Kapono being shopped

[PureGreatness]

West teams continue to look for ways to load up

By Johnny Ludden and Adreian Wojnarowski

February 18, 2008

Four days left before the NBA’s trade deadline, and three star-studded deals are already complete with another blockbuster sitting on the docket. It’ll be a wonder if there’s anyone left to move once Thursday comes and goes.

If the Dallas Mavericks complete their trade for Jason Kidd, Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest becomes the NBA’s next big target of interest. Two league sources said Sunday that the Denver Nuggets were in "full pursuit" of Artest and discussing a package involving Linas Kleiza, Eduardo Najera and a first-round pick.

“Denver is the team that needs to do something,” said one West executive. “With everyone loading up, they’re going to have a tough time getting out of the first round.”

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Here’s what else Y! Sports was hearing as the All-Star break ended:

• The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to pry Mike Miller out of Memphis with an offer of expiring contracts that includes a package of Sam Cassell and Aaron Williams. The Grizzlies want the Clippers first-round pick in 2008, and so far, the Clippers are balking.

• After sending a scout to see him in Memphis last week, the Denver Nuggets are talking with the Grizzlies about acquiring guard Kyle Lowry for Von Wafer and a first-round draft pick.

• The Cleveland Cavaliers value Philadelphia’s Andre Miller more than they did Mike Bibby, but the Sixers haven’t shown much inclination to move their point guard, maybe even less now that they’ve experienced some success. And if Philadelphia opted to trade Andre Miller? It’s hard to imagine Cleveland being able to put together a worthy package.

The Cavaliers also have had talks regarding Mike Miller and two other point guards: Lowry and Portland’s Jarrett Jack.

• With an understanding that they’ll need to re-sign restricted free agent guard Jose Calderon and Carlos Delfino this summer, the Raptors are fielding offers for Jason Kapono. It’s unlikely they’ll get many considering the three years and nearly $19 million left on Kapono’s contract.

• The Orlando Magic have continued to shop for frontline help with Pat Garrity’s expiring contract as bait.

• The San Antonio Spurs are most interested in getting Tony Parker back in the lineup and seeing what their roster looks like at full strength. But with a couple of expiring contracts of their own, most notably that of Brent Barry, they've also actively looked for additional help. The Spurs were in the Kyle Korver talks with Philadelphia, but didn’t want to give up a first-round pick. They also talked to the Atlanta Hawks about Josh Childress, but were quickly rebuffed.

With Shaquille O’Neal now in Phoenix and Yao Ming’s Houston Rockets coming on strong, the Spurs also might be in the market for more size.

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[WraithSentinel]

Perhaps the Bobcats and Raptors finally realize it is not very smart to pay 3pt specialist a lot of money. Save the big money for players such as Mike Miller, who can hit 3s,rebound, and pass.

[Too Cool #2]

Kappa needs to go to a team with a really good drive and dish guard to be succesful..he had Wade and i Ford but Calderon is not really that type...

PHX and Now Dallas and N.O would be perfect situations

[PureGreatness]

he should come here

[Too Cool #2]

Who would we give up..we gettin alil thin as is...Maybe if we got Jamario Moon to go along with him..we'd move a zaza or salim..ill go as far as even solo

[PureGreatness]

simple ZaZa and maybe salim. but probably ZaZa

[Too Cool #2]

That just leaves Solo Josh smith and Horford as our only bigs....i dont think we could make it against the Dwights,Garnetts and Bosh's of the World

[Blunt91]

Seems like The Cavaliers are sore losers. I didn't like that comment about them being more interested in Andre Miller than Mike Bibby. As if they were saying Bibby isn't that good anyway. Don't be mad because the Kings chose to deal with the Hawks over your organization. The Cavs don't have anything of value that people would want.

[Plainview1981]

Also notice that it says the Spurs were quickly rejected when they came after Childress. Doesn't sound like the Hawks are in a hurry to trade him. I'm sure the Spurs offered junk, but the article still seems to suggest the Hawks plan on keeping him.

[TexasPete]

Kapono is the WORST defensive player in the league and the Raps figured out they just pissed away cash for 3 more years.

It seems to me that NBA GM's are among the lowest IQ people in society. Bad move after bad move.

[mrhonline]

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• The Spurs were in the Kyle Korver talks with Philadelphia, but didn’t want to give up a first-round pick. They also talked to the Atlanta Hawks about Josh Childress, but were quickly rebuffed.

I think the Spurs will be the team that Childress signs the MLE with. He's a perfect replacement for Bowen.

The question is if the Hawks will match.

[oiatlhawksfan]

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Who would we give up..we gettin alil thin as is...Maybe if we got Jamario Moon to go along with him..we'd move a zaza or salim..ill go as far as even solo

this forum is getting way to cocky. No way they trade Moon and Kapono for Salim and zaza.

[Too Cool #2]

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Who would we give up..we gettin alil thin as is...Maybe if we got Jamario Moon to go along with him..we'd move a zaza or salim..ill go as far as even solo

this forum is getting way to cocky. No way they trade Moon and Kapono for Salim and zaza.

i was being sarcastic man lol...i was saying if we ever were to get a kapono we'd have to get a good player

[ncthompson11]

If BK got Kapono to come to Atlanta without trading anyone important I would be estactic. Regardless of whether or not he can play great defense he gives another option to play 15-20 minutes a game and at the end of games can be a spot up guy if teams try to double Joe or Bibby.

I know were running low on players but Id try and trade Zaza and West or Zaza and Salim or Solomon and then sign another guy from the NBDL or over seas to fill out the roster.

[TexasPete]

Kapono is owed almost 20M over the next 3 years and he isnt coming to Atlanta. The Hawks still have Smoove and Chill to worry about so Kapono is absolutely not coming to Atlanta.