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The Nets remain one of the most interested teams and with Smith's recent statement that he wants a max deal, some clubs believe Brooklyn's offer of Kris Humphries and MarShon Brooks might be the best Atlanta gets. If that's the case, Ferry, who has interest in Brooks but not necessarily Humphries, may not budge and instead might keep Smith for the rest of the season. ESPN.com

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The front office didn't suspend Gordon, a decision sources said was based in part on the belief the incident would diminish his trade value so close to the league's deadline next Thursday. The Brooklyn Nets are still mulling an offer to trade forward Kris Humphries for Gordon, but have thus far been unmoved over the possibility Gordon can make an impact for them, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

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What are the chances Josh Smith gets traded before the deadline? Adande: 61 percent. I'm hearing Atlanta is really active. The thing is I just don't see which salaries would be worth taking on and diminishing their hard-fought cap space this summer. Broussard: 60 percent. I say that because that's what I've been told by someone close to the situation. It's doubtful that Smith signs long term with the Hawks this summer -- unless they max him -- so GM Danny Ferry may move him for assets now. Thing is, one GM told me he thinks the Nets' non-impressive offer of Kris Humphries and Marshon Brooks may be the best Atlanta gets. Ouch. ESPN.com

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Net Daily: #Nets might get more for Hump on Draft Night, in summer or next year when he's expiring. Told if no deal emerges, not going to force one. Twitter @NetsDaily

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Trade talks regarding Brooklyn forward Kris Humphries to Charlotte for guard Ben Gordon are at a standstill, a source said. Charlotte had interest in Humphries as a free agent last summer. Yahoo! Sports

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Kris Humphries, Ben Gordon 

Somers noted that Gordon is shooting 41 percent on three's, suggesting that could help open things up. Peter Vecsey: "I've been tweeting about this for a week and it just hit ESPN yesterday or so. I don't believe they would get Ben Gordon to keep him. I believe the idea behind the talk, which actually has been going on for three weeks or so --and it's still there for the taking-- I think they would move Gordon with somebody, use Humphries to get Gordon, move him maybe with MarShon to get that power forward or that small forward that I'm talking about." NetsDaily

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Kris Humphries, Ben Gordon 

A league source confirmed a report the Nets and Bobcats have had preliminary discussions about swapping power forward Kris Humphries to Charlotte for guard Ben Gordon. No deal is imminent, however. The Feb. 21 trade deadline is less than two weeks away. “You don’t pay attention to it,” Humphries said after scoring two points and grabbing three rebounds in last night’s 89-74 loss to the Wizards. “You have to just play and make the most of the situation. It is what it is.” New York Post

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Kris Humphries, Ben Gordon 

Kris Humphries has been a disappointment this season, and the power forward soon could find himself in another uniform. ESPN reported Friday that the Nets have discussed trading Humphries for Charlotte's Ben Gordon, though no deal is imminent. Does it bother Humphries to hear his name come up in trade talks? "Not really,'' he said. "I wouldn't really hear about it unless you guys came over here and started talking about it. So it's you guys' fault.'' Newsday

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Stefan Bondy: Kris Humphries on if he'd be disappointed if traded: "It's hard to tell." Twitter @NYDNInterNets

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David Aldridge: Ben Gordon-Kris Humphries deal has been discussed by Brooklyn/Charlotte, but is a back burner possibility for now. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Kris Humphries, Ben Gordon 

The Charlotte Bobcats and Brooklyn Nets have had discussions about a possible trade of shooting guard Ben Gordon for power forward Kris Humphries, two NBA sources confirmed. The possible deal, first reported by espn.com, does not appear to be imminent. It would address the Bobcats’ size and rebounding problems while giving up perimeter scoring, where the Bobcats are relatively strong. Charlotte Observer

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Rick Bonnell: An NBA source confirms other reports Bobcats and Nets have had discussions about swapping Ben Gordon for Kris Humphries. Nothing close. Twitter @rick_bonnell

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Kris Humphries, Ben Gordon 

The Nets and Bobcats have had discussions about a trade that would send Charlotte's Ben Gordon to Brooklyn for Kris Humphries, according to league sources. The talks are ongoing, but sources said no trade is imminent. ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Kris Humphries, Ben Gordon 

Howard Beck: Of note: I'm told Charlotte proposed the deal. So it would appear it's up to the Nets to decide whether to pull the trigger. Twitter @HowardBeckNYT

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The Nets wished a happy birthday (28) to Kris Humphries Wednesday. Will they be bidding him farewell next? The hints that the Nets are willing to move him have been cropping up in the last few days, the most recent (and most telling) from Fred Kerber, who in a post-game story about Mirza Teletovic, wrote, "Nothing is imminent but the Nets are confident they could move one of their bigs, namely Kris Humphries (and his $12 million due next season), to help clear the logjam at the four spot if necessary." Depends on what you mean by "imminent." The trade deadline is two weeks from 3 p.m. ET, Thursday. NetsDaily

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Carlesimo has an assortment of bigs in Brook Lopez, Reggie Evans, Andray Blatche, sometimes four Gerald Wallace, Mirza Teletovic and Humphries. “It’s not a good situation,” Carlesimo said of the logjam. “It’s so much easier to play, ‘I’m getting 20 minutes, I can play through my mistakes, I know I’m going to be on the floor.’ But unfortunately most of those guys don’t have that luxury.” So if you get the chance and make the most of it, you will stay on the floor. Like Humphries did Feb. 20 in the Nets’ 100-92 win over the Knicks, in which he had 14 points and 14 rebounds in 44 minutes. “I’ve had some good games, had some tough games,” Humphries said. “I don’t know [what’s happened]. Maybe I’ve got to play better. Maybe the team is playing good, and they don’t want to shake things up too much.” Humphries has suffered two separate injuries, an abdominal strain and a sprained ankle in a season where he last started Dec. 19. “I’m not focused on all that,” he said. “I just have to play hard when I get in there and not put any [undue] emotions into it. I’ve taken that approach. Just keep working. Humphries said. “I have to get over the ankle. Really turn the corner on [that] and play better consistently.” Jose Manuel Calderon: Good morning! First win with the Pistons. Everything is alright. Getting set and stuff ready. #onedayless Twitter @josemcalderon8

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National Basketball Players Association executive director Billy Hunter is likely on his way out. Hunter was placed on an indefinite leave of absence Friday. "Everyone I’ve talked to, it’s pretty clear that they’re looking for a change," Kris Humphries, the Nets’ player representative, told The New York Times. Asked about Hunter, Williams pointed to what he told CBS Sports earlier, when he said, "I think change is needed, top to bottom." ESPN.com

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Howard Beck: Kris Humphries, the Nets' player rep, tells NYT that he agrees with decision to place Billy Hunter on leave. Twitter @HowardBeckNYT

Brooklyn Nets, Kris Humphries, Billy Hunter, NBPA 

Howard Beck: Asked Humphries about whether Hunter should be dismissed. "I don’t think he’ll have our support," he said. Twitter @HowardBeckNYT

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Fred Kerber: #BrooklynNets Humphries on reduced role: "Maybe I’ve got 2 play better. Maybe the team is playing good & they don’t want to shake things up" Twitter @FredKerber

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