W's won't trade Monta to Magic in non-Dwight deal

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The rumors continue to swirl about the Warriors and Magictalking about a deal that would send Monta Ellis to Orlando. According toseveral outlets, the Magic would like to acquire Ellis and pair him with DwightHoward.But several sources continue to maintain that the Warriorswill not trade Ellis, their leading scorer, in a deal with the Magic thatdoesnt include Howard.While the Warriors are willing to listen to potential dealsfor Ellis or third-year guard Stephen Curry, one source said it is unlikelythat anything of significance will happen before Thursdays tradedeadline.There are two reasons for that. First, the Warriors dontwant to part with either of their cornerstone guards unless they get at least alegitimate player in return. In other words, the Warriors arent ready to takea step back at this point.Reason No. 2 has to do with Reason No. 1. The Warriors stillbelieve they have a chance to make the playoffs and are not about to make adeal that would jeopardize that.Not after owner Joe Lacob and coach Mark Jackson promisedthis was a playoff team.The Warriors remain interested in Bucks center Andrew Bogut,but it is unknown whether the pieces are there for a deal. It is also unknown whether the Warriors would be willing to part with Ellis -- as part of a bigger trade -- in a deal for Bogut.

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