March 2017 Basketball Wiretap

Rockets Agree To Three-Year, $10.9M Deal With Nene

Jul 1, 2017 10:45 AM

The Houston Rockets have agreed upon a three-year, $10.9 million deal with Nene.

Nene had an excellent with the Rockets after signing a one-year, $2.9 million deal in 2016.

The deal was initially reported as a four-year deal but Nene is not eligible for that due to the over-38 rule.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

Tags: Maybyner Nene, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Thunder Trade For Paul George From Pacers

Jun 30, 2017 10:22 PM

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded for Paul George from the Indiana Pacers for a package including Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.

The Pacers have been attempting to trade George after he informed management he intended to leave the franchise in 2018 to join the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers, Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers were amongst the teams attempting to trade for George.

According to Jeff Goodman, the Celtics' offer on draft night for George was three first round picks (not Brooklyn's or the Lakers/Kings pick) and two starters (including Jae Crowder).

Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Tags: Paul George, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Knicks Not Interested In Ryan Anderson For Carmelo Anthony Trade With Rockets

Jun 30, 2017 9:15 PM

The Houston Rockets approached the New York Knicks about a trade of Ryan Anderson for Carmelo Anthony.

Anthony has a no-trade clause but the presence of Chris Paul with the Rockets could compel him to waive it for that opportunity.

Teams were recently seeking two first round picks from the Rockets in exchange for Anderson, who is on one of the NBA's least attractive contracts.

Anthony has interest in a buyout from the Knicks though they have shown no interest in entertaining discussions.

Ian Begley/ESPN

Tags: Carmelo Anthony, Ryan Anderson, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Andre Iguodala To Meet With Spurs, Kings To Open Free Agency

Jun 30, 2017 8:51 PM

Andre Iguodala will meet with the San Antonio Spurs when free agency opens.

Iguodala's future with the Golden State Warriors is uncertain and he'll entertain offers from other teams. The Warriors have concerns about the luxury tax in signing Iguodala to a long-term deal.

Iguodala will also receive interest from the Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets and others.

Iguodala joined the Warriors in 2013 on a sign-and-trade deal worth $48 million over four seasons.

The Warriors and Iguodala so far have no plans to meet.

Ramona Shelburne reports Iguodala will also meet with the Sacramento Kings on the opening night of free agency. Iguodala also considered signing with the Kings in 2013.

Chris Haynes/ESPN

Tags: Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jazz Acquire Ricky Rubio From Wolves For 1st Round Pick

Jun 30, 2017 5:12 PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz. Minnesota will acquire Oklahoma City's 2018 first round pick from Utah, which is top-14 protected. 

With George Hill's future with the Jazz uncertain, trading for Rubio would give Utah protection against losing him.

The Jazz have cap space to absorb Rubio's deal.

Zach Lowe of ESPN reports Hill is likely to leave the Jazz.

With Minnesota trading away Rubio, they're expected to be active on the free agent point guard market with Kyle Lowry, Jeff Teague, George Hill and Jrue Holiday as options.

Shams Charania/The Vertical

Tags: Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Celtics Have Yet To Offer Brown, Tatum, Or Either Brooklyn, LAL/SAC FRP To Pacers

Jun 30, 2017 11:11 AM

While discussing a trade with the Indiana Pacers for Paul George, the Boston Celtics have not yet included Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Brooklyn's 2018 first round pick or the 2018 Lakers' pick/2019 Kings pick in their offers.

Boston is reluctant to trade for George knowing he could be a one-year rental.

Indiana is reportedly seeking both the Brooklyn and Lakers/Kings pick from the Celtics for George, as well as starting player(s). Some combination of Jae Crowder, Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley will likely be offered.

The Celtics have become famously reluctant to trade away any of their best assets and Danny Ainge has even suggested their impressive asset depth has caused teams to unfairly ask them for too much in trade discussions.

Zach Lowe/ESPN

Tags: Paul George, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Wizards Interested In Otto Porter For Paul George Sign-And-Trade

Jun 30, 2017 11:08 AM

The Washington Wizards have interest in executing a sign-and-trade of Otto Porter for Paul George. Washington would sent a protected pick to the Indiana Pacers as well.

Porter would have to agree to the deal in restricted free agency.

John Wall has reportedly been recruiting George to the Wizards.

Washington has had interest in making a more dramatic move to take the next step after their second round exits in three out of the past four seasons.

Zach Lowe/ESPN

Tags: Otto Porter, Paul George, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Bulls To Waive Rajon Rondo Barring Last Minute Trade

Jun 30, 2017 1:17 AM

The Chicago Bulls are expected to waive Rajon Rondo unless a trade materializes before July 1st. The Bulls previously had some trade discussions involving Rondo due to his partially guaranteed contract.

Rondo only has $3 million of his contract for the 17-18 season guaranteed out of his $13.4 million team option. 

The Bulls were signaling they intended to keep Rondo before they pivoted towards a rebuild by trading away Jimmy Butler.

In a January interview, he said his goal is to play "six or seven more years." 

Chicago would prefer to save his salary and offer Rondo's minutes to Kris Dunn and Cameron Payne.

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune

Tags: Rajon Rondo, Chicago Bulls, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Mavericks Trade Jarrod Uthoff To Rockets For Cash

Jun 29, 2017 2:41 PM

The Dallas Mavericks have traded forward Jarrod Uthoff to the Houston Rockets in exchange for cash considerations. 

Uthoff is non-guaranteed for 17-18 at $1.3 million. 

Uthoff (6-10, 220) appeared in nine games for Dallas as a rookie last season, averaging 4.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 12.8 minutes per game.

Uthoff signed a pair of 10-day contracts with the Mavericks on March 9 and 19, and then a multi-year deal with the club on March 29.

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Tags: Jarrod Uthoff, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Paul Millsap Has Discussed Sign-And-Trade With Hawks

Jun 29, 2017 6:30 PM

Paul Millsap is unlikely to return to the Atlanta Hawks this offseason as they pivot towards a rebuild with Travis Schlenk as general manager. Schlenk has suggested multiple times in the media that they may not be able to offer a contract to Millsap that beats a rival team.

The Hawks and Millsap have mutual interest in a sign-and-trade scenario.

"I know sign-and-trade discussions have already happened involving Millsap and the Hawks," said Brian Windhorst on The Basketball Analogy podcast.

The Houston Rockets have interest in signing Millsap and a sign-and-trade deal would help facilitate a move since they are short on cap space at present. The Rockets have been searching for a Ryan Anderson trade, but teams are requesting two first round picks to take on his salary.

Millsap could still sign outright with a team such as the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets or Minnesota Timberwolves.

John Gambadoro of 98.7 in Phoenix reports Millsap will meet with the Suns at the start of free agency.

Brian Windhorst/ESPN

Tags: Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Pacers Asking Celtics For Both Nets, Lakers 2018 FRP, Starting Player(s)

Mark Murphy/Boston Herald

Chris Paul Had Serious Interest In Spurs But Had Concerns On Aldridge, Parker Situations

Marc J. Spears/The Undefeated

Reuniting With Trevor Ariza Factored Into Chris Paul's Decision On Rockets

Zach Lowe/ESPN

Teams Were Seeking Two First Rounders From Rockets For Ryan Anderson

Zach Lowe/ESPN

Rockets Acquire Chris Paul From Clippers In Eight-Player Trade

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76ers Trade Shawn Long to Rockets For 2018 2nd Rounder, Cash

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Chris Paul Lost Faith In Doc Rivers Due To How He Favored Austin Rivers Over Team

Michael Eaves/ESPN

Hawks Trade Ryan Kelly To Rockets For Cash Considerations

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Blazers Trade Tim Quarterman To Rockets For Cash Considerations

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Paul George Willing To Commit Long-Term To Cavs If LeBron Stays

Sam Amick/USA Today

Mavericks Trade DeAndre Liggins To Rockets For Cash Considrations

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Rockets Still Trying To Trade For 3rd Star Following Chris Paul Trade

Jeff Goodman/ESPN

Chris Paul Traded By Clippers To Rockets

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Rockets Focused On Trading Ryan Anderson If They Need Cap Space

Marc Stein/ESPN

Knicks Resist Carmelo Anthony's Approach On Buyout Talks

Marc Stein/ESPN

Celtics Have Increasing Confidence In Paul George Extension

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Jazz Working To Upgrade Roster Before Gordon Hayward's Free Agency

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Celtics Hoping To Acquire Paul George, Free Agent Star In Complicated Sequence

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

John Wall Recruiting Paul George To Wizards

Marc J. Spears/The Undefeated

Carmelo Anthony Was Previously Open To Trade To Wizards, 76ers

Frank Isola/New York Daily News