According to an NBA GM both Amare and Shaq are on the block

[kingkobe8]

shaq is gone book it most probably on draft day

[psyclone1982]

shaq is gone book it most probably on draft day

We can only hope, for Marion + Banks?

[The Diesel]

The latest from Gambo:

Although Shaquille O'Neal didn't exactly rain on Kobe Bryant's championship parade Sunday night, he certainly got to share some of the NBA spotlight as talk of his imminent trade from Phoenix to Cleveland dominated Web sites, television and radio broadcasts.

Let's clear one thing up right off the bat. The Suns and Cavs haven't talked at all in the last few weeks about a trade involving O'Neal and any belief that a trade is imminent is total BS.

Now, Cleveland would be an ideal trade partner for Phoenix, but they are not alone in their pursuit of the 37-year-old center as both New Orleans and Dallas have shown interest. The rumored deal involves Phoenix acquiring Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic for O'Neal and depending on the possibility of Wallace being bought out and retiring and Pavlovic also being bought out, the trade could save the Suns, who are well over the salary cap, 10-plus million dollars when luxury tax is taken into account.

But let me be the first to say that the deal as it is being talked about, will not get done. It is not enough for Phoenix and something else will have to be included in the package if it is to happen. The Suns are looking for some basketball value back for a player who was an All-Star last season and could be the missing piece for a team close to a title. With Phoenix not having a first-round pick next year I would expect that the Cavs would have to throw in their 2010 first-rounder to make something happen. A trade with Cleveland could happen, but without the two parties talking it is not going to happen now. And the two sides aren't talking.

As for Amare Stoudemire, all is quiet on the trade front with the Suns most talented player. If the Suns cannot get a great basketball deal in exchange for Stoudemire they may just decide to keep him and play next season out. So far there are a few teams very interested but no quality offers. With next season being a contract year for Stoudemire - he can opt out after next season - he will more than likely have a huge year, put up great numbers, and try to justify his worth in the league. The Suns could always trade Stoudemire at the deadline next year or with a sign-and-trade after the season is over.

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[AirP.]

If Phoenix keeps Nash and moves Shaq and Stat... the only reason I could think of doing that is that Nash would enhance whatever young players(with his passing) you get back in trades to ease the transition into a rebuilding effort.

[Pass_The_Sticks]

Suns get:
#5 pick
Jamison
McGee

Wizards get:
Stoudemire

[GameTime_3]

If Amare agrees to an extension, i would say Miami offers: Michael Beasley/Mark Blount(Expiring)/picks for Amare.

[Austin]

^ Maybe...

[Sid the Squid]

As a warriors fan, I'd love to see the suns get Big Dog Jr. from Miami.

[Donkey McDonkerton]

Jamison + Thomas + #5 (Jordan Hill or James Harden) + for Amare. Is this fair?

Awful! Jamison has negative trade value, as has Thomas. It's salary dump move in favor of Wizards.

Wow, you don't know much about anything.

[RaisingArizona]

lool at everyone on different team sites lowballing offers for amare/shaq. Man if those are the kind of offers kerr is getting, no wonder the talks haven't really heated up.

[yungal07]

lool at everyone on different team sites lowballing offers for amare/shaq. Man if those are the kind of offers kerr is getting, no wonder the talks haven't really heated up.

There's no lowballing. Shaq is old and is losing mobility as we speak.

Stoudemire is a huge injury risk, and he's coming off a terrible eye injury. The same concerns the Suns have about Stourdemire's future is shared throughout the league. Will his knees hold up?

[brassviews]

Well, Josh Smith is available. If I'm thinking about trading Stoudemire, I trade him to Atlanta.

[RaisingArizona]

lool at everyone on different team sites lowballing offers for amare/shaq. Man if those are the kind of offers kerr is getting, no wonder the talks haven't really heated up.

There's no lowballing. Shaq is old and is losing mobility as we speak.

Stoudemire is a huge injury risk, and he's coming off a terrible eye injury. The same concerns the Suns have about Stourdemire's future is shared throughout the league. Will his knees hold up?

Shaq is fine, his 3rd team all nba honors should tell you he was the 3rd best center in the league last year.
Amare's knee surgery was 3 years ago, he's fine. And his eye won't ever be poked because he's going to be wearing goggles. We'll keep our nba all star starter thank you very much.