Newz Forum: BASKETBALL: NBA News and Rumors 22/07/04

Blazers want Nets to include pick in Abdur-Rahim deal
Newark Star-Ledger

The Star-Ledger's Brad Parks reports that the Blazers may be willing to ship Shareef Abdur-Rahim to New Jersey if the Nets offer them Kerry Kittles, Aaron Williams and a first-round pick.


Hawks still in hunt for Dampier
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Journal-Constitution's Michael Lee reports that signing with the Hawks is still "an option" for Warriors free agent Erick Dampier. If Dampier decides to pass on the Hawks' contract offer, he could go to the Knicks, Pacers or Grizzlies in a sign-and-trade deal.


Pippen, Crawford could join Knicks
New York Post

The Post's Marc Berman reports that the Knicks have asked the Bulls to include Scottie Pippen in a proposed sign-and-trade deal for Jamal Crawford.


Baker to visit with Cavs
Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Plain Dealer's Branson Wright reports that Knicks free agent Vin Baker will be in Cleveland today to meet with the Cavaliers.


Magic shopping Gooden
Orlando Sentinel

Although Drew Gooden would like to stay in Orlando, he knows that he is "on the trading block". Sources told the Sentinel's Tim Povtak that the Mavericks, Cavaliers, Timberwolves and Warriors are all interested in Gooden.


Media Appeal to U.S. Justices on Transcripts
Los Angeles Times

"Seven news organizations asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court and permit them to publish transcripts from a closed hearing in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case."


Dooling signs with Heat
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"It worked so well with Lamar Odom last season that the Heat will bring back hometown standout Keyon Dooling in an effort to boost a career that had also floundered in his first four seasons with the Clippers."

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[Edited on 22/7/04 by TRD]