April 2014 Basketball Wiretap

Pacers Sign Andrew Bynum

Feb 1, 2014 12:43 PM

The Indiana Pacers have signed Andrew Bynum.

The two sides discussed a deal and met on Friday.

Bynum was released by the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 7 after the Cleveland Cavaliers dealt him.

The Cavaliers suspended Bynum for conduct detrimental to the team prior to trading him.

Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports that the deal is worth $1 million for the remainder of the season.

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Kyrie Irving 'Pretty Sure' He'll Remain With Cavaliers Long-Term

Jan 31, 2014 12:09 AM

Kyrie Irving told the media that he enjoys being a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers hours after a report surfaced that he has privately told people he is unhappy.

"There’s been so much so-called reports coming out that I don’t want to be here. That’s what you guys get paid to do, but that’s just so much negative attention," Irving said after the Cavaliers' loss at the New York Knicks. "I know we’re struggling, but it’s not about me. It’s about our team. It’s about us fighting every day for each other and me fighting for my teammates. 

"Yes, I’m in Cleveland. I enjoy myself. I enjoy going out and competing at the highest level for the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s what it’s about. It’s not about me and it’s not about this controversy, ‘Do I privately want out when my contract is up?’ I’m still in my rookie contract and I’m happy to be here. And I’m pretty sure I’m going to be here for a long time. I’m not saying anything to tell the future, but I’m pretty sure the relationship I have with Dan Gilbert and management extends off the court. I enjoy being here."

Irving said he's aware he can sign a long-term extension with the Cavaliers in the offseason.

"It’s still too early to say. I’m still trying to get through this season," he said. "Everybody is trying to antagonize this team and put it on me. I’m here for my teammates, I’m here for Coach Brown and the coaching staff and I’m going to play my heart out every single night for the Cleveland Cavaliers."

Jason Lloyd/Akron Beacon Journal

Tags: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Nets Plan On Targeting Kevin Durant In 2016

Jan 30, 2014 7:51 PM

The Brooklyn Nets could have zero salary commitments entering the 2016 offseason depending on whether Deron Williams picks up his one-year option and currently plan on targeting Kevin Durant.

Durant plays in one of the NBA's smallest markets with the Oklahoma City Thunder and ownership has appeared unwilling to spend as much money as other title contenders.

An Eastern Conference executive told Bondy he believes Durant will leave the Thunder in 2016, but that it will be difficult for him to find a teammate as elite as Russell Westbrook.

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

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Kyrie Irving Privately Telling People He Wants Out Of Cleveland

Jan 30, 2014 1:58 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers were hoping to be a playoff contender this season around Kyrie Irving, but have been terribly disappointing. The Cavaliers have missed on several draft picks and Chris Grant's job as general manager is in danger.

"Kyrie Irving has been telling people privately he wants out," wrote Chad Ford.

Irving becomes eligible for a contract extension this offseason and will presumably receive a max offer from the Cavaliers. Irving could become a restricted free agent in the 2015 offseason meaning he could not leave outright until 2016.

"The Cavs are working to try to create a winning situation and culture to make him happy," wrote Ford. "Didn't report it to say he's gone. Just trying to show why the Cavs are trying hard to right the ship right now."

Chad Ford/ESPN

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Executives Believe Chris Bosh Most Likely To Leave Heat If Big 3 Breaks Up

Jan 30, 2014 1:23 PM

Chad Ford is skeptical of whether the Big 3 of the Miami Heat will remain on the roster heading into the 14-15 season.

"Doubt it," wrote Ford about LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade all remaining with the Heat beyond the current season. "But I'm not sure it will be LeBron that leaves. From what I can gather talking to teams and agents around the league, it's Chris Bosh who is the most likely to leave. LeBron and Wade are so good, I think we all forget what a force Bosh can be. Lots of teams would give him the max and feature him in ways Miami can't. LeBron might leave, but I think the odds are in Miami's favor."

Bosh was previously the franchise player of the Toronto Raptors.

Chad Ford/ESPN

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Lakers Might Pursue Eric Bledsoe In Restricted Free Agency

Jan 30, 2014 12:37 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers might pursue Eric Bledsoe in restricted free agency this offseason.

The Lakers would presumably have to overpay Bledsoe in order for the Phoenix Suns not to match.

Bledsoe was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Suns in the offseason.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

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Cartier Martin Won't Be Re-Signed By Bulls

Jan 30, 2014 12:14 PM

The Chicago Bulls will not re-sign Cartier Martin, a league source told RealGM's Shams Charania.

Martin's second 10-day contract with the Bulls expired on Wednesday.

Martin had played limited minutes with the Bulls for most of his stay. Tom Thibodeau supported signing Martin for the remainder of the season.

Shams Charania/RealGM

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Andrew Bynum Still Looking For More Than Minimum

Jan 29, 2014 1:08 PM

Andrew Bynum remains unsigned nearly three full weeks after being waived by the Chicago Bulls.

Bynum was traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Bulls in a deal for Luol Deng.

Bynum is searching for more than the veteran's minimum and teams have concerns in regards to his desire to play.

The Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers are among the teams that are believed to have some interest in Bynum.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Andrew Bynum, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Suns Sign Leandro Barbosa For Remainder Of Season

Jan 28, 2014 2:14 PM

The Phoenix Suns have signed Lenardo Barbosa for the remainder of the season.

Barbosa has appeared in nine games with Phoenix this season over the course of two 10-day contracts, averaging 8.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.4 minutes. Barbosa came off the bench to score a season-high 21 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, in 30 minutes of action at New York on Jan. 13.

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Celtics Sign Chris Johnson To Second 10-Day Contract

Jan 28, 2014 11:01 AM

The Boston Celtics announced have signed guard/forward Chris Johnson to a second 10-day contract. 

Johnson, a 6’6” guard/forward, has appeared in four games for the Celtics and has averaged 10.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 assist in 26.6 minutes per game. He posted a career-high 12 points against Brooklyn on January 26 and recorded a career-high four steals against Washington on January 22. Johnson originally signed a 10-day contract with the Celtics on January 17 after he had appeared in 20 games for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League where he had averaged 19.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 block in 37.2 minutes per game.

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Carmelo's Wife 'Definitely Thinks' He'll Re-Sign With Knicks

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Raptors Remain Interested In Trading Kyle Lowry

Marc Stein/ESPN

Darius Morris Not Re-Signed By Clippers After 2nd 10-Day Deal Expires

Brad Turner/Los Angeles Times

Source: Bulls 'More In Play' For Carmelo Than Lakers

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Mickael Pietrus Talking To NBA Teams, Remains Uninterested In Overseas Offers

Shams Charania/RealGM

Greg Monroe Admits Trade Rumors Weigh On Him

David Mayo/MLive

Pelicans Waive Tyshawn Taylor

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Rudy Gay, Kings Haven't Discussed Extension

Sam Amick/USA Today

Celtics To Sign Vander Blue To 10-Day Deal

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Bulls Re-Sign Mike James

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune

James Nunnally Signing Second 10-Day Contract With Hawks

Shams Charania/RealGM

Cartier Martin, Bulls Agree On Second 10-Day Deal

Shams Charania/RealGM

Magic: Free Agents Don't Want To Sign With Lakers Due To Dysfunction

Mike James/Los Angeles Times

LeBron To Wade: We're Brothers For Life No Matter What Happens

Michael Wallace/ESPN

Lakers Sign Manny Harris To 10-Day Contract

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Xavier Silas Scanning Interest For NBA Return

Shams Charania/RealGM

Clippers Sign Hedo Turkoglu, Waive Maalik Wayns

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Darius Morris To Sign Second 10-Day Deal With Clippers

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Bulls Interested In Signing Lance Stephenson

Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times

Thunder To Sign Royal Ivey To 10-Day Contract

Jared Zwerling/Bleacher Report