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Suns looking to deal for veteran defender
Because the Phoenix Suns sent two players away for one in the Shaq trade, they have 12 players on their roster; the NBA minimum is 13. The Suns must acquire a player within two weeks from the time the trade is completed, which can't happen until Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks pass their physicals for the Miami Heat. "We are already looking at guys, contacting agents," ...
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