Shawn

Marion

It’s hard to tell whether the Heat or Marion are more anxious to cut ties, but it does sound like a deal is going to happen before the All-Star break. If you’re still holding onto Marion, it’s possible relief is on the way. He’s in a contract year so he’d like to move to a running offense where he can showcase his skills.

No way you take him out of your lineup. Marion has the No. 5 Efficiency rating in the NBA.

D’Antoni, who already was under contract for next season, is now signed through 2006-07. D’Antoni took over the Suns on Dec. 10 and led the team to a 21-40 record over the rest of the year.

The asking price is over $300 million. Colangelo has already sold his managing partnership in the Diamondbacks and a 25 percent stake in the Phoenix Mercury women’s basketball team.

He also added 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal. Marion played 48 minutes Sunday, followed by 51 on Monday.

Marion practiced Thursday.

The Suns hope to have Marion available tomorrow.

Marion should be considered day-to-day, but it doesn’t look like he’ll have to miss much time.

“It’s still a little sore, but I’ll be all right,” Marion said of his sprained ankle. “We did a lot of half-court stuff. It was good.”

An offer of Marion and Joe Johnson could make more sense, as McGrady and Johnson might not fit in well together.