May 2020 Basketball Wiretap

Victor Oladipo Reportedly Looking To Move On From Pacers

Sep 28, 2020 4:33 PM

Victor Oladipo is looking to move on from the Indiana Pacers, sources tell Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

Oladipo and the Pacers briefly discussed an extension before the start of the 19-20 season.

Oladipo's future with the Pacers has been speculated about in the media, but Kevin Pritchard has publicly said he believes the All-Star wants to remain with the franchise

Oladipo can become a free agent in 2021.

Jared Weiss/The Athletic

Tags: Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jayson Tatum Hasn't Thought About Extension Decision Yet

Sep 28, 2020 10:48 AM

The Boston Celtics are expected to offer Jayson Tatum a max contract extension at the start of free agency, but that's not something he's thought about yet.

"That's a tough question to answer," Tatum said. "I haven't even thought about that yet. I was just focused on this season.

"The front office and my agent gotta talk about it. But I'm not thinking about that right now. We just lost a series. Just thinking about the guys in the locker room and the games. That's what I'm thinking about. Stuff like that, going to happen, if it happens, [is] not really my concern. I'm not even thinking about that.

"I'll think about the great season we had, the great players, great job by everyone. It was a helluva year, and I enjoyed it. I appreciate everybody. This was fun. I'm not really thinking about the other stuff right now."

The Celtics took extension talks with Jaylen Brown down to the wire and they eventually agreed to a four-year, $115 million deal

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Tags: Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Gordon Hayward Likely To Exercise $34.2M Player Option With Celtics

Sep 28, 2020 10:41 AM

Gordon Hayward is likely to pick up his player option for the 20-21 season, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN.

Hayward signed a four-year, $127 million contract with the Celtics in 2017 with a player option for Year 4 worth $34.2 million.

Hayward averaged 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 33.5 minutes per game in his third season with the Celtics.

Tim Bontemps/ESPN

Tags: Gordon Hayward, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jerami Grant Expected To Opt Out Of Player Option

Sep 27, 2020 11:21 PM

Jerami Grant is expected to opt out of his player option, league sources told Mike Singer of The Denver Post.

Grant would earn $9.3 million next season if he opted in, though sources say he could command up to $16 million this offseason.

“I’m definitely looking forward to it. We’ll see how it goes," said Grant, when asked about his offseason plans following the Nuggets' playoff exit.

The Nuggets will shed more than $44 million from their cap this offseason, with Paul Millsap and Mason Plumlee's contracts expiring. 

Mike Singer/The Denver Post

Tags: Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, Paul Millsap, Denver Nuggets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Koby Altman Says There's 'Mutual Interest' In Keeping Tristan Thompson

Sep 26, 2020 1:32 PM

Koby Altman said that there was "mutual interest" in the Cleveland Cavaliers re-signing Tristan Thompson.

“I think it’s fair to say there’s mutual interest for sure. He’s been with this franchise his entire career since we drafted him. He’s won a championship here.

"Obviously, he means a lot to the players on the team right now, but it has to make sense. There are some events coming up -- the draft, free agency -- where we have to see if it makes sense for him. He’s earned the right to be an unrestricted free agent and explore opportunities at this point in his career," said Altman.

The 29-year-old Thompson is an unrestricted free agent.

A source added that he was "50-50" on returning to the Cavs, though those odds have increased with the uncertainty surrounding next season's cap.

Thompson is currently one of four Cavs players not attending voluntary workouts. 

Chris Fedor/cleveland.com

Tags: Tristan Thompson, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Nikola Mirotic Signs Extension With Barcelona Through 24-25

Sep 25, 2020 1:51 PM

Nikola Mirotic has signed an extension with Barcelona through the 24-25 season.

Mirotic was previously on a deal through 2022 with an option for 2023.

Mirotic was named Liga Endesa MVP on the back of his 19.5 points and 5.7 rebounds a game.

“I’m very happy and very grateful to the club for this new opportunity," said Mirotic. "I’m happy to have extended my contract. 2025 sounds great. So many years wearing this shirt and hopefully achieving further success. I look forward to repaying that trust.

“The club has trusted in me ever since I arrived. Everyone knows it is never easy to come back from the US, but the club has given me everything. They wanted to bring me here, the fans have been good to me, the energy is great and I have often said how surprised I have seen to be so well received.”

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Nikola Mirotic, Barca, Euroleague, Spanish ACB, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams, International League

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Dragan Bender Agrees To Sign With Maccabi Tel Aviv

Sep 23, 2020 2:35 PM

Dragan Bender has agreed to sign with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Bender played for Maccabi before he was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2016.

Bender spent last season with the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors.

Maccabi is believed to have given Bender an NBA out in his contract. 

Nemanja Zoric

Tags: Dragan Bender, Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams

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J.J. Redick Hopes To Play Four More Seasons

Sep 22, 2020 8:15 AM

J.J Redick signed a two-year, $26.5 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2019 offseason and he would like to play through the 22-23 season.

"I realized this year I want to keep playing as long as possible," Redick told Mark Medina of the USA Today. "My goal is to play four more years. Year 18. That’s my goal. I’ll play to 39. Then my offseason, I’ll turn 40 and then I can walk away at that point. That’s my goal. We’ll see. The body has to hold up. But we’ll see."

Redick was the 11th overall pick in the 2006 draft out of Duke. 

Mark Medina/USA Today

Tags: J.J. Redick, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Montrezl Harrell To Receive Interest From Clippers, Multiple Other Teams

Sep 21, 2020 4:33 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers and Montrezl Harrell have mutual interest in negotiating a deal this offseason as he becomes an unrestricted free agent. But Harrell is expected to receive interest from multiple other teams.

Harrell struggled in the playoffs and also had a run-in with Paul George during Game 2. 

Harrell re-signed with the Clippers in 2018 on a two-year, $12 million deal. 

Shams Charania/The Athletic

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Kawhi Leonard, Paul George Haven't Waned In Commitment To Clippers

Sep 21, 2020 3:58 PM

While the Los Angeles Clippers failed to reach the Western Conference Finals in the first season Kawhi Leonard and Paul George played together, their commitment to the project has not waned.

Players and coaches from the Clippers left the arena following their Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets dejected, but still optimistic about the 20-21 season.

Both Leonard and George can become free agents in 2021.

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Tags: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hawks Plan On Discussing Extension With John Collins

Sarah K. Spencer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Giannis Antetokounmpo Sees Himself With Bucks 'As Long As Everybody's Fighting For The Same Thing'

Eric Woodyard/ESPN

Marc Gasol Considering Signing In Europe

Xavi Saiso Garcia/Radio Ser Catalunya (via EuroHoops)

Jeremy Lin Will Seek Return To NBA

Jonathan White/South China Daily Post

Marc Lasry Confirms Bucks Will Pay Luxury Tax In Meeting With Giannis Antetokounmpo

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Facundo Campazzo Could Leave Real Madrid To Sign With Wolves

Jose Luis Martinez/Marca

Bucks Will Offer Supermax To Giannis Antetokounmpo At Start Of Free Agency

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Bucks Still Considered Favorites For Giannis Antetokounmpo In 2021

Kevin O'Connor/The Ringer

Clippers Expected To Pursue Deal For Giannis Antetokounmpo

Kevin O'Connor/The Ringer

Goran Dragic Expected To Re-Sign With Heat In Free Agency

Kevin O'Connor/The Ringer

Report: Heat, Raptors Considered Frontrunners For Giannis Antetokounmpo

Vincent Goodwill/Yahoo! Sports

Knicks Interested In Fred VanVleet

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

Donovan Mitchell, Jazz Plan To Finalize Max Extension At Start Of Free Agency

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