March 2009 NBA Wiretap

Hornets Looking For Big Man In Free Agency

Jun 30, 2009 11:54 PM

New Orleans is looking for depth in the frontcourt.

With use of mid-level and bi-annual exceptions, the Hornets can spend up to $7.4 million on free agents.

The Hornets could sign one or two free agents using just their mid-level exception, which is expected to be set at $5.6 million.

Brandon Bass and Joe Smith are amongst the club's top targets.

Other free-agent power forwards/centers the Hornets could pursue are former Hornet Chris Andersen, Drew Gooden, Stromile Swift, Rasho Nesterovic, Mikki Moore, Antonio McDyess, David Lee and Channing Frye.

Times-Picayune

Tags: New Orleans Pelicans, NBA

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Cavs Looking For Big Wings To Allow LBJ To Play Power Forward

Jun 30, 2009 11:42 PM

The Cavaliers will search for a tall wing this summer that will allow LeBron James shift to the power forward position.

Potential candidates include veterans such as Grant Hill, Anthony Parker, Marquis Daniels, Josh Childress and Matt Barnes.

Plain Dealer

Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

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Rockets Might Be Interested In Curry/Mobley For T-Mac Deal

Jun 30, 2009 11:34 PM

The Rockets could provide the Knicks with some additional 2010 cap space by taking on Eddy Curry.

Daryl Morey, according to a source, would be interested in discussing a Tracy McGrady for Curry ($10.5M) and Cuttino Mobely ($9M, 80 percent) swap.

Newsday

Tags: Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, NBA

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Source: Lee Leaving For Grizzlies Or Thunder

Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM

A source told Ken Berger that he believes David Lee's days as with the Knicks are over.  

Agent Mark Bartelstein will reportedly have Lee sign an offer sheet with the Grizzlies or Thunder that the Knicks will not be willing to match.

"It's a tough loss for New York, but they don't want to screw up their 2010 plan," the source said.

CBSSports.com

Tags: Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

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Artest Wants To Remain In Houston, With Or Without Yao

Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM

Ron Artest's agent David Bauman said Yao Ming's condition has not changed his clients desire to return to the Rockets next season.

"Our first choice is to do a deal with Houston, Bauman said. Yao's situation doesn't change that. It has not affected us one way or another.

"He's concerned more for Yao than anything."

Bauman said that he and Artest are confident that if Yao does miss much or all of next season, the Rockets have the depth and roster flexibility to make moves without stepping back to rebuild.

"The beauty of what Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager) has done, is the Rockets are not just Yao Ming," Bauman said. "They are Ron. They are Aaron (Brooks). They are Shane (Battier) And they are (Luis) Scola. That's the great thing about this team. They can fire on five or six different cylinders."

Houston Chronicle

Tags: Houston Rockets, NBA

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Amare Has Little Interest In Golden State

Jun 30, 2009 8:17 PM

Amare Stoudemire has little interest in joining the Warriors, according to two sources.  The sources also indicated that the likeliest scenario at this point is for Stoudemire to stay with the Suns this season.

Stoudemire has told associates that he believes the Warriors could be giving up too much in the proposed deal, which would include Andris Biedrins, Brandan Wright, Marco Belinelli and possibly Stephen Curry.

Stoudemire is also reluctant to play center.

Mercury News

Tags: Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, NBA

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Okur Won't Exercise ETO With Utah

Jun 30, 2009 7:33 PM

Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur announced today he has elected to remain with the franchise for the 2009-10 season, and is declining to exercise his early termination option.

?We are looking forward to Memo?s return,? said Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O?Connor.  ?He has clearly been an integral part of our success since his arrival and we are hopeful that he will continue to perform at such a high level in the future.?

Press Release

Tags: Utah Jazz, NBA

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Kobe Decides Against ETO

Jun 30, 2009 7:30 PM

Kobe Bryant decided not to exercise an early termination option in his contract and will return for the 2009-10 season, a league source told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Bryant is scheduled to make $23 million next season by not opting out. He also has a player option to opt out of his contract in the 2010-11 season.

Bryant and the Lakers will still attempt to agree upon an extension this summer, however.

ESPN

Tags: Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

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Coach K: I Will Never Coach The Lakers

Jun 30, 2009 6:39 PM

Mike Krzyzewski has been linked to the Lakers head coaching job multiple times since 204 and again denied the possibility on Tuesday.

"I'm not going to the Lakers. They have one of the great coaches in the game," Krzyzewski said. "I don't know where that rumor started, but there has been nothing done like that, and I'm not leaving Duke. Whatever you hear about anything like that, I will never leave Duke until I leave coaching."

ESPN

Tags: Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA, NBA

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Maggette Undergoes Successful Wrist Surgery

Jun 30, 2009 6:11 PM

Golden State Warriors forward Corey Maggette underwent successful surgery on his right wrist yesterday (Monday, June 29), the team announced today.  
                                   
The surgery, which was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Roy Meals of UCLA, will require minimal rehabilitation and Maggette will be able to resume normal basketball activities within 3-4 weeks. The purpose of the procedure was to relieve pain in Maggette?s right wrist, a condition that had bothered him intermittently throughout this past season.

Press Release

Tags: Golden State Warriors, NBA

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Sources: Cuban To Meet With Kidd

ESPN

Boozer Staying With Jazz

RealGM Staff Report

Marbury Wants To Re-Sign With Celtics

Boston Globe

Crawford Promises Hawks He Won't Opt Out

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Thorn: Nets Can Offer Two Max Deals In 2010

Star Ledger

Will Yao's Injury Affect Artest's Decision?

Houston Chronicle

Grizzlies Looking To Add Frontcourt Muscle

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Kerr Expects To Meet With Grant Hill

Arizona Republic

Pacers Make Qualifying Offers To Jack And McRoberts

NBA.com

Varejao Opts For Free Agency

Brian Windhorst/Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Decisions On Novak, Davis, Skinner And Acker Come From Clippers

NBA.com

Still No Decision From Kobe On ETO

Los Angeles Times

Jennings Caught On Tape Cursing Out Knicks For Passing On Him

New York Post

George Exercises Player Option With Dallas

Dallas Morning News

Pistons Fire Curry

ESPN

Detroit Fires Michael Curry

Yahoo!

Nate May Take Qualifying Offer

New York Post

Sources: Blazers Lead Pursuit Of Turkoglu

ESPN

Marion's Free Agency Will Dictate Toronto's Summer

Globe and Mail

Source: LeBron, Bosh Plan To Play Together

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