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Heat in serious talks to trade Shaq
Heat in serious talks to trade Shaq
The Heat has told center Shaquille O'Neal's representation that it is talking about trading him and he should be prepared for the possibility of a deal, according to two officials close to the situation. Phoenix has discussed sending forward Shawn Marion and point guard Marcus Banks to the Heat in return for O'Neal. Asked for confirmation, one of O'Neal's representatives said O'Neal has been ...
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  • Patrick Patrick
    +7
    In related news, I'm in serious talks to have sexual relations with Gisele Bündchen.
    Posted 2/6/2008 respond (flag)
  • Cuzoogle Cuzoogle
    +1
    Would not be suprised......D-Wade will get dealt next week as well.
    Posted 2/6/2008 respond (flag)
  • JaketheSnake JaketheSnake
    +3
    Shaq fits about as well in the Suns' offense as he does in a Mini Cooper.
    Posted 2/6/2008 respond (flag)
  • Patrick Patrick
    +2
    Wow. I really thought this news was a joke when I first heard it. With all those Marion trade rumors at the beginning of the season, who thought they 'd end up with a decrepit Shaquille O’Neal.
    Posted 2/6/2008 respond (flag)
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Report: Heat Trying to Trade Shaq to Suns
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Report: Miami Heat In Serious Talks To Trade Shaq
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... Barry Jackson of the MIAMI HERALD reports this afternoon that “The Heat has told center Shaquille O’Neal’s representation that it is talking about trading him and he should be prepared for the possibility of a deal, according to two officials close to the situation. Phoenix has discussed sending forward Shawn Marion and point guard Marcus Banks to the Heat in return for O’Neal.“Asked for confirmation, one of O’Neal’s representatives said O’Neal has been made aware that discussions with Phoenix are ...

Hey Shaq, You Like Arizona?
(Obsolete Feed) — ... I'm posting because I had a question for Shaq. I know, it's not like he would even read this but it's just a question. Shaq, how would you feel about living in Arizona and playing for the Phoenix Suns? The Miami Herald is reporting that the Heat are in talks with the Suns on a trade that would send Shaq to Phoenix and Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to Miami. Shaq would be going from the beach to the desert. I'm sure he would love that. ...

Shaq Trade: Miami Heat Are In "Serious Talks" With Phoenix Suns For Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks
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Rumor du jour: Shaq getting shipped to the Suns?
Ball Don't Lie — Pau Gasol is traded to Los Angeles. New Jersey is looking to move Jason Kidd. Shaquille O'Neal might be getting shipped to Phoenix. I tell you; the NBA is absolutely craz-- WHOA! Hold up. What was that last one again? Shaquille O'Neal might be getting shipped to Phoenix. At least, that's the rumor in Florida. From Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald: The Heat has told center Shaquille O'Neal's representation that it is talking about trading him and he should be prepared for the possibility of a deal, according to two ...

Shaq to the Suns?
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Shaq for Matrix and Banks?
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Rumor: Shaq To Suns
CelticsBlogBarry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports: The Heat has told center Shaquille O'Neal's representation that it is talking about trading him and he should be prepared for the possibility of a deal, according to two officials close to the situation. Phoenix has discussed sending forward Shawn Marion and point guard Marcus Banks to the Heat in return for O'Neal. Asked for confirmation, one of O'Neal's representatives said O'Neal has been made aware that discussions with Phoenix are serious and ongoing, but that a deal was not definite. Dallas also has been mentioned as a ...

Is Phoenix Screwing With Dallas Over Shaq?
FanHouse — ... 's deep pockets, maybe it's the eternal thirst to hold a matchup advantage with San Antonio... but Dallas always gets connected to Shaq. And guess what? The Herald's Barry Jackson mentions the Mavericks: ...

Shaq to be Traded to Phoenix for Marion, Banks? It Appears to Be Done
Sports On My Mind — ... Miami Herald writer Barry Jackson reports that the Phoenix suns are in serious trade talks with the Miami Heat. The object of the Suns’ desire is Shaquille O’Neal. According to Jackson Phoenix is willing to swap oft-disgruntled forward Shawn Marion and backup point guard Marcus Banks to the Heat for O’Neal: ...

Shaq to be Traded to Phoenix for Marion, Banks? It Appears to Be Done; Lakers Handle Nets in Pau’s Debut
Sports On My Mind — ... Miami Herald writer Barry Jackson reports that the Phoenix suns are in serious trade talks with the Miami Heat. The object of the Suns’ desire is Shaquille O’Neal. According to Jackson Phoenix is willing to swap oft-disgruntled forward Shawn Marion and backup point guard Marcus Banks to the Heat for O’Neal: ...

Shaq to be Traded to Phoenix for Marion, Banks?
Sports On My Mind — ... Miami Herald writer Barry Jackson reports that the Phoenix suns are in serious trade talks with the Miami Heat. The object of the Suns’ desire is Shaquille O’Neal. According to Jackson Phoenix is willing to swap oft-disgruntled forward Shawn Marion and backup point guard Marcus Banks to the Heat for O’Neal: ...

Shaq and the Dallas Mavericks
Mavs Moneyball — ... Where does Dallas come in? Well, they come up everytime Shaq does and for no other reason but that Dallas gets mentioned everytime a marquee player is available. I'm pretty sure this only happens because people think Mark Cuban is crazy. Maybe he is, but he isn't stupid -- either are Donnie Nelson and Avery Johnson. That didn't stop Dallas from coming up in the Miami Herald article that broke the story. ...

Shaq to Phoenix?
CelticsBlog — ... Grant Hill could have a Gary Payton "I didn't sign up for this" moment. That's the only positive I've come up with so far. The deal is supposed to go through as long as Shaq passes a physical. Does anyone think Shaq can easily pass a physical?   Do the Suns know something we don't? Was Shawn Marion a silent partner in Bad Newz Kennels? There has to be something going on here.   Banks. 4 teams in 5 seasons? Nice job breaking this story Barry Jackson.

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