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Hearing Raptors have doubled down on big man Elton Brand making him all but untouchable.

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Rockets have no interest in trading 7th pick. Can fill a need at that spot.

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Suns fans frustrated knowing most of the front office are on vacation during the draft

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According to a source plugged into the organization, the Pistons front office is switching their focus to free agency and potentially committing to their already slow time table after pursuing a few established veterans in trade talks in hopes of addressing the immediate needs of the team.

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Rockets management torn between Richardson and Johnson. One source saw Jason Richardson take a call and had a big smile on his face. It seems Rockets management may have made their decision.

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After clearing almost all salary going into RFA and UFA, Kings management has addressed rumors about RFA Antonio Daniels.

"We have been asked if we plan on matching any bid given to Daniels, and the short answer is 'yes'"

[LoCo89]

After clearing almost all salary going into RFA and UFA, Kings management has addressed rumors about RFA Antonio Daniels.

"We have been asked if we plan on matching any bid given to Daniels, and the short answer is 'yes'"

But whats the long answer?

[IamQuailman]

After clearing almost all salary going into RFA and UFA, Kings management has addressed rumors about RFA Antonio Daniels.

"We have been asked if we plan on matching any bid given to Daniels, and the short answer is 'yes'"

But whats the long answer?

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[NOLa.]

After clearing almost all salary going into RFA and UFA, Kings management has addressed rumors about RFA Antonio Daniels.

"We have been asked if we plan on matching any bid given to Daniels, and the short answer is 'yes'"

But whats the long answer?

You would need a ruler

[LoCo89]

After clearing almost all salary going into RFA and UFA, Kings management has addressed rumors about RFA Antonio Daniels.

"We have been asked if we plan on matching any bid given to Daniels, and the short answer is 'yes'"

You would need a ruler

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When I asked a veteran GM about his fellow GMs' reaction to the Sixers/Magic trade he replied, "Rule number 1 for having friends and not causing a riot in this league: Never do anything to help Coltsguy."

When I asked him what he thought of the deal, he had only one word, "Yikes."

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Normally a happy and gleeful time in the Van Memphis Grizzlies offices during RFA was dramatically different this year as shouting could be heard from outside of GM Enrique's office. "I can't work with this [wigging] list of player. Either everybody is gonna get maxed or they're sad [wigs] who don't deserve a bid!"

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Sources tell me Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady and Chauncey Billups have received max offers

Tim Thomas I am hearing has received plenty of interest.

Antonio Daniels hasn't received much interest at all, is what I am hearing.

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Wizards GM Xist is going to have a busy night. After winning Antonio Daniels for a max and Anthony Johnson he is furiously trying to work sign and trade deals. Word is, GM nola is posturing that he wants to keep Daniels to get more out of the GM. The Kings GM is targeting Rashard Lewis or Lamar Odom for Daniels to help fill out his guard dominant roster.

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Already known as a tightwad in negotations, Heat GM already with Gary Payton, Tony Delk, Shandon Anderson, and Desmond Mason aren't expected to give up anything after overpaying for Alvin Williams

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Lakers have been "obsessed" with adding offense to their league dominating Defense and may have just gotten their guy in Tim Thomas. The Bulls have a tough choice to make. Match Tim Thomas in a position where they've already dripping with talent or letting him go. Only time will tell.

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Asked what the Suns were doing with their team, on GM was quoted as saying, he uses the same "tactics" as thesyndicate.

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Two anonymous GM's report being close to deals to change the power balance in the league. What they do not know is that they are targeting the same players. Not to mention that there is a third GM with more to offer but who is on the fence about giving up so many picks.

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Bucks closing in on a Alonzo S&T deal.

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Raptors entertained offers for Brand for Gasol or Randolph. In the end they thought Randolph was what Brand will be, but didn't want to risk the year of development for what they already had.

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Timberwolves want a pg. In other news, air conditioning is nice in the south during summer.

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Pacers closing in on an Alonzo Mourning sign-and-trade deal.

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Ron Artest has made a demand out of Charlotte after being put in multiple trade talks this summer. Word is he's unhappy with the franchise's move to New Orleans and being promised that he was the future.

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The Nuggets swipped right on Alonzo Mourning.

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Hearing there is mutual interest between the Jazz and Shawn Bradley. The Jazz like his defensive ability next to Duncan, and Shawn likes all the Mormon soul food in Utah - green jello salad with shredded carrots