The way things have gone, it would not be surprising if Francis' summer evaluation also included a trade request.

Along with the trade request, Rodman said he would ask for a two-year extension of his contract, which has two more seasons to run.

Two days later, Manning waffled and took back the trade request.

Suddenly, the owner is serious about giving a three-year contract extension to the player who still has a trade request on the table.

But Ramirez should be able to go one for four in trade requests.

Unhappy with a lack of progress in negotiations toward a new contract, he made his trade request known last Tuesday.

First came a report that Bryant had publicly restated his trade request.

Bryant issued a public trade request May 30, in a series of radio interviews.

In its place were quotes, said to be from Bryant's fans, expressing support for his trade request.

Anthony's trade request was not initially fulfilled, and he began the season on the Nuggets' roster.