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The Mavericks' interest in an Odom deal is purely to gain financial flexibility, which necessitates a third team to take on Williams. One possibility discussed, sources said, was Dallas taking back former Mavericks point guard Devin Harris to complete a three-team deal with the Clippers and Jazz, but the Mavericks are trying to avoid absorbing any salary in the move. ESPN.com

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Fear not, Jazz fans. GM Kevin O'Connor is exploring ways to move up in the draft. They have the Warriors' pick in 2013 (top-six-protected) and veterans like Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson and Devin Harris, and they might even be willing to add another young player (as long as you don't ask for Derrick Favors or Enes Kanter). ESPN.com

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Fear not, Jazz fans. GM Kevin O'Connor is exploring ways to move up in the draft. They have the Warriors' pick in 2013 (top-six-protected) and veterans like Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson and Devin Harris, and they might even be willing to add another young player (as long as you don't ask for Derrick Favors or Enes Kanter). The question is, how high can they go? Their presumed target is Weber State's Lillard. They need a point guard and know him better than any team in the league. But if they could get higher and get an even better prospect, they would. They like Beal and Kidd-Gilchrist a lot, too. ESPN.com

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Brian T. Smith: Harris is "excited" to enter a contract year. Knows he started slowly and didn't play well, but feels like he found his game at end of year. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Devin Harris 

In the middle of the season when the shots weren't falling and he was struggling on the court, Devin Harris was the subject of some trade rumors. But not from the Utah Jazz. "Not by us, not by us," Utah Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin insisted Tuesday. Right now, the Jazz couldn't be happier with Harris, who has been one of the team's most consistent players since the All-Star break. He has almost single-handedly willed the Jazz to a couple of victories, including Monday night's come-from-behind win over San Antonio. Deseret News

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But while he’s happy to be in Utah, Harris said there’s no ill will toward the Nets. “The whole time I was here was fun,” he said. “I can remember the first time I got here, played that game. Throughout all the highs of the All-Star year through the lows of only winning 12 games [in 2009-10], it’s all a great learning experience and I enjoyed every minute of it.” Bergen Record

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On Thursday, Harris, an offseason Dallas resident, responded by giving Cousins a face-to-chest don't-mess-with-this-Texan stare. "I've never seen (Cousins) do that with a guy his size. Have you?" Watson said. "That says a lot." Deseret News

Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, DeMarcus Cousins, Devin Harris 

"I didn't see him hit (Derrick) Favors. I didn't see him hit (Enes) Kanter," Watson said. "But every time he plays Devin, he wants to bump Devin. I mean, wow. Unbelievable, unbelievable. I don't what to say. I'm speechless." Deseret News

Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, DeMarcus Cousins, Devin Harris 

Cousins on Harris: Yo, honestly I'm tired of the kid. And I mean, like really, I don't know what his issue is. I'm tired of the kid, honestly. I'm tired of him. I don't know what his issue is, but I can definitely solve it. Salt Lake Tribune

Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, DeMarcus Cousins, Devin Harris 

Harris on Cousins: It goes back to the last game. … He's trying to get in my head and I'm trying to get in his. I can't let anybody push me around. Salt Lake Tribune

Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, DeMarcus Cousins, Devin Harris 

Brian T. Smith: Source close to Harris recently told he's staying with team and Jazz aren't looking to move him before deadline. Twitter

Utah Jazz, Trade, Devin Harris 

Corbin ran through the list Friday: pushing the offensive tempo, being aggressive with the ball in the open court, and manning up against defenders. Harris said he’s fully aware of Corbin’s requests, and he’s doing his best to fulfill the demands. "I’m just trying to work to get better," said Harris, before a game Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. "Obviously, I can’t be happy with the way I’ve been performing lately. I’m just focusing on being effective. They want me to push the ball more; I’ve got to play more in transition. And that’s what I’m trying to focus on doing." Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Devin Harris 

Corbin has done his best to downplay reports the Jazz are shopping veteran point guard Devin Harris. The latest outbreak of trade talk came after Harris went 0-for-7 from the field and scored one points in Thursday’s 94-91 loss to Dallas. “Everybody misses shots,” Corbin said. “You look at the stats and say, ‘A guy isn’t making as many shots or scoring the way he has in the past.’ But our team is moving forward and we will continue to move forward. “We like Devin. He’s a part of what we’re doing. He’s a member of our family and we’re going to continue to work at it. … As long as we continue to work and stay together, we have a chance to win.” Salt Lake Tribune

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Back with his team Saturday, Harris was happy to hear that his teammates had his back when asked about the rumor and Harris' play this season. "We are Utah Jazz," Harris said, repeating the franchise's 2011-12 slogan. "We are family. Obviously we're supposed to stick together. That's what teammates do, and it's greatly appreciated." Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Trade, Devin Harris 

Having been dealt three times in his eight-year career — from Washington (draft) to Dallas to New Jersey to Utah — Harris brushed off the trade talk. He repeated "been there, done that" three times when asked different questions about the rumor. "It's not something you can control," Harris said. "I've been to that point where you worry about it (and wonder), 'Is it what I'm doing?' You can't control it, so you can't worry about it." Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Trade, Devin Harris 

Jazz center Al Jefferson hadn't heard about Harris' rumor, but he knows the point guard expects that through the March 15 trade deadline. "You just can't worry about it," Jefferson said. "When nobody wants you, that's when you need to be a little nervous." Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Trade, Devin Harris 

Jody Genessy: Devin Harris repeated "been there, done that, nothing surprises me" multiple times when asked about trade rumors. #MINatUTA Twitter

Utah Jazz, Trade, Devin Harris 

Jody Genessy: Big Al on trade rumors: "When nobody wants you, that's when you need to be a little bit nervous." #MINatUTA Twitter

Utah Jazz, Trade, Al Jefferson, Devin Harris 

The Jazz have made it known that point guard Devin Harris is available via trade, according to front-office sources. Of all the pieces Utah acquired from New Jersey at the 2011 trade deadline for face of the franchise Deron Williams, none of those assets has declined in value like Harris, who made the Eastern Conference All-Star team in his first season in New Jersey but now averages just 8.1 points and 4.6 assists for the Jazz while shooting 35 percent from the field. He has struggled so badly that there's a rising clamor in the SLC for Earl Watson to replace Harris as Utah's starter. ESPN.com

Utah Jazz, Trade, Devin Harris 

Harris didn't help matters in Thursday night's TNT-televised showdown with his old friends from Dallas, lowlighting an 0-for-7 shooting performance with a badly wide airball from 3 in the heart of crunch time. But you can safely assume that Utah won't struggle to find a taker before the March 15 trade deadline, given that Harris only turns 29 next month and has a very movable contract with only next season remaining at $8.5 million. The Lakers would surely have interest, desperately needing an injection of speed in their backcourt, but the $8.9 million trade exception L.A. created by dealing Lamar Odom to Dallas isn't big enough to accommodate Harris' current $9.5 million salary. ESPN.com

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