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Daily Rumors: Harris Headed Out?

Dallas Morning News: "When Donnie Nelson and Avery Johnson sit down to figure out how to fix something we had no idea was broken until two weeks ago, they have to start at the point guard position. Is Devin Harris the long-term solution? Can anyone really afford to still be thinking that three years into his pro career? Harris is at times a very good player. He is at times a very ineffective one. He will never have the physical stature to contend with guards such as Davis or Utah's Williams. There's simply not enough of him. Nash and Smush Parker don't have size, either, but their careers have illustrated the special qualities they bring to a team."

Basketball News Services: "The most likely scenario at this juncture appears to be that Najera will pick up his option with the Nuggets. After doing that, the Nuggets -- according to multiple sources -- will likely look to trade him. As of this moment, it's hard to say how much of a market there will be for him. On the surface, it might seem like there wouldn't be much interest in a 30-year-old forward with a career scoring average of just 5.4 ppg, but you have to remember that teams with a genuine interest in the forward would most likely be playoff teams looking for a player who can bring a set of intangibles to the table. The Nuggets would likely be looking for cap relief first and foremost in any deal involving Najera. However, a deal could also involve draft picks (of which Denver has none in the 2007 draft) or could help address Denver's aforementioned point guard situation."

Sacramento Bee: "Trading Artest has become a priority, if not the priority, within a Kings front office eager to change the roster and, in this case in particular, the culture of the splintered locker room. What basketball president Geoff Petrie and his famed patience will find, as he surely knows, is a mix of window shoppers and a few potentially serious buyers, but also the chance that moving forward will require dumping a talented starting small forward for a minimal return. "It's getting to the point where you can hope to get some teams that are desperate that are not opposed to taking on that kind of player," said one executive, not wanting to be identified since he was talking about another team's player, yet noting that his team is not interested in Artest. Meaning there is a likelihood that the Kings will have to swallow hard and take a fire-sale deal to move Artest."

Sacramento Bee: "Going pedal to the metal, after failing to reach the second round or the playoffs at all for the third time in as many years, isn't just about adding a star to ride shotgun to Kobe Bryant. While that is the obvious part of it, putting them in the middle of any discussion for Kevin Garnett or Jermaine O'Neal, the Los Angeles Lakers on the whole are pushing hard to win now and deal with potential complications later. The Los Angeles Lakers could offer Kwame Brown in a match of similar salaries. The Kings would inherit the frustration of an enigmatic player unable to grasp his considerable potential, but also the benefit of being able to clear cap space a year earlier than with Artest if Kwame Brown did not work out. And if Kwame Brown did work out, they would have the inside track on re-signing a talented young center."

Basketball News Services: "Another feasible target in return for Andrew Bynum is Memphis Grizzlies' Forward/Center Pau Gasol. After missing the first 20+ games of this last season, Gasol found the Grizzlies in a major hole. Over the last season or two, the team had let go of nearly every veteran (Eddie Jones, Lorenzen Wright, Shane Battier, Bobby Jackson, Earl Watson, Jake Tsakalidis, James Posey and Jason Williams) in favor of young talent like Rudy Gay, Hakim Warrick and Kyle Lowry ... A combination of Andrew Bynum and Kwame Brown is enough to match the salaries. It would be a lot trickier without Kwame Brown. The Los Angeles Lakers won't trade both Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum for Gasol."

Philadelphia Inquirer: "All that remains is how the Rockets and Jeff Van Gundy will word his departure. It will almost certainly be a "mutual decision" that he will not return. By doing so, Van Gundy will pocket a fat fee. The name heard most often as Van Gundy's replacement is ex-Kings and Blazers coach Rick Adelman, though Silas' name is believed to be on Alexander's short list, as well. The Rockets can't afford to break in a new coach with Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady and Shane Battier in the meat of their respective careers. Alexander will also likely inquire about Larry Brown's interest."

Philadelphia Inquirer: "Lenny Wilkens has managed to become president of the Sonics with next to no fanfare, and is apparently going to pick the new GM for majority owner Clay Bennett. Spurs assistant GM Sam Presti and Pistons director of player personnel Scott Perry are on the short, short list. If Presti gets the gig, many expect him to bring San Antonio assistant P.J. Carlesimo with him to coach. But Carlesimo might well have a shot in Toronto if the Raptors don't re-sign Mitchell."

Chicago Tribune: "The Sonics have former Bulls assistant and Mavs coach Jim Cleamons, now an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers, on their list to replace Bob Hill. But new owner Clay Bennett is cutting back drastically with a more dire financial situation than expected."

New York Daily News: "And then there's Larry Brown, who is still in play to be the next Grizzlies head coach. Heisley is enamored with big names - remember, he somehow got West to relocate from Hollywood to Memphis - and Brown is still atop his list. Brown is interested in the job, but is waiting until May 22 to see if the Grizzlies hit the jackpot by winning the draft lottery for Ohio State center Greg Oden. If they don't get the top pick, Brown will probably remove his name from consideration. But if they win the lottery and Heisley doesn't take West's advice, he could opt to bring in a proven Hall of Fame coach, albeit coming off a disastrous one-year run in New York."

New York Daily News: "Mavs long-time aide Del Harris is ready to jump to Milwaukee, where he'll work for his son, Larry, the Bucks GM, and be the head-coach-in-waiting. For the time being, he'll be Larry Krystkowiak's chief assistant."

New York Daily News: "[Matt] Barnes thinks he'll strike it rich this summer because he has hired Dan Fegan, who has Warrior starters Jason Richardson and Stephen Jackson as clients. But the Warriors would exceed the luxury tax if they give Barnes the middle-level exception, and executive VP Chris Mullin doesn't think Barnes is worth it."

Basketball News Services: "With the hopes of shedding some salary, the team is rumored to be looking into a trade of the 18th pick, opting to avoid the guaranteed salary of a young drafted prospect. A league source indicated that the Warriors may package Sarunas Jasikevicius with the pick for a defensive specialist like Ira Newble of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jasikevicius would fit in well with a Cavs team that could use help at the point and his friendship with fellow Lithuanian Zydrunas Ilgauskas can only help. Earlier this year, Jasikevicius said "I make too much money to be the third point guard. Obviously, it doesn't make sense to keep me here, that’s for sure. " With the Warriors likely not needing him, Cleveland just may be his new home."

New York Daily News: "Smush Parker's days as a Laker are over, as the ex-Fordham guard was told by the club that, "We're going in a different direction." But Smush Parker's days in L.A. might not be over. Sam Cassell is not getting any younger and Shaun Livingston is out for the entire 07-08 season. Smush Parker could end up signing as a free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers."

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