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Old 07-08-2004, 01:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Keeping Swift is Likely
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Unless he lowers his expectations because of a desire to play elsewhere or a team ups the ante, Stromile Swift likely will re-sign with the Grizzlies.

The 6-9 power forward/center is being valued at no more than the midlevel exception ($5 million) based on early feelers in the free-agent process.

The Griz remain somewhat in control of Swift's future because of their veto power. West is reluctant to part with Swift without compensation because of his athletic potential and trade value.

It appears that the Griz won't have to worry about Swift's worth in the open market. Although the team is prepared to match most offers, Memphis wouldn't hold on to Swift for an astronomical figure, especially, given impending talks about a contract extension with 7-foot Pau Gasol, the franchise's main building block.
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