April 2012 Basketball Wiretap

Toros Add Wanamaker, Julian Wright; Ronald Allen Waived

Feb 29, 2012 11:12 PM

The Austin Toros have added guard Brad Wanamaker and forward Julian Wright.  

Ronald Allen was waived as a result. 

Wanamaker (6-4, 210, Pittsburgh) played with several teams in Italy after participating in the 2011 Atlanta Hawks Mini-Camp and playing in two pre-season games. He played four seasons at Pittsburgh, competing in 34 games his senior season averaging 11.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

Wright (6-8, 225, Kansas) played two years collegiately before being selected 13th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. Wright played with the Hornets three seasons before being traded to the Toronto Raptors for the 2010-11 season. 

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Tags: Brad Wanamaker, Julian Wright, Ronald Allen, Austin Spurs, D-League, D-League Teams

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Magic, Warriors In Trade Talks Centered On Ellis

Feb 29, 2012 9:01 PM

The Magic and Warriors are in trade talks involving Monta Ellis, sources confirmed to RealGM.

No trade is imminent, but talks are ongoing say sources.

The willingness of the Warriors to deal Ellis has increased over the past few weeks. While Ellis does not have as much trade value as teammate Stephen Curry, he does represent the franchise’s best opportunity to change the status quo.

Orlando has been active in their pursuit of a scoring guard to pair with Dwight Howard in an effort to retain him.

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Tags: Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Wolves Re-Assign Malcolm Lee To D-League

Feb 29, 2012 8:50 PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-assigned Malcolm Lee to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Timberwolves’ NBA Development League affiliate.

It is the second assignment for Lee this season.

Lee was first assigned to the Skyforce on Feb. 6, appearing in three games and averaging 9.7 points, 6.0 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 25.3 minutes.

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Tags: Malcolm Lee, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sioux Falls Skyforce, NBA, D-League, D-League Transaction, D-League Teams

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Dendy, Mitchell Take Top 2012 Sun Belt Honors

Feb 29, 2012 7:10 PM

LaRon Dendy of Middle Tennessee State has been named the 2012 Sun Belt Player of the Year.

Joining Dendy on the All-Sun Belt First Team are Tony Mitchell of North Texas, Augustine Rubit of South Alabama, Chris Udofia of Denver and D'Andre Williams of Arkansas-Little Rock.

On the All-Sun Belt Second Team are Marcos Knight of Middle Tennessee State, Josh Brown of Louisiana-Lafayette, Denver's Brian Stafford, Will Neighbour of Arkansas-Little Rock and DeJuan Wright of Florida International.

On the All-Sun Belt Third Team are Florida International's Jeremy Allen and Phillip Taylor, Western Kentucky's Derrick Gordon, Malcoln Kirkland of Arkansas State and J.T. Sulton of Middle Tennessee State.

Udofia was the Defensive Player of the Year award and Mitchell won Freshman of the Year honors.

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Tags: LaRon Dendy, Tony Mitchell, Augustine Rubit, Chris Udofia, D'Andre Williams, Josh Brown, Marcos Knight, Will Neighbour, Brian Stafford, DeJuan Wright, Jeremy Allen, Derrick Gordon, Malcoln Kirkland, J.T. Sulton, Phillip Taylor, Arkansas State Red Wolves, Little Rock Trojans, Denver Pioneers, Florida Atlantic Owls, Florida International Golden Panthers, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders, North Texas Mean Green, South Alabama Jaguars, Troy Trojans, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Sun Belt Conference, NCAA, NCAA Award

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Nets Uninterested In Lopez For Ellis Swap

Feb 29, 2012 6:55 PM

The Nets are uninterested in trading Brook Lopez in a deal involving Monta Ellis, according to a source.

A report out of the Bay Area on Wednesday suggested the Warriors would want more from the Nets than just Lopez in exchange for Ellis.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Brook Lopez, Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Clippers Wouldn't Trade Griffin For Howard

Feb 29, 2012 6:52 PM

While Dwight Howard would be interested in playing with Chris Paul on the Clippers, the two teams have not engaged in trade talks recently.

A deal for Howard centered around Blake Griffin would surely be something the Magic covet. But sources say the Clippers won't even deal Griffin for Howard.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Tags: Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Lakers Would Seek Inclusion Of Deng In Gasol Deal

Feb 29, 2012 6:48 PM

The Bulls question their ability to beat the Heat in a seven-game series without making a move, according to a source.

Chicago has expressed interest in Pau Gasol and would quickly deal Carlos Boozer to the Lakers in a deal.

But the Lakers would likely want Luol Deng included, which would be a non-starter for Chicago.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Tags: Luol Deng, Pau Gasol, Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Report: Howard Prefers To Sign With Nets Outright In Summer

Feb 29, 2012 6:36 PM

The reportedly preference for Dwight Howard is to sign with the Nets in the offseason as a free agent, which would allow the franchise to retain the assets they do have.

Howard is enthused about teaming up with Deron Williams and he could likely receive a more lucrative adidas extension in Brooklyn.

The Magic haven't given up on keeping Howard and are interested in a trade for either Steve Nash or Monta Ellis, but both possibilities are remote.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Tags: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Celtics, Warriors Discussed Rondo For Curry Trade In December

Feb 29, 2012 6:33 PM

The Warriors and Celtics had trade talks involving Rajon Rondo for Stephen Curry in December, but it was Golden State that decided not to do the deal.

Boston has looked for several trades involving Rondo since the end of the lockout and continue to shop him aggressively, according to sources.

Chris Broussard/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Stephen Curry, Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Blazers Interested In Trade For Nash

Feb 29, 2012 6:27 PM

The Blazers continue to be interested in making a trade for Steve Nash, according to sources.

But most sources don't expect a trade involving Nash.

"Because of his age and because he can leave in the summer, offers for Nash haven't been as star-laden as you'd think," said one source.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Lakers Decline Beasley Trade With Eye On Luxury Tax

Chris Broussard/ESPN (via Twitter)

Nowitzki Expected To Take Summer Off From German Team

FIBA.com

Mitch McGary Not Considering Early Entry Into NBA, Plans To Enroll At Michigan

ESPNBoston.com

Nerlens Noel Crosses Off Florida, Providence From List

Louisville Courier-Journal

Darius Miller Delivering In Clutch For Kentucky

Louisville Courier Journal

David Blatt Agrees To Terms Of Multi-Year Extension With Maccabi

Euroleague.net

Zeller Studying Leadership, Applying Lessons Learned With Tar Heels

Charlotte Observer

Sullinger Admits To Being Affected By Officiating

Cleveland Plain Dealer

D'Antoni Seeks 10-Man Rotation, May Change From Game To Game

Kevin Armstrong/New York Daily News

Tyson Chandler May Sit To Heal Wrist

New York Daily News

Blazers Surprised By Report Of Roy Considering Comeback

Joe Freeman/Oregonian

Fredette Experiencing 'Gigantic Adjustment'

Deseret News

King, Cuban Downplay Possibility Of Williams Signing With Mavericks

Colin Stephenson/Star-Ledger

Collins Wants Holiday To Become Offensive Catalyst

Bob Cooney/Philadelphia Daily News

Warriors Would Want More For Ellis Than Lopez

Rusty Simmons/San Francisco Chronicle

Jeremiah Massey Named Eurocup Last 16, Week 6 MVP

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Lakers Recall Devin Ebanks From D-Fenders

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Matt Dellavedova Headlines 2012 West Coast Conference Awards

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De'Mon Brooks Takes Top 2012 Southern Conference Award

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Isaiah Canaan Headlines 2012 Ohio Valley Awards

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