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NBA Rumor Mill
Team by Team
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Morning News reports that the Mavs' search for a backup point guard leads to Travis Best, who is the top player on the team's list. Kenny Anderson and Rod Strickland are other options.
Denver Nuggets
The Rocky Mountain News reports that the Nuggets are still interested in re-signing Chris Andersen to a deal, according to Andersen's agent. His agent said two other teams, which he did not name, are interested in his client's services and are offering better deals than Denver.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal reports that Memphis is looking to trade for a big man in order to add more depth to the frontcourt. Players the team is interested in include Atlanta's Nazr Mohammed and Golden State's Adonal Foyle and Erick Dampier. The Grizzlies have also contacted the Sonics in regard to Jerome James and Vitaly Potapenko. The Memphis Commercial-Appeal reports that James Posey will start ahead of Michael Dickerson at shooting guard, even though Dickerson is completely healthy. GM Jerry West says Posey provides the starting rotation with a better shooter and defender. He also adds more toughness.
Miami Heat
Tim Hardaway's agent tells the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that his client wouldn't be opposed to returning to Miami, despite leaving on bad terms. Hardaway was signed by the Pacers late last season. He's 36 years old. The Miami Herald reports that Eddie Jones' future in Miami may be in jeopardy if the team acquires restricted free agent Lamar Odom. Jones' large contract, combined whose the deals of Brian Grant and possibly Odom, may force Miami's hand in trading Jones in a cost-cutting move. The Heat agreed to terms with Odom on a six-year, $63-million offer sheet. The team's hope is that the Clippers choose to let Odom go. Odom says he is not interested in returning to the Clippers. He has averaged 15.9 points per game during his four seasons with the Clippers. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Steve Smith is interested in rejoining the Heat, who are interested in him as well. Smith was relegated to pine time in San Antonio last season. Atlanta, Denver and the L.A. Lakers are interested in his services as well.
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle Times is reporting that there has been trade interest in one of Seattle's four big men -- Jerome James, Calvin Booth, Vitaly Potapenko and Predrag Drobnjak. Portland and Memphis are two teams reportedly interested in one of these four. Joseph Forte's off-the-court problems are forcing Seattle's hand as the team is looking to trade him, according to the Seattle Times. The team may waive him or place him at the end of the bench if it can't orchestrate a deal.
Utah Jazz
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the Jazz remain interested in free agents Jason Terry and Stephen Jackson.
Washington Wizards
Bobby Simmons' agent says the Wizards do not intend to re-sign his client, according to the Washington Post.