April 2013 Basketball Wiretap

Amundson Drawing Interest From Heat, Knicks, Bulls, Celtics

Feb 28, 2013 8:18 PM

Lou Amundson has received free agent interest from the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.

“Any of them would be great,’’ said Amundson, who has been working out in his hometown of Denver after being waived Feb. 8 by Minnesota, said of the teams looking at him. “They’re all good teams.’’

Amundson said that his agent, Mark Bartelstein, has had conversations with Heat president Pat Riley. 

The Heat are considering whether to fill their 15th roster spot.

Chris Tomasson/FOXSportsFlorida

Tags: Lou Amundson, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Popovich: Spurs Unlikely To Change Roster

Feb 28, 2013 8:16 PM

Gregg Popovich said the San Antonio Spurs will review the post-deadline list of bought-out free agents, but added that a move remains unlikely due to roster constraints.

The Spurs have the maximum 15 players on their roster.

“We always look at everything, sure,” Popovich said. ‘You have to do your work. I don’t think anything is going to come of it.”

Popovich said there is an advantage to having a set roster.

“It saves time and lets us concentrate on other things, that’s for sure,” he said. “We don’t have to spend time teaching the system to people who haven’t been here. That’s really time consuming, so we don’t have to do that now.”

Jeff McDonald/San Antonio Express-News

Tags: San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Lakers Unlikely To Sign Raja Bell If Bought Out

Feb 28, 2013 3:51 PM

The Utah Jazz and Raja Bell continue to discuss a buyout.

Bell hasn't played throughout the season.

Bell has long been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, but the team reportedly doesn't want to add any more payroll.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Raja Bell, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Celtics Likely To Sign Terrence Williams To 2nd 10-Day Contract

Feb 28, 2013 1:35 PM

Doc Rivers believe the Boston Celtics will sign Terrence Williams to a second 10-day contract once the first expires after Friday's game.

"I think so," Rivers said when asked whether Williams will get another 10-day deal.

Williams has averaged 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in three games with the Celtics.

Baxter Holmes/Boston Globe

Tags: Terrence Williams, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Casspi, Cavaliers Discussing Buyout

Feb 28, 2013 1:21 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Omri Casspi are discussing a buyout.

Casspi would like to part ways by Mar. 1, which is the deadline for players to be bought out and remain eligible for the playoffs.

Casspi has not found a role during his tenure with the Cavaliers.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Omri Casspi, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Celtics Sign D.J. White To 10-Day Contract

Feb 28, 2013 12:42 PM

The Boston Celtics have signed forward D.J. White to a 10-day contract.

White, a 6’9” forward, appeared in 32 games for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association this season averaging 21.6 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 33.0 minutes per game.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: D.J. White, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Official Signing, NBA Misc Rumor

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Greg Oden To Decide On Next Team In July

Feb 27, 2013 8:52 PM

Greg Oden will not decide on his next NBA team until free agency in July, according to agent Mike Conley Sr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are in the mix for Oden, the former No. 1 overall pick.

Oden has not played since 2009 due to constant knee issues.

Oden hasn't played since December of 2009.
Oden hasn't played since December of 2009.

Shaun Powell/Sports On Earth

Tags: Greg Oden, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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D.J. White To Sign With Celtics Within Next Day

Feb 27, 2013 3:33 PM

D.J. White will sign with the Boston Celtics within the next 24 hours.

White has finally received a letter of clearance from China.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: D.J. White, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Rockets Close To Deal With Tim Ohlbrecht

Feb 25, 2013 3:05 PM

The Houston Rockets are close to agreement on a contract with Tim Ohlbrecht.

Ohlbrecht is a center for the Rio Grande Valley Rapids, averaging 13.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.

Ohlbrecht played for the Fraport Skyliners of Germany last season.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

Tags: Tim Ohlbrecht, Houston Rockets, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League, D-League Teams

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LeBron Focused On Title Defense, Not 2014 Speculation

Feb 25, 2013 12:03 PM

LeBron James was asked on Sunday to comment about rumors connecting him to a possible return to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2014 offseason.

The Cavaliers are expected to have cap space and one of the best point guards in the game in Kyrie Irving.

Several reporters have indicated there is a growing belief that James will strongly consider signing with the Cavaliers, especially if Dwyane Wade appears to be in decline.

 “My only focus right now is winning another championship,” James said. “I can’t worry about speculation or rumors. What we’re doing on the floor right now is what it’s all about.”

Ethan Skolnick/Palm Beach Post

Tags: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Chris Paul Publicly Denies Having Already Made Free Agency Decision

T.J. Simers/Sacramento Bee

76ers Still Have Bynum As 'Plan A'

John Finger/Comcast

Celtics Interested In Signing D.J. White To 10-Day Deal

Marc Stein/ESPN

Source: Smith 'Highly Unlikely' To Return To Hawks In 13-14

Jeff Zillgitt/USA Today

O'Neal Not Seeking Buyout From Suns

Marc Stein/ESPN

Knicks Sign Kenyon Martin To 10-Day Deal

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Howard On Offense: We Have Years To Play With Each Other

Kevin Ding/Orange County Register

Report: Rockets Continue To Make Moves With Eye On Dwight Howard

Ric Bucher/Comcast

Suns May Buyout Jermaine O'Neal To Create Roster Spot For Morris

Marc Stein/ESPN

Howard Sees Future With Lakers But No Need To Make Decision Now

Mark Medina/Los Angeles Daily News

Redick To Seek $10M Annual Deal In Free Agency

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Oden Likely To Wait For Offseason To Sign With NBA Team

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Donte Greene Cleared For Return, Receives Interest From Several Teams

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

D'Antoni Remains Interested In Lakers Acquiring Raja Bell

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76ers To Sign Jeremy Pargo For Remainder Of Season

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Celtics Sign Terrence Williams To 10-Day Contract

Gary Washburn/Boston Globe

Howard Ready To Make Decision On Winning, Not Marketing Or Geography

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Chris Paul Has De Facto Final Say On All Clippers' Moves

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Kobe Plans To Play 'Two More Years Max'

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Howard Wants To 'Make My Own Decision' At End Of Season

Michael Wallace/ESPN