Piston’s Vigorously Pursuing Wallace

The Pistons have made signing Rasheed Wallace their number one priority.

This move comes as no surprise, as signing Wallace would leave the Pistons with virtually the same team that dominated the Lakers in the 2004 championship series, sans Okur.

Okur has expressed repeatedly that he would like to remain a Piston, however if Wallace stays, Okur would likely sign for a team that has extra cap room and would give him more playing time. Phoenix and Utah being the frontrunners.

Via The Detroit News

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Celts and Jazz Mix it Up

Picking right next to each other, the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics are keeping an eye on the competition.

Kevin O'Connor, the Jazz vice president of basketball operations, is set to make the 14th, 16th and 21st picks in the first round of the Draft. Danny Ainge, the Celtics executive director of basketball operations, has the 15th, 24th and 25th picks. The two teams have interviewed the same batch of prospects and have similar needs to fill.

Both are looking to package picks and move up for a higher selection.

Via Salt Lake Tribune

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Pavlovic Joining Boozer and James

Recent reports indicate that Sasha Pavlovic will be traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will a much needed outside threat, replacing former Bruin, Jason Kapono.

Via AP

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