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Cavs, 76ers Remain Most Likely Spots For Stoudemire

As the Feb. 18 trade deadline approaches, the Cavaliers and 76ers have been most frequently mentioned as suitors for Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire.

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.

Via Arizona Republic


Bucks Shopping Ridnour, Warrick, Alexander

The Bucks are shopping Luke Ridnour, Hakim Warrick and young forward Joe Alexander in trade talks, according to sources.

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.

Via Journal Times


Spurs Trying To Get Nude Photos Of Hill Off Web

The San Antonio Spurs are attempting to get nude photos of guard George Hill taken down from a web site.

The photos, which appear to have been taken with Hill's cell phone, remain up for the time being because the site's lawyer has denied San Antonio's request.

Via TMZ.com



Gordon: Rumors 'Part Of Our Everyday Lives'

Pistons guard Ben Gordon is being mentioned in trade rumors, something he says comes with the territory.

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.

Via MLive.com


Mavericks Looking For Younger Forward

The Mavericks are fairly active in discussions as the Feb. 18 trade deadline draws closer.

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.

Via CBS Sports


Bulls Expected To Deal Thomas Soon

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.

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.

Via CBS Sports


Durant To Defend H-O-R-S-E Title

Thunder forward Kevin Durant will defend his title in the H-O-R-S-E competition at All-Star weekend.

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.

Via ESPN


Webb To Judge Slam Dunk Contest

Spud Webb, the shortest champion in Slam Dunk history, will help judge this weekend's contest in Dallas.

"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.

Via ESPN


Warriors Won't Sign Karl To 2nd 10-Day Deal

The Warriors will not re-sign Coby Karl to a second 10-day contract.

Karl was most recently in an NBA uniform with Cleveland prior to his stay with Golden State.

Via Contra Costa Times


Spurs Failed To Create Market For Jefferson

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.

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.

Via Yahoo!


Knicks, Nuggets Interested In Camby

There are conflicting views on how available Marcus Camby actually is depending on the source.

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.

Via CBS Sports