31.   Shane Matthews has become major trade bait and is among the most sought-after quarterbacks in the league.

32.   So for White to become trade bait, Coach Marty Schottenheimer must have confidence that he has a capable backup safety.

33.   The absence of enticing trade bait on the Boston roster also hindered Duquette.

34.   The Mavericks have been actively shopping those two, but would not say whether they have dangled Jackson as trade bait.

35.   The Lakers continue to mull possible deals for a power forward, using Elden Campbell as trade bait.

36.   The Nets are still trying to use Jayson Williams or Chris Gatling as trade bait to land a big man.

37.   The Patriots may still go with four quarterbacks, but it appears Bishop may be considered trade bait, or he may be released.

38.   The Senators are dangling Alexandre Daigle as trade bait.

39.   The Vancouver Grizzlies may have found some tantalizing trade bait on Saturday in the National Basketball Association expansion draft.

40.   The Warriors are pleased that the players mentioned most often as trade bait, Chris Mullin and Armstrong, have carried themselves professionally so far.