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Alex Kennedy: For what it's worth, Raja Bell has been telling players and friends around the league that he'll join the Lakers. We'll see if it happens. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Alex Kennedy: Several sources believe the Jazz will keep Raja Bell simply so he doesn't sign with the Lakers. Utah and L.A. will compete for playoff spot. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Shams Charania: Raja Bell and Jazz have a buyout settlement in place, but it rests on Bell's ability to find a contract elsewhere. So far, still no takers. Twitter @ShamsCharania

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Shams Charania: Bell's agent, Herb Rudoy, continues to talk to several teams. Bottom line, as it's been for months, is no team has stepped up to commit yet. Twitter @ShamsCharania

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Though many believed he'd be moved, exiled Jazz guard Raja Bell was not expecting to be moved. "Probably not," Herb Rudoy, Bell's agent, told the Deseret News an hour before the deadline. Rudoy said he has "no idea" whether the Jazz will waive Bell or let him and his $3.5 million contract remain on the roster. Deseret News

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Alex Kennedy: Sources continue to say that the Lakers are interested in Raja Bell. LA hopes Bell is bought out. Bell has history Mike D'Antoni/Steve Nash. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Alex Kennedy: Kobe Bryant has pushed for a Raja Bell acquisition, says source. Bryant respects Bell, who is training in Fort Lauderdale and wants to play. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Alex Kennedy: If Jazz decide to buyout Raja Bell, the Lakers will try to sign the veteran guard. Bell is working out in Fort Lauderdale and wants to play. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Bill Oram: Got the necessary "no comment" from Dennis Lindsey on what could happen with Raja Bell's contract. Twitter @tribjazz

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Alex Kennedy: If Jazz decide to buyout Raja Bell, the Lakers will try to sign the veteran guard. Bell is working out in Fort Lauderdale and wants to play. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Jody Genessy: Raja Bell's camp isn't expecting the Utah Jazz guard to be involved in a trade today. "Probably not," his agent said. One hour to deadline. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Mike D'Antoni has remained intrigued with bringing exiled Jazz guard Raja Bell to Lakers, sources say. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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Long-time NBA reporter Chris Sheridan is reporting the Wolves are expected to move guard Luke Ridnour. Utah likes Ridnour, according to a source. But a separate source said the Jazz are not willing to deal guards Alec Burks and Raja Bell for Ridnour. In fact, Burks is off-limits in the discussions involving Ridnour. The most logical scenario involves Utah sacrificing the worse of its two first-round picks in the June draft -- the Jazz also owns Golden State's selection -- and Bell for Ridnour. Bell has an expiring contract. The Wolves don't appear to be involved in any blockbuster trade talks. 1500 ESPN

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Shams Charania: A resolution with the Jazz has stagnated for Raja Bell over the past month, but his reps are still hopeful of a settlement at some point. Twitter @ShamsCharania

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Waiving Howard creates an open roster spot for a small forward who can defend. The options include signing swingman James Anderson, cut just Thursday by San Antonio, or a veteran sitting at home such as Michael Redd, who has had knee problems of his own; pulling a wing player such as Chris Douglas-Roberts or Coby Karl, who played on the Wolves' summer league team, from the Development League; or trading for a player such as Raja Bell, who is sitting home in exile from Utah. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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The 36-year-old guard has been at an impasse with the Jazz for months, with both sides hoping to reach a buyout agreement after Bell made comments about coach Tyrone Corbin last spring that put him at odds with the franchise. "Hopefully this is wrapping up for me," Bell said, when reached by The Salt Lake Tribune on Thursday. "I’m just trying to lie low and be as under the radar as I can for a while." Salt Lake Tribune

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Without the guarantee of a new contract, though, it may not be fiscally prudent for Bell to give money back to the Jazz. Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey declined to respond to questions Wednesday asked about the status of buyout discussions with Bell and whether Jazz representatives would meet with him in Miami while the team is in town. Salt Lake Tribune

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The Chicago Bulls have shown a willingness to sign Bell to a non-guaranteed deal, but that hasn't inspired Bell to agree to a buyout with the Jazz, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, Raja Bell 

The Lakers have pushed back their pursuit of exiled Utah Jazz shooting guard Raja Bell, understanding there's a short-term priority to investigate clearing a roster spot to add a point guard. The Chicago Bulls have shown a willingness to sign Bell to a non-guaranteed deal, but that hasn't inspired Bell to agree to a buyout with the Jazz, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

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Bill Oram: LA reporter asks Ty Corbin why Raja Bell isn’t with the team. “He’s not with the team,” he says. Twitter @tribjazz

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