Peter Vecsey does take time out from polishing his comedy routine to report some NBA news in his New York Post column.

Danny Fortson is expendable in Golden State after Antawn Jamison decided that the power forward would be his position. Orlando has interest in Fortson.

Jamison has been rumored to be heading to Philadelphia in exchange for Derrick Coleman and the #16 pick. Vecsey says those rumors are false because not only are the Sixers not interested in Jamison, and they can?t trade their first round pick until after the draft and finally, Jamison?s contract also makes him very difficult to trade.

The Suns are trying to acquire a third first-rounder (they own #9 and #22) or, at the very least, would like to upgrade one of the two picks. The Cavaliers on the other hand, would like to deal away the #6 pick, but like the Sixers, they can?t trade it until after the draft.

Neither Karl Malone, nor his agent have asked the Jazz for a 2-year contract extension, but Jazz owner Larry Miller has already answered. "We'll have to take a look at where we are and who we are when his contract expires. I can't tell I would do it. I can't say I wouldn't do it."

Finally, John Stockton is a virtual lock to play out the last year of his contract. ?Why in the world would the 40-year-old retire after having such a good year, finishing (the last 20 games) so superior and outplaying Mike Bibby - who subsequently busted Steve Nash, Nick Van Exel, Derek Fisher and Kobe - three out of four times??