Newz Forum: BASKETBALL: NBA News and Rumors 27/07/04

Abdur-Rahim wants out of Portland
Oregonian

Blazers forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim wants to be traded. Abdur-Rahim's agent told the Oregonian's Jason Quick that his client "is not coming back" to Portland.

Nets may ship Kittles to Clippers or Cavs
Bergen Record

The Record's Al Iannazzone reports that the Nets could trade Kerry Kittles to the Clippers for two draft picks. The Nets are also talking to the Cavaliers about swapping Kittles for Eric Williams and Dajuan Wagner.

Knicks' Thomas in Chicago to talk about Crawford deal
New York Post

The Post's Marc Berman reports that Knicks president Isiah Thomas will be in Chicago today to meet with Bulls GM John Paxson. The two sides are trying to work out a sign-and-trade deal for Jamal Crawford.

Will Malone sign with Spurs?
San Antonio Express-News

The Express-News' Mike Monroe reports that coach Gregg Popovich wants Karl Malone to let him know this week if he plans to sign with the Spurs.

Wolves may let Hassell walk
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Pioneer Press columnist Charley Walters writes that the Timberwolves aren't expected to match the Blazers' six-year, $37 million offer to Trenton Hassell.

Isiah off to fetch Jamal from Bulls
New York Daily News

Isiah Thomas is headed for Chicago and he's apparently not leaving until he has Jamal Crawford in a Knicks' uniform.

Thomas might be a Buck by Thursday
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"The waiting game continues for the Milwaukee Bucks, who probably won't know until Thursday whether the Washington Wizards will match their offer sheet to restricted free agent Etan Thomas.

Iverson proud to be named co-captain of Olympic team
Philadelphia Daily News

' Never,' Allen Iverson responded when asked if he had ever thought about bailing out on his commitment to the U.S. Senior Men's Olympic Basketball Team."

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[Edited on 27/7/04 by TRD]

if the Nets would ship Kittles who does that leave them for next season, they are really dismatling their team

Originally posted by TRD

Will Malone sign with Spurs?
San Antonio Express-News

The Express-News' Mike Monroe reports that coach Gregg Popovich wants Karl Malone to let him know this week if he plans to sign with the Spurs.

(Karl, this is God. Go tp San Anton, and good things will happen.)