Latest
NBA Rumors (Collected
from newspapers and other media sources.)
Many major sources throughout the league
are reporting that Penny Hardaway may sign with the Phoenix Suns
since he exercised the out-clause in his contract with the Magic.
Also the Knicks may want to move Latrell Sprewell in a deal
involving Hardaway.
According to the Chicago Tribune,
the Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to trade away their #8 pick in
the draft to acquire Bryon Russell from the Utah Jazz.
Numerous sources around the league are
reporting that since Phil Jackson has agreed to coach the Los
Angeles Lakers, he will try to acquire Scottie Pippen from the
Rockets,
in exchange for sharpshooter Glen Rice and former Rocket Robert
Horry.
Rumor has it that one of the Davis
boys
may be traded from Indiana on draft day. Some possibilities are
to the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Chicago Bulls. It seems
as though the Pacers are starting their youth movement. Stay tuned.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly
in trade talks trying to move guard Bob Sura along with one of their
draft picks to any number of teams, most notably the Golden State Warriors
for Donyell Marshall.
Jermaine O'Neal says he wants
to remain a Portland Trail Blazer, but coach Mike Dunleavy might
not try to re-sign the 20-year old free agent. Many teams have expressed
interest in the 6-11 Power Forward.
The Detroit Pistons Pressbox
reports that the Pistons may want to pursue the Hornets' Derrick Coleman,
who would like to play alongside former teammate Jerry Stackhouse.
Also, the Pistons are planning
to lure Milwaukee Bucks free agent Michael Curry back to
Detroit, where he played before he went to Milwaukee in 1997. Grant
Hill has talked with management about doing anything possible to bring
MC back.
Curry has also drawn interest from the
Boston
Celtics. Head coach Rick Pitino has said he would love to have
"Michael Curry-type players" on his roster.
According to Dan Majerle Online,
Miami
Heat swingman Dan Majerle may retire before next season. The
35 year old free agent wants to again play for Phoenix before he
retires, however.
The Bucks are looking to bring
back power forward Vin Baker who was with the team before the blockbuster
Shawn Kemp trade. If they can't lure him back they may attempt to acquire
Bison
Dele from the Pistons.
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A New Home Next Season?
Some of the big names possibly
on the move... |
Glen Rice
Dale Davis
Dan Majerle
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