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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 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 Boston Looking At D.J. Augustin In Big Baby Swap
The two teams are having discussions, but nothing is imminent. A straight-up trade would not work because Davis is a base-year compensation player, so other players would have to be involved to meet the financial requirements. Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Ellis Has Mild Left Knee Sprain
The MRI confirmed the injury as a mild left knee sprain. Ellis will be evaluated again on Wednesday and his status for Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers will be determined at that point. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Hill Apologizes For Naked Photos
In a statement issued by the team Tuesday, Hill said: "A year ago I made a mistake and take full responsibility for my actions. I have matured and learned from this episode." Hill apologized to his girlfriend, family, the Spurs and fans. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Gordon: Rumors 'Part Of Our Everyday Lives'
When asked about a rumor linking him to a three-team deal involving Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, Gordon said Monday that trade rumors are "part of our everyday lives." "My name hasn't been in the talks as much this year, so I haven't had to really think about that or concentrate on that," Gordon said. "I wouldn't say I'm at ease. I'm just more focused on what's going to happen and how I can help us get better." Gordon is averaging 16.1 points in 30 games this season for the Pistons. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mavericks Looking For Younger Forward
Sources say that Dallas hasn't pushed too hard for Sacramento guard Kevin Martin, but they are among the interested parties. The Mavericks could make a play for Wizards forward Caron Butler. They prefer him to Antawn Jamison because he's younger and they believe they have enough 30-year-old players on their roster. Butler will turn 30 in March, while Jamison turns 34 in June. Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Bulls Expected To Deal Thomas Soon
A person familiar with the situation told Ken Berger of CBS Sports that it would be shocking if the forward remained in Chicago past this week due to his recent disagreements with coach Vinny Del Negro. Thomas lost his starting forward spot to rookie Taj Gibson. Sources added that the Bulls would prefer to package Thomas in a larger deal rather than simply swap him. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Durant To Defend H-O-R-S-E Title
Durant will face off against Boston's Rajon Rondo and Sacramento's Omri Casspi this weekend. He won the inaugural competition last year in Phoenix, beating Atlanta's Joe Johnson and O.J. Mayo of Memphis. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Webb To Judge Slam Dunk Contest
"Having lived in Dallas my entire life, it's great to finally see the All-Star Game back here," Webb said in a statement. "This event brings back a lot of great memories." Webb is the president of basketball operations for the NBA's D-League franchise in Frisco, Texas. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback 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 |
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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.
The Bucks are shopping Luke Ridnour, Hakim Warrick and young forward Joe Alexander in trade talks, according to sources.
The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Bobcats are discussing a trade centered around Glen Davis and D.J. Augustin, according to league sources.
Warriors guard Monta Ellis, who suffered a sprained left knee with 3:43 remaining in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, underwent an MRI exam in Palo Alto. 
George Hill apologized on Tuesday for naked photos of himself that surfaced onto the web this week.
Pistons guard Ben Gordon is being mentioned in trade rumors, something he says comes with the territory.
The Mavericks are fairly active in discussions as the Feb. 18 trade deadline draws closer.
Tyrus Thomas isn't a huge name, but he is one of the most likely players to be traded prior to next Thursday's trade deadline.
Thunder forward Kevin Durant will defend his title in the H-O-R-S-E competition at All-Star weekend.
Spud Webb, the shortest champion in Slam Dunk history, will help judge this weekend's contest in Dallas.