March 2012 Basketball Wiretap

Nets Considering Pursuit Of O.J. Mayo

Jun 30, 2012 11:59 PM

The Nets are considering a 'significant offer' for O.J. Mayo if they are unable to trade for Joe Johnson, according to sources.

Mayo is an unrestricted free agent after four seasons with the Grizzlies.

The Celtics, Pacers and Suns will also be in the mix for Mayo, according to Ken Berger..

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Tags: O.J. Mayo, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Sources: Nets Losing Hope For Howard

Jun 30, 2012 11:02 PM

The Nets are losing hope that they can acquire Dwight Howard from the Magic, according to multiple sources.

Howard met with new Magic general manager Rob Hennigan on Friday, however, and requested a trade to the Nets.

Brooklyn is working to build a roster suitable to keeping Williams and that will likely mean they could not put together an attractive offer for Howard.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

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

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Warriors Interested In Jordan Hill

Jun 30, 2012 8:26 PM

The Warriors are interested in signing Jordan Hill, according to sources.

Hill had a successful run during the end of the season after joining the Lakers.

Both the Lakers and Hill have expressed interest in working on a deal.

Marcus Thompson II/San Jose Mercury News

Tags: Jordan Hill, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Farmar Opts In For 12-13 With Nets

Jun 30, 2012 8:06 PM

Jordan Farmar has opted in for his $4.25 million contract in 12-13 with the Nets.

The Nets still retain approximately $44 million in cap room excluding cap holds.

Howard Beck/New York Times (via Twitter)

Tags: Jordan Farmar, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cavaliers Extend Qualifying Offers To Erden, Gee, Harangody

Jun 30, 2012 8:03 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have extended qualifying offers to center Semih Erden, guard/forward Alonzo Gee and forward Luke Harangody.

Cleveland owns the right to match any offer sheet they may sign with another team.

Erden, 25, averaged 3.5 points on .527 shooting and 2.6 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game in 28 games (nine starts) during the 2011-12 season.

Gee, 25, averaged career highs in points (10.6), rebounds (5.1), assists (1.8) and steals (1.3) in 29.0 minutes per game in 63 games (31 starts) this season.

Harangody, 24, averaged 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per game in 21 games (one start).

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Tags: Semih Erden, Alonzo Gee, Luke Harangody, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Wolves Decline Qualifying Offers To Beasley, Randolph

Jun 30, 2012 7:41 PM

The Wolves have announced that Michael Beasley and Anthony Randolph will not receive qualifying offers.

Beasley and Randolph were once considered two of the more talented players from the 2008 NBA Draft, but have failed to meet expectations while with Minnesota. 

Beasley was traded to the Wolves by the Heat in order to create additional cap space in 2010.

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Tags: Michael Beasley, Anthony Randolph, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Roy To Meet With Bulls, Pacers, Mavericks, Warriors, Wolves

Jun 30, 2012 7:36 PM

Brandon Roy has narrowed his list of free agent options to the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, according to sources.

Roy expects to meet with those teams over the next few days in Seattle.

Each of the teams have a special intrigue for Roy.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Brandon Roy, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Calderon Would Prefer To Sign With Lakers If Amnestied

Jun 30, 2012 7:27 PM

The Lakers are considered the favorites to sign Jose Calderon if he is amnestied by the Raptors to sign Steve Nash, according to sources.

Calderon would have to clear waivers through the amnesty process before he is free to choose his next team.

But if he does become a free agent, Calderon would then look to sign with the Lakers.

Sources say Calderon would also have interest in joining Luis Scola wherever he ends up if he is traded.

The Heat and Spurs are also intriguing to Calderon.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Jose Calderon, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Rashard Lewis Waived By Hornets

Jun 30, 2012 7:21 PM

The Hornets have waived Rashard Lewis.

The buyout of Lewis is for $14 million, but the Hornets receive approximately $9 million in savings.

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Rashard Lewis, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Williams To Meet With Nets, Mavericks On Monday

Jun 30, 2012 6:12 PM

Deron Williams will meet with both the Nets and Mavericks on Monday before deciding on which team to sign with, according to a source.

Jason Kidd will join Williams on whichever team he chooses, according to sources.

Kidd recently purchased a home in East Hampton, according to a source.

A source with business ties to both Williams and Kidd said the two have already decided to play together with the Nets.

Williams hopes to decide officially by July 7 when the Olympic team begins practice.

Ric Bucher/ESPN

Tags: Deron Williams, Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Rockets Searching For Trade Of Luis Scola

Marc Stein/ESPN

Jazz Exercise Option On Tinsley, Extend Qualifying Offer To Evans

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Suns Unlikely To Offer Third-Year, Eight-Figure Annual Salary To Nash

Paul Coro/Arizona Republic

Suns To Pursue Eric Gordon

Paul Coro/Arizona Republic

Dallas To Offer Two-Year Deal To Nash If Williams Stays With Nets

Marc Stein/ESPN

Raptors Expected To Offer $12M Annually To Nash

Marc Stein/ESPN

Nash Hasn't Established Favorite, Can Envision Leaving Suns

Marc Stein/ESPN

Garnett Agrees To Three-Year, $34M Deal With Celtics

Boston Herald

Turiaf Declines To Pick Up Player Option With Heat

Brian Windhorst/ESPN (via Twitter)

Nowitzki Optimistic About Chance Of Landing Williams

Dallas Morning News

Lakers Extend Qualifying Offers To Ebanks, Morris

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Players Claimed From Waivers Will Retain Early Bird Rights

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Courtney Lee Receives Qualifying Offer From Rockets

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

Mo Williams Agrees To Trade To Jazz

Ken Berger/CBS Sports

Grizzlies Decline Qualifying Offer To Mayo, Hudson; Extend It To Speights, Arthur

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Sessions To Receive Call From Kupchak As Free Agency Begins

Mark Medina/Los Angeles Times

LeBron Begins Public Recruitment Of Ray Allen

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Celtics Expected To Pursue Mayo

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Hornets Extend Qualifying Offer To Eric Gordon

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Suns To Be Contenders For Ray Allen

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