April 2015 Basketball Wiretap

Derrick Rose Confident He Will Play Again This Season

Feb 28, 2015 4:09 PM

Derrick Rose appeared at the Chicago Bulls' practice facility on Saturday.

Rose was in good spirits and will begin his rehabilitation process.

Rose did not address the media but is very confident he will play again this season. The Bulls believe he will miss four to six weeks with the torn meniscus in his knee.

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune

Tags: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Injury

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Victor Claver Agrees To Sign With Khimki Moscow

Feb 27, 2015 1:02 PM

Victor Claver has agreed to terms with Khimki Moscow.

Claver will replace Joffrey Lauvergne who recently joined the Denver Nuggets.

Claver was waived by the Nuggets following his trade to the Portland Trail Blazers.

E. Carchia/Sportando

Tags: Victor Claver, Khimki, Russian PBL, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams, International League

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Ainge: Sullinger Hasn't Met His Conditioning Standards

Feb 26, 2015 7:04 PM

Danny Ainge revealed Thursday that Jared Sullinger did not meet any of the Boston Celtics' team-wide conditioning goals this season.

Sullinger is out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury.

“Well, Jared and I have talked a lot about (his conditioning) over the past year,” Ainge said on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Toucher & Rich." “It’s something we take great pride in with our players. Our players have really bought in to our program, and a lot of guys — I think every guy has met the goals that they have set in regards to strength and conditioning, and body fat, and weight, and all the different things our strength coaches do on a regular basis.

“Jared just hasn’t met his goals. He’s not up to the standards that he wants and is not up to the standards that we think are in his best interests for the long-term health of his career. He’s not up to par to the standards that we feel are necessary to be a consistent winning player and play with great conditioning.”

Zack Cox/NESN

Tags: Jared Sullinger, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Injury

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Kings Interested In Ty Lawson

Feb 26, 2015 2:31 PM

George Karl would like the Sacramento Kings to try to trade for Ty Lawson.

The Denver Nuggets are rebuilding and could make Lawson available.

Karl previously coached Lawson with the Nuggets.

Howard Beck/Bleacher Report

Tags: Ty Lawson, Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Michael Beasley Signs 10-Day Contract With Heat

Feb 26, 2015 1:00 PM

The Miami Heat have signed Michael Beasley to a 10-day contract.

Beasley was previously playing in China where he averaged 28.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists (26.3 PER).

Beasley was drafted by the Heat in 2010 and returned in 2013 after stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns.

Beasley gives the Heat depth at power forward with Chris Bosh out for the season.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Michael Beasley, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Andre Miller Interested In Re-Signing With Kings

Feb 26, 2015 10:42 AM

Andre Miller is interested in re-signing with the Sacramento Kings in the offseason.

Miller was traded to the Kings by the Washington Wizards at the deadline.

Miller turn 39 next month.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Andre Miller, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Nate Robinson, Bulls Hold Exploratory Discussions

Feb 26, 2015 1:02 AM

The Chicago Bulls have held exploratory conversations with free agent guard Nate Robinson as a potential roster addition, league sources told RealGM.

Discussions have yet to advance, but the Bulls were made aware Tuesday night that Robinson has a strong desire to sign with the franchise. Robinson is a natural fit for the roster, familiar with its core players and coaching staff.

Chicago has entered planning mode, with some hope that Derrick Rose can still return this season from a torn meniscus in his right knee. Even if Rose misses a possible minimum of four weeks, there's belief the Bulls could hold firm on their current 14-man roster.

Robinson had the most complete and dynamic campaign of his 10-year NBA career as a reserve guard for the Bulls in 2012-13, averaging 13.1 points and 4.4 assists in all 82 regular season games. The 30-year-old had helped lead the Bulls to a Eastern Conference semifinal behind three 20-plus point performances in the 2013 postseason.

Robinson has spent the past two seasons with the Denver Nuggets. He was bought out of his contract after a trade to the Boston Celtics and became a free agent.

Shams Charania/RealGM

Tags: Nate Robinson, Chicago Bulls, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Pistons Sign John Lucas III For Remainder Of Season

Feb 25, 2015 1:58 PM

The Detroit Pistons are signing John Lucas III to a deal for the remainder of the season.

Lucas has played on two 10-day contracts with the Pistons.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: John Lucas, Detroit Pistons, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Suns Were Planning On Pursuing Brandon Knight In Free Agency

Feb 25, 2015 7:45 PM

The Phoenix Suns were prepared to "go after (Brandon Knight) hard" in the offseason before trading for him at the deadline.

Knight will be a restricted free agent and their chances of re-signing him are significantly higher than if they were to pursue him in the open market.

The Suns traded the Los Angeles Lakers' future first round pick to acquire Knight.

The Suns believe Knight is a good complement at off guard to Eric Bledsoe.

Chad Ford/ESPN

Tags: Brandon Knight, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Pistons Claim Shawne Williams Off Waivers

Feb 25, 2015 1:02 PM

The Detroit Pistons claimed Shawne Williams off waivers.

Williams was traded by the Miami Heat to the New Orleans Pelicans at the deadline.

Williams will provide depth and take Jonas Jerebko's spot in the rotation.

Vince Ellis/Detroit Free Press

Tags: Shawne Williams, Detroit Pistons, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Kendrick Perkins' Decision Came Down To Cavs, Clippers

Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Rajon Rondo, Rick Carlisle Friction Had Been Building

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

76ers Claim Thomas Robinson On Waivers

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Gal Mekel Signs With Nizhny Novgorod, Has NBA Out In Offseason

David Pick/Eurobasket

Jordan Hamilton To Sign 10-Day Contract With Clippers

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Report: 76ers Were Willing To Discuss Trade Of Joel Embiid For 2015 Pick

Mark Heisler/Forbes.com

Jazz To Sign Jack Cooley To 10-Day Contract

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Kings Hire Vance Walberg As Assistant Coach

Jeff Zillgitt/USA Today

Report: Celtics Reneged On Promise To Buy Out Tayshaun Prince

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Bryce Cotton To Sign 10-Day Contract With Jazz

Marc Stein/ESPN

Thomas Robinson Agrees To Sign With Nets

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Source: Thunder Don't Make Decisions Based On Whether Durant, Westbrook Will Approve

David Aldridge/NBA.com

JaVale McGee Wants To Remain With 76ers

Keith Pompey/Philadelphia Inquirer

Carlos Boozer Won't Pursue Contract Buyout From Lakers

Eric Pincus/Los Angeles Times

76ers Claim Ish Smith, Waive Malcolm Thomas

RealGM Staff Report

Andrei Kirilenko To Sign With CSKA

David Pick/Eurobasket

Larry Sanders Officially Bought Out By Bucks

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Kendrick Perkins To Sign With Cavaliers After Buyout

Royce Young/ESPN

76ers Have Strong Interest In Emmanuel Mudiay

Marc Narducci/Philadelphia Inquirer

Pistons Don't Expect To Buyout Tayshaun Prince

Vince Ellis/Detroit Free Press