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From what I read, matching Johnson's offer would have put the Suns over the cap for the 2006-2007 year resulting in a 10 million dollar luxury tax penalty. Sarver supposedly was not willing to lose any money period, even if that resulted in a title for the Suns.
I am not a Suns fan, but I definitely sympathize. Because it is a business, I won't heavily criticize an owner for, in simple terms, choosing financial success over team success. However, I wish those types of owners would pursue other business endeavors that don't involve the feelings of loyal, die-hard, fans.
Atlanta reportedly won't offer Curry a contract because of the questions regarding his health and the refusal of the company that insures NBA contracts to ensure Curry's contract (Curry refused to take a DNA test for the insurance company that may have indicated a genetic condition).
The Hawks may be willing to trade for Curry and Duhon (Bulls haven't got a deal hammered out yet) because the Bulls are keen on Al Harrington.
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