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The Pacers are struggling and looking to the future for hope. They were poised to potentially trade Jeff Foster, but with Foster likely now out for the season, their focus moves to Murphy. With a number of contending teams interested in him, the Pacers seem to be in the right place to make a deal.

While Murphy may be overpaid, there are few bigs in the league who can rebound and spread the floor the way he can, which gives him value to a number of teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to be the team with the most interest. If the Cavs can't land Antawn Jamison, Murphy appears to be their second option. At a minimum, the Pacers likely will be able to get back expiring contracts and one asset (either a draft pick or J.J. Hickson) for Murphy.

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For weeks we've assumed that Antawn Jamison is the Wizard most likely to be moved, but that's not true, according to GMs who have had conversations with the Wizards. They say the team is reluctant to move Jamison, a franchise cornerstone.

Butler, on the other hand, is very much available, and the Wizards shouldn't have much trouble finding interest: Butler has only one year remaining on his contract and he can still play, at age 29 (he turns 30 on March 13).

One issue that could slow negotiations is the fact that the Wizards don't want to just give Butler away; they want both cap relief and a young asset. But that might be a heavy price in this market.

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Three weeks ago, Jamison appeared to be the player most likely to be traded. But the word from a number of GMs is that the Wizards are reluctant to trade him, particularly to the rival Cavs.

"They want a lot for him," one GM said. "A lot. Jamison is a good player, but he's old and makes a lot of money. No one is giving up a future superstar in return."

LTrain23 wrote: You know jpake, the funny thing is, people said the same thing about Jermaine O'Neal while he was in Portland. Dude gets traded and BOOM 20/10 guy at Indy.

Don't judge a 21 year old big man in his 2nd year in the league. Especially when he's improved so much in ONE year.

You're better than that.

Also, Antawn has been run to the ground these last two weeks by Washington. He's logged heavy minutes AND he's not been so hot. You always have the injury issue with him as well..

jpake1 wrote:

LTrain23 wrote: You know jpake, the funny thing is, people said the same thing about Jermaine O'Neal while he was in Portland. Dude gets traded and BOOM 20/10 guy at Indy.

Don't judge a 21 year old big man in his 2nd year in the league. Especially when he's improved so much in ONE year.

You're better than that.

Also, Antawn has been run to the ground these last two weeks by Washington. He's logged heavy minutes AND he's not been so hot. You always have the injury issue with him as well..

Ok that's Jermaine O'neal. When we discuss him, then bring that one up, okay? How about you take your own advice as well. You guys are surely judging the 2nd year 21 year old youngster. But since I don't see him at the POSSIBLE NEXT frontcourt superstar, I don't get the benefit of the doubt like you guys do? Makes sense.

devil1197 wrote: So if the Cavs can get Jamison or another player by using Z (buyout) 1st rounder which is useless and cash/filler you wouldn't do it?

Sorry, that trigger will be pulled if its on the table imo. The Wizards will get desperate soon. Just like the Suns and Bucks when Ferry got two starters for salary relief and sub par bench talent.

jpake1 wrote: You say that now, but I wonder what you'll say when they don't win the championship.