"Amare Stoudemire has little interest in joining the Warriors"

RealGM , citing the San Jose Mercury News' Tim Kawakami , is reporting that Amare Stoudemire himself is expressing doubt about a trade to Golden State. The same report says the Warriors' chances of a trade are slim at best. Over the past few days, rumors about the trade have shifted wildly, ranging from Amare joking that he's joining the Lakers to apparent indications that Stoudemire might be preparing to leave the Phoenix area. The latest rumor, as reported by Kawakami, seems to put a stop to all trade negotiations for Stoudemire by Golden State, who would never give up any significant talent for a player who is unwilling to sign a long-term extension. Part of Amare's problem with the Warriors was supposedly his reluctance to play center. But with Ronny Turiaf and a now-seven-foot Anthony Randolph on the roster, Amare could play his preferred power forward position. But the Warriors have never been concerned about employing a true center and they would be willing to accommodate Amare's ... (link)