April 2015 Dallas Mavericks Wiretap

Clippers Interested In Tyson Chandler Sign-And-Trade If Jordan Goes To Mavs

Jun 30, 2015 8:13 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers remain hopeful of re-signing DeAndre Jordan, but they will try to agree upon a sign-and-trade agreement for Tyson Chandler should he leave for the Dallas Mavericks.

Jordan is reportedly seriously considering signing with the Mavericks.

Chandler played for several seasons with Chris Paul when they were teammates with New Orleans.

The Clippers are capped out and have no other viable way of replacing Jordan's production other than a sign-and-trade.

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Tags: Tyson Chandler, DeAndre Jordan, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Carlos Boozer To Receive Interest From Nets, Mavs, Rockets, Lakers, Heat, Spurs

Jun 30, 2015 8:06 PM

Carlos Boozer is expected to receive interest from at least six teams in free agency.

The Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs have been mentioned as teams interested in Boozer.

Boozer spent the 14-15 season with the Lakers after being amnestied by the Chicago Bulls.

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Enes Kanter, Thunder Set Meeting To Discuss 3-4 Year Deal In Early Window

Jun 30, 2015 2:59 PM

Enes Kanter — the Oklahoma City Thunder’s top free agent — has plans to meet with the franchise in Chicago on July 1, the two sides targeting an early contract completion, league sources told RealGM.

The Thunder and Kanter are expected to discuss three- and four-year contract sheets that could reach maximum-level money with incentives, sources told RealGM.

For the organization and Kanter, a restricted free agent, there will be an early window in free agency to reach an agreement before one of the top five available big men pursues larger offers elsewhere.

Oklahoma City has made clear that its main priority in July will be Kanter, a skilled, 6-foot-11 center who averaged 18.7 points, 11 rebounds and 55 percent shooting from the field in 26 games for the Thunder last season. At 23, Kanter gives the Thunder an agile offensive player with the ability to finish inside, hit jumpers and free throws and develop alongside Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka.

Nevertheless, several NBA teams will pursue Kanter, including potentially the Dallas Mavericks, sources said. The Milwaukee Bucks' developing, potential interest in Kanter will be interesting to follow, given their needs and his averages against their franchise over the past three seasons: 19.2 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Kanter has spent the offseason training in Chicago.

The third overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft, Kanter played his first three-plus season with the Utah Jazz, averaging 13.8 points and 7.8 rebounds before his trade to the Thunder.

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Tags: Enes Freedom, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Lakers, Bucks, Mavs Interested In Iman Shumpert

Jun 30, 2015 2:14 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks are interested in Iman Shumpert.

Shumpert will be a restricted free agent this offseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James is known to be a big fan of Shumpert and his defense.

Shumpert was acquired in January from the New York Knicks.

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Tags: Iman Shumpert, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Wesley Matthews To Receive Interest From Raptors, Mavs

Jun 30, 2015 1:41 PM

Wesley Matthews will receive free agency interest from both the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors.

Matthews tore his Achilles in the second half of last season. Matthews believes he will be ready for the start of the regular season.

Matthews is seeking a deal with an annual average in the $15 million range.

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Tags: Wesley Matthews, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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DeAndre Jordan Seeking 3+1 Contract, Bigger Role On Offense

Jun 30, 2015 1:34 PM

DeAndre Jordan is seeking a four-year deal in free agency that includes an opt out after three seasons.

Seeking a shorter deal takes away the Los Angeles Clippers' advantage of being able to offer a fifth season.

The Clippers could offer Jordan a deal that includes a fifth year worth $27 million.

Jordan also wants a bigger role on offense as he's grown tired of being third in their pecking order behind Chris Paul and Blake Griffin.

Jordan will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks and the Clippers once free agency begins.

A source close to the situation told ESPN on Tuesday that it's "50/50" between the Clippers and Mavericks.

Jordan will meet with the Los Angeles LakersDallas Mavericks,New York Knicks and the Clippers once free agency begins

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Tags: DeAndre Jordan, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jimmy Butler Postpones Meetings With Rival Teams After Getting Max Offer From Bulls

Jun 30, 2015 11:39 AM

Jimmy Butler has reportedly postponed meetings with rival teams after receiving a max qualifying offer from the Chicago Bulls.

Butler had planned on meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks.

Butler can sign a five-year deal worth more than $90 million.

Butler is attempting to determine how many years to sign a new deal with the Bulls for as reports earlier surfaced that he preferred a short-term deal.

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Tags: Jimmy Butler, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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LaMarcus Aldridge Sets Order Of Free Agency Meetings

Jun 29, 2015 10:57 PM

LaMarcus Aldridge will meet with seven teams in free agency in the following order:

Los Angeles Lakers
Houston Rockets
San Antonio Spurs
Phoenix Suns
Dallas Mavericks
Toronto Raptors
New York Knicks

Aldridge is not currently planning on meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers as they've already offered a full maximum contract.

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Al-Farouq Aminu To Meet With Knicks, Celtics, Blazers, Raptors, Pelicans

Jun 29, 2015 12:14 PM

Al-Farouq Aminu is scheduled to meet with several teams as he hits the open market.

Aminu is scheduled to visit the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans.

The Dallas Mavericks are also in the mix to re-sign Aminu.

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Tags: Al-Farouq Aminu, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Mavericks Considered Biggest Threat To Sign DeAndre Jordan Away From Clippers

Jun 29, 2015 1:36 AM

The Dallas Mavericks are widely considered the team most likely to persuade DeAndre Jordan to leave the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason.

The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers also figure to express interest in Jordan.

Chandler Parsons, who regards himself to be Dallas' lead recruiter on free agent matters, visited Jordan in Houston last weekend and traveled to Los Angeles immediately after Thursday's draft to spend more time with the big man.

Jordan and Parsons are both represented by Dan Fegan.

If the Mavs are unsuccessful recruiting Jordan, sources say, they will attempt to re-sign veteran center Tyson Chandler.

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Tags: DeAndre Jordan, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jordan Aboudou Negotiating Possible Release From BCM Gravelines To Join NBA Summer League

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Lakers Moving Up On Free Agency List Of LaMarcus Aldridge

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Mavericks Targeting Danny Green As Monta Ellis Pursues Deal On East Coast

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Monta Ellis Opting Out, Interest Coming From Pacers, Heat

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Rajon Rondo, Kings Have Mutual Interest On One-Year Deal

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Greg Oden Working Out For Mavericks, Hornets As Part Of Free Agent Camps

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Mavericks Hire Melvin Hunt As Assistant Coach

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Bucks To Pursue Brook Lopez, Tyson Chandler

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Mavs Believed To Be Bigger Threat For LaMarcus Aldridge Than Spurs

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Dirk Nowitzki To Play For Germany In EuroBasket

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Chandler Parsons Off Crutches Following Surgery

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