Cleveland, Minnesota interested in Daniels

Spurs guard Antonio Daniels may be in a different uniform when the 2002-2003 NBA season starts, according to Glenn Rogers of the San Antonio Express-News.

The Spurs are reportedly not happy with Daniels' development and have been looking to trade him since draft night.

Daniels has said that he wants to remain in San Antonio, but he is flattered that he is recieving attention around the league.

It has been rumored that Cleveland has offered forward/center Chris Mihm and Minnesota has offered Anthony Peeler.

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Nets keeping tabs on Garnett

Ohm Youngmisuk of the Daily News reports that the Nets are inquiring about a big move next summer. Jason Kidd will be a free agent at that time and could be convinced to resign with the Nets if he had a superstar to play with. So, the Nets have inquired about Kevin Garnett. Shortly after Minnesota was bounced out of the first round for the sixth straight season, the Nets talked to the Timberwolves about Garnett's availability, according to several sources.

In Order acquire Garnett, the Nets would probably have to give up Keith Van Horn, Kerry Kittles and Kenyon Martin in order to come close to Garnett’s $25.2 million salary for next season. While sources say the Nets have discussed those three players internally, the Nets deny making an offer for Garnett. Garnett is one of the top players in the game and the Timberwolves have always said that he is not for sale, but they will need to address his huge contract eventually. He currently has two years remaining in his $126 million contract. A four-year extension under the collective bargaining agreement could force the Timberwolves to pay Garnett an average of nearly $35 million a season.

One Western Conference GM said that Minnesota should consider moving Garnett since he takes up so much cap space and because the team hasn't made it out of the first round with him.

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Davis, Cavs $20M apart in talks

Chris Tomasson of the Beacon-Journal reports that the Cavaliers and free agent Ricky davis are not close to a deal. They are currently about 2 years and $20 million “apart”.

Davis' brother, Alonge Davis, revealed Tuesday what each side wants. Alonge Davis also said Denver and Minnesota are the teams most actively pursuing the restricted free agent.

``Dan (Fegan, the agent for Ricky Davis) wants a minimum of $7 million a year for five or six years,'' Alonge Davis said. ``He figures that's the kind of money that Wesley Person was making before they cleared it for Ricky. The Cavaliers are offering an average of $5 million over three years.'' That means that Davis is looking for 5 years and about $35 million while the Cavaliers are offering 3 years and $15 million.

The Cavs are offering a contract close to the mid-class exception. Both Denver and Minnesota could offer approximately the same package with their own exceptions. As a restricted free agent, the Cavs will have the opportunity to match any offers for Davis.

``Ricky would love to stay in Cleveland, though,'' Alonge Davis said. ``I think (the two sides) will come to an agreement. (The Cavs) know how much the fans love Ricky, even more than Andre Miller. I don't see Paxson dragging it out.''

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