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Reports from TMZ Hotlanta report that Corey Magette was spotted in Dillard's shopping for luggage and winter coats. Is he on the move?

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Sources close to the Raptors Front Office claim that big things could be poppin' in Toronto. Are they talking about the future of their current core... or is there something bigger in the works?

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Penny Hardaway was sitting in his long-time Dallas home sipping coffee when reports of him being shopped emerged. Supposedly, he was overheard calling his agent, cursing the name of his current GM and proclaiming that he would have never been treated this way under the old regime. Things are changing in Dallas, but for the better or for the worse?

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On the block for only a few hours, more than a few substantial offers for Chris Webber have been received, sources close to the Wolves front office leaked minutes ago. They feel that it is possible that Webber could be on a new team before the first round of the draft finishes.

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Shawn Kemp has known Golden State all his life. However, it's possible he'll have a new place to call "home. Reports out of Oakland say that management is not happy with his off-season training regimen and has noticed a slight decline in his commitment to healthy living habits. Is this the beginning of the end for Shawn Kemp?

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Big trades could be going down. League sources think there is going to be a long-overdue shift of power from the West to the East.

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Every GM has received faxes with only #SLOEMAGEDDON on them. Most GMs are confused on the meaning and why they used the pound key in front of a made up word.

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Word out of Detroit is that they were impressed by Joel Pryzbilla during his private workout earlier in the off-season.

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Sports Illustrated was able to secure a copy of a memo from the Commissioner's office directed to GM's complaining about the length of time for lottery picks. It reads: "Make a Suggestion Thread".

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Word on the street was that Webber was close to being dealt for a package involving a lottery pick and 1-2 rookie-contract players. However, the minutia was couldn't be agreed on, and the deal fell through. Biggest takeaway: Webber on the move is no joke. He's seriously being shopped.

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The latest news from DC is that both Michael Olowokandi and Tony Battie are none too happy about the Wizards' newest draftee, "betrayed" being the word used to describe things. With the talented but immobile Pryzbilla now in the fold, and second-year pro Lamar Odom being groomed to take over power forward duties in the future, the writing appears to be on the wall for either Olowokandi or Battie. Of the two, Battie is most likely to go, not only because Olowokandi was just recently acquired, but also because Battie's rookie contract is set to expire after this season. We will continue to monitor this interesting situation.

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With the Hawks recent acquisition of Grant Hill, i'm being told that Donyell Marshall is immediately available. He is awaiting calls on the cat phone.

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In a shocking turn of events, the Heat handed in a card to the commissioner saying they could not make a pick because they were busy. Many are wondering, why not select a player there instead of writing you're too busy. One thing is clear. Life is not run in 1 hour intervals.

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Word has it that Desmond Mason's flight to Miami was delayed due to inclement weather. Unfortunately for him, the team representative left after 10 minutes because who runs in 1 hour intervals? Desmond Mason was then seen getting in a Miami taxi cab and has not been heard from since.

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I'm told a front office exec is convinced something happened at the last owner's meeting to give almost every GM early-onset dementia. "It's like every GM in the damn league forgot that Chris Webber is a Top 10 Player."

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Just got a text from Shawn Kemp himself: "Let's go!!"

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I'm told a front office exec is convinced something happened at the last owner's meeting to give almost every GM early-onset dementia. "It's like every GM in the damn league forgot that Chris Webber is a Top 10 Player."

Hold that thought; I'm hearing that Webber has received substantial interest from some Eastern Conference contenders. Could shake up the entire conference.

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Some Western Conference teams have contacted the Magic regarding soon-to-be-tradeable forward Jerry Stackhouse. One rep was quoted saying, "He's very gettable. You just need to have a few draft picks and an expiring player." Others told me, "The GM is willing to sell him for pennies on the dollar just to free up his cap space for RFA". Such conflicting reports give me no direction on what Jerry's trade value is, but one thing is guaranteed... Jerry's on the move.

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Sources close to Midwest Division executives report a spat between two well-respected GMs earlier this morning. Details of the spat weren't disclosed, but one GM was overheard saying, "You're my division rival; I don't care about you". Even in the offseason, the West is heating up.

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There has been some buzz regarding the disconnect present between Pistons GM and the league. One agent gave us the inside scoop: "He was planning on pursuing Steve Smith, completely unaware that Smith had re-signed with the Jazz this past season". One would assume that an influx of young talent on the Pistons roster would generate more interest from Mr. WithAnA, but only time will tell.

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Since resisting the temptation of Shaquille O'Neal this past season, the Portland Trailblazers appear to be staying the long-rebuild course. They've immediately deflected offers from numerous teams, offering superstars for rebuilding packages. The West may not have to worry this season, but the Trailblazers are quietly on the rise and will make their presence felt soon enough.

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Allen Iverson has been seen working out in Denver. Sources report that the Nuggets will be very active in Restricted Free Agency, and have already quietly made under the table offers and promises to young players. It has already drawn the ire of the league office, and they will be monitoring the situation carefully. Do you consider this team-released custom magazine cover tampering?

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Sources close to Warriors team says the unthinkable is close to happening. "Kemp and his family are ready for whatever happens, and they have started packing."