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Kenny (Sactown)
What happened to Okafor?
Chad Ford (1:21 PM)
From what I can gather, both sides say the talks never happened. But you know how this goes. That's what everyone says once these things get out. While New Orleans is looking to slash payroll, I think they'll want more than Kenny Thomas' expiring contract for Okafor. Dalembert may be the best they can do.
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Brent (Indy)
Can the Pacers trade some of their expiring contracts at the end of the season for an all-star? Kevin Martin perhaps.
Chad Ford (1:22 PM)
Maybe. They'll look into it. They know that using their expiring contracts as trade bait may be more effective than trying to sign a big free agent in 2011. And yes, I think there's a chance that Kevin Martin goes on the block. Tyreke Evans is a two, not a one and he's been thriving since the position change. That makes Martin expendable.