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Trade Rumor Update

Yesterday, there was a story here in Phoenix talked about on KTAR sports-talk radio about a possible deal involving Rondo and Allen. The host of the show has posted the story, which you can read here. Here's an excerpt:

It's no secret that the Celtics like Stoudemire, they are one of about 10 teams that have shown interest in the power forward. And it's no secret that the Suns will be shopping Stoudemire hard once the NBA Finals are over.

The Suns have no intention of giving Stoudemire a contract extension of which he is eligible for this summer and they certainly don't want to let him walk after next season when he has the right to opt out of his current contract. So Stoudemire will be dealt and there will be some good deals on the table to give STAT a new address. The Celtics will show interest and could put together some enticing packages. But it is unlikely that Stoudemire will be wearing green next year.

Well, based on those comments, this was all purely speculation and nothing more. Still, I think a deal like this is possible and probable, and won't be the last time we hear some rumors like this.

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