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Griz looking at Jacobsen
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 2:24 pm EDT
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The Memphis Grizzlies could have the two-guard/small forward they've been searching for by early this week.
And one of the players the team is looking at is Casey Jacobsen, who last played in the NBA during the 2004-05 season when he split time with Phoenix and New Orleans.
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Hudson rejects buy out offer from Wolves
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 10:02 am EDT
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have made an offer to buy out the contract of oft-injured guard Troy Hudson, who is guaranteed $18.5 million for the next three seasons.
The Wolves have been unable to trade Hudson, but the offer is considered extremely low, and Hudson hasn't accepted it.
Source: Pioneer Press
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Several free agents targeted by Mavs
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 9:58 am EDT
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The Dallas Mavericks are eyeing several free agents, including: James Posey (Miami Heat), P.J. Brown (Chicago Bulls), Chris Webber (Detroit Pistons) and possibly Matt Barnes and Mickael Pietrus, both of the Golden State Warriors, although a likely sign-and-trade for Pietrus, a restricted free agent, makes him a more difficult acquisition.
Source: Star-Telegram
Related: P.J. Brown, Mickael Pietrus, Matt Barnes, Chris Webber, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat
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Suns could replace Thomas with Brown
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 9:49 am EDT
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The Phoenix Suns will look to add a replacement for forward Kurt Thomas through what is a lean free agent class when it comes to big men.
The head of the list is Chicago Bulls veteran P.J. Brown, although there are indications that the 38-year-old is leaning heavily toward retirement.
Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, is also the agent for Suns' GM Steve Kerr, and there is a feeling that if Brown decides to play, Phoenix affords the ideal situation.
Source: East Valley Tribune
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Sonics may trade either Ridnour or Watson
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 9:46 am EDT
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There's a possibility the Seattle SuperSonics will trade either Luke Ridnour or Earl Watson because both point guards share similar skills, were disappointing last season, and have three years left on their contracts.
Source: Seattle Times
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Interest from Hornets, Heat, in Rockets Lucas, Alston
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 9:44 am EDT
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The acquisition of point guard Steve Francis could lead to other moves for the Houston Rockets. General manager Daryl Morey has said he would look to move point guard John Lucas III, and has spoken with several teams, including the New Orleans Hornets.
Morey said he would not necessarily move other point guards, but the Miami Heat have expressed interest in Rafer Alston, with forward Udonis Haslem and center Michael Doleac among the names discussed who could be included in a trade.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Related: Udonis Haslem, John Lucas, Steve Francis, Rafer Alston, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat
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Heat working deal with Warriors for Pietrus
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 9:40 am EDT
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Miami Heat general manager Randy Pfund and the Golden State Warriors are in discussions for a sign-and-trade involving Mickael Pietrus.
Pietrus' agent, Happy Walters, said Friday that South Florida is the preferred destination for the restricted free agent, who likely would be exchanged for Miami's unrestricted free agent James Posey, who already has been in talks with the Warriors.
Source: Sun-Sentinel
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Knight could fall into Clippers backcourt
Friday, Jul 20, 2007 1:22 pm EDT
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Brevin Knight is one of the few remaining possibilities for the Los Angeles Clippers in a rapidly shrinking market for free-agent point guards.
The Clips had been on the short list for Steve Francis, who signed with Houston Thursday.
Source: Los Angeles Times
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Jordan pulled plug on Jefferson deal
Friday, Jul 20, 2007 1:12 pm EDT
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According to multiple league sources, the New Jersey Nets were "very close" to completing a three-team trade that would have landed Lamar Odom from the Los Angeles Lakers while sending Richard Jefferson to the Charlotte Bobcats. The Lakers, in turn, would have received Gerald Wallace from Charlotte.
One source insisted Charlotte part-owner Michael Jordan squashed the deal.
Source: New York Post
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Grizzlies eyeing Udoka and Barnes
Friday, Jul 20, 2007 12:06 pm EDT
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The Memphis Grizzlies want to sign two more players – an athletic front court player who can rebound, and somebody who can play either two-guard or small forward, or both.
Two perimeter players the Grizzlies have shown interest in are unrestricted free agents Ime Udoka (Portland Trail Blazers) and Matt Barnes (Golden State Warriors).
Source: Commercial Appeal
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NEW BLOD SUMMER LEAGUE WINNERS AND LOSERS! MUST READ!
July 16, 2007
VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE MVP
Nate Robinson, New York Knicks – Robinson played in Vegas for the third consecutive year and, just like previous years, had some dazzling performances. He is so strong with the ball that he can penetrate at will in summer league, getting into the lane and either passing the ball to open teammates or finishing strong around the basket. Summer-league ball fits his up-and-down, attack-the-basket style, which is a big reason he put up such impressive stats (19.6 points and 6.0 assists a game). But unfortunately for Robinson, the regular season is not like summer league. Even though he is a solid NBA player, Robinson will still come off the bench and be an energy guy for the Knicks next season.
LAS VEGAS – Here is who shined and struggled the most at the NBA summer league, according to front-office personnel and league scouts.
WINNERS
1. Marco Belinelli, Golden State Warriors – Belinelli can really shoot and will fit in nicely at Golden State. He had some big games, including a 37-point effort, and he shot over 44 percent from three-point range. He also proved he can take it to the hole in averaging 22.8 points per game. He looks like he'll be ready to contribute immediately for the Warriors.
2. Jason Maxiell, Detroit Pistons – Maxiell came to Vegas in great shape and played great. He looked comfortable both with his back to the basket and stepping out to shoot jumpers, averaging 15 points and five rebounds while shooting over 54 percent. Detroit's young players should help the team's depth and chances to win the East next season.
3. Javaris Crittenton, Los Angeles Lakers – Crittenton might have the biggest upside out of all the point guards at summer league mostly due to his size (6-foot-5) and athleticism. He showed the ability to get into the lane and finish near the basket. Crittenton averaged 17 points and three assists and, for the most part, outplayed Jordan Farmar.
4. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers – Aldridge played extremely well in his two games, averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds. He hit turnaround baseline jumpers and showed good range with his shot. He looked comfortable on offense and certainly will improve on his rookie season. He and Greg Oden should give Portland a solid one-two punch inside.
5. Al Thornton, Los Angeles Clippers – Thornton is extremely athletic but often plays out of control. His shot selection needs drastic improvement, but he plays very hard and goes to the glass on every possession. The 2007 No. 14 pick will definitely contribute next season for the Clippers, but he needs to shoot better than the 37.7 percent he shot in summer league. Thornton averaged 17.6 points and 6.2 rebounds.
6. Rodney Stuckey, Detroit Pistons – Stuckey was terrific and should really help the Pistons as a rookie. He is very strong, enabling him to either post up or drive, and he has a good feel for the game. He's also very unselfish. Stuckey averaged a team-best 19 points a game, but his numbers this season will not be great because he'll play behind Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups. Still, down the road, he should end up being one of the top five players in the 2007 draft.
7. Louis Williams, Philadelphia 76ers – Williams is not a true point guard; he is a scorer. He averaged 25.2 points and produced several high-scoring games because his quickness makes him so difficult to guard. He gets into the lane and dishes to teammates (5 assists per game) and gets to the free-throw line (13.6 attempts a game), which makes him very efficient. He does, however, tend to pound the ball instead of finding open teammates, which is not ideal when you have Andre Iguodala running out in front.
8. Craig Smith, Minnesota Timberwolves – Smith is big and strong, but more importantly, he is tough. He loves to bang inside and is a blue-collar player. Having raised his offensive game, Smith showed the ability to hit the open jump shot and averaged 21.8 points and 6 rebounds on 63-percent shooting. His improvement should help give Minnesota a chance to be a playoff team.
9. Kevin Durant, Seattle SuperSonics – For a while, it seemed Durant would join Oden on the losers list. He did not shoot the ball well (33 percent from the field), nor rebound well (only averaged 2.0), nor pass the ball well (only two assists all week), but during his last game and a half, he was unbelievable.
Durant scored from deep and in the post, and used his jab step and length to perfection. He averaged 24 points and showed with his size, length and skill why he has a chance to be one of the best ever. As he gets stronger, he will finish better and improve his field-goal percentage. Durant has more upside than any player in the 2007 draft.
10. Aaron Brooks, Houston Rockets – Brooks is super quick and although he is more of a scoring guard than a point guard, he averaged 5.2 assists a game. Brooks also made 42 percent of his three-pointers. Add his speed with that range and it is easy to see why he averaged 21.4 points a game. Brooks should help the Rockets by taking some of the scoring burden off Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.
11. Randy Foye, Minnesota Timberwolves – Foye's jumper looked fluid and he played with a lot of confidence. A scoring guard in the mold of Gilbert Arenas, Foye averaged 18.4 points a game and shot the ball extremely well from behind the arc (54 percent). He should be a star in the near future.
12. Mike Conley Jr., Memphis Grizzlies – Conley did not have a great summer league but he was definitely solid. His numbers demonstrate his sturdiness: 11.4 points and 5.2 assists in about 27 minutes a game. He ran the offense well and got the ball to the open man. Conley will make everyone around him better and will help improve the Grizzlies next season.
13. Von Wafer, Denver Nuggets – Wafer finished with a league record-tying 42 points and a 24.2-point average. He shot the ball well throughout summer league, and proved that he can hit consistently from beyond the arc (hitting at a 44-percent clip). Wafer will be in the NBA next year, especially in light of his ability to extend the defense with his shooting.
LOSERS
1. Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers – Oden's biggest problem is that he could not live up to the hype. He was supposed to be one of the top players in Vegas, but he was only the third best player on his team (behind Aldridge and Martell Webster). Oden only played two games and had as many fouls as points (19). Even though he struggled offensively and with turnovers, there is no denying his potential. By the end of the regular season, he will be a force.
2. Yi Jianlian, Milwaukee Bucks – Besides a few stretches here and there, Yi struggled. He had difficulty being guarded by athletic players, and that was evident by his 26-percent shooting from the floor. Yi did average 12.4 points, but was hardly impressive. He also averaged 4.6 turnovers, which was a weakness in his game coming into the draft. Yi does have a great deal of talent, as he has a good-looking jump shot and he is athletic. Hopefully for the Bucks' sake, he fulfills his potential.
3. Patrick O'Bryant, Golden State Warriors – O'Bryant had a disappointing summer league and it looks like he will never pan out in Golden State. The ninth overall pick in the 2006 draft is lethargic and seems to not enjoy playing. He averaged almost as many fouls (four) as points (5.6). O'Bryant has a lot of work to do before he ever sees the court for the Warriors, especially considering their run-and-gun system.
4. Julian Wright, New Orleans Hornets – Wright never had a breakout game like several of the players from the 2007 draft. The 13th pick was very passive and only got to the free-throw line 11 times in five games. He averaged 8.6 points and shot a pedestrian 39 percent. Wright did not really do anything to distinguish himself and needs to improve his overall game.
5. Corey Brewer, Minnesota Timberwolves – Brewer struggled shooting, making just 28 percent of his field-goal attempts. He is a good, all-around player but disappointed in Vegas.
VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE MVP
Nate Robinson, New York Knicks – Robinson played in Vegas for the third consecutive year and, just like previous years, had some dazzling performances. He is so strong with the ball that he can penetrate at will in summer league, getting into the lane and either passing the ball to open teammates or finishing strong around the basket. Summer-league ball fits his up-and-down, attack-the-basket style, which is a big reason he put up such impressive stats (19.6 points and 6.0 assists a game). But unfortunately for Robinson, the regular season is not like summer league. Even though he is a solid NBA player, Robinson will still come off the bench and be an energy guy for the Knicks next season.
LAS VEGAS – Here is who shined and struggled the most at the NBA summer league, according to front-office personnel and league scouts.
WINNERS
1. Marco Belinelli, Golden State Warriors – Belinelli can really shoot and will fit in nicely at Golden State. He had some big games, including a 37-point effort, and he shot over 44 percent from three-point range. He also proved he can take it to the hole in averaging 22.8 points per game. He looks like he'll be ready to contribute immediately for the Warriors.
2. Jason Maxiell, Detroit Pistons – Maxiell came to Vegas in great shape and played great. He looked comfortable both with his back to the basket and stepping out to shoot jumpers, averaging 15 points and five rebounds while shooting over 54 percent. Detroit's young players should help the team's depth and chances to win the East next season.
3. Javaris Crittenton, Los Angeles Lakers – Crittenton might have the biggest upside out of all the point guards at summer league mostly due to his size (6-foot-5) and athleticism. He showed the ability to get into the lane and finish near the basket. Crittenton averaged 17 points and three assists and, for the most part, outplayed Jordan Farmar.
4. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers – Aldridge played extremely well in his two games, averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds. He hit turnaround baseline jumpers and showed good range with his shot. He looked comfortable on offense and certainly will improve on his rookie season. He and Greg Oden should give Portland a solid one-two punch inside.
5. Al Thornton, Los Angeles Clippers – Thornton is extremely athletic but often plays out of control. His shot selection needs drastic improvement, but he plays very hard and goes to the glass on every possession. The 2007 No. 14 pick will definitely contribute next season for the Clippers, but he needs to shoot better than the 37.7 percent he shot in summer league. Thornton averaged 17.6 points and 6.2 rebounds.
6. Rodney Stuckey, Detroit Pistons – Stuckey was terrific and should really help the Pistons as a rookie. He is very strong, enabling him to either post up or drive, and he has a good feel for the game. He's also very unselfish. Stuckey averaged a team-best 19 points a game, but his numbers this season will not be great because he'll play behind Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups. Still, down the road, he should end up being one of the top five players in the 2007 draft.
7. Louis Williams, Philadelphia 76ers – Williams is not a true point guard; he is a scorer. He averaged 25.2 points and produced several high-scoring games because his quickness makes him so difficult to guard. He gets into the lane and dishes to teammates (5 assists per game) and gets to the free-throw line (13.6 attempts a game), which makes him very efficient. He does, however, tend to pound the ball instead of finding open teammates, which is not ideal when you have Andre Iguodala running out in front.
8. Craig Smith, Minnesota Timberwolves – Smith is big and strong, but more importantly, he is tough. He loves to bang inside and is a blue-collar player. Having raised his offensive game, Smith showed the ability to hit the open jump shot and averaged 21.8 points and 6 rebounds on 63-percent shooting. His improvement should help give Minnesota a chance to be a playoff team.
9. Kevin Durant, Seattle SuperSonics – For a while, it seemed Durant would join Oden on the losers list. He did not shoot the ball well (33 percent from the field), nor rebound well (only averaged 2.0), nor pass the ball well (only two assists all week), but during his last game and a half, he was unbelievable.
Durant scored from deep and in the post, and used his jab step and length to perfection. He averaged 24 points and showed with his size, length and skill why he has a chance to be one of the best ever. As he gets stronger, he will finish better and improve his field-goal percentage. Durant has more upside than any player in the 2007 draft.
10. Aaron Brooks, Houston Rockets – Brooks is super quick and although he is more of a scoring guard than a point guard, he averaged 5.2 assists a game. Brooks also made 42 percent of his three-pointers. Add his speed with that range and it is easy to see why he averaged 21.4 points a game. Brooks should help the Rockets by taking some of the scoring burden off Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.
11. Randy Foye, Minnesota Timberwolves – Foye's jumper looked fluid and he played with a lot of confidence. A scoring guard in the mold of Gilbert Arenas, Foye averaged 18.4 points a game and shot the ball extremely well from behind the arc (54 percent). He should be a star in the near future.
12. Mike Conley Jr., Memphis Grizzlies – Conley did not have a great summer league but he was definitely solid. His numbers demonstrate his sturdiness: 11.4 points and 5.2 assists in about 27 minutes a game. He ran the offense well and got the ball to the open man. Conley will make everyone around him better and will help improve the Grizzlies next season.
13. Von Wafer, Denver Nuggets – Wafer finished with a league record-tying 42 points and a 24.2-point average. He shot the ball well throughout summer league, and proved that he can hit consistently from beyond the arc (hitting at a 44-percent clip). Wafer will be in the NBA next year, especially in light of his ability to extend the defense with his shooting.
LOSERS
1. Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers – Oden's biggest problem is that he could not live up to the hype. He was supposed to be one of the top players in Vegas, but he was only the third best player on his team (behind Aldridge and Martell Webster). Oden only played two games and had as many fouls as points (19). Even though he struggled offensively and with turnovers, there is no denying his potential. By the end of the regular season, he will be a force.
2. Yi Jianlian, Milwaukee Bucks – Besides a few stretches here and there, Yi struggled. He had difficulty being guarded by athletic players, and that was evident by his 26-percent shooting from the floor. Yi did average 12.4 points, but was hardly impressive. He also averaged 4.6 turnovers, which was a weakness in his game coming into the draft. Yi does have a great deal of talent, as he has a good-looking jump shot and he is athletic. Hopefully for the Bucks' sake, he fulfills his potential.
3. Patrick O'Bryant, Golden State Warriors – O'Bryant had a disappointing summer league and it looks like he will never pan out in Golden State. The ninth overall pick in the 2006 draft is lethargic and seems to not enjoy playing. He averaged almost as many fouls (four) as points (5.6). O'Bryant has a lot of work to do before he ever sees the court for the Warriors, especially considering their run-and-gun system.
4. Julian Wright, New Orleans Hornets – Wright never had a breakout game like several of the players from the 2007 draft. The 13th pick was very passive and only got to the free-throw line 11 times in five games. He averaged 8.6 points and shot a pedestrian 39 percent. Wright did not really do anything to distinguish himself and needs to improve his overall game.
5. Corey Brewer, Minnesota Timberwolves – Brewer struggled shooting, making just 28 percent of his field-goal attempts. He is a good, all-around player but disappointed in Vegas.
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NBA Rumors Wizards trying to deal Thomas
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:55 am EDT
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In an attempt to dump salary, the Washington Wizards continue to shop center Etan Thomas, who has been on the market since last winter's trade deadline. But trading Thomas could be tough. He has three years at close to $20 million left on his deal, and there is a trade kicker in his contract that boosts his salary by 10 to 15 percent.
Source: Washington Times
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56 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Bucks interested in Hornets Mason
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:48 am EDT
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The Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to re-sign two of their own restricted free agents, guard Charlie Bell and forward Ersan Ilyasova, in addition to looking at a few other teams' free agents.
Among that group is former Bucks forward Desmond Mason, who played the past two seasons with the New Orleans Hornets after being traded by the Bucks for center Jamaal Magloire just before training camp in 2005.
Source: Journal-Sentinel
Related: Desmond Mason, Ersan Ilyasova, Charlie Bell, Jamaal Magloire, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Hornets
46 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Pacers enter chase for Bucks Williams
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:43 am EDT
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Mark Bartelstein, the agent for the Milwaukee BucksĂ¼ Mo Williams, the best free agent point guard still available, said he has "had quite a few conversations" with the Indiana Pacers since the start of free agency.
The Bucks and the Miami Heat have reportedly been the frontrunners for Williams, but Bartelstein said, "Mo is still unsigned and it's an open market for him."
Source: Indianapolis Star
Related: Mo Williams, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks
53 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Sacramento would be acceptable to Yi
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:36 am EDT
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The stalemate between the Milwaukee Bucks and Yi Jianlian enters its second week today amid emerging details that the Sacramento Kings would be one of the preferred teams for the lottery-pick forward if he is successful in forcing a trade, The Bee has learned.
Whether any talks between the Kings and Bucks have taken place is not known. Sacramento co-owner Gavin Maloof declined comment Wednesday night before watching courtside as Yi and the Chinese national team played the Boston Celtics in a summer-league game, and Milwaukee officials could not be reached.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Related: Yi Jianlian, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings
304 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Magic not expecting Diener, Outlaw to return
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:28 am EDT
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The Orlando Magic don't expect point guard Travis Diener or forward Bo Outlaw to return to the team for the 2007-08 season. Both are free agents this summer.
Diener, 25, a second-round pick in 2005, played in 49 games with Orlando as the third-string point guard, averaging 3.8 points and 1.0 assist per game.
Outlaw, 36, played for the Magic for the past three seasons, returning to the club in 2005 after playing in Orlando from 1997-2002. Outlaw played in just 41 games last season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.6 rebounds.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
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27 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Magic interested in Darius Rice
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:27 am EDT
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The Orlando Magic, looking for wing players to add depth, could be interested in Darius Rice, a former University of Miami star.
Rice, 6-10, has played for the Miami Heat and in the D-League.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
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22 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor 'Nothing happening' for Warriors' free agent Barnes
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:24 am EDT
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Golden State Warriors' forward Matt Barnes said he has not received the offers he anticipated after a breakthrough season.
"Right now, there's nothing happening," he said. "I was thinking the midlevel exception was realistic, but my agent has been telling me teams have questioned whether the success I had was because of (Warriors coach Don) Nelson's system and whether or not I could have the same success in another system."
Source: Sacramento Bee
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116 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Spurs lose out on Johnson, focus on Udoka
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:20 am EDT
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The San Antonio Spurs will turn their focus to Portland Trailblazers' forward Ime Udoka, after Detroit Pistons' forward Amir Johnson agreed to take less money (three years, $11 million) to stay with the Pistons.
Udoka a free agent, averaged 8.4 points and 3.7 rebounds while starting 75 games for Trail Blazers, and is a rugged defender and a dependable 3-point shooter, skills he shares in common with Bruce Bowen, the player he would most likely back up.
Source: Express-News
Related: Amir Johnson, Ime Udoka, Bruce Bowen, San Antonio Spurs
65 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Cavs pursuing Bibby, again
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:14 am EDT
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According to multiple league executives, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings have restarted talks to bring Mike Bibby to Cleveland, after almost completing a deal shortly before February's trading deadline.
A version of the deal was close to happening Thursday, sources said, in a three-way move with the San Antonio Spurs, but talks broke down.
The Kings and Cavs will continue to have discussions directly and with other teams. The Kings are interested in the Cavs' Drew Gooden, but Damon Jones may also be included in the deal.
Source: Beacon Journal
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295 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Other free agent moves may keep Varejao with Cavs
Thursday, Jul 12, 2007 1:18 pm EDT
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The likelihood of restricted free agent forward Anderson Varejao returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers increased dramatically with several events around the NBA on Wednesday.
The Orlando Magic got Rashard Lewis for six years and $110 million in a sign-and-trade deal with the Seattle SuperSonics. But the Magic were unable to create enough salary-cap space to keep promising big man Darko Milicic and renounced his rights to complete the deal. Several media outlets then reported that Milicic quickly reached a long-term deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies, who had $8 million in salary-cap space, had been courting both Milicic and Varejao, meeting with them over the last week. With the Grizzlies now out of the picture, Varejao has no suitors left that have cap space to present him with an offer sheet.
Source: Beacon Journal
Related: Anderson Varejao, Darko Milicic, Rashard Lewis, Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, Seattle SuperSonics
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Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:55 am EDT
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In an attempt to dump salary, the Washington Wizards continue to shop center Etan Thomas, who has been on the market since last winter's trade deadline. But trading Thomas could be tough. He has three years at close to $20 million left on his deal, and there is a trade kicker in his contract that boosts his salary by 10 to 15 percent.
Source: Washington Times
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56 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Bucks interested in Hornets Mason
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:48 am EDT
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The Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to re-sign two of their own restricted free agents, guard Charlie Bell and forward Ersan Ilyasova, in addition to looking at a few other teams' free agents.
Among that group is former Bucks forward Desmond Mason, who played the past two seasons with the New Orleans Hornets after being traded by the Bucks for center Jamaal Magloire just before training camp in 2005.
Source: Journal-Sentinel
Related: Desmond Mason, Ersan Ilyasova, Charlie Bell, Jamaal Magloire, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Hornets
46 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Pacers enter chase for Bucks Williams
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:43 am EDT
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Mark Bartelstein, the agent for the Milwaukee BucksĂ¼ Mo Williams, the best free agent point guard still available, said he has "had quite a few conversations" with the Indiana Pacers since the start of free agency.
The Bucks and the Miami Heat have reportedly been the frontrunners for Williams, but Bartelstein said, "Mo is still unsigned and it's an open market for him."
Source: Indianapolis Star
Related: Mo Williams, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks
53 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Sacramento would be acceptable to Yi
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:36 am EDT
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The stalemate between the Milwaukee Bucks and Yi Jianlian enters its second week today amid emerging details that the Sacramento Kings would be one of the preferred teams for the lottery-pick forward if he is successful in forcing a trade, The Bee has learned.
Whether any talks between the Kings and Bucks have taken place is not known. Sacramento co-owner Gavin Maloof declined comment Wednesday night before watching courtside as Yi and the Chinese national team played the Boston Celtics in a summer-league game, and Milwaukee officials could not be reached.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Related: Yi Jianlian, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings
304 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Magic not expecting Diener, Outlaw to return
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:28 am EDT
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The Orlando Magic don't expect point guard Travis Diener or forward Bo Outlaw to return to the team for the 2007-08 season. Both are free agents this summer.
Diener, 25, a second-round pick in 2005, played in 49 games with Orlando as the third-string point guard, averaging 3.8 points and 1.0 assist per game.
Outlaw, 36, played for the Magic for the past three seasons, returning to the club in 2005 after playing in Orlando from 1997-2002. Outlaw played in just 41 games last season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.6 rebounds.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
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27 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Magic interested in Darius Rice
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:27 am EDT
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The Orlando Magic, looking for wing players to add depth, could be interested in Darius Rice, a former University of Miami star.
Rice, 6-10, has played for the Miami Heat and in the D-League.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
Related: Miami Heat, Orlando Magic
22 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor 'Nothing happening' for Warriors' free agent Barnes
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:24 am EDT
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Golden State Warriors' forward Matt Barnes said he has not received the offers he anticipated after a breakthrough season.
"Right now, there's nothing happening," he said. "I was thinking the midlevel exception was realistic, but my agent has been telling me teams have questioned whether the success I had was because of (Warriors coach Don) Nelson's system and whether or not I could have the same success in another system."
Source: Sacramento Bee
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116 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Spurs lose out on Johnson, focus on Udoka
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:20 am EDT
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The San Antonio Spurs will turn their focus to Portland Trailblazers' forward Ime Udoka, after Detroit Pistons' forward Amir Johnson agreed to take less money (three years, $11 million) to stay with the Pistons.
Udoka a free agent, averaged 8.4 points and 3.7 rebounds while starting 75 games for Trail Blazers, and is a rugged defender and a dependable 3-point shooter, skills he shares in common with Bruce Bowen, the player he would most likely back up.
Source: Express-News
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65 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Cavs pursuing Bibby, again
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:14 am EDT
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According to multiple league executives, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings have restarted talks to bring Mike Bibby to Cleveland, after almost completing a deal shortly before February's trading deadline.
A version of the deal was close to happening Thursday, sources said, in a three-way move with the San Antonio Spurs, but talks broke down.
The Kings and Cavs will continue to have discussions directly and with other teams. The Kings are interested in the Cavs' Drew Gooden, but Damon Jones may also be included in the deal.
Source: Beacon Journal
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295 Comments Permanent Link Email this Rumor Other free agent moves may keep Varejao with Cavs
Thursday, Jul 12, 2007 1:18 pm EDT
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The likelihood of restricted free agent forward Anderson Varejao returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers increased dramatically with several events around the NBA on Wednesday.
The Orlando Magic got Rashard Lewis for six years and $110 million in a sign-and-trade deal with the Seattle SuperSonics. But the Magic were unable to create enough salary-cap space to keep promising big man Darko Milicic and renounced his rights to complete the deal. Several media outlets then reported that Milicic quickly reached a long-term deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies, who had $8 million in salary-cap space, had been courting both Milicic and Varejao, meeting with them over the last week. With the Grizzlies now out of the picture, Varejao has no suitors left that have cap space to present him with an offer sheet.
Source: Beacon Journal
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Wizards trying to deal Thomas
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:55 am EDT
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In an attempt to dump salary, the Washington Wizards continue to shop center Etan Thomas, who has been on the market since last winter's trade deadline. But trading Thomas could be tough. He has three years at close to $20 million left on his deal, and there is a trade kicker in his contract that boosts his salary by 10 to 15 percent.
Source: Washington Times
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Friday, Jul 13, 2007 11:55 am EDT
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In an attempt to dump salary, the Washington Wizards continue to shop center Etan Thomas, who has been on the market since last winter's trade deadline. But trading Thomas could be tough. He has three years at close to $20 million left on his deal, and there is a trade kicker in his contract that boosts his salary by 10 to 15 percent.
Source: Washington Times
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