According to Eric Koreen of the National Post:
Bryan Colangelo told NBA TV he’s shopping Andrea Bargnani. Has talked with agent about moving him, but won’t just trade him to trade him.
“I’m not saying he’s asked for a trade, but he certainly would not fight or resist a [new] situation…”
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