Newz Forum: BASKETBALL: NBA Rumors and News 06/08/04

Carter may not be able to force trade
Toronto Sun

Although agent Mark Steinberg has indicated that Vince Carter would like to be dealt, Raptors GM Rob Babcock told the Sun's Mark Keast that "no one is going to force me to make a trade".

Knicks won't swap Marbury for Carter
New York Daily News

The Daily News' Frank Isola reports that Knicks president Isiah Thomas isn't interested in trading Stephon Marbury for Vince Carter.

Kidd may stick with Nets
New York Daily News

A source told the Daily News' Ohm Youngmisuk that Jason Kidd's relationship with the Nets is "getting better".

Bulls could deal Mutombo
Chicago Tribune

The Tribune's K.C. Johnson reports that the Bulls could ship Dikembe Mutombo to the Rockets as part of a deal for Eric Piatkowski.

Knicks pursuing Dampier
New York Times

Despite losing some of their most moveable players, Thomas said the Knicks would continue to pursue a sign-and-trade with Golden State for Erick Dampier. Thomas did not mention players, but Kurt Thomas and Nazr Mohammed would almost certainly be involved in such a deal.

Bulls may sign shooter
Chicago Sun-Times

Paxson also is likely to sign a tall shooting guard this summer, perhaps Wesley Person, Bob Sura, Jon Barry or Calbert Cheaney.

Mailman undecided
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

O'Neal is trying to recruit Malone to the Heat, much like he persuaded Malone to join the Lakers last season. But Malone, an 18-year veteran, is recovering from surgery on his right knee and told the Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise he hasn't decided what he'll do.

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