Jermaine To Golden State Rumor Resurfaces

The Pacers are sticking behind coach Rick Carlisle and Mitch Lawrence is reporting the club intends to deal Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson and Jamaal Tinsley. Two players staying, barring a change, are Peja Stojakovic and Danny Granger.

One possible destination for O'Neal is Golden State, in a package starting with Troy Murphy.

"A lot of teams out there like our players," said Golden State GM Rod Higgins.

Via New York Daily News

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Kings Granted Permission To Speak With Warriors' Elie

ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting that the Sacramento Kings have received permission from the Golden State Warriors to interview Mario Elie for their head-coaching vacancy.

Elie, who just completed his second season as a Warriors assistant to Mike Montgomery, is expected to meet with Kings co-owners Joe and Gavin Maloof and Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie by week's end.

Via ESPN

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GM: 'This Draft Is Not As Strong As Last Year'

The Knicks' plan to give up their first round pick in this year's draft had a lot to do with how they perceived this season's potential draft class and even though many feel it is stronger than expected, with the emergence of a Tyrus Thomas, it is less than stellar.

"I would say, no, this draft is not as strong as last year, but that's just one man's opinion," Warriors general manager Rod Higgins said. "We're just getting into evaluating this draft. We're going to have a lot of meetings next week with all of our scouts, and workouts going on probably every day."

Via Oakland Tribune

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