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Rockets sources believe they are happier than the Wizards

Unless that Rocket is Big Z who we have unconfirmed reports tried to off himself to get out of Houston for good, but was taller than the showerhead

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Rockets Center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has requested a trade to the Washington Wizards. When asked why Washington, he stated, "Washington had the better offseason and seems to be happier with it than this franchise."

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Grizzlies GM Loco is actively shopping Juwan Howard. Says he's looking to drop the salary and thinks selling Howard on the cheap and giving Marion more minutes is addition by subtraction.

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Rumors have been flying around Charlotte lately that Ron Artest is not happy with the direction of the organization. Sources were able to snag a qucik interview with Artest to ask some hitting questions, but prior to answering, the interview was interrupted by a mysterious guest.

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Sources close to the Rockets indicate that the Rockets will give rooke Hedo Turkoglu backup minutes for the first time this season at SF over the struggling Ruben Patterson.

Same sources also indicate that young C/PF Mikki Moore will receive the backup minutes over veteran Oliver Miller due to the injury to Elden Campbell.

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Alonzo Mourning was spotted speaking with a Gardner Real Estate Agent over the weekend. Sources claim they overheard discussing current market value for homes in Boston and asking for advice for setting up a good price point. Alonzo has been a Boston resident his entire career, but will looking for a new home this off-season?

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Several GMs have confirmed they have had serious discussions with Cleveland about star Eddie Jones. Apparently the Cavaliers are looking to package him for a puu-puu platter of younger pieces and picks to start their rebuild around Steve Nash. Finding a potential trade partner is likely to affect whether the Cavs decide to hold on to their own Restricted Free Agents or let them go use the money to try to lure other players to Cleveland, which explains the delay in Cleveland.

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Following their surprise upset of the Kings, the Grizzlies have been shopping Juwan Howard hard in order to free up enough cap space for a maximum offer to a restricted free agent. However, inquiries about which RFA that might be have been met with the following answer: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Although a number of high-profile stars have been put on the trade market this off-season, no name is bigger than Shawn Kemp. A number of teams we talked to suggested that Kemp isn't really moving. One GM said, "they want a King's ransom for the guy - giving up what we want would set our team back years."

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One GM told me today the Supersonics are secretly hoping to fall to #3 when the draft lottery results are announced. Apparently the pressure is on to pick either Gilbert Arenas or Pau Gasol with the #1 pick and the Sonics' brass isn't that thrilled with either player. Falling to #3 would let them pick the guy they really covet - Tony Parker - without the firestorm of controversy.

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Sources close to Milwaukee are receiving conflicting reports on what Bucks GM Ian Quailmen is doing with the team. Some say they are focused on coming back stronger and competing for the title again next season, while others are saying that they have quietly been shopping their cornerstone players in Jalen Rose and Shaquille O'Neal. We all know how the offseason makes the Bucks organization trade happy. They keep on fallin... in and out... of love... with their team.

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The rumor mill is turning again in Charlotte. "Hornet-for-life" Ron Artest might not be untouchable after all. Reports are he's being offered along with Rasheed Wallace in a "Bring Gugs Home" package.

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The phone is ringing off the hook in Portland right now. The deals they're discussing right now are so big even Chris Broussard has caught wind of them. GM Kevin U. Coach VII says he expects to announce something within the next couple days.

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Sources indicate the Bucks and Blazers are nearing a deal involving Jalen Rose and the 6th overall pick in the draft.

[IamQuailman]

Sources indicate the Bucks and Blazers are nearing a deal involving Jalen Rose and the 6th overall pick in the draft.

News to me

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Word on the street is that Mitch Richmond was asked to retire by the Knicks to get his contact off the books. Mitch agreed under the condition that he be given a position in the front office. His first assignment: recruit his old teammate, Zo.

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Seattle SuperSonics management is aggressively trying to secure another pick in the draft. Told they're not in love with last year's #1 taken by another management team and Redd is undeniably on the table.

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Told Grizzlies front office is being very aggressive.

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Told Grizzlies front office is being very aggressive.

How aggressive you ask?

This aggressive.....

[LoCo89]

Told Grizzlies front office is being very aggressive.

How aggressive you ask?

This aggressive.....

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Multiple sources claiming that Chris Broussard's head has exploded with all of the rumors going around. The poor man just couldn't take it.

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Told Portland is definitely trading pick. No word on to who.

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Grizzlies quietly shopping some vet players. Expect a move by end of the day. Told they want to be aggressive as usual in RFA.

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Detroit is a heavy buyer in the market. Told GM traywithana more active in this draft than hes been in total trade talks for the last 3 seasons.