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Thursday, June 11
Brown out in Cleveland?
Mike Brown | Cavaliers
The New York Daily News reports there is infighting within the Cavaliers organization after their playoff loss to Orlando and many feel head coach Mike Brown was out-coached by Stan Van Gundy.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is desperate to keep LeBron James and could try to replace Brown with Miami Heat president Pat Riley.
# Cavs' front office divided over status of coach, sources say (Pro Basketball News)
Van Gundy to be offered extension
Stan Van Gundy | Magic
AOL NBA Fanhouse reports Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy will be offered a contract extension after the season is over.
Van Gundy is finishing the second year of his original four-year deal with the Magic.
Could Ginobili be traded?
Manu Ginobili | Spurs
The San Antonio Express-News reports there was a rumor that the Washington Wizards made a trade offer for Manu Ginobili this month.
"People get in trouble when they say never," Gregg Popovich said Wednesday.
"But Manu Ginobili is someone I cannot envision trading. He has been such a huge part of our heart and soul; people like that are hard to come by. You don't even think about trading somebody like that. I can't imagine a scenario where he would be traded."
Will Gordon stay with the Bulls?
Ben Gordon | Bulls
Ben Gordon remains unsure if his future is with the Chicago Bulls or another team.
"I don't know," Gordon said during an interview on ESPN 1000's "Waddle and Silvy" show. "We'll have to wait and see how interested they are come July 1."
"Ultimately, I think everything goes through Jerry Reinsdorf. I think those guys represent what Jerry wants. He's the owner. Obviously he can determine how quickly -- or how not -- the process is."
# Gordon's main goal: win a title (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
No decision yet on May
Sean May | Bobcats
It's a foregone conclusion that Raymond Felton will receive a qualifying offer from the Charlotte Bobcats, but general manager Rod Higgins told The Charlotte Observer yesterday they're still deciding whether to qualify forward Sean May.
May will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 if no qualifying offer is given.
Brown out in Cleveland?
Mike Brown | Cavaliers
The New York Daily News reports there is infighting within the Cavaliers organization after their playoff loss to Orlando and many feel head coach Mike Brown was out-coached by Stan Van Gundy.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is desperate to keep LeBron James and could try to replace Brown with Miami Heat president Pat Riley.
# Cavs' front office divided over status of coach, sources say (Pro Basketball News)
Van Gundy to be offered extension
Stan Van Gundy | Magic
AOL NBA Fanhouse reports Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy will be offered a contract extension after the season is over.
Van Gundy is finishing the second year of his original four-year deal with the Magic.
Could Ginobili be traded?
Manu Ginobili | Spurs
The San Antonio Express-News reports there was a rumor that the Washington Wizards made a trade offer for Manu Ginobili this month.
"People get in trouble when they say never," Gregg Popovich said Wednesday.
"But Manu Ginobili is someone I cannot envision trading. He has been such a huge part of our heart and soul; people like that are hard to come by. You don't even think about trading somebody like that. I can't imagine a scenario where he would be traded."
Will Gordon stay with the Bulls?
Ben Gordon | Bulls
Ben Gordon remains unsure if his future is with the Chicago Bulls or another team.
"I don't know," Gordon said during an interview on ESPN 1000's "Waddle and Silvy" show. "We'll have to wait and see how interested they are come July 1."
"Ultimately, I think everything goes through Jerry Reinsdorf. I think those guys represent what Jerry wants. He's the owner. Obviously he can determine how quickly -- or how not -- the process is."
# Gordon's main goal: win a title (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
No decision yet on May
Sean May | Bobcats
It's a foregone conclusion that Raymond Felton will receive a qualifying offer from the Charlotte Bobcats, but general manager Rod Higgins told The Charlotte Observer yesterday they're still deciding whether to qualify forward Sean May.
May will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 if no qualifying offer is given.
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Friday, June 12
Bogut cautious with lower back
Andrew Bogut | Bucks
Andrew Bogut told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel yesterday that his back is mending and he should be able to begin running next month.
"A month from this week should be the goal," Bogut said of returning to the basketball court and running again. "I'm doing some light shooting, no moving or real jumping, just some technique stuff.
"You don't want to overdo it now; it's only June. I want to make sure I'm ready for Oct. 1."
Parker promises to stay healthy
Tony Parker | Spurs
Tony Parker is the only Spurs player involved in international play this summer and he told the San Antonio Express-News that he's young enough to play for France and be fresh for next season.
"Maybe after I'm 30 years old I will worry about it ... 31, 32. Then it might be tough to play a full season. But right now I'm young. Hopefully, everything will be fine."
Orlando Magic
Ewing signs extension
Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing told the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday that he has signed a contract extension with the team.
"I'm coming back," Ewing said. "I signed it [the contract] a while ago."
Fesenko's option still up for debate
Kyrylo Fesenko | Jazz
The Utah Jazz have until Monday to pick up the 2009-10 option for Kyrylo Fesenko.
The Deseret News reports the team is still undecided and won't make a decision until Monday's deadline.
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, Fesenko could be a subject of trade talk this summer since he'll have an expiring contract.
Utah Jazz
Draft picks will stay overseas
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, 2008 second-round draft picks Ante Tomic and Tadija Dragicevic will remain overseas for the 2009-19 season.
Tomic reportedly will play for Maccabi Tel Aviv and could join the Jazz for the 2010-11 season.
Bogut cautious with lower back
Andrew Bogut | Bucks
Andrew Bogut told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel yesterday that his back is mending and he should be able to begin running next month.
"A month from this week should be the goal," Bogut said of returning to the basketball court and running again. "I'm doing some light shooting, no moving or real jumping, just some technique stuff.
"You don't want to overdo it now; it's only June. I want to make sure I'm ready for Oct. 1."
Parker promises to stay healthy
Tony Parker | Spurs
Tony Parker is the only Spurs player involved in international play this summer and he told the San Antonio Express-News that he's young enough to play for France and be fresh for next season.
"Maybe after I'm 30 years old I will worry about it ... 31, 32. Then it might be tough to play a full season. But right now I'm young. Hopefully, everything will be fine."
Orlando Magic
Ewing signs extension
Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing told the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday that he has signed a contract extension with the team.
"I'm coming back," Ewing said. "I signed it [the contract] a while ago."
Fesenko's option still up for debate
Kyrylo Fesenko | Jazz
The Utah Jazz have until Monday to pick up the 2009-10 option for Kyrylo Fesenko.
The Deseret News reports the team is still undecided and won't make a decision until Monday's deadline.
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, Fesenko could be a subject of trade talk this summer since he'll have an expiring contract.
Utah Jazz
Draft picks will stay overseas
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, 2008 second-round draft picks Ante Tomic and Tadija Dragicevic will remain overseas for the 2009-19 season.
Tomic reportedly will play for Maccabi Tel Aviv and could join the Jazz for the 2010-11 season.
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Tuesday, June 16
Any takers for Josh Smith?
Josh Smith | Hawks
Several league sources have told ESPN.com's Chad Ford that the Atlanta Hawks have been working hard the past few weeks to see whether they can find a taker for Josh Smith.
Smith's contract includes a trade kicker which could make it difficult to trade him.
Sekou Smith of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution agrees with Ford that the possibility of trading Smith has been discussed internally.
Will Nuggets extend Karl's contract?
George Karl | Nuggets
Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl is heading into the final year of his contract with the team and he told The Denver Post yesterday that he doesn't know if an extension will be offered.
"I think there's a possibility of that happening. For me to address that is unfair," said Karl. "It's their choice. But the decision has an impact -- upon me, upon my staff, upon some of the players, upon the philosophy of what is the future game plan. I'll be honest with you, the challenges that we have overcome and what we've pushed the team to, to make a change now or to play philosophical musical chairs, I think, would be very confusing to a lot of people."
Minnesota Timberwolves
Decision on McHale finally coming?
This could be the week when new Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn finally decides whether to retain or release Kevin McHale as coach.
The Pioneer Press reports the pair will meet for a third time at an undisclosed place and time to discuss McHale's status with the team and that it would be surprising if any deal to retain McHale were for more than two years.
Kahn told the newspaper that he doesn't have a ready list of potential coaches if McHale is not retained, but that he could "easily" put such a list together.
New York Knicks
Knicks covet Hill
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports Knicks president Donnie Walsh secretly covets Arizona forward Joran Hill and they would take Hill in a heartbeat over Stephen Curry.
Risky move by Ivey?
Royal Ivey | 76ers
Royal Ivey declined his player option for 2009-10 yesterday. Agent Keith Glass believes Ivey is worth more than $959,111 (league minimum).
"This was really the plan all along," Glass told the Philadelphia Daily News. "The player option was my idea, to ensure Royal against injury. Now, the plan is to get him a contract that more accurately reflects his contributions to a team. This has nothing to do with the Sixers, because he'd like to go back with them. From our standpoint, this is very amicable; we plan to speak with them after July 1."
"It probably sounds strange for us to be doing this, but it's me," Glass said. "The only risk would be is if no one wants to sign him."
Nerve-wracking time for Milsap
Paul Millsap | Jazz
Agent DeAngelo Simmons says Paul Millsap, a restricted free agent is "definitely open" to returning to Utah.
The Jazz can match any offer Millsap receives from another team.
"It's an exciting time, but it's still nerve-wracking a little bit just to have to wait and see what his market value's going to be," Simmons told The Salt Lake Tribune.
Anyone want a bad boy?
Bill Laimbeer resigned Monday afternoon as the coach of the WNBA's Detroit Shock. He said it's time for him to actively pursue a coaching job in the NBA even though he has yet to interview for an NBA coaching job.
"It's just that time for me to go and do something different," Laimbeer said. "I am going to pursue somewhere down the road an opportunity, if it comes to me, in the NBA. That's now my goal, my passion."
The Detroit News reports Laimbeer has not talked with Joe Dumars about an opportunity with the Detroit Pistons.
New Orleans Hornets
Hornets to sell draft pick?
The Hornets have the 21st pick in the first round and if they don't trade the pick, they are looking to take the best available player regardless of position reports The Times-Picayune.
"I think if somebody comes with an unbelievable offer or tries to buy the pick from us, then obviously we have to take a look at that," head coach Byron Scott said.
"It's a little early right now," general manager Jeff Bower said. "Everybody is trying to get a sense of how the first round will work out. As we get closer to the draft, the conversations that take place will be more concrete."
Monday, June 15
Will Celtics bring back Marbury?
Stephon Marbury | Celtics
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers told The Boston Globe that the team needs are backups at point guard and small forward.
When asked if Stephon Marbury is being considered, Rivers told the newspaper: "Absolutely. I thought he will be great and better next [season] through training camp. He'll look and see what he can get at this point of his career and see what he can do."
What Chris Bosh is doing in Dallas
Chris Bosh | Raptors
Chris Bosh knows he's good, but he wants to be great. Bosh has been working out in Dallas and hopes adding 20 pounds to his frame will help him, reports Michael Grange of The Globe and Mail.
"I know I can just show up and be good," Bosh says. "I'd be an okay player and stay where I am now and be content with that, or I can work on getting better every day, try to better my craft and see where I can get."
"If you want to be the best, you have to do what the best do: they work really hard. That's why I'm doing this now. This is what I do. I want to be crazy about this to get better."
Do Thunder have a small forward fix?
Desmond Mason | Thunder
The Oklahoman reports Desmond Mason's right knee is 100 percent healed, and the forward can resume all basketball activities however he won't play any pick-up games this summer.
His workouts are expected to include running drills, weigh-lifting and other weight-bearing activities.
Any takers for Josh Smith?
Josh Smith | Hawks
Several league sources have told ESPN.com's Chad Ford that the Atlanta Hawks have been working hard the past few weeks to see whether they can find a taker for Josh Smith.
Smith's contract includes a trade kicker which could make it difficult to trade him.
Sekou Smith of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution agrees with Ford that the possibility of trading Smith has been discussed internally.
Will Nuggets extend Karl's contract?
George Karl | Nuggets
Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl is heading into the final year of his contract with the team and he told The Denver Post yesterday that he doesn't know if an extension will be offered.
"I think there's a possibility of that happening. For me to address that is unfair," said Karl. "It's their choice. But the decision has an impact -- upon me, upon my staff, upon some of the players, upon the philosophy of what is the future game plan. I'll be honest with you, the challenges that we have overcome and what we've pushed the team to, to make a change now or to play philosophical musical chairs, I think, would be very confusing to a lot of people."
Minnesota Timberwolves
Decision on McHale finally coming?
This could be the week when new Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn finally decides whether to retain or release Kevin McHale as coach.
The Pioneer Press reports the pair will meet for a third time at an undisclosed place and time to discuss McHale's status with the team and that it would be surprising if any deal to retain McHale were for more than two years.
Kahn told the newspaper that he doesn't have a ready list of potential coaches if McHale is not retained, but that he could "easily" put such a list together.
New York Knicks
Knicks covet Hill
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports Knicks president Donnie Walsh secretly covets Arizona forward Joran Hill and they would take Hill in a heartbeat over Stephen Curry.
Risky move by Ivey?
Royal Ivey | 76ers
Royal Ivey declined his player option for 2009-10 yesterday. Agent Keith Glass believes Ivey is worth more than $959,111 (league minimum).
"This was really the plan all along," Glass told the Philadelphia Daily News. "The player option was my idea, to ensure Royal against injury. Now, the plan is to get him a contract that more accurately reflects his contributions to a team. This has nothing to do with the Sixers, because he'd like to go back with them. From our standpoint, this is very amicable; we plan to speak with them after July 1."
"It probably sounds strange for us to be doing this, but it's me," Glass said. "The only risk would be is if no one wants to sign him."
Nerve-wracking time for Milsap
Paul Millsap | Jazz
Agent DeAngelo Simmons says Paul Millsap, a restricted free agent is "definitely open" to returning to Utah.
The Jazz can match any offer Millsap receives from another team.
"It's an exciting time, but it's still nerve-wracking a little bit just to have to wait and see what his market value's going to be," Simmons told The Salt Lake Tribune.
Anyone want a bad boy?
Bill Laimbeer resigned Monday afternoon as the coach of the WNBA's Detroit Shock. He said it's time for him to actively pursue a coaching job in the NBA even though he has yet to interview for an NBA coaching job.
"It's just that time for me to go and do something different," Laimbeer said. "I am going to pursue somewhere down the road an opportunity, if it comes to me, in the NBA. That's now my goal, my passion."
The Detroit News reports Laimbeer has not talked with Joe Dumars about an opportunity with the Detroit Pistons.
New Orleans Hornets
Hornets to sell draft pick?
The Hornets have the 21st pick in the first round and if they don't trade the pick, they are looking to take the best available player regardless of position reports The Times-Picayune.
"I think if somebody comes with an unbelievable offer or tries to buy the pick from us, then obviously we have to take a look at that," head coach Byron Scott said.
"It's a little early right now," general manager Jeff Bower said. "Everybody is trying to get a sense of how the first round will work out. As we get closer to the draft, the conversations that take place will be more concrete."
Monday, June 15
Will Celtics bring back Marbury?
Stephon Marbury | Celtics
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers told The Boston Globe that the team needs are backups at point guard and small forward.
When asked if Stephon Marbury is being considered, Rivers told the newspaper: "Absolutely. I thought he will be great and better next [season] through training camp. He'll look and see what he can get at this point of his career and see what he can do."
What Chris Bosh is doing in Dallas
Chris Bosh | Raptors
Chris Bosh knows he's good, but he wants to be great. Bosh has been working out in Dallas and hopes adding 20 pounds to his frame will help him, reports Michael Grange of The Globe and Mail.
"I know I can just show up and be good," Bosh says. "I'd be an okay player and stay where I am now and be content with that, or I can work on getting better every day, try to better my craft and see where I can get."
"If you want to be the best, you have to do what the best do: they work really hard. That's why I'm doing this now. This is what I do. I want to be crazy about this to get better."
Do Thunder have a small forward fix?
Desmond Mason | Thunder
The Oklahoman reports Desmond Mason's right knee is 100 percent healed, and the forward can resume all basketball activities however he won't play any pick-up games this summer.
His workouts are expected to include running drills, weigh-lifting and other weight-bearing activities.
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Wednesday, June 17
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavs eye big men?
Cleveland wants to rebuild its frontcourt and The News-Herald reports the Cavs could target the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman or Marcus Camby.
The Arizona Republic and ESPN.com's J.A. Adande report the Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns could be in trade talks, which would send Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic.
Bosh's mixed feelings on Miami
Chris Bosh | Raptors
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that during a radio interview Tuesday, Chris Bosh said he has not made a decision about leaving Toronto for Miami next summer when he can become a free agent.
"As of right now, I'm not sure. I like Miami, don't get me wrong. But I don't know what comes along with being a part of that organization. I don't even have any friends in Miami, which was the funniest part. A close friend of mine hit me yesterday and was like 'Hey there's another article out' and I was like 'What now?' 'Apparently a friend in Miami said you're going to Miami.' He sent me the article and I read it, and I'm like, 'now they're just making stuff up.'"
Warriors, Ellis on the same page?
Monta Ellis | Warriors
Warriors coach Don Nelson and general manager Larry Riley met with Monta Ellis in Atlanta to smooth out any issues the player may have with the team.
He is not happy with the idea of the Warriors drafting a point guard and a source indicated to the San Jose Mercury News that Ellis came away from the meeting understanding that a playmaking guard would not be drafted.
Look for Ellis to become trade bait if the Warriors do in fact draft a point guard.
Knicks inquire about McGrady
Tracy McGrady | Rockets
A person with knowledge of the situation tells Newsday that the Houston Rockets are engaging in very preliminary discussions involving offers for Tracy McGrady and the Knicks have shown some interest.
The newspaper cautions that much like the inquiry about Shaquille O'Neal, it is believed to be strictly due diligence at this point on the part of Donnie Walsh.
Wade to Chicago in 2010?
Dwyane Wade | Heat
The Chicago Sun-Times reports Dwyane Wade went on ESPN 1000's "Waddle and Silvy" show Tuesday and did not rule out signing with the Chicago Bulls next summer.
"I'm still in a Miami Heat uniform. I'm not ruling anything. I'm making sure I'm keeping my options open.
"I'm not ruling out a lot of places, including Chicago, but I'm not really thinking about those places. Like I said, 2010 is the year when I will sit down and open up my options and, hopefully, I'm still blessed and healthy to have those options and then go from there. But Miami is my number one option and I've made that clear. That's where I want to be and, hopefully, we can get everything right here in Miami."
Alston thinks he'll be traded
Rafer Alston | Magic
Rafer Alston told the Orlando Sentinel that if he returns to the Orlando Magic next season, Jameer Nelson should be the team's starting point guard.
"That's our all-star point guard," Alston said. "He's done a lot for this team before he got hurt. He put that team as one of the top five teams in this league. I'm going to compete anyway. I'm going to push him in practice. That's what I've learned to do. We'd push each other. We'd make each other better."
Alston also said he thinks he'll be traded.
"I always think I'm going to be traded," he said, laughing. "I swear I do. I always think I'm going to be traded. That's just the life of the business."
New York Knicks
Knicks covet Hill
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports Knicks president Donnie Walsh secretly covets Arizona forward Joran Hill and the Knicks would take Hill in a heartbeat over Stephen Curry.
Dalembert going to Bobcats?
Samuel Dalembert | 76ers
A rumor popped up this week that has Samuel Dalembert going to the Charlotte Bobcats for Nazr Mohammed and Vladimir Radmanovic, with the Sixers either getting a second-round pick in the NBA draft or swapping first-round picks (17 for 12) with the Bobcats.
"Sorry," Ed Stefanski writes in an e-mail response to phillyBurbs.com. "I don't talk about trades. We are talking to a lot of teams, especially before the draft."
If Hill's in than Lee's out?
David Lee | Knicks
According to the New York Post, if the New York Knicks draft Jordan Hill they will attempt to deal free agent forward David Lee in a sign-and-trade, possibly with Portland.
New Orleans Hornets
Makeover not needed in Big Easy
General manager Jeff Bower, citing the team's injury problems this past season, does not believe the New Orleans Hornets need a complete makeover to return to the upper tier of teams in the West.
"I think we are at our best when our strengths are working together," Bower told The Times-Picayune. "And that's obviously Chris Paul's penetration, our perimeter shooting, spacing and running the floor and offensive rebounding. I think when we have all those elements working efficiently, we're really good. I think those are the things we are going to do and build on to play to our strengths."
Nerve-wracking time for Milsap
Paul Millsap | Jazz
Agent DeAngelo Simmons says Paul Millsap, a restricted free agent , is "definitely open" to returning to Utah.
The Jazz can match any offer Millsap receives from another team.
"It's an exciting time, but it's still nerve-wracking a little bit just to have to wait and see what his market value's going to be," Simmons told The Salt Lake Tribune.
Webster still not 100 percent
Martell Webster | Trail Blazers
Martell Webster told The Oregonian that he is not yet 100 percent healed from the left foot injury that sidelined him last season, but he is making steady progress.
"No, not 100 percent healthy. I'm not allowed to run and jump and dunk and stuff like that. I can shoot jump shots. It feels good. We're kind of taking it like a three-way process. We've having a check up every three weeks and seeing how it's doing and then (team doctors) clear me to do some other things. ... It's one of those things where I'm just eager to get back out there and I know that I have to take every step with caution. It hurts. It hurts but it's going to pay off in the long run."
Toronto Raptors
Raptors restrict Delfino
The Toronto Raptors have tendered a qualifying offer to shooting guard Carlos Delfino, a restricted free agent who played in Russia last season and who is expected to re-sign with the team for the 2009-10 NBA season.
The Globe and Mail also reports the club is leaning toward using the roughly $10M it has available under the salary cap to re-sign its own free agents and then add a player by way of the midlevel exception and the biannual exception.
Do Thunder have a small forward fix?
Desmond Mason | Thunder
The Oklahoman reports Desmond Mason's right knee is 100 percent healed, and the forward can resume all basketball activities however he won't play any pickup games this summer.
His workouts are expected to include running drills, weightlifting and other weight-bearing activities.
Washington Wizards
Wizards willing to move pick
General manager Ernie Grunfeld told The Washington Post that he is open to moving the No. 5 pick in the draft, but if the Wizards keep it the team will not use the pick to choose a third-string point guard.
Foyle has no plans to retire
Adonal Foyle | Magic
Adonal Foyle says he has no plans to retire.
"I think I can play at least two or three more years," Foyle told the Orlando Sentinel. "I'm still having fun."
Utah Jazz
Draft picks will stay overseas
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, 2008 second-round draft picks Ante Tomic and Tadija Dragicevic will remain overseas for the 2009-10 season.
Tomic reportedly will play for Maccabi Tel Aviv and could join the Jazz for the 2010-11 season.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavs eye big men?
Cleveland wants to rebuild its frontcourt and The News-Herald reports the Cavs could target the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman or Marcus Camby.
The Arizona Republic and ESPN.com's J.A. Adande report the Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns could be in trade talks, which would send Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic.
Bosh's mixed feelings on Miami
Chris Bosh | Raptors
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that during a radio interview Tuesday, Chris Bosh said he has not made a decision about leaving Toronto for Miami next summer when he can become a free agent.
"As of right now, I'm not sure. I like Miami, don't get me wrong. But I don't know what comes along with being a part of that organization. I don't even have any friends in Miami, which was the funniest part. A close friend of mine hit me yesterday and was like 'Hey there's another article out' and I was like 'What now?' 'Apparently a friend in Miami said you're going to Miami.' He sent me the article and I read it, and I'm like, 'now they're just making stuff up.'"
Warriors, Ellis on the same page?
Monta Ellis | Warriors
Warriors coach Don Nelson and general manager Larry Riley met with Monta Ellis in Atlanta to smooth out any issues the player may have with the team.
He is not happy with the idea of the Warriors drafting a point guard and a source indicated to the San Jose Mercury News that Ellis came away from the meeting understanding that a playmaking guard would not be drafted.
Look for Ellis to become trade bait if the Warriors do in fact draft a point guard.
Knicks inquire about McGrady
Tracy McGrady | Rockets
A person with knowledge of the situation tells Newsday that the Houston Rockets are engaging in very preliminary discussions involving offers for Tracy McGrady and the Knicks have shown some interest.
The newspaper cautions that much like the inquiry about Shaquille O'Neal, it is believed to be strictly due diligence at this point on the part of Donnie Walsh.
Wade to Chicago in 2010?
Dwyane Wade | Heat
The Chicago Sun-Times reports Dwyane Wade went on ESPN 1000's "Waddle and Silvy" show Tuesday and did not rule out signing with the Chicago Bulls next summer.
"I'm still in a Miami Heat uniform. I'm not ruling anything. I'm making sure I'm keeping my options open.
"I'm not ruling out a lot of places, including Chicago, but I'm not really thinking about those places. Like I said, 2010 is the year when I will sit down and open up my options and, hopefully, I'm still blessed and healthy to have those options and then go from there. But Miami is my number one option and I've made that clear. That's where I want to be and, hopefully, we can get everything right here in Miami."
Alston thinks he'll be traded
Rafer Alston | Magic
Rafer Alston told the Orlando Sentinel that if he returns to the Orlando Magic next season, Jameer Nelson should be the team's starting point guard.
"That's our all-star point guard," Alston said. "He's done a lot for this team before he got hurt. He put that team as one of the top five teams in this league. I'm going to compete anyway. I'm going to push him in practice. That's what I've learned to do. We'd push each other. We'd make each other better."
Alston also said he thinks he'll be traded.
"I always think I'm going to be traded," he said, laughing. "I swear I do. I always think I'm going to be traded. That's just the life of the business."
New York Knicks
Knicks covet Hill
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports Knicks president Donnie Walsh secretly covets Arizona forward Joran Hill and the Knicks would take Hill in a heartbeat over Stephen Curry.
Dalembert going to Bobcats?
Samuel Dalembert | 76ers
A rumor popped up this week that has Samuel Dalembert going to the Charlotte Bobcats for Nazr Mohammed and Vladimir Radmanovic, with the Sixers either getting a second-round pick in the NBA draft or swapping first-round picks (17 for 12) with the Bobcats.
"Sorry," Ed Stefanski writes in an e-mail response to phillyBurbs.com. "I don't talk about trades. We are talking to a lot of teams, especially before the draft."
If Hill's in than Lee's out?
David Lee | Knicks
According to the New York Post, if the New York Knicks draft Jordan Hill they will attempt to deal free agent forward David Lee in a sign-and-trade, possibly with Portland.
New Orleans Hornets
Makeover not needed in Big Easy
General manager Jeff Bower, citing the team's injury problems this past season, does not believe the New Orleans Hornets need a complete makeover to return to the upper tier of teams in the West.
"I think we are at our best when our strengths are working together," Bower told The Times-Picayune. "And that's obviously Chris Paul's penetration, our perimeter shooting, spacing and running the floor and offensive rebounding. I think when we have all those elements working efficiently, we're really good. I think those are the things we are going to do and build on to play to our strengths."
Nerve-wracking time for Milsap
Paul Millsap | Jazz
Agent DeAngelo Simmons says Paul Millsap, a restricted free agent , is "definitely open" to returning to Utah.
The Jazz can match any offer Millsap receives from another team.
"It's an exciting time, but it's still nerve-wracking a little bit just to have to wait and see what his market value's going to be," Simmons told The Salt Lake Tribune.
Webster still not 100 percent
Martell Webster | Trail Blazers
Martell Webster told The Oregonian that he is not yet 100 percent healed from the left foot injury that sidelined him last season, but he is making steady progress.
"No, not 100 percent healthy. I'm not allowed to run and jump and dunk and stuff like that. I can shoot jump shots. It feels good. We're kind of taking it like a three-way process. We've having a check up every three weeks and seeing how it's doing and then (team doctors) clear me to do some other things. ... It's one of those things where I'm just eager to get back out there and I know that I have to take every step with caution. It hurts. It hurts but it's going to pay off in the long run."
Toronto Raptors
Raptors restrict Delfino
The Toronto Raptors have tendered a qualifying offer to shooting guard Carlos Delfino, a restricted free agent who played in Russia last season and who is expected to re-sign with the team for the 2009-10 NBA season.
The Globe and Mail also reports the club is leaning toward using the roughly $10M it has available under the salary cap to re-sign its own free agents and then add a player by way of the midlevel exception and the biannual exception.
Do Thunder have a small forward fix?
Desmond Mason | Thunder
The Oklahoman reports Desmond Mason's right knee is 100 percent healed, and the forward can resume all basketball activities however he won't play any pickup games this summer.
His workouts are expected to include running drills, weightlifting and other weight-bearing activities.
Washington Wizards
Wizards willing to move pick
General manager Ernie Grunfeld told The Washington Post that he is open to moving the No. 5 pick in the draft, but if the Wizards keep it the team will not use the pick to choose a third-string point guard.
Foyle has no plans to retire
Adonal Foyle | Magic
Adonal Foyle says he has no plans to retire.
"I think I can play at least two or three more years," Foyle told the Orlando Sentinel. "I'm still having fun."
Utah Jazz
Draft picks will stay overseas
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, 2008 second-round draft picks Ante Tomic and Tadija Dragicevic will remain overseas for the 2009-10 season.
Tomic reportedly will play for Maccabi Tel Aviv and could join the Jazz for the 2010-11 season.
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Have Cavs talked to Nets about VC?
Vince Carter | Nets
There was a report Friday that the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Jersey Nets have had discussions regarding Vince Carter. However the New York Post says the teams have not talked about Carter since mid-February.
An Ohio newspaper disagrees with the New York Post, as a source tells The News-Herald that the Cavs and Nets have discussed parameters of a Vince Carter trade.
Lee feeling the pressure
David Lee | Knicks
Free agents can begin contract negotiations July 1 and some are feeling the pressure.
"It's is a high-pressure time," David Lee tells the New York Post.
"There already been a lot of interest," Lee said. "There's definitely a bunch of teams very interested. It's a matter of how serious that interest is and what the Knicks want to do about it. ... It's up to Donnie Walsh and my agent to figure out what's going on."
The newspaper reports Portland has the strongest interest in Lee, followed by Detroit.
Saturday, June 20
Minnesota Timberwolves
Jackson report not true says Kahn
Minnesota president of basketball operations, David Kahn, refuted a report that ESPN/ABC analyst Mark Jackson is his pick to be the head coach of the Timberwolves.
"There's no truth to it," Kahn told the Pioneer Press. "It's a little bit like the Al Jefferson thing. I guess this is, again I've fallen into my editorial comment of the day. I remember in the old days when you actually would get a call from somebody for a confirmation or denial. These days you don't even get that. It's just a different world."
"My stance is the same. No list, no nothing until after the draft is over."
Wade disagrees with Riley
Dwyane Wade | Heat
Miami Heat president Pat Riley says the team can not go forward with a major overhaul to the roster until they know what Dwyane Wade is going to do.
Wade told the South Florida Sun Sentinel Friday that the Heat should make roster moves first, so he can make an easier decision.
"I'm there. Why not fast track this thing anyway while I'm there and let's not give it a chance to get to 2010?" said Wade, who can extend his contract starting July 12, or can opt out an become a free agent following next season. "I'm in my prime right now, playing the best basketball I've ever played, and I feel as good as I ever felt. So let's not wait. Let's do it now if we can do it. So it's not about me signing a contract."
Varejao hasn't spoken with Cuban
Anderson Varejao | Cavaliers
A Brazilian blog interviewed Anderson Varejao and he was quoted as saying Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, had offered him a three-year, $19M contract.
A source close to Varejao told The Plain Dealer Friday that Varejao did not make those statements and that he has not talked to Cuban.
The Mavericks also denied they have spoken with Varejao.
Diener will remain with Pacers
Travis Diener | Pacers
Travis Diener told The Indianapolis Star Friday that he will reamin with the Indiana Pacers and exercise his $1.7M player option for the 2009-10 season.
"I like playing for coach Jim O'Brien," Diener said. "He has a system that fits my style, and I'm looking forward to returning to a team that is going in the right direction."
Chicago Bulls
Mullens dismisses Bulls' rumor
There have been reports that the Chicago Bulls made a promise to select Ohio State center B.J. Mullens with the No. 16 pick in the NBA draft. Mullens says that's not true.
"If they promised me, I wouldn't be working for as many teams as I'm working out for," he told the Journal Sentinel.
Chicago Bulls
Bulls want to move up in draft
League sources have indicated to the Chicago Tribune that the Chicago Bulls have had conversations with several teams trying to package picks No. 16 and No. 26 to move up in next weeks NBA draft.
The newspaper has confirmed one of those teams is the New Jersey Nets, which owns the No. 11 pick.
Have Cavs talked to Nets about VC?
Vince Carter | Nets
There was a report Friday that the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Jersey Nets have had discussions regarding Vince Carter. However the New York Post says the teams have not talked about Carter since mid-February.
An Ohio newspaper disagrees with the New York Post, as a source tells The News-Herald that the Cavs and Nets have discussed parameters of a Vince Carter trade.
Lee feeling the pressure
David Lee | Knicks
Free agents can begin contract negotiations July 1 and some are feeling the pressure.
"It's is a high-pressure time," David Lee tells the New York Post.
"There already been a lot of interest," Lee said. "There's definitely a bunch of teams very interested. It's a matter of how serious that interest is and what the Knicks want to do about it. ... It's up to Donnie Walsh and my agent to figure out what's going on."
The newspaper reports Portland has the strongest interest in Lee, followed by Detroit.
Saturday, June 20
Minnesota Timberwolves
Jackson report not true says Kahn
Minnesota president of basketball operations, David Kahn, refuted a report that ESPN/ABC analyst Mark Jackson is his pick to be the head coach of the Timberwolves.
"There's no truth to it," Kahn told the Pioneer Press. "It's a little bit like the Al Jefferson thing. I guess this is, again I've fallen into my editorial comment of the day. I remember in the old days when you actually would get a call from somebody for a confirmation or denial. These days you don't even get that. It's just a different world."
"My stance is the same. No list, no nothing until after the draft is over."
Wade disagrees with Riley
Dwyane Wade | Heat
Miami Heat president Pat Riley says the team can not go forward with a major overhaul to the roster until they know what Dwyane Wade is going to do.
Wade told the South Florida Sun Sentinel Friday that the Heat should make roster moves first, so he can make an easier decision.
"I'm there. Why not fast track this thing anyway while I'm there and let's not give it a chance to get to 2010?" said Wade, who can extend his contract starting July 12, or can opt out an become a free agent following next season. "I'm in my prime right now, playing the best basketball I've ever played, and I feel as good as I ever felt. So let's not wait. Let's do it now if we can do it. So it's not about me signing a contract."
Varejao hasn't spoken with Cuban
Anderson Varejao | Cavaliers
A Brazilian blog interviewed Anderson Varejao and he was quoted as saying Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, had offered him a three-year, $19M contract.
A source close to Varejao told The Plain Dealer Friday that Varejao did not make those statements and that he has not talked to Cuban.
The Mavericks also denied they have spoken with Varejao.
Diener will remain with Pacers
Travis Diener | Pacers
Travis Diener told The Indianapolis Star Friday that he will reamin with the Indiana Pacers and exercise his $1.7M player option for the 2009-10 season.
"I like playing for coach Jim O'Brien," Diener said. "He has a system that fits my style, and I'm looking forward to returning to a team that is going in the right direction."
Chicago Bulls
Mullens dismisses Bulls' rumor
There have been reports that the Chicago Bulls made a promise to select Ohio State center B.J. Mullens with the No. 16 pick in the NBA draft. Mullens says that's not true.
"If they promised me, I wouldn't be working for as many teams as I'm working out for," he told the Journal Sentinel.
Chicago Bulls
Bulls want to move up in draft
League sources have indicated to the Chicago Tribune that the Chicago Bulls have had conversations with several teams trying to package picks No. 16 and No. 26 to move up in next weeks NBA draft.
The newspaper has confirmed one of those teams is the New Jersey Nets, which owns the No. 11 pick.
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bucher has a new list of free-agents but you can only read it if you're an insider. would be nice if you could post it here...
Bucher: Top FAs
that's a link to this article:
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/news/story?id=4293663&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2finsider%2fnews%2fstory%3fid%3d4293663
Bucher: Top FAs
that's a link to this article:
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/news/story?id=4293663&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2finsider%2fnews%2fstory%3fid%3d4293663
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19. Linas Kleiza, SF, Nuggets (RFA)
His game: Streaky spot-up shooter from 3-point range. No real in-between game. Unafraid to go strong to the rim and has the muscle to take contact and finish. Good lane-filler on the break. Willing on-the-ball defender who fights over screens and uses his size well to crowd opponents. Not much of a help defender.
Right system: Needs a playmaking point guard or double-team drawing star because he doesn't create his own shot. Better in a team-oriented, lock-em-up, defensive system with a bona fide shotblocker so he can crowd opponents and use his strength without fear of getting beat off the dribble. Also better in a structured offense because he moves without the ball well and understands spacing.
Wrong System: An up-and-down style with lots of one-on-one play because he'll get lost in the shuffle, which is what happened in Denver last season.
Best fits: Cavs, Lakers, Hornets, Spurs, Magic
Completely forgot about him. Im guessing he is staying with the nuggets? He would fit in nice playing some PF and backup SF.
His game: Streaky spot-up shooter from 3-point range. No real in-between game. Unafraid to go strong to the rim and has the muscle to take contact and finish. Good lane-filler on the break. Willing on-the-ball defender who fights over screens and uses his size well to crowd opponents. Not much of a help defender.
Right system: Needs a playmaking point guard or double-team drawing star because he doesn't create his own shot. Better in a team-oriented, lock-em-up, defensive system with a bona fide shotblocker so he can crowd opponents and use his strength without fear of getting beat off the dribble. Also better in a structured offense because he moves without the ball well and understands spacing.
Wrong System: An up-and-down style with lots of one-on-one play because he'll get lost in the shuffle, which is what happened in Denver last season.
Best fits: Cavs, Lakers, Hornets, Spurs, Magic
Completely forgot about him. Im guessing he is staying with the nuggets? He would fit in nice playing some PF and backup SF.
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does anyone think Iverson gets signed at all? It seemed like he might not at the end of the year. It was Bizarre he didn't want to play in the playoffs. Them saying he would be a good fit off the bench in Boston gave me the chills. I really don't want to see that.
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May someone please post the Insider, CP3 thinks he could be traded from ESPN? I would love to read it if it's any good.
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It's in the Trade Ideas and Rumors forum. Just said he believes anything can happen in these tough financial times. Later on the owner and GM came out and said they are NOT even considering it.
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Thanks, i appreciate it.
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I'll put all my money on that being a link to the Bob Finnan article that Smooth posted in Team Talk.