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Marc Stein: Rumblings persist Suns haven't hired GM yet because they remain hopeful Clips' Grant Hill, out of playoffs now, returns to PHX to take job Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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Marc Stein: If they can't persuade G-Hill to start exec career in desert, Suns expected to choose between Celts' Ryan McDonough & Bucks' Jeff Weltman Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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J.A. Adande: Grant Hill told me a while back he's "probably" done after this year. Like the way he fought vs Gasol and ZBo tonight. Gave what he had. Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

Grant Hill: “I’m not surprised that someone has come out. I’m very happy for Jason. I think it’s probably got to be liberating. He’s got to be able to feel free to get that out and not have to hide it for as long as he has. I think it will be interesting to see the response, if [Collins] wants to continue to play. I hope he does play, if he still wants to. It took a lot of courage and it’s very brave and I’m happy for him.” NBA.com

Jason Collins, Grant Hill 

Grant Hill, a seven-time All-Star, gave Chris Paul's son, Little Chris, a dunking lesson. Hill stuck out his arms and pretended to be a hoop. "I want the dunk, I want you to hang on it, and I want you to run backward with your swag, all right," Hill said to Paul's son. Little Chris proceeded to jump onto Hill's arms as though he were jamming a ball, then he ran around the locker room showing off some dance moves and stutter steps. Los Angeles Times

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The long-held internal hope that popular former Suns player Grant Hill, who plans on retiring, will patch up a strained relationship with Babby, his former agent, and return as GM has been resuscitated. Suns Ring of Honor member Charles Barkley has expressed hopes of being a GM and met Sarver for the first time this year, but the organization could not compete with his TNT salary. Arizona Republic

Phoenix Suns, Grant Hill 

Chris Mannix: Interesting candidate being floated by rival execs for Suns GM job: Grant Hill. Hill used to be repped by Lon Babby. Robert Sarver a big fan Twitter @ChrisMannixSI

Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Grant Hill 

The Orlando Magic are one of the youngest franchises in the NBA, which is a little hard to believe. They've made the NBA Finals twice, and featured some of the best and most iconic players of the past three decades: Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard. And yet, the team is only coming up on its 25th anniversary next season. With that in mind, the Magic have unveiled a new logo to commemorate a quarter century of basketball. "This new look provides us an opportunity to reflect on where we've been and look forward to where we are headed," team CEO Alex Martins said in a press release. "Our silver season logo signifies the history we are creating each day—every game, every play, every moment really is history in the making." USA Today Sports

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Hill had not played since logging 14 minutes on Mar. 30 against Houston and in an odd twist almost worked too hard in Memphis to stay ready. “I was a little worried because this morning, before the game, we went hard 4-on-4 here at the arena,” Hill said. “Me, Chauncey [Billups], Maalik [Wayns], DaJuan [Summers], Ronny [Turiaf], we played a few games up and down. And before the game I went pretty hard, so when they told me at halftime [that I was going to play], I was like, ‘My legs are kind of heavy.’” NBA.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

Hill, 40, joined the Clippers, began the season on the inactive list after suffering a bone bruise to his right knee, the one which underwent two arthroscopies since 2011 in Phoenix, and did not play until Jan. 12. Hill likely will not make it to that second contract year and opt to retire this summer. “Strong chance,” Hill said. “I’m leaning toward it. I want to get to the end of the year and off-season and think about it but I’m pretty confident that’s where my mind is right now. I’ve enjoyed it.” Arizona Republic

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

There have long been hopes by many in the Suns organization that Hill would return in a front-office role when he retires. “I’ve really just focused on enjoying the last year, if this is the last year, and not focusing on the future,” Hill said. “We’ll get to the end and once the end’s over, I’ll start worrying about what I’m going to do from there.” Hill has remained friends with Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver but his off-season experience changed his relationship with Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby, who agreed to a two-year extension Tuesday night. “It’s different,” Hill said. Arizona Republic

Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Grant Hill 

Hold off on that retirement talk While some believe this might be his last season, Los Angeles Clippers forward Grant Hill stressed before Friday night's game against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena he could be back in 2013-14 for a 20th year on an NBA roster. "There's definitely a chance," Hill told FOX Sports Florida. "I'm under contract for another year." FOXSports Florida

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

Hill, 40, is under contract for a guaranteed $2.045 million. He'd walk away from that amount if he retired this summer. "The end is near," said Hill, who wouldn't figure to play past 2013-14. "I understand and respect that I'm no spring chicken. But I'm like I've been for the last four or five years. It's year to year." FOXSports Florida

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

Hill talked about another possibility while throwing in a jab. "I might join the dark side and become a member of the media," said Hill, who has a 4.3 scoring average on pace to be a career low but is still rounding into form after missing the first 38 games due to a bone bruise on his knee. FOXSports Florida

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So could Hill one day run for office? "We'll see," said Hill, who entered the NBA in 1994 after having won two NCAA titles. "My mom (Janet Hill) wants me to." FOXSports Florida

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

Hill gave every indication to me that he'll retire after the season, his first with the Los Angeles Clippers and 18th in the NBA. "I'm 40 — come on," he said. Orlando Sentinel

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

On Wednesday night, the Magic and their fans saw the last of Grant Hill, who they didn't see much of during his star-crossed career here. He said he'll be in the building occasionally as a spectator, a flesh-and-blood reminder of a lost era in Magic history. "I'll be sitting over there," Hill gestured before tip-off, pointing to a courtside seat at Amway Center. Orlando Sentinel

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

Fittingly, cruelly, in his final season, Grant has had to overcome two knee surgeries, having played just 14 games for the Clippers. He doesn't buy the notion that his body was preserved sitting out most of his seven seasons wearing Magic colors. "Doesn't matter. Forty is still 40," he said. Orlando Sentinel

Los Angeles Clippers, Grant Hill 

Hunter said he received 102 text messages after he became interim coach. Texters included one of his ex-coaches, Larry Brown, as well as former teammates Rip Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and Grant Hill. He also talked to Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers and Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson, both former point guards who landed coaching jobs without experience. "He's a guy who doesn't think he knows all of the answers," Jackson said. "He loves the game. He has been around some great minds. He is going to be just fine. I think it's great that he has the opportunity." Yahoo! Sports

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It’s 1996 all over again as not only is “Reebok Back,” but FILA is attempting to become relevant in the NBA once again. After a long absence, FILA is rumored to be bringing back the Grant Hill classic GH2 (or Ninety6 as some people like to call it) at some point during the year. Kicks On Fire

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