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Bulls forward Scottie Pippen still wants to be traded. He admits, however, he is not quite ready to resume playing after foot surgery. "I can get out and do a little scrimmaging, but I am not in any shape, form or fashion ready to perform in game situations." . . . Mavericks coach Jim Cleamons could be relieved of his duties soon. Dallas brass is professing patience, but general manager Don Nelson is ready to make the move. Players are reportedly growing frustrated with Cleamons' triangle offense . . . Pistons coach Doug Collins said he plans to move Grant Hill from forward to guard in an effort to reduce the punishment he takes inside the paint . . . The Warriors have been fielding continual offers for forwards Latrell Sprewell and Joe Smith. Latest speculation has Sprewell headed for San Antonio or Miami with Smith being dispatched to Boston, Philadelphia or Toronto . . . While recovering from knee surgery, Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been sitting on celebrity row with Sylvester Stallone, Don Shula and Bobby Bonilla on the baseline at the Miami Arena . . . The Timberwolves waived forward Clifford Rozier after a rocky opening month of the season. While earning the league minimum of $272,250, Rozier also paid $21,640.24 in fines for offenses ranging from fighting to wearing shorts deemed too long by the league. He was replaced on the Minnesota roster by Tom Hammonds . . . The New Jersey Nets have opened talks with the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority concerning lease concessions at Continental Airlines Arena. The team can escape from its current deal as early as 2000 . . . Orlando center Rony Seikaly, who is a free agent at season's end, said he has always been intrigued about playing in Europe. He would, however, like to remain with the Magic . . . Suns coach Danny Ainge said he doubts Scottie Pippen will be traded by Chicago. "He's not going anywhere," he said in regard to reports the disgruntled Bulls star wants to be dealt to Phoenix or Los Angeles . . . Grizzlies guard Anthony Peeler wants to be traded because Vancouver "dissed" him by bringing in too many other shooting guards . . . Because of strong head wind, it took the Nets nine hours to fly to the West Coast. The plane trip included two refueling stops . . . The NBA's fashion police may impose a $1 million fine on the Trail Blazers if forward Rasheed Wallace doesn't adhere to the league's one-inch-above-the-knee shorts policy. Wallace could also be suspended for one game.