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Alex Kennedy: Source says Suns initiated Jared Dudley for Iman Shumpert trade talks. The Knicks are considering it. Other players/picks would be included. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Alex Kennedy: Source says the New York Knicks have some interest in Jared Dudley. No word on who they would offer or if talks have taken place. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Jared Dudley, the Phoenix Suns' alternate player representative, told CBSSports.com that he's advising teammates and other players to read the report on Hunter and be prepared to take action at All-Star weekend. "I think it's time for a vote," Dudley said. "I think before, there was never a chance. I think because of what's going on, it's time now. It's like when we had to decide do we take the deal during the lockout or not take it? We voted on that and we had options. … I think now it's come to the point where guys, after taking a look at this information, should have an opportunity to vote: in or out." Dudley characterized the report's findings on Hunter as "shady," and said, "Stuff under the rug has been going on." "Any time the president and the union are colliding," Dudley said, "something needs to be checked up." CBSSports.com

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The bigger question was how, and by whose motivation, the players would get organized and take the steps Tellem and others have requested. "I feel like guys feel like there is something wrong," Dudley said. "I just don't know if guys know how to take action and what is the process for doing that. ... The people like the Chris Pauls and the [Maurice] Evanses and the [Keyon] Doolings, you felt like they and Billy were so close and tight. If you had a problem, you'd feel like you go to them and then it goes right back to Billy." CBSSports.com

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Ken Berger: Due to "shady" and "under the rug" findings, Suns alternate player rep Jared Dudley tells @CBSSports it's "time for a vote" on Billy Hunter. Twitter @KBergCBS

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Source with a team interested in Rudy Gay: the Gay-for-Jared Dudley/Michael Beasley deal was leaked in order to generate more offers from around the league. The response when other GMs heard about the offer was, "Hey, we can do better than that." The Grizzlies, if they are going to move Gay, want a young SF on a smaller contract and a draft pick. Sulia

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If the Grizzlies do trade Gay, don’t expect them to acquire a star player or even a high-potential rookie. The more likely scenario is Gay being traded for a package that includes several role players on short, reasonable contracts and possibly a draft pick. That’s why players like Jared Dudley of the Phoenix Suns and J.J. Redick of the Orlando Magic have been mentioned as realistic targets for Memphis. Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards was briefly mentioned as a possibility, but that was quickly shot down, which lines up with the idea that teams aren’t willing to move a star-in-the-making for Gay. HoopsWorld

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Dudley said trade talks are a compliment. “If Steve (Nash) can get traded, anyone can,” Dudley said. “I’ll just keep doing what I do.” Arizona Republic

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Jared Dudley: Congrats to @Steve Nash for reaching #10KAssists. Im proud to of been a teammate of his.. He'll of an accomplishment. Twitter @JaredDudley619

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There's no framework of a possible deal in place, but the Grizzlies have expressed a strong desire that any package involving Gay include Suns forward Jared Dudley and future first-round draft picks, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

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Phoenix is one team that hasn’t been mentioned much in trade speculation, but it’s believed the Suns would be more than willing participants, especially assisting in multi-player deals. They have zero untouchables, and word is, they plan to see what they might be able to get for the likes of forwards Jared Dudley and Michael Beasley, and even center Marcin Gortat. FOXSportsOhio

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As a player, though, Dudley has found that by transforming into one of the league’s most prolific tweeters, he’s opened up a lot of opportunities. “I’m all about the debates and discussions, but it’s usually to show your personality off,” Dudley said. “It helps for if you want a life after basketball, like if you want to be a commentator. I’ve been involved with ESPN doing things, so it can definitely help you. “I think you can market yourself,” he added. “It’s like having a marketing company, but you’re doing it yourself. If you’re good at it, which I think I am, you can market yourself to be bigger than you are, make yourself more well-known than what your skill level is at times.” HoopsWorld

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“I don’t believe in having other people tweet for you. I think it’s just bad PR. Maybe the big-time celebrities can get away with it, but I think for the most part fans want the realness of it and actually comment to you. You can comment back to them, and they can really see what kind of person you are,” Dudley said. HoopsWorld

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Jared Dudley: Does anybody have a better floater game then @Shawn Marion thats not a pg? He makes them from deep to. One of the hardest shots in basketball Twitter @JaredDudley619

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Jared Dudley is “Mr. Average.” How is he supposed to take that? “I like it, but I don’t like it,” Dudley said. The meaning of nba.com’s annual declaration of a “Mr. Average” for the league is more statistical than analytical. Dudley was chosen as the NBA player who is closest to the league averages for height (6 feet 7), weight (222.8 pounds), age (26.98) and NBA experience (4.9). Dudley is 6-7, 225 and 27 years old with five full seasons. “When I was a kid, I wrote every small forward down that was an All-Star and I saw the average weight was around 220-230 and the height was between 6-7 and 6-9, and I said I have to get to that,” Dudley said. Arizona Republic

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Jared Dudley: Very classy speech from Governor Romney. #respect Twitter @JaredDudley619

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If you have high hopes for the Phoenix Suns making a run at the playoffs, you may want to temper those expectations. The team is packed with talent, but they are struggling with their new identity early in this new season, which means they may dig themselves into a hole before they can find their way to the postseason. “It takes a while to jell,” Suns’ veteran Jared Dudley told HOOPSWORLD. “You got to find each other’s games out. Coaches got to find what players work good with each other, what plays for which players. We’ve shown spurts and glimpses of what we can do, we haven’t put it together for a whole 48 (minutes). Defensively we’re better, but offensively we’re still ways away from Phoenix-style you guys are used to.” HoopsWorld

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As Arizona Sports 620's Craig Grialou reported Tuesday afternoon, Morris and Scola were involved in an-court confrontation which led to some pushing and shoving, as well a few choice words shared between the two. Jared Dudley -- the longest-tenured player on the active roster -- was asked about the altercation and didn't seem too displeased with its timing or the fact that it happened for all to see. "Me personally, I don't mind it," Dudley told Arizona Sports 620's Doug & Wolf Tuesday. "The only reason I don't mind it is because it happens when you battle against someone." Arizona's Sports Page

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Jared Dudley: Congrats to my man!!!! @Leandrinho Barbosa for signing with the Celts.. Twitter @JaredDudley619

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Babby has been charged with some dirty work in his tenure. He's chafed at skeptics who only see a numbers guy, a former lawyer/agent who specialized in representing people but not building successful teams.If Beasley and Johnson don't excel, it could get ugly. The Suns lack true captains and real leadership. At times, Jared Dudley seems to be trying too hard to fill that void. "I thought last year I was a leader with this team when Steve (Nash) and Grant (Hill) weren't the most vocal people in the huddle," Dudley said. "If there was a camera, if TNT or ESPN was here, I was talking more than they would." USA Today

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