Trail_Blazer76
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<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Just when it seemed Portland was prepared to make the most anticipated move of the NBA's trading season by dealing Rasheed Wallace away, Blazers owner Paul Allen -- not Dallas counterpart Mark Cuban -- had the biggest influence on Saturday's trade talks between the clubs. Sources close to the discussions told ESPN.com that, at Allen's insistence, the Trail Blazers suddenly prefer to keep Wallace.
Stein also reports the Blazers weren't willing to take on Tariq Abdul-Wahad's contract:
Although there is still plenty of time before the deadline for another philosophical shift -- and sweetened offers for Wallace -- it appears that Allen's preference is to give the 'Sheed Era one more shot. The Mavericks, sources said, were informed Saturday evening that Portland will not accept a package of Antawn Jamison and Tariq Abdul-Wahad.
Meanwhile, Peter Vecsey says the Blazers made an offer to 'Sheed to extend his deal, but he rebuffed them:
North by northwest sources state Rashweed, poor soul, was offended by management's first extension offer, starting at $8 million. "He may accept that number [or almost half that number] from another team, but that isn't going to cut it in Portland," reveals my hearing aide. </div>
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Obviously nothing is certain, but I can't help but hope that this is a done deal. Sheed stay, and we have a shot at the championship in a couple years.
Stein also reports the Blazers weren't willing to take on Tariq Abdul-Wahad's contract:
Although there is still plenty of time before the deadline for another philosophical shift -- and sweetened offers for Wallace -- it appears that Allen's preference is to give the 'Sheed Era one more shot. The Mavericks, sources said, were informed Saturday evening that Portland will not accept a package of Antawn Jamison and Tariq Abdul-Wahad.
Meanwhile, Peter Vecsey says the Blazers made an offer to 'Sheed to extend his deal, but he rebuffed them:
North by northwest sources state Rashweed, poor soul, was offended by management's first extension offer, starting at $8 million. "He may accept that number [or almost half that number] from another team, but that isn't going to cut it in Portland," reveals my hearing aide. </div>
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Obviously nothing is certain, but I can't help but hope that this is a done deal. Sheed stay, and we have a shot at the championship in a couple years.
