April 2014 Basketball Wiretap

Heat To Reassign Ron Rothstein, Bob McAdoo

Aug 31, 2014 11:26 PM

The Miami Heat have reassigned longtime assistant coaches Ron Rothstein and Bob McAdoo.

Rothstein and McAdoo will no longer play significant roles on Erik Spoelstra's staff and could leave the bench altogether.

It is immediately unclear what role Rothstein and McAdoo will have in the organization, but both are expected to continue to have jobs with the Heat, league sources said.

David Fizdale has become the top assistant in recent seasons, while Juwan Howard will be promoted from his role in player development.

 

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hedo Turkoglu Close To One-Year Deal With Clippers

Aug 31, 2014 11:18 PM

Hedo Turkoglu is close to a one-year, $1.4 million deal to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Turkoglu signed with the Clippers last season after finalizing a buyout with the Orlando Magic.

Turkoglu is 35 and will be entering his 15th NBA season.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Hedo Turkoglu, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Luke Hancock Reaches One-Year Deal With Grizzlies

Aug 31, 2014 11:23 PM

Luke Hancock, a clutch championship shooter at Louisville, has reached agreement on a one-year, NBA-minimum contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources told RealGM.

Hancock, 24, went undrafted in June after playing two collegiate years at George Mason and his final two for Rick Pitino. As the Most Outstanding Player in the 2013 NCAA tournament, Hancock propelled Louisville to a national championship and went for 22 points and 5-of-5 three-point shooting in the title game against Michigan.

The 6-foot-6 swingman averaged 12.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in 36 games last season.

Hancock played for the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets in the July NBA Summer League.

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Tags: Luke Hancock, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Rockets Acquire Jason Terry, Second Round Picks From Kings For Gee, Non-Guaranteed Players

Aug 31, 2014 8:09 PM

The Houston Rockets have agreed on a trade to acquire Jason Terry from the Sacramento Kings, according to sources.

The Rockets will send non-guaranteed contracts, including Alonzo Gee, to the Kings. Houston will acquire two second round draft picks, including one via the New York Knicks.

Terry was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Kings last season.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Jason Terry, Alonzo Gee, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jamaal Franklin Waived By Grizzlies

Aug 31, 2014 8:02 PM

Jamaal Franklin was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

The Grizzlies released Franklin under the stretch provision.

Franklin had two seasons left on his contract.

Ronald Tillery/Commercial Appeal

Tags: Jamaal Franklin, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Nike Matches Under Armour's $285M Deal For Kevin Durant

Aug 31, 2014 8:11 PM

Nike has exercised its right to match Under Armour's endorsement offer to Kevin Durant, according to sources.

Nike has countered a proposal of $265 to $285 million and believes it will re-sign Durant to a deal for the next 10 years.

Kevin Durant confirmed his new deal with Nike on Twitter on Sunday night.

The deal between Nike and Durant could hit up to $300 million based on royalties. Nike officials told Durant and his team at Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports on Saturday that it would indeed step up enough to allow the world's largest shoe and apparel company to keep him.

There were strong indications that Durant would go to Under Armour, and the decision has weighed heavily on him, according to sources.

Under Armour wooed Stephen Curry to join them and leave Nike last year, but they have now missed out on Durant and Blake Griffin, who joined the Jordan Brand.

Darren Rovell, Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Nazr Mohammed Meets With Heat

Aug 31, 2014 12:11 PM

Nazr Mohammed worked out and met with the Miami Heat on Thursday.

The Heat are searching for another backup big man.

Among available centers, the Heat are most intrigued by Emeka Okafor, who is still rehabiliating a back injury.

Mohammed spent the past two seasons with the Chicago Bulls.

Barry Jackson/Miami Herald

Tags: Nazr Mohammed, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Report: Rondo Told Celtics He 'Wants Out'

Aug 31, 2014 11:42 AM

Rajon Rondo has informed the Boston Celtics that he "wants out," according to a report.

Rondo has indicated that he will not re-sign with the Celtics in 2015 and that he would not re-sign with the Sacramento Kings, who have been linked to the point guard, either.

 

Jackie MacMullan/ESPN

Tags: Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jordan McRae Signs With Melbourne United

Aug 30, 2014 3:22 PM

Jordan McRae has signed a contract with Melbourne United in Australia.

McRae was selected 58th overall to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Draft, and his rights were traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers will maintain his rights.

McRae has an NBA out clause in his deal until January.

Brett Brown has deep ties to Australian basketball, and is credited with smoothing McRae’s transition to Melbourne.

Michael Kaskey-Blomain/Philadelphia Inquirer

Tags: Jordan McRae, Philadelphia Sixers, Melbourne, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Signing Rumor, International Teams, International Misc Rumor, International Official Signing

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Clippers, Spurs Enter Picture For Ray Allen

Aug 30, 2014 1:08 PM

The San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers have emerged as possible destinations for Ray Allen.

Allen is still deciding whether or not he will retire, but he has been widely expected to join LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers should he continue his playing career.

Doc Rivers is a natural recruiter for Allen given their time together with the Boston Celtics.

The Spurs have one roster spot available.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Spurs Express Interest In Gustavo Ayon

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Zoran Dragic Being Tracked By Multiple Teams

Marc Stein/ESPN

Miroslav Raduljica To Be Waived By Clippers

Shams Charania/RealGM

Rockets Unlikely To Acquire Ramon Sessions

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

Mickael Gelabale Receiving Interest From FC Barcelona

Shams Charania/RealGM

Leandro Barbosa Agrees To One-Year Deal With Warriors

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tarik Black Signs Partially Guaranteed Deal With Rockets

Shams Charania/RealGM

Joel Embiid Signs Rookie Deal With 76ers

RealGM Staff Report

Hinkie: Acquiring 1st Round Pick Was Key To Trade For 76ers

Bob Cooney/Philadelphia Daily News

Doc Rivers, Clippers Agree Upon New Five-Year, $50M Contract

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Wolves To Sign Brady Heslip To Camp Deal

Darren Wolfson/ESPN

Spurs Sign Josh Davis

Mark Deeks/Hoop365

Kevin Love Immediately Wanted To Play For Cavs After Call From LeBron

Brian Windhorst/ESPN

Damien Inglis Signs Multi-Year Deal With Bucks

RealGM Staff Report

Toure' Murry Signs Two-Year, $2M Deal With Jazz

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Thunder Trade Thabeet To 76ers To Create $1.25M TPE

Marc Stein/ESPN

Clippers Trade Jared Dudley, 1st Round Pick To Bucks For Carlos Delfino, Miroslav Raduljica

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Casey Prather, Earl Barron Sign Camp Deals With Suns

Paul Coro/Arizona Republic

Agent: Zydrunas Ilgauskas Isn't Considering Comeback

Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thanasis Antetokounmpo Turned Down Significant Money In Europe To Remain In D-League

Marc Berman/New York Post