March 2013 NBA Wiretap

LeBron James Considering Run As NBPA President

Aug 1, 2013 11:39 AM

LeBron James is considering a run to become president of the NBA players union.

“It’s something he has talked about with a small group of people,” a source close to James said. "There is a new executive director coming in and new commissioner. He recognizes that this is the time for the union to change.”

It is still "unlikely" that James takes the presidency, according to the source.

“The demands on LeBron’s time are already substantial," the source said. "Whether it’s formally or informally, LeBron has strong opinions on the future of the union and will be very active in the rebuilding process.”

Brian Windhorst of ESPN also reported that James is interested in becoming president. James is also close friends with Chris Paul, who has served as union vice president.

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Devin Harris Signs $1.3M Deal With Mavericks Weeks After Agreeing To $3M Annually

Jul 31, 2013 11:04 PM

Devin Harris has agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks for the veteran's minimum at $1.3 million.

Harris previously agreed to a three-year, $9 million deal with the Mavericks, but it was pulled when it was revealed he had a dislocated toe that required surgery.

The Mavericks were unable to offer Harris more than the veteran's minimum due to deals the team subsequently reached with Monta Ellis and Samuel Dalmebert.

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DeJuan Blair Agrees To Deal With Mavericks

Jul 31, 2013 11:01 PM

DeJuan Blair has agreed to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

Blair was a second round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.

Blair initially found success in the NBA, but fell out of favor with Gregg Popovich.

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Ryan Richards Agrees To Deal In Dubai

Jul 31, 2013 10:57 PM

Ryan Richards will play professionally in Dubai next season.

Richards played last season with BC Vienna of Austria and has frequently moved teams throughout his career.

Richards played with the San Antonio Spurs in Summer League. Richards was the 49th overall pick in the 0210 NBA Draft.

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NBA Owners Vote To Reimburse Thunder $8M For Durant's Contract Under New CBA

Jul 31, 2013 9:59 PM

The NBA owners have voted to reimburse the Oklahoma City Thunder a sum of $8 million for the gap between Kevin Durant's contract under the old collective bargaining agreement and the new on that was agreed upon in December of 2011.

Durant's deal became a super-max due to his presence on All-NBA teams. 

The $8 million is half of the gap between the two contracts for Durant.

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Knicks Interested In Hamed Haddadi

Jul 31, 2013 9:02 PM

The New York Knicks have expressed interest in Hamed Haddadi.

Hadaddi played several seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies before being traded to the Toronto Raptors and then to the Phoenix Suns.

Al Iannazzone/Newsday

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Marcus Landry Signs Camp Invite Deal With Lakers

Jul 31, 2013 8:39 PM

Marcus Landry has agreed to a camp invite deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Landry's deal includes a small guarantee.

Landry played with the Reno Bighorns of the D-League last season.

Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

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Thunder Add Pack, Terpstra To Coaching Staff

Jul 31, 2013 5:34 PM

The Oklahoma City Thunder have named Robert Pack and Mike Terpstra as assistant coaches.

They join Rex Kalamian, Mark Bryant and Brian Keefe on Scott Brooks’ bench.

“We’re excited to add Robert and Mike to our coaching staff for the upcoming season,” Brooks said in a statement. “These additions bring diverse backgrounds to our group that will help the further development of our players.”

The Thunder lost Maurice Cheeks to the Detroit Pistons this offseason.

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John Wall Agrees To $80M Max Extension With Wizards

Jul 31, 2013 4:03 PM

John Wall and the Washington Wizards have agreed upon a five-year, $80 million extension.

Wall was the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.

Wall had a 22.9 PER after the All-Star break last season.

Michael Lee/Washington Post

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Terrence Jones Arrested For Allegedly Stomping On Homeless Man

Jul 31, 2013 2:21 PM

Terrence Jones was arrested at approximately 2:00 AM on Wednesday morning after police claim he yelled at a homeless man and stomped on his leg in Portland, Oregon.

The victim, 46-year-old Daniel John Kellerher, received a minor leg injury and did not require immediate medical attention, Simpson said.

Jones is a current member of the Houston Rockets and is a native of Portland.

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Heat, Lakers Also Expressed Interest In Austin Daye

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Report: Chris Paul Told Clippers He'd Sign With Rockets After Rivers Talks Broke Down

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Bucks Only Have Five Holdovers From Last Season's Roster

Charles F. Gardner/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Knicks To Host Heat On Night Before Super Bowl

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

Knicks Pursuing Beno Udrih With Veteran's Minimum

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Billups 'Never Wanted To Play' Shooting Guard With Clippers

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Lance Stephenson Prepared To Accept Bench Role

Michael Pointer/Indianapolis Star

Hibbert Unlikely To Receive Permission To Switch From Jamaica To USA

Marc Stein/ESPN

Nash Not Ready To Predict Retirement Date

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs Rookie Deal With Bucks

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Bobby Brown Agrees To Deal With Dongguan Of China

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Raptors Sign Austin Daye To Two-Year, $2M Deal

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Pistons Acquire Brandon Jennings In Sign-And-Trade With Knight Going To Bucks

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Luol Deng Had 'Life In Danger' With Spinal Tap Complications

Pawel Weszka/NBA Africa

76ers Hope To Remain Active With Most Cap Space In NBA

Keith Pompey/Philadelphia Inquirer

World Peace's Brother: Knicks Missed Defensive 'Goon' Last Season

Marc Berman/New York Post

Pelicans Sign Jeff Withey

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Erick Green Reaches One-Year Deal With Siena

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Mavericks Near Deal With DeJuan Blair

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Ryan Gomes To Sign One-Year Deal With Thunder

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