robinson,
The Rumor: 76ers forward Glenn Robinson for Hornets forwards Jamal Mashburn and Rodney Rogers.
The Reason: Robinson has been on the injured list all season allegedly because of ankle tendonitis. The Sixers would unload a player who doesn't fit into Jim O'Brien's defensive philosophy and keep the salary-cap room they covet. A knee injury has probably ended Mashburn's career, and Rogers can become a free agent.
The Latest: Sixers president/general manager Billy King told the Philadelphia Daily News that he's talked to the Hornets and other teams, but he won't "move any of our young players."
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Donyell Marshall,
The Rumor: Raptors forward Donyell Marshall to Indiana, Miami or San Antonio.
The Reason: The Pacers are the latest to join the sweepstakes for Marshall, who has been targeted as the next Raptor to go since Toronto dealt Vince Carter and shifted its focus to building around Chris Bosh. Marshall's expiring contract, which pays him $5.3 million this season, is as appealing as his three-point shooting and rebounding skills.
The Latest: The Indianapolis Star reported Wednesday that Pacers president Larry Bird had "serious conversations" about Marshall, including one deal that would send Scot Pollard to Toronto. Marshall told the Toronto Sun that his agent is trying to get the Raptors to ship him and Milt Palacio to Indiana for Austin Croshere, Anthony Johnson and James Jones. Raptors general manager Rob Babcock told the Toronto Star that the chances of making any deal are "more like 35-65" and wouldn't trade Marshall unless "you're going to get a player who is good for your future." According to the Miami Herald, the Heat are interested in Marshall but would have to include Michael Doleac, one of Miami's key reserves. The Spurs are looking to get rid of Malik Rose and the four years left on his contract.
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Baron Davis,
The Rumor: Hornets guard Baron Davis to Toronto or Atlanta.
The Reason: Last week, Hornets coach Byron Scott criticized Davis for wanting to extend the rehabilitation of his injured ankle in his hometown of Los Angeles. Davis has played in just 17 of New Orleans' 53 games, but the former All-Star's attitude began to sour last summer when his agent hinted that Davis put off by the team's lack of offseason activity might want to play for another team.
The Latest: According to the New York Post on Tuesday, the Raptors offered guard Rafer Alston and forwards Lamond Murray and Donyell Marshall, but the Toronto Star reported Wednesday that the Raptors won't do the deal because it limits their salary-cap room for future moves. The Hawks have also showed interest in Davis. The Times-Picayune reported Tuesday that Hornets general manager Allan Bristow met with team owner George Shinn but they weren't considering moving Davis before the trade deadline.
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Michael Redd,
The Rumor: Bucks guard Michael Redd to the Warriors, Blazers, Timberwolves, Cavaliers or Grizzlies.
The Reason: Redd has let it be known that he'd like to be LeBron James' sidekick when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in July. The Bucks hope to sign Redd to a long-term contract but face the risk of losing him for nothing.
The Latest: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel suggested on Monday the following scenarios involving Redd and forward Keith Van Horn, whose contract of one year remaining at $15.7 million makes him attractive to Portland for Shareef Abdur-Rahim, another player and a draft pick, or to Golden State for Dale Davis, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and picks.
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Lamar Odom,
The Rumor: Lakers forward Lamar Odom for Kings forward Peja Stojakovic and Kings guard Bobby Jackson.
The Reason: Odom needs the ball in his hands to be effective but that honor belongs to Kobe Bryant. Stojakovic requested a trade in the offseason after Chris Webber criticized unnamed Kings players for lacking toughness.
The Latest: Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak told the Los Angeles Times that Odom had not been offered to any team. However, the Sacramento Bee reported Monday that a Stojakovic deal was discussed among Kings officials but turned down by president Geoff Petrie and co-owners Joe and Gavin Maloof.
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Chris Webber,
The Rumor: Kings forward Chris Webber to the Knicks.
The Reason: Knicks president Isiah Thomas is due to make another shakeup with the disappointing Knicks, who begin the second half at 21-32 but are only five games out of the East's final playoff spot.
The Latest: Webber's contract, which includes three years at over $62 million, will scare away just about every team well, every team but the Knicks, who, according to the Chicago Tribune, inquired about Webber. The Sacramento Bee reported Monday that there is "strong sentiment within the Kings organization" to trade Webber, not Stojakovic.
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Carlos Boozer,
The Rumor: Jazz forward Carlos Boozer for Lakers forward Lamar Odom or Lakers forward Caron Butler.
The Reason: Larry Miller recently criticized Boozer's inconsistent play, prompting a face-to-face meeting between the Jazz owner and Utah's prized free-agent signing.
The Latest: Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor told the Deseret Morning News that a potential swap with the Lakers is "absolutely ludicrous."
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Gary Payton,
The Rumor: Celtics point guard Gary Payton to a playoff contender.
The Reason: Payton, who was never in Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge's long-term plans, has asked to be traded.
The Latest: The Boston Herald reiterated Tuesday that there hasn't been much interest in the 36-year-old Payton, who would prefer to play on the West Coast where his family still lives. The Celtics are seeking a top prospect or a first-round pick. One potential scenario involving Indiana and Seattle would send Payton to the Pacers and bring Sonics rookie center Robert Swift (an Ainge favorite) to Boston.
Joe Lago is an NFL and NBA editor at Yahoo! Sports.
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