March 2014 Basketball Wiretap

Hawks Sign Mike Muscala, Release Dexter Pittman

Feb 27, 2014 4:08 PM

The Atlanta Hawks have released center Dexter Pittman.

Pittman, who was signed to a 10-day contract on Feb. 22, appeared in two games with the Hawks this year.

The Hawks have signed Muke Muscala in a related move. Muscala was the 44th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

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Tags: Dexter Pittman, Mike Muscala, Atlanta Hawks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Caron Butler, Bucks Reach Agreement On Buyout; Heat, Thunder Deemed Favorites

Feb 27, 2014 9:54 AM

Caron Butler and the Milwaukee Bucks have reached agreement on a buyout.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat are the frontrunners to sign Butler. The Thunder have stopped trying to recruit Danny Granger, which could mean they are confident in their pursuit of Butler. Oklahoma City could slide Kevin Durant to power forward with Butler at small forward in some lineup combinations.

The Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs are also interested in Butler.

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Tags: Caron Butler, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Beno Udrih Claimed Off Waivers By Grizzlies

Feb 26, 2014 5:20 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies have claimed Beno Udrih off waivers.

The Grizzlies are in need of depth at point guard.

The New York Knicks agreed to a buyout of Udrih after the trade deadline.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Beno Udrih, Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Caron Butler Widely Expected To Sign With Heat

Feb 26, 2014 10:40 AM

Caron Butler is expected by many to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers.

Butler and the Milwaukee Bucks have engaged on buyout talks on the final season of his deal, originally signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Butler was drafted by the Heat.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Caron Butler, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Granger Buyout Expected Wednesday, Clippers, Bulls, Heat, Rockets, Spurs Interested

Feb 26, 2014 10:36 AM

The Philadelphia 76ers and Danny Granger are expected to finish their buyout agreement on Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are expected to be considered by Granger.

David Aldridge/NBA.com

Tags: Danny Granger, Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia Sixers, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Caron Butler, Bucks In Buyout Negotiations

Feb 25, 2014 6:51 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks and Caron Butler are in discussions on a buyout.

Butler was acquired by the Bucks via trade in the offseason. Butler has an expiring contract worth $8 million for the current season.

The Bucks have the worst record in the NBA.

Gery Woelfel/Racine Journal Times

Tags: Caron Butler, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Jimmer Fredette Finalizing Buyout With Kings

Feb 25, 2014 1:58 PM

The Sacramento Kings and Jimmer Fredette are close to agreement on a buyout.

The Kings attempted to trade Fredette before the trade deadline, including significant trade discussions with the Denver Nuggets.

The Kings passed on picking up their team option for 14-15, which would have allowed Fredette to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The New York Knicks haven't ruled out pursuing Fredette, though their emphasis will be on defense with their two available roster spots.

A source told Marc J. Spears that the Utah Jazz have not discussed signing Fredette. The Jazz roster is currently at maximum capacity at 15.

ESPN's Marc Stein reports that the Memphis Grizzlies will pursue Fredette once he cleares waivers.

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Tags: Jimmer Fredette, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Metta World Peace, Beno Udrih Waived By Knicks

Feb 24, 2014 5:37 PM

Metta World Peace and Beno Udrih have been waived by the New York Knicks, the team announced Monday.

The Knicks were working on the release of both players in recent days.

Chris Broussard of ESPN reports that World Peace hopes to sign with the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs or Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Hawks Sign Dexter Pittman To 10-Day Contract, Release Jared Cunningham

Feb 22, 2014 6:36 PM

The Atlanta Hawks have signed Dexter Pittman to a 10-day contract while releasing Jared Cunningham.

Cunningham has spent most of the season in the NBA D-League. Pittman has spent the entire season in the D-League.

Cunningham was a first round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

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Rockets Sign Troy Daniels, Waive Ronnie Brewer

Feb 22, 2014 1:15 AM

The Houston Rockets signed Troy Daniels out of the NBA D-League on Friday while releasing Ronnie Brewer.

Brewer signed with the Rockets as a free agent last offseason.

Daniels has spent the season with the Rockets' affiliate, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and will remain with the D-League team.

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Tags: Troy Daniels, Ronnie Brewer, Houston Rockets, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, NBA, NBA Official Signing, NBA Waiver, D-League Teams

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Hawks Waive Antawn Jamsion

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Orlando Johnson Waived By Pacers

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76ers Waive Earl Clark

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Glen Davis, Magic Agree On Buyout; Clippers, Nets To Pursue

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Spurs Sign Shannon Brown To 10-Day Deal, Release Othyus Jeffers

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