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Clippers sources have been adamant that they don’t have to do anything with Bledsoe until next summer or at the earliest the trade deadline in February of 2014. Combine that with Paul’s history of injury, there is concern about liquidating such a low cost and productive player too soon, but it is clear that if the Clippers chose to, they could fetch a nice return on Bledsoe and that might become important once Paul inks his new deal this summer. HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe 

Ryan Wolstat: Colangelo says no change with Bargnani but change of scenery has been talked about with agent and might be best for everybody Twitter @WolstatSun

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

So far, the 76er hasn't had the impact expected as the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft. Despite that, Turner said that he'll be a Sixer next season even though his name has come up before in trade rumors. "Not to be arrogant or cocky, but my name comes up, I believe, because of trade value in that situation," Turner said. "Regardless of whether I get heat for certain situations or certain bad nights and stuff, I still think I'm a valuable player in this league." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Trade, Evan Turner 

As for Valanciunas, the promising Raptors big man who's been averaging a 15-7 since mid-March, here's a true story: When Sam Presti was quietly shopping James Harden last October, he called Toronto to feel out a Jonas package. And got rebuffed. Quickly. Grantland

Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Sam Presti, James Harden, Jonas Valanciunas 

Kobe Bryant: Can the talk of trading @paugasol come to a cease now?? Twitter @kobebryant

Los Angeles Lakers, Trade, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol 

The Mavs, depending on Mayo’s decision and the salary cap figure the NBA sets, will have somewhere between $13 million and $18.7 million in spending money this summer -- unless they create more space with salary-dump deals. They need significant upgrades to have a serious chance of competing at the level they had become accustomed to over the previous dozen seasons. “I’ve been saying it all season long: It’s a big summer for us,” said Dirk Nowitzki, who is the only player guaranteed to return to Dallas next season. “We’ll see what Mark and Donnie can come up with. They’re always geniuses at making stuff happen. We need a big summer, obviously, to compete again for the championship and not for the eighth seed.” ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Trade, Dirk Nowitzki 

One thing that many Raptors fans have been anticipating is a trade that would send Andrea Bargnani elsewhere, and while Colangelo worked to make that happen, a couple of unrelated injuries essentially prevented a deal from happening. “We obviously had some frank discussions with Andrea and his agent that a change of scenery might benefit everyone, but his two random and unrelated elbow injuries dismissed whatever trade scenarios were being contemplated,” Colangelo explains. “With the timing of his injuries, we simply just ran out of runway prior to the trade deadline. As far as value, I would disagree [that his is low], good size-to-skill ratio is a commodity in this league, especially the way the game is trending. If Andrea stays, however, I’m hoping [head coach Dwane] Case[y] can find a way to duplicate his tremendous start to the 11-12 campaign, where he was performing at an All-Star level on both ends of the floor.” HoopsWorld

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

Once the draft plays out, Colangelo does have some specific things he’ll be looking for in free agency and via trade over the offseason. “Very clearly, veteran presence and leadership will go a long way in rounding out our very young nucleus,” says Colangelo. “We can certainly add some mental and physical toughness to our mix too. A full training camp will obviously help everyone, but I do really like the talent level of the young core we have in place. Of course, we need to add a piece or two to the mix, but we should get appreciably better with our efforts of growing organically.” HoopsWorld

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Draft, Trade, Bryan Colangelo 

Ryan Wolstat: Still would be very risky of Raptors to pencil in Acy as primary backup big behind Amir next year. Expect a PF coming back in Bargnani trade Twitter @WolstatSun

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

It's easy to forget now, after they tried so hard to trade him in February, but the Hawks did want to sign Josh Smith to a contract extension before the season started. The figure shared with me this week: Atlanta's offer coming into the 2012-13 campaign was a three-year extension worth in excess of $45 million. Yet sources close to the situation say that the extension talks never got too deep because Smith made it clear from the start that he wanted to make it to free agency, which would enable him to sign a longer deal. League rules on extensions precluded the Hawks from offering anything longer than three extra years during the season. ESPN.com

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Trade, Josh Smith 

The Bucks also made a significant trade right before the NBA trade deadline that changed the make-up of the team to a certain extent. Gone were some of the younger, up-and-coming players like Tobias Harris and Doron Lamb, and coming in from Orlando was veteran sixth-man J.J. Redick, who brought NBA Finals experience to the team, as well as Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith. “We were hoping to make the playoffs,” Hammond explained. “We thought adding a piece like J.J. Redick could help solidify that opportunity for us and he has. He’s been a great addition to our team. We’re also happy to have Gustavo and Ish Smith. It might be easy to forget about Gustavo and his abilities. We like him as a player, but it was a difficult trade to make to say the least. To move a piece like Tobias Harris and Doron Lamb; we like both those players, both good young players, but we felt at that time it was the right thing for our organization.” HoopsWorld

Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Trade, JJ Redick 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Spurs and Jackson discussed a release prior to trade deadline, but sides agreed to go forward together for rest of season, source says. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

San Antonio Spurs, Trade, Stephen Jackson 

NBA analyst Marc Stein joined Fitzsimmons & Durrett on 103.3 KESN-FM this week to discuss the Mavs. Here are some highlights: On what the Mavs plan to do this offseason: “They’re going to go for Dwight (Howard). They’re going to go for Chris Paul. The overwhelming likelihood is they’re going to strike out on both counts so what trade can they make to put next to Dirk (Nowitzki) to carry that team burden with him. It’s obviously not there right now. There is no question it’s difficult. What they have to offer right now is cap space and I suppose the prospect of future picks. That’s really it. They don’t have a heck of a lot of young assets and that’s what gets teams excited. That’s how Houston was able to get James Harden. They had a bunch of young assets that OKC said we have to jump on this now before this stuff is off the table. The Mavs aren’t in that position.” Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Trade, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard 

As J.J. Redick prepared to play the Orlando Magic in Orlando for the first time since his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, he sounded gratified to hear some comments from a pair of former teammates. "He's a real professional," said rookie wing Maurice Harkless, who used to do shooting drills with Redick when they were teammates. "He took his job very seriously, and me being 19 years old coming in and seeing that, it helped me a lot, because I learned how important it was to prepare and to work hard every day." Orlando Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Trade, JJ Redick 

Redick said it felt "strange" to be in the visiting locker room at Amway Center, and said he even got lost. "I had to catch a cab over [to the arena]," he said. "Didn't know where to go." When one reporter told him that the Magic plan to play a video tribute to him during the game, Redick laughed. "I"m gonna have to turn away, man," he said. "I appreciate you warning me." After further consideration, though, Redick said he would watch the video. "I'm gonna have to watch it. I need to be in the moment, for sure, but you guys know I"m an emotional guy. It could get ugly." Orlandoinstripedpost.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Trade, JJ Redick 

Marc J Spears: Keep in mind Pierce has one more year left on his deal. Pierce is still a valuable player, still a dynamic player. Keep an eye on a team like the Clippers. Not so much even for Garnett anymore, but for Pierce, because if the Clippers stumble in the first or second round, I think that small forward position is something that they could use. They need maybe that No. 3 scorer or even that No. 2 scorer to kind of get them over the hump and be in the elite. He’s from L.A., so I don’t think Danny Ainge is going to send him to Minnesota. He’s going to send him somewhere that he would be happy with, and I’m sure Paul probably thinks he could get an extension with a team like the Clippers. Yahoo! Sports

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Paul Pierce, Trade 

Marc J Spears: Bargnani is gone. I do not see him going back to Toronto unless he's a visitor. Keep an eye on teams like Chicago Bulls. That would be a team that could be interested in him. Yahoo! Sports

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

Marc J Spears: Another guy I think it's Pau Gasol. Toronto really wants a low-post scorer. They were interested in Carl Landry. They want a veteran guy that could score in the post, that could get them in the playoffs with Rudy Gay next year. Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Pau Gasol 

Gasol has been involved in trade rumors because of the Lakers' massive luxury tax bill, which could rise dramatically next year. "Who knows what's going to happen after the season is over and what kind of moves there's going to be, if any?" continued the Lakers forward. "I'm always going to stay positive, be the player that I am, be the person that I am. I'd love to continue to be a Laker and fight for championships here, but that's not totally up to me." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Trade, Pau Gasol 

Gasol hopes to stay with the Lakers, but would like to feel like he's part of the team's future and not on the way out. "I'm getting closer to the last few years of my career and I want to have an enjoyable time and situation where I'm wanted, used properly and I can maximize my qualities and talents," said Gasol. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Trade, Pau Gasol