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There's still nothing new on the Brad Miller front. To quote his agent Mark Bartelstein this morning: "Nothing new." Houston Chronicle

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It looks like the free-agent center situation finally is starting to shake out, with Atlanta’s (and Shaq’s) options dwindling: – The Hawks are still in the running for Brad Miller. “There is definitely mutual interest,” agent Mark Bartelstein said today. “Where that’s going to lead, it’s tough to say. There are a lot of things he’s looking at. Nothing has been decided.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Free agent center Brad Miller hopes to make a decision regarding his future by the end of the week, according to his agent Mark Bartelstein. "There's a lot of people pursuing Brad," Bartelstein said during a phone interview. ESPN.com

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The Nuggets are interested in free-agent center Brad Miller. Other frontcourt players who might get a look include shot-blocking center Theo Ratliff, veteran Kurt Thomas, former Nugget Francisco Elson and Golden State center Anthony Tolliver, who finished last season with averages of 15.9 points and 8.9 rebounds in his final 16 games. Louis Amundson, the 6-foot-9 forward from Phoenix who played at Boulder and Monarch high schools, is not likely to sign with Denver, a NBA source said Monday. Denver Post

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Also, the Bulls have the cap space to offer Miller the type of deal that neither the Celtics nor Heat can probably offer at the moment, because of the other high-priced deals they've made recently. "[Miller] loves it in Chicago," Bartelstein said. ESPN.com

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The Hawks haven’t offered Shaq a contract yet. There’s still the open question of what kind of role he’s willing to accept on his new team. The Hawks also are said to be looking at Brad Miller, Ilgauskas, Kurt Thomas, Kwame Brown and Anthony Tolliver. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Not a lot of action on the backup plan front. The dinner meeting with Brad Miller sets up a next step, but that won't happen until there is resolution on the Bosh plan. The Rockets could try to enter the David Lee talks, but again, they have put little more than due diligence in on that. (Lee and Miller share the same agent.) Miller might fit in easily regardless, but when things shake out, the Rockets are more likely to seek a trade with teams needing to move a contract than to crowd a roster they like with a free agent not very different from the players they already have. Morey said shortly after the season that he believes teams make mistakes when they overreact in free agency, taking away the chance to make trades later. If he doesn't get the move he wants, he'd have to decide the next option is better than the one that could come later. Houston Chronicle

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The source said the Hawks' interest in O'Neal is not significantly greater than the team's interest in other free agent centers like Zydrunas Ilgauskas or Brad Miller, and that the team has just begun examining whether it needs another big man to play with Horford and backup Zaza Pachulia, who Atlanta likes a great deal as a reserve. However, the possibility exists that Hawks ownership may view O'Neal as an attractive component next season and could be driving the team's pursuit of the 15-time All -Star and two-time Finals MVP. NBA.com

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But as interesting as Barbosa and Fernandez may be, the Celts are aware that size is a more critical need. They continue to pursue center Brad Miller, among others. Boston Herald

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Sources said the Bulls also have contacted Carlos Boozer and, in a surprise, Amare Stoudemire, who could meet with them Tuesday. The aggressive approach is a sign the Bulls are trying to ensure they don't repeat 2000, when they struck out on major free agents to settle for Ron Mercer and a young Brad Miller. Chicago Tribune

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Ainge called agent Mark Bartelstein about Miller and Lee soon after free agency began. “The Celtics are a great franchise,’’ Bartelstein said. “It’s certainly a team, when they are interested you’re crazy not to listen. Danny and Doc do a great job. Brad loves the way the Celtics play. That’s why they get into it all the time. They’re very competitive; he’s very competitive. We’ll certainly talk to them and see what happens. It’s a real interesting fit. We’ll talk to Danny and see what happens here.’’ Boston Globe

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Free-agent C Brad Miller having dinner tonight w/HOU coach Rick Adelman, his ex-Kings boss. Miller was also scheduled to talk w/Cavs today Twitter

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The four most interesting ones look to be Boston, Denver, Cleveland and Houston. The Celtics really need help inside due to starting center Kendrick Perkins having suffered a serious knee injury in Game 6 of last month's NBA Finals and backup Rasheed Wallace on the verge of retiring. FanHouse.com

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Sources: Celtics reach out to Brad Miller. Miller's interest in Celtics is mutual Twitter

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Bulls free-agent center Brad Miller is expected to meet with Boston, Houston, Cleveland and Chicago over the next couple of days, a league source said. Yahoo! Sports

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Boston has strong interest in Brad Miller in free agency and could try to acquire Dallas center Erick Dampier. Yahoo! Sports

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Local 6 Sports Director David Pingalore learned Monday night the Magic are seriously considering and could make an offer to Chicago Bulls Center Brad Miller by the end of the week. The Magic can't sign a free agent until the NBA free agency period starts July 1. The reason for such a move: the Magic are shopping the services of Marcin Gortat. The backup center to Dwight Howard signed a 34 million dollar deal last year. clickorlando.com

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Sam Amick: As expected, the Houston Rockets will pursue center Brad Miller after he becomes a free agent on Thursday, a source tells FanHouse. Twitter

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The Boston Celtics have targeted center Brad Miller to sign in free agency, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

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