– Marc Stein, ESPN.com
Why, on Aug. 18, is Louis Amundson still available?
With his high-energy contributions throughout Phoenixs thoroughly unexpected run to the Western Conference finals, Amundson didnt merely cement his standing as a fan favorite in the desert. He legitimately emerged as one of the faces synonymous with the Suns vaunted bench bunch last season, which had Phoenix privately fearful throughout the playoffs that Amundson could attract some decent free-agent dollars in spite of his well-chronicled limitations as an offensively-challenged power forward whos also undersized.
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It appears, though, that Amundsons wait might finally be ending. Sources close to the situation say that the 6-foot-9, 225-pounder is inching closer to a decision, with at least three teams known to be actively in pursuit Golden State, New Orleans and Indiana. One source says an unidentified fourth team remains in the mix.
Another source told ESPN.com that the Hornets and Warriors are making the hardest push, but the Pacers have not been shy about their need for another big man after using Troy Murphys expiring contract last week to help facilitate the four-team traded that netted the point guard Indy has long coveted in Darren Collison
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