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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.
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