Boston source says Walker staying?

[damekmo@teleport.com]

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>http://www.herald.com/sports/heat/digdocs/067169.htm

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>>   Although the Celtics, at one point, burned up the phone lines around
>>the NBA to gauge interest in forward Antoine Walker, they apparently have
>>decided they would rather keep him. <P>
>>
>>      The near certainty that a new collective bargaining agreement will
>>keep salaries under the $100&nbsp;million mark helped make the decision
>>easier, according to a source in Boston. One of the main reasons the
>>Celtics were examining trades: They did not think they would be able to
>>afford Walker when he becomes a free agent after this season (if there is
>>one). <P>
>>
>>      Walker, an All-Star last season, apparently did not draw a whole
>>lot of interest, either -- possibly because of his pending salary demands
>>and possibly because he is not a particularly unselfish player. Only
>>Michael Jordan took more shots than Walker last season. <P>
>>
>>      It was rumored that Miami and Boston discussed swapping Heat
>>forwards Jamal Mashburn and P.J. Brown for Walker and a couple of
>>throw-ins. Walker going to Portland for Brian Grant was also rumored. <P>
>>

Paul M.