March 2012 Basketball Wiretap

Report: Howard Prefers To Sign With Nets Outright In Summer

Feb 29, 2012 6:36 PM

The reportedly preference for Dwight Howard is to sign with the Nets in the offseason as a free agent, which would allow the franchise to retain the assets they do have.

Howard is enthused about teaming up with Deron Williams and he could likely receive a more lucrative adidas extension in Brooklyn.

The Magic haven't given up on keeping Howard and are interested in a trade for either Steve Nash or Monta Ellis, but both possibilities are remote.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

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Blazers Surprised By Report Of Roy Considering Comeback

Feb 29, 2012 10:12 AM

Nate McMillan heard about a report Brandon Roy is considering a comeback fro reporters at Portland's practice on Tuesday.

"I haven't seen that, I haven't heard that," McMillan said. "But that would be surprising." 

Crawford saw Roy in Seattle over the All-Star break, but the recently retired former All-Star didn't mention the possibility.

"I read it on HoopsHype like everybody else," Crawford said. "It caught me off guard, too." 

Roy isn't eligible to return to the Blazers until his current contract, which the team used their amnesty clause on, expires in 2015.

Roy could sign with any other NBA team.

"I talked to him two days ago and he didn't say anything about coming back," Crawford said. "I mean he's kicked the idea around before. But he didn't say anything like it was for sure or anything." 

Joe Freeman/Oregonian

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King, Cuban Downplay Possibility Of Williams Signing With Mavericks

Feb 29, 2012 9:54 AM

While Avery Johnson considers the Mavericks "a threat" to sign Deron Williams, Billy King disagreed.

“I don’t look at it as a threat,” King said. “I mean, it’s reality. They’ve got cap space, and he’s obviously from Dallas. So I think if you follow Avery, the whole quote, he says ‘But I do think he’ll be playing in Brooklyn next year.’ So ... it doesn’t worry me.”

Mark Cuban also downplayed the assumption that Dallas will vigorously pursue Williams.

“Let me say this: There’s a lot of presumptions going on about what we’re going to do this summer, but you shouldn’t pay attention to anything you’ve read or heard because that’s not the way we approach things,” Cuban said. “We’re the last organization to get one thing in our mind and that’s the only thing we’re going to do ... I’m going be opportunistic. We’re going to try to create a championship team, or continue to be a championship team, and that’s evaluating everything in front of you and making the right decisions with the new CBA.”

Colin Stephenson/Star-Ledger

Tags: Deron Williams, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Heat Sign Mickell Gladness To 2nd 10-Day Contract

Feb 28, 2012 5:13 PM

Mickell Gladness has been signed by the Heat to a second 10-day contract.

Gladness has appeared in eight games with the Heat this season.

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Deron Williams Talks About Enjoyment Of Playing In Dallas

Feb 28, 2012 10:09 AM

In Dallas for a Monday practice ahead of a game against the Mavericks, Deron Williams was asked his thoughts on playing at the American Airlines Center.

“I always like playing here,” Williams said. “It’s probably my favorite (arena) to play in. I just enjoy playing here — I enjoy playing in front of my friends, family. It’s always good they get the chance to come and see me play.”

Avery Johnson acknowledged that the Mavericks could sign Williams.

“For me personally, working for Mark Cuban, he’s a threat, okay?” said Johnson. “I know the guy. So I think because of the success he’s had — and I know he got criticized a lot for ... all those years where he didn’t win a championship — but he’s had some really great success here that rivals any situation. So that’s a threat. And for us, we don’t make any assumptions until we get Deron signed on the dotted line.

“So the main thing is, we keep doing what we’re doing, Deron’s been a major part of what we’re doing behind the scenes,” Johnson said. “He’s been a major part of what we’re doing with the new Barclays Center. So we’re saying he’s doing all of that with the intent that he’s going to remain with us in the future.”

Asked about his future Monday, Williams delivered what has become his standard response: “You know, I’m just trying to play out the season and look at my options after the season.”

Williams was also asked if he prefers the idea of being in his hometown or the arena itself.

“Home,” he said. “(And) I just like the arena. I think it’s a good shooting background. I just enjoy playing here. Fans — the fans are great. It’s always good when arenas have a lot of energy. Ours (the Prudential Center) doesn’t have too much energy.”

Colin Stephenson/Star-Ledger

Tags: Deron Williams, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Wilson Chandler Has Until Thursday To Sign Offer Sheet With Rival Team

Feb 28, 2012 9:55 AM

Wilson Chandler has until Thursday to receive an offer sheet from another team as he could only play for the Nuggets thereafter.

Chandler met with the Raptors last week, but no offer has been made.

Agent Chris Luchey confirmed that a one-year deal is out.

If Chandler doesn't sign a long-term deal with Denver, he won't play until the 12-13 season.

Luchey said "we're considering all options" and that it's realistic that Chandler could sign with a professional team in Italy this spring.

Benjamin Hochman/Denver Post

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Nets Sign Gerald Green

Feb 28, 2012 12:04 AM

The New Jersey Nets have signed Gerald Green of the Los Angeles D-Fenders.

In 22 games, 13 starts, with the D-Fenders this season, Green (6-8, 200) averaged 19.1 points and 4.6 rebounds in 30.6 minutes.  

The 2012 NBA D-League All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, Green scored 28 points in 24 minutes during NBA All-Star festivities in Orlando.  

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Tags: Gerald Green, Brooklyn Nets, South Bay Lakers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Official Signing, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League, D-League Teams

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Bobby Simmons Signs With Clippers

Feb 27, 2012 11:59 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Bobby Simmons of the Reno Bighorns.

In 21 games, 18 starts, with the Bighorns this season, Simmons (6-8, 220) averaged 13.5 points and 7.6 rebounds in 32.4 minutes.  
Simmons has scored more than 20 points three times and recorded two double-doubles, including a 19-point, 18-rebound performance on Feb. 18, against the Idaho Stampede.  

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Blazers Officially Sign Przybilla

Feb 27, 2012 10:10 PM

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent Joel Przybilla.

"We've been actively trying to get Joel to return to Portland for some time now and we're thrilled with his decision to come back to the Trail Blazers family," said Acting General Manager Chad Buchanan. "Joel is a hard worker, a great teammate and a player that does the little things to help you win, all qualities that will help us down the stretch run." 

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Solomon Jones Signs 2nd 10-Day Contract With Hornets

Feb 27, 2012 10:08 PM

The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Solomon Jones to a second 10-day contract. 

Jones averaged 3.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 14.8 minutes over five games for the Hornets during his first 10-day.

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Hornets Sign Lance Thomas For Remainder Of Season

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Gerald Green To Sign With Nets

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Josh Howard Will Consider Re-Signing With Jazz

Salt Lake Tribune

Przybilla Passes Physical, Roster Decision Between Oden, Johnson Awaits

Jason Quick/Oregonian

Clippers To Sign Bobby Simmons

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Report: Rasheed Wallace To Join Lakers

CSNNE.com

Pacers Willing To Take On More Salary Before Trade Deadline

NBA.com

Paul To Exercise Option, Remain With Clippers Next Season

CBSSports.com

Wilson Chandler Interested In Joining Raptors

SI.com

A Financial Look At Dwight Howard's Options Under New CBA

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Przybilla Picks Blazers

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Przybilla Close To Deciding Between Heat, Bulls, Bucks, Blazers

Jason Quick/Oregonian

Cavaliers Sign Manny Harris To 10-Day Contract

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Donald Sloan Signs Second 10-Day Contract With Hornets

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Spurs Sign Eric Dawson

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Hawks Sign Dampier To Second 10-Day Contract

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Nets Reportedly Interested In Balkman

New York Post

Knicks Sign Smith, Waive Balkman

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Clippers Couldn't Financially Compete With New York's Offer For J.R. Smith

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Report: Knicks Will Cut Balkman To Clear Roster Spot For Smith

New York Post