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| Updating an earlier report, it appears that despite the protestation of his agent and published reports, Carmelo Anthony might still end up being traded to the Pistons, according to the Star Tribune. |
Our View: This report states that the Nuggets want Chauncey Billups to return to his hometown of Denver in a package for Anthony. Rumors will likely continue to fly until a resolution to this matter is reached as the reports about this matter are all over the board.
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| Sacramento forward Ron Artest knows rumors are swirling of a potential trade to the Lakers, and he wants you to know he has no interest, according to ESPN's Marc Stein. |
Our View: Artest has told ESPN that there is almost no possibility that he will exercise his option to get out of the final year of current contract, a move he would have to make by June 30th. If that holds true, the Lakers would be forced to trade for Artest and Stein believes there is no way the Kings can make that move without asking for Lamar Odom (and his expiring contract) in return. However, while the Lakers might consider such a move, Artest went on to express his total disinterest in accepting the mid-level exception as pay, something the Lakers would be forced to do to get Artest's number to a level that works. It would seem that these rumors may become too difficult to figure out if Artest stands by his word. We'll keep you updated.
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| Rumors claiming the Minnesota Timberwolves are seeking a trade agreement with the Charlotte Bobcats centered around the Wolves' draft pick and Charlotte guard Adam Morrison are becoming a source of intrigue, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. |
Our View: The Press reports the Wolves are unwilling to speak on the subject, but the belief is the team is looking to trade their #3 for the Bobcats' #9 and Morrison.
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| Updating the drama surrounding Denver forward Carmelo Anthony , reports from Detroit indicate the Nuggets have rejected an offer from the Pistons for the embattled young All Star, according to the Detroit Free Press. |
Our View: The Free Press report indicates the teams are continuing to talk, but the Pistons' initial offer of Chauncey Billups and additional pieces hasn't been received with positive reviews. We know the Pistons are looking to unloaded Billups' number, an expiring contract that could be more valuable than anything. Billups is from the Denver area and it might be a reasonable spot to play out his NBA days. We will update if/when continued reports come forth.
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