Newz Forum: BASKETBALL: NBA Rumors and News 02/09/04

Blazers aren't shopping Abdur-Rahim
Oregonian

The Oregonian's Jason Quick reports that the Blazers aren't planning to trade Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Abdur-Rahim had said that he would hold out if he wasn't dealt, but there is talk that he has softened his stance.

Curry meets with Nuggets
Denver Post

The Post's Adam Thompson reports that Raptors free agent Michael Curry visited with the Nuggets yesterday. Bryon Russell and Dion Glover may also interest the Nuggets

Re-signing Allen Sonics' top priority
Seattle Times

The Sonics no longer appear to be interested in luring any free agents to Seattle. The Times's Percy Allen reports that re-signing Ray Allen is the Sonics' "only offseason priority".

Mavs may dump Dickau, Abdul-Wahad
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Star-Telegram's Dwain Price reports that the Mavericks could buy out the contracts of Dan Dickau and Tariq Abdul-Wahad.

Johnsen won't be a Bobcat
Charlotte Observer

The Observer's Rick Bonnell reports that the Bobcats have denied rumors that they are pursuing forward Britton Johnsen.

Mourning stuns doc, will try Net comeback
New York Daily News

Alonzo Mourning ended months of speculation yesterday by announcing that he will try to come back and play for the Nets after having a kidney transplant last December.

Miles gets $48 million, no promises
Oregonian

The Trail Blazers secured their future at small forward on Wednesday, signing 22-year-old Darius Miles to a six-year, $48 million contract that left Miles grinning at his good fortune.

Randolph A 'Hot commodity'
Oregonian

Nash said the Blazers have no interest in trading Randolph, even though six teams have called him since the Aug. 22 incident. Nash said he has tried to trade Patterson, but there has not been an offer that makes sense.

Suns might sign Williams
East Valley Tribune

Scott Williams, the center who was popular with teammates, coaches and the front office in his season-and-a-half stint with the Suns, appears to be the final player on the team's radar screen before the season starts.

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It would be great to see 'Zo back in a uni, but maybe not so much with the Nets, they seem to have been falling apart this off-season...

It's time to Alonzo to retire officially. He owes it to whomever in his family (I forget) gave up one of their kidneys for him to live.

Its not worth the risk. He's young and wealthy. He can do plenty of other things.