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Q: You mentioned it isn't too late to sign a point guard for the playoffs. Who is available, who would you pick, and who would you cut to make room for him? -- Tino. A: I would sign Anthony Carter, perhaps consider Antonio Daniels, and cut Eddy Curry. (Although I do appreciate the politics, with Eddy represented by the same firm as Wade, LeBron and Bosh.) South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Eddy Curry, Anthony Carter, Antonio Daniels 

Chris Tomasson: While somebody else could make waiver claim, Anthony Carter told me agent Bill Duffy talking to San Antonio and Minnesota on Carter signing. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Anthony Carter 

Chris Tomasson: Anthony Carter would have interest in returning to Miami but there has been no contact from Heat. "I definitely would go to Miami,'' he said Twitter

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Anthony Carter 

Jonathan Feigen: Rockets have reached out to the agent for point guard Anthony Carter. Could be an indication of buyout for Fisher. Carter played for McHale. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Anthony Carter 

The Pacers did NOT acquire Anthony Carter as part of the deal that sent Leandro Barbosa to Indiana for a second round pick. The Pacers still have about $7 million in cap space and a roster spot available with about 20 minutes remaining before the trade deadline ends. Sulia

Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Leandro Barbosa, Anthony Carter 

Sam Amick: Toronto was going to cut Anthony Carter if they didn't trade him. Two sources say he's in the deal to Indy. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Anthony Carter 

Carter is not with the team. He has gone back home to Denver. But he has not been officially waived by the Raptors. Carter’s agent, Bill Duffy, is trying to find a team for his client to go to; he’s looking for a club that may be interested in a veteran guard for help and depth with a playoff run. IF Duffy can find a taker, one of three scenarios will unfold with Carter: - he’ll be waived before the trade deadline - he’ll be waived right after the trade deadline - he’ll be included in a trade (either on his own or with another member of the Raps) FAN590

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Anthony Carter 

The Anthony Carter era with the Raptors lasted less than a season. The Raptors are going to try to either move the veteran guard in some transaction or release him in the next week and a half, according to a team source. Toronto Star

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Anthony Carter 

Carter served his purpose in a 37-game stint with the Raptors, providing some veteran leadership and filling in as an emergency third-string point guard. But a desire to use even more youth and wanting to let Carter see if he can hook up with a playoff-bound team if he’s eventually released, led to Tuesday’s move. The source said there was no one moment that precipitated the move – Carter’s missed the last three games with a stomach muscle problem – and that Carter had done what was expected of him in helping “change the culture” around the team. Toronto Star

Toronto Raptors, Anthony Carter 

Doug Smith: #Raptors to cut ties with Anthony Carter, source says. Tiny story in the works. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Anthony Carter 

The Raptors have had all kinds of opportunities to reconnect with Lin since that pre-draft crash but for various reasons and circumstances, it just never happened. But it almost did. It almost did just a month or so ago. Earlier this NBA season, with the New York Knicks in complete disarray and relationships rather friendly between Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni, interim general manager Glen Grunwald, and Colangelo, there had been some serious talk about a deal for one of the Raptors’ point guards. No one will say who approached whom about what, but if you play the elimination game, it was probably the veteran Anthony Carter, who was supposed to be heading to New York. Toronto Sun

New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Anthony Carter, Jeremy Lin 

Carter played with the Heat from 1999-2003, and is now with his sixth NBA team in 13 seasons. But his days of returning to Miami as a player are winding down. "Probably one year and then I'll start coaching," Carter, 36, said of his plan to retire after next season and become an NBA assistant. FOXSports Florida

Toronto Raptors, Coaching, Anthony Carter 

"Me and George have been talking about it for the last two years about me coaching with him, so I'm looking forward to that experience and that challenge," Carter said. "I've been talking to Sam Cassell (of Washington) about how it is, and with Tyronn Lue with Boston. Those are guys who I played (against)." FOXSports Florida

Toronto Raptors, Coaching, Anthony Carter 

Speaking of former Heat relics still ticking, yes, that is Anthony Carter, at 36, making a go of it in the Toronto Raptors' backcourt. "He's like an old pair of socks," new Raptors coach Dwane Casey told the Toronto media. "Every place that he's been he's always started out as a third guard and, by the end of the day, he just moves his way up and earns his minutes." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Toronto Raptors, Dwane Casey, Anthony Carter 

Ryan Wolstat: Anthony Carter considered New York, Chicago, Denver, but chose Toronto. More minutes and leadership role Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Anthony Carter 

Dwane has been raving about Jamaal Magloire with respect to practice habits, teaching ability and leadership and I know they expect the same thing from Anthony Carter, who I’m told is a consummate pro who is familiar with Casey from the time they spent together in Minnesota and who can be an extension of a coach in the locker room and on the bench. Toronto Star

Minnesota Timberwolves, Jamaal Magloire, Anthony Carter 

Aaron J. Lopez: Free agent Anthony Carter says he's not sure where he'll play this season but would welcome return to #Nuggets. Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, Anthony Carter 

Point guard Anthony Carter is a free agent and intrigued the coaching staff. They could buy out Renaldo Balkman's final two years. The oft-injured Ronny Turiaf has a player option of $4.3 million that he's likely to exercise, but the Knicks also could buy him out. Rookie point guard Andy Rautins also may be released to open a roster spot. New York Post

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Carter, Renaldo Balkman, Andy Rautins 

Speaking of (Anthony) Carter, he told me before the series that he wasn't sure what was next for his career after this season. Rod Boone asked him if he would want to come back to the Knicks. Carter did show a lot of toughness and savvy and could be a valuable veteran to have down the bench. Newsday

New York Knicks, Anthony Carter 

The Knicks lost, 101-89, Sunday and were swept from the Eastern Conference playoffs. But they did not go down without a fight, and Carter was the main reason why. Carter helped slow down Rajon Rondo and sparked a dramatic second-half comeback that fell short. "I was just sick and tired of seeing (Rondo) walk the ball up the court and come down and shoot all series," Carter said. "That was my whole mind-set when I went into the game, try and turn it up and make him do something different than he had done all series." New York Daily News

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Rajon Rondo, Anthony Carter