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Quote: San Francisco Chronicle Mullin might be trying to trade for Harrington - Janny Hu, Chronicle Staff Writer Monday, July 10, 2006 (07-10) 04:00 PDT Las Vegas -- The free-agency sweepstakes kicked up a notch Sunday with the arrival of Andy Miller, who represents Al Harrington, Kevin Garnett and Patrick O'Bryant. All three command the Warriors' attention for obvious reasons, but it's the first of Miller's clients who is most important at the moment. Harrington is among about six players Golden State officials identified after the regular season as targets for acquisition, according to a league source. In April, vice president Chris Mullin all but guaranteed that his roster would not return intact, and he since has been among the league's busiest executives. Golden State already has an agreement in place to send guard Derek Fisher to the Jazz. The move can be finalized Wednesday, and it's safe to say the Warriors will not be done dealing then. "How can we be?" said Mullin, who would not confirm the Fisher trade. Mullin could be derailed if a discussed deal falls through, because the Warriors' offseason moves appear to be linked. Their trade with Utah gives them three smaller salaries to use as trading options, and they can gather more by packaging a big-money player such as Troy Murphy with cheaper talent like Mickael Pietrus and Andris Biedrins. The path to Harrington requires a sign-and-trade, most likely involving a third team, because the Warriors are over the salary cap. The most Golden State can offer the Hawks' forward is the mid-level exception worth about $5.1 million, which represe The path to Harrington requires a sign-and-trade, most likely involving a third team, because the Warriors are over the salary cap. The most Golden State can offer the Hawks' forward is the mid-level exception worth about $5.1 million, which represents a significant cut from the $7 million he made last season. The Warriors also could face a legal roadblock: A court ruling last week prohibits the Hawks from initiating transactions that involve multiyear deals for players other than draft picks. It's unclear whether the Hawks will be allowed to sign Harrington to a long-term deal, even for the purpose of trading him, or if they will be forced to take back players only in the final years of their contracts. Miller told The Chronicle last week that his client was interested in joining the Warriors. He reiterated Harrington's desire Sunday and said the Warriors were among "a handful" of teams under consideration. Miller chatted briefly with Mullin while the Warriors scrimmaged against the Pistons next to Cox Pavilion, but spent most of his time on the phone. He later was seen meeting and greeting Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy and Toronto general manager Bryan Colangelo, among others. Harrington, a 6-foot-9, 245-pounder, would fill the Warriors' desire for frontcourt athleticism. He can play both forward positions and averaged a career-best 18.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last season. He is among the highest-profile free agents remaining after Ben Wallace, Jason Terry, Nene, and Peja Stojakovic were taken off the market. The Pacers are under pressure to make an impact deal after Stojakovic's departure, which leaves them nothing to show for the Ron Artest trade. Harrington played the first six years of his career in Indiana and a reunion there isn't out of the question. The Pacers also could be involved in a three-way deal with Atlanta and Golden State. Miller expects a quick resolution. "I think things are going to happen in a timely fashion," he said. "Now what timely defines as, I think there's other variables that come into play and make that call. But I think it's going to happen sooner rather than later." Moves start becoming official on Wednesday, and the Warriors could be busy for the entire offseason. "We're looking to get better," Mullin said. "It's not hoping. We're going to get better." Quote: [/indent] This article sheds no light at all on anything. Everything in here is what we already knew....

I believe Stern is the key to this whole thing. I am looking and hoping for a statement soon. He may be already working behind the scenes to get something worked out. At least that's what I am praying....

Since we all know BK will be gone, another GM (M.L. Carr as reported) will come in and make his mark on the team right away and hire one of his people.

Exactly

According to the Boston paper, M.L. Carr is part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Would he give that up to be a GM?

Quote: Well, when the judge doesn't have a clue who "Mr. Claxton" is, or evidently even realized the Hawks had obtained Mr. Claxton's services, certainly one doesn't expect the judge himself to make that determination. You know the judge did not have a clue about what it takes to run a sports fanchise. He gave all parties the opportunity to basically hash out an agreement thay would benefit the Hawks and Thrashers, but Belkin blocked all suggestions. The more I think about this whole circus, I believe this is more personal than business. Belkin has been trying to own an NBA team for more than 20 years and I can not see why he wouldn't want to put a competive team on the floor. He has basically won the case. I mean the ruling was he could buy out the other owners at cost. I think right now his only desire is to stick it to the current ownership and management for going against him in the first place. That's why the NBA and NHL needs to step in and take complete control of our team before it's ruined.

I think a lot has to go into when the talks between the teams were started. BK is probably prohibited against entering into any deals now that wasn't started before court.

I don't see a good deal from anyone after the court ruling, but the one thing all the teams involved have are 1st round picks with Detroit having two. I do not think BK can pull off a deal getting real value for AL because he is limited to what moves he can make

I think it was a good market out there for AL. Indiana, Detroit, and GS were the main teams reported. There were also various reports from other teams around the league showing interest in signing him. Now with the recent ruling, GS might have been the only team BK had started negotiations with prior to going to court and this is the only way to get something out of a SNT.

lol...I don't believe he get mistaken for Jordan. MJ has one of the most recognizable faces in the world and for so many people to think he is MJ is crazy.

Joke! I am filing first thing Monday against Denzel Washington. I will get laughed out of court as this clown. A Portland, Ore. man has filed a lawsuit for $832 million, saying he is tired of being mistaken for Michael Jordan, according to KGW-TV. The television station's Web site says Allen Heckard filed the suit against His Airness and Nike founder Phil Knight on June 29 in county court, claiming to have been mistaken for the basketball legend nearly every day for the past 15 years. Courtesy KGW.com And he's tired of it. "I'm constantly being accused of looking like Michael and it makes it very uncomfortable for me," Heckard reportedly said. Heckard apparently is suing Jordan for defamation and permanent injury, emotional pain and suffering. He is suing Knight for defamation and permanent injury for promoting Jordan and making him one of the world's most famous athletes. Heckard, who stands slightly taller than 6 feet, says many people miss the fact that he is roughly six inches shorter than Jordan. But Heckard bears a physical resemblance to Jordan because he has a shaved head, an earring in his left ear, and is in good physical shape — from playing basketball. "Even when I go to the gym I'm being accused of playing ball like him (Jordan)," Heckard said. Wouldn't most people consider that a compliment? "Yes, don't get me wrong it's definitely a positive thing, because Michael, like I say is one of the best ball players that I've known to play the game. But then again, that's Michael and I'm me. So I want to be recognized as me just like Michael's being recognized as Michael." The television station apparently caught Heckard wearing blue Air Jordan tennis shoes. Is Heckard trying to look like Jordan? No. "They're very comfortable shoes to play ball in," said Heckard. "I play a lot of basketball and any other shoes I try to play in tend to hurt the bottom of my feet." What made Heckard decide to file suit against Jordan and Knight for $416 million each? "Well, you figure with my age and you multiply that times seven and then I turn around and I figure that's what it all boils down to." http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5766288?FSO1&ATT=HMA

Thanks for the suggestion..I am going to my e-mail right now!

I don't know if the NBA has a provision in its bylaws, but I wish David Stern could step and let the NBA buy the Hawks like Major League baseball did with the Washington franchise. Put someone in charge of the team until they can find another owner of the team. This bullsh*t is hurting us today and what top FA would want to come to a franchise in the future going through this bull? This recent ruling will prohibit us from getting true value for AL.

I think Belkin is trying to convince the courts he do not have any anmosity towards the one person who showed a public display of dislike towards him

Quote: BK might as well play hard ball. We got nothing to lose in this situation. We are losing Al either way. /quote] He can really bend a team over the table if they really want AL to put them over the top. I believe that team is Indiana because Bird and company thinks they are one player away from contenting.

that BK is playing hardball with several teams to get as much out of the trade or he has to wait to see the outcome of the legal battle with the owners to make the moves he need to do.

hasn't did anything with their cap space. I think Jordan is saving their money for next year FA. I just don't believe they think Adam Morrison is all they needed.

You're right about the Bobcats I meant to add they haven't shown much interest either, but the Hornets spent their money on Peja

sign AL outright now is the Rapters and they have not shown much interest. If AL wants a big payday he would have to agree on S&T to a team of our choosing, so that puts BK in the driver's seat and he can command a lot for AL. Al is the biggest name still out there and I am sure BK has been on the phone with several teams about AL. We need to except equal value for AL and not look for another teams scraps.

Chandler has been a bust....period. If he was such this defensive presence as some have suggested he would been the anchor in the middle of the Bulls defense. This guy was the second pick in the 2001 draft and have not lived up to that pick. We have some who wants to send MW away after only one year because they believe he hasn't lived up to a pick that high. He got his money because of Curry's heart condition. Now, Chicago is doing what ever they can to rid themselves of this potential NBA leading rebounder. (per/48) I'm glad BK is not putting a team together based on stats per/48.

Chandler is close to being traded to the Hornets.

There is a problem with this trade. You do not have Chandler going anywhere after he is traded.

I'm sorry, I guess I haven't seen too much basketball this year or something. When did Chandler become this awesome player?

You sound like a kid with money burning in his pockets. Now you would be the same person throwing darts at BK for spending our CAP when there is something out there better later on.

Quote: Over our centers? YES..Zaza is better offensively but Chandler is a much better defender and rebounder.. This is true, but for the salary he is making he is not worth killing our CAP for years to come.