The Atlanta Hawks won’t release newly acquired swingman John Salmons on Monday, and sides involved have agreed to extend Salmons’ waiver deadline until July 10, a league source told RealGM.

Salmons had been expected to be waived by the Hawks on Monday due to $1 million of his $7 million contract being guaranteed for next season. The Toronto Raptors had reached agreement on a trade that sent Salmons for Lou Williams and Lucas Nogueira.

The agreement between the parties is pending NBA approval, and the Hawks still aren’t expected to keep the 12-year NBA veteran beyond the new deadline, a source told RealGM.

Salmons played a reserve role for Toronto last season, averaging five points, two assists and 21.4 minutes per game. He has averaged 9.4 points, three rebounds and 2.5 assists in his career.

The Atlanta Hawks are interested in pursuing Luol Deng, according to sources.

The Hawks will have at least $15 million in cap space following their move for John Salmons on Sunday.

Deng spent the end of the 13-14 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Toronto Raptors have acquired Lou Williams and Bebe Nogueira from the Atlanta Hawks for John Salmons.

Salmons' contract is non-guaranteed to the Hawks will play only $1 million of his $7 million salary, creating $4.5 million in cap space.

The Raptors didn't have a first round pick in 2013 due to the Kyle Lowry trade, so Nogueria effectively becomes that player.

Williams is owed $4.5 million in 14-15 and is a versatile scoring option in the backcourt.

The Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make their pitch to Carmelo Anthony on July 1.

Sources said the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat could also join those clubs in pursuit of Anthony depending on what happens in the days before the start of free agency.

While the New York Knicks remain in the picture to re-sign Anthony, the Bulls are widely considered the early favorite.

Anthony, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade would have to take significantly less money for the Heat to be a viable option.

The Hawks would have to clear approximately $10 million to $12 million in salary-cap space to pursue Anthony, but sources indicate that is one of the many options Atlanta is considering.

The Sacramento Kings have had interest in trading the No. 8 pick in the NBA Draft, with Dennis Schröder and Brandon Knight as targets.

The Kings are looking to add a player that can contribute in a meaningful way immediately.

Marcus Smart could be a good fit if they keep the pick.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in acquiring an established All-Star big via trade.

Kevin Love is of interest to the Cavaliers and is the closest player in a group that could be available that includes Joakim Noah, LaMarcus Aldridge and Al Horford.

Aldridge was mentioned in trade rumors a year ago, but the Blazers are now trending upwards after advancing into the second round.

Elton Brand plans on continuing his NBA career into his 16th season.

Brand spent last season with the Atlanta Hawks after signing a one-year contract, will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Monday that he has no plans to retire.

“My body feels good,” the 34-year-old Brand said. “I’m already training for next season.”

Brand appeared in 73 games on a $4 million contract.

For the season, Brand averaged 5.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 19.4 minutes per game.