April 2013 Basketball Wiretap

Wizards Targeting Maynor, Udrih, Lucas As Point Guard Options

Jun 30, 2013 7:14 PM

The Washington Wizards will seek out Eric Maynor, Beno Udrih and John Lucas III as backup point guard options in free agency, according to sources.

A.J. Price and Garrett Temple are both unrestricted free agents.

Temple is the most likely of the two to return.

The Wizards have already stated their goal is to make the playoffs next season.

Michael Lee/Washington Post

Tags: John Lucas, Eric Maynor, Beno Udrih, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Knicks Interested In Aaron Brooks

Jun 30, 2013 5:53 PM

The New York Knicks are interested in signing Aaron Brooks.

Brooks was waived by the Houston Rockets on Sunday to clear cap space.

Brooks signed with the Sacramento Kings on a two-year deal last offseason and was subsequently waived before signing with the Rockets.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

Tags: Aaron Brooks, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Celtics Waive Terrence Williams

Jun 30, 2013 12:19 PM

The Boston Celtics have waived Terrence Williams.

Williams played in 24 games last season with the Celtics.

RealGM Staff Report

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

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Dwight Howard Wants To Make 'Basketball-Based Decision', Could Come Quickly

Jun 30, 2013 12:07 PM

Dwight Howard will meet with the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers between Sunday night and Tuesday. Howard wants a quick resolution to his free agency and a source said his decision could come before the end of the week.

"He wants to make a decision based on basketball more than anything else," one source said.

Howard has had the Rockets as his frontrunner for several weeks since they would instantly become title contenders.

The Lakers remain a possibility, but are currently considered second in order of preference. The thinking is that the Lakers won't be a title contender in 2014 and may struggle to rebuild around him. Also, Howard did not enjoy playing in Mike D'Antoni's system.

The Rockets are planning on pitching to Howard their team's strength in China and the lack of state income tax in Texas as financial benefits to offset the difference he can make from the Lakers.

The Mavericks will attempt to sell Howard on a two-year plan to reshape its roster around the core of Mark Cuban, Rick Carlisle and Dirk Nowitzki.

Howard has never expressed any interest in playing in his hometown of Atlanta, giving them perhaps the longest odds.

The Warriors would need a sign-and-trade agreement to acquire Howard and it is believed their meeting is largely about establishing the franchise as a marquee destination for 2014.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Dwight Howard, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Pistons Decide To Keep Rodney Stuckey, Decline Savings Of $4.5M

Jun 30, 2013 11:57 AM

The Detroit Pistons have decided not to waive Rodney Stuckey.

The Pistons could have saved $4.5 million had they waived Stuckey.

Stuckey will earn $8.5 million next season.

David Aldridge/NBA.com

Tags: Rodney Stuckey, Detroit Pistons, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Pelicans Amongst More Than Six Teams Interested In Iguodala

Jun 30, 2013 11:51 AM

The New Orleans Pelicans are extremely interested in signing Andre Iguodala in free agency, according to sources.

The Pelicans have already acquired his former teammate in Jrue Holiday in a draft-day trade.

Sam Amick of USA Today reports that the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are also interested in Iguodala.

The Denver Nuggets also want to retain him and will be able to offer the best contract.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Andre Iguodala, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Matt Barnes Recieving Interest From Lakers

Jun 30, 2013 1:25 AM

Matt Barnes is drawing free agent interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, according to executives.

Barnes played two seasons for the Lakers before signing with the Los Angeles Clippers last offseason.

The Clippers are also interested in re-signing Barnes.

Barnes averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds last season.

Broderick Turner/Los Angeles Times

Tags: Matt Barnes, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Magic Guarantee Contract Of E'Twaun Moore

Jun 30, 2013 12:46 AM

The Orlando Magic have guaranteed the contract of E'Twaun Moore, worth $884,293 for next season.

Magic officials told Moore they aren’t going to waive him by the Sunday deadline.

Moore averaged 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game last season

John Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

Tags: E'Twaun Moore, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Reps Telling Teams Chris Paul Will Re-Sign With Clippers

Jun 30, 2013 11:48 AM

The representatives for Chris Paul are telling other teams that they should not bother with a pitch in free agency because he will re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a report.

The Clippers' retaining of Paul was widely believed as sealed once the organization acquired Doc Rivers.

Paul has led the Clippers to back to back playoff appearances in two seasons in Los Angeles.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Tags: Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Warriors Will Meet With Dwight Howard

Jun 29, 2013 7:17 PM

The Golden State Warriors will meet with Dwight Howard after all next week.

The Warriors will be represented by Joe Lacob, Bob Myers and Mark Jackson.

The Warriors would have to agree upon a sign-and-trade deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in order to acquire Howard.

Ric Bucher of Comcast reported on Saturday morning that the Warriors would not be meeting with Howard.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Dwight Howard, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Suns Waive Hamed Haddadi

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James White Will Enter Free Agency With Knicks Set To Decline Option

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Speights Declines $4.515M Player Option With Cavs To Become Free Agent

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Warriors Won't Meet With Dwight Howard In Free Agency

Ric Bucher/Comcast

Chris Copeland Open To Rejecting More Lucrative Offers For Knicks Return

Shams Charania/RealGM

Dwight To Meet With Rockets Late Sunday; Hawks, Warriors On Monday; Mavericks, Lakers On Tuesday

Marc Stein/ESPN

Mo Williams Demands To Start For Jazz If He Re-Signs

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Suns Might Want Marcin Gortat Part Of Franchise's Future

Shams Charania/RealGM

Ray Allen Decides To Opt In With Heat For 13-14

Jeff Zillgitt/USA Today

Source: Nate Robinson Not Expected To Re-Sign With Bulls

Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times

Bucks Plan To Match Any Offer Sheet For Brandon Jennings

Charles F. Gardner/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

O.J. Mayo Opts For Free Agency

Ken Berger/CBS Sports

Diaw Exercises Player Option With Spurs At $4.7M

Marc Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Jason Collins To Receive Interest From Nets

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Source: Nets Interested In Signing Kyle Korver

Mike Mazzeo/ESPNNewYork

Bayless Exercises $3.1M Player Option With Grizzlies

Marc Stein/ESPN

Raptors Decline Option On John Lucas III

Scott Campsall/Raptors HQ

Trevor Ariza To Opt In On Wizards Contract

Michael Lee/Washington Post

Report: Dwight Howard Unlikely To Re-Sign With Lakers

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Bucks Interested In J.R. Smith, Chris Copeland

Chris Broussard/ESPN