San Fran Chronicle: Possible 3 way (Atl, Indy, GS)

[FrankSlade7]

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."

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[BornandDieHawks]

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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."

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This article sheds no light at all on anything. Everything in here is what we already knew....

[BornandDieHawks]

By the way welcome to the board

[FrankSlade7]

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By the way welcome to the board

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Thanks, I have been following this story closely as well.

I realize to a point this is more of the same, however it's interesting that as of Today, a 3 way with Indiana was mentioned as possibly since just recently it was reported that Harrington was a very good bet to be traded to Golden State.

Considering the restrictions applied it would seem logical that GS would have the few one year players to Trade to Atl and then Indiana would likely aquire Harrington back.

[Final_quest]

Who would Indiana send to GS?

[BornandDieHawks]

If Indiana is involved...it will be interesting to see what they would have to offer because they really want AL.

[vdunkndunk]

I just want something to happen!!! This reminds me of the Joe Johnson thing, where you want it to end so you can look forward to the season knowing you got the player you wanted, but it just keeps dragging on and on...

[FrankSlade7]

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Who would Indiana send to GS?

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From what I have read and heard, most likely

Jeff Foster, and either Anthony Johnson, or Tinsley

However David Harrison, and or Sarunas Jasikevicius could be included.

Stephen Jackson is possible as well but least likely of the others mentioned.

It all depends on the final number that Atlanta and Al agree to, as far as his First year on the new contract.

Then trying to match up the players dollar wise to fit.

[sturt]

There's a real question here about whether Harrington would be GS or Ind bound... since his agent is evidently in SF, one would tend to conclude that SF would be where he's likely headed.

In that event, maybe IND likes Troy Murphy.

[BornandDieHawks]

I feel the same way. Let's just make the deal so we can start looking at our team for this year.

[FrankSlade7]

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There's a real question here about whether Harrington would be GS or Ind bound... since his agent is evidently in SF, one would tend to conclude that SF would be where he's likely headed.

In that event, maybe IND likes Troy Murphy.

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Well you may recall last season, when Artest was on the trading Block. They looked at trading him to GS.

Murphy was brought up, but it appeared Indiana was more interested in Diogu and Pietrus. Not to mention Murphy's contract is not too attractive, and would appear not to fit in with Indy's new direction of quicker, more athletic.

That's not to say with the right deal Indiana might take him.

[swolehawk2]

I know right...at least we have the summer league to look forward to.

Another thing....Speedy will make more of an impact that people realize, u simply can't keep him out of the lane and unlike T Lue, he can finish. I like T Lue as a backup...Speedy/JJ backcourt, huge upgrade for us offensively.

[DrReality]

It's weird that two teams who are both interested in Al may be involved in a 3 way.

Murphy may fit better with Indy. Some similarity to the guy they sent to Dallas.

I'm like you though, ready to see it happen.

[sturt]

As I've scanned the rosters of IND and GS, it's hard to see how there is the right mix of 1 year contracts and large-enough contracts (ie, to balance out Al's big pay day) to make anything work.

One way of reading Mullin's quote is that they may feel like they had enough of a deal worked out by the time the judge ruled that they can establish they beat that clock... but that they just need to have the court's acknowledgement of that, since no one wants to make something public prematurely (see Fiasco, Joe Johnson, Atlanta Spirit, 2005).