Here's a quick updates on some murmurings around the NBA:
- Things are getting interesting regarding the Phoenix Suns and forward Shawn Marion. He has a big contract and the Suns might have to deal him to avoid paying too much over the salary cap. Rumors include him being sent to Detroit in exchange for forward Rasheed Wallace, or being sent to Chicago for some sort of package. Another rumor has Marion being dealt to the Celtics in exchange for the number five pick of the draft, Theo Ratliff and Delonte West. No matter what happens, keep a close eye on Phoenix and Marion.
- The Lakers are rumored to be going after Jermaine O'Neal of the Indiana Pacers. They may offer Lamar Odom and/or Andrew Bynum in exchange for the All Star center.
- The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly looking to either trade their number three pick in the draft altogether or select NBA-ready forward Al Horford. Drafting Horford might make Shelden Williams or Marvin Williams expendable.
- Kobe Bryant's rumored to be on the block, but so far there doesn't seem to be a lot of credibility to any of the specific trade rumors involving his name.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves are supposedly offering Kevin Garnett around to see what sort of value he might have on the market.
- The Portland Trail Blazers are heavily shopping Zach Randolph. They're rumored to have offered Randolph to the Washington Wizards in a package that would send Antawn Jamison to Portland, as well as an offering to the Chicago Bulls for some sort of package. They've also apparently tried to acquire the number three pick in the NBA Draft from the Atlanta Hawks for Randolph and Jarrett Jack. The Hawks apparently want LaMarcus Aldridge instead of Randolph.
- The Denver Nuggets might be shopping Marcus Camby to relieve themselves of salary. The Lakers are a candidate, with Lamar Odom on the table.
- Pau Gasol still wants out of Memphis if the team doesn't make significant improvements this off season.
- Several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, are interested in Mike Bibby.
- Vince Carter still could be headed to the Orlando Magic.
- Grant Hill's options are opened. He's rumored to be either staying in Orlando, or heading to Phoenix, Detroit or Toronto.




