Now that it is clear that Kevin Garnett will not be in Arizona, the Phoenix Suns are shifting their attention to trying to lure Grant Hill to the desert, the Arizona Republic is reporting.
The Suns will try to sell Hill on the lovely weather, team chemistry, relaxed practices and friendly atmosphere, but will have only a veteran’s minimum contract to put on the table ($1.2 million, $770,610 which would count against the cap). Other teams can offer a lot more money (Toronto, Orlando) while others can offer more than the Suns and offer a similar or better chance at success (Detroit, San Antonio).
Hill has let Phoenix know for years he was interested in playing here. Sources confirm he was in the Valley last weekend, although both sides swear there was no contact between player and team. When asked if he felt the Suns or the Spurs were a better fit, Hill told ESPN radio he’d choose the Suns.
Via Arizona Republic
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Antonio McDyess decided on Thursday to not opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer.
His decision means a long-term contract extension should be coming his way shortly after the Pistons re-sign McDyess' good friend, Chauncey Billups.
McDyess' decision comes at a great time for the Pistons, who were hoping to know McDyess' intentions prior to tonight's draft.
Via MLive.com
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Jun 28, 2007 12:35 PM EST
Pistons guard Flip Murray could be used as trade bait during tonight's draft after he picked up his player option for next season.
The Pistons still have no definitive news from forward Antonio McDyess or his agent, Andy Miller. But the team expects word to come sometime before the draft that the former All-Star will pick up his option as well.
Via Detroit Free Press
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Pistons Jun 2007 Archive
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Globe And Mail | Jun 26, 2007
Chris Webber is as unsure about his future in the NBA now as he was when the Detroit Pistons were eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals earlier this month.
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ESPN | Jun 26, 2007
Pistons guard Ronald "Flip" Murray has exercised his player option for next season to return to the team, his agent, Mark Termini, said Tuesday.
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ESPN | Jun 25, 2007
Chauncey Billups officially opted out of his contract Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent as of July 1.
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Free-Press | Jun 17, 2007
The Suns would want "two of your starting players, the 15th and the 27th pick for that?" said Joe Dumars recently, without acknowledging Shawn Marion by name.
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Detroit Free Press | Jun 16, 2007
Friday's trade, of Carlos Delfino, cleared $1.
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ESPN | Jun 15, 2007
The Raptors acquired Carlos Delfino from Detroit in exchange for two second round picks.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 12, 2007
A source has confirmed the Celtics' interest in Shawn Marion. Marion's name has also surfaced in rumors involving Detroit.
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Houston Chronicle | Jun 12, 2007
Will Rasheed Wallace be back in Detroit next season?
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Globe And Mail | Jun 11, 2007
The Detroit Pistons have no plans to fire coach Flip Saunders, president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said Monday.
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The Detroit News | Jun 11, 2007
Isiah Thomas has always loved Rasheed Wallace's talent and the Knicks need a veteran big man.
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Denver Post | Jun 10, 2007
The Pistons are expected to offer Chauncey Billups a contract worth around $13 million a year over four seasons
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USA Today | Jun 8, 2007
Grant Hill will be back in the NBA next season, and there is a good chance he'll be back in the Motor City
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SI.com | Jun 5, 2007
An NBA official with knowledge of the team's plans told The Associated Press on Monday night that Flip Saunders will return as head coach of the Detroit Pistons next season.
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New York Daily News | Jun 5, 2007
Rasheed Wallace's exit in the Eastern Conference Finals may make him a candidate to be traded and if he is available, Isiah Thomas will certainly attempt to acquire the power forward.
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ESPN | Jun 5, 2007
Flip Saunders will be back as coach of the Detroit Pistons next season, an NBA official with knowledge of the team's plans told The Associated Press on Monday night.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 4, 2007
Chauncey Billups didn't sound like a man who wouldn't be back with the Pistons following their elimination in the playoffs.
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AP | Jun 3, 2007
The 98-82 loss to Cleveland on Saturday will likely lead to an uncertain offseason for the Pistons.
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Yahoo.com | Jun 3, 2007
Crown the Cleveland Cavaliers the Eastern Conference champions, and on their way to their first NBA finals.
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Yahoo.com | Jun 2, 2007
Pistons guard Carlos Delfino has been included in Argentina's 17-man squad for the Pan-American Games and FIBA Americas Championship after settling his problems with the Argentinian Basketball Confederation.
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SI.com | Jun 1, 2007
On Friday, NBA spokesman Tim Frank said Antonio McDyess will not face any more discipline.
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AP | Jun 1, 2007
The Pistons needed Antonio McDyess on Thursday night.
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Yahoo.com | Jun 1, 2007
LeBron James used one of the most spectacular performances in playoff history to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to the verge of their greatest season.
