March 2014 Basketball Wiretap

Greg Monroe To Receive Interest From Blazers, Magic, Hawks

Jun 30, 2014 11:53 PM

The Detroit Pistons would like to re-sign Greg Monroe, who is a restricted free agent.

But the Pistons are amenable to a sign-and-trade deal if his contract gets too exorbitant.

The Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks are expected to be interested in Monroe in free agency.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Greg Monroe, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Pacers Decline $8.7M Qualifying Offer To Evan Turner

Jun 30, 2014 9:28 PM

The Indiana Pacers have declined to extend a qualifying offer to Evan Turner, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Turner's qualifying offer was worth $8.7 million.

Turner was traded to the Pacers by the Philadelphia 76ers in February and failed to make a meaningful impact.

Turner was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.

Jeff Zillgitt/USA Today

Tags: Evan Turner, Indiana Pacers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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LeBron, Bosh, Wade Give Riley Window To Improve Miami Supporting Cast

Jun 30, 2014 11:07 PM

LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade plan on offering Pat Riley a window to carry out his plan on upgrading their supporting cast, according to sources.

All three players have opted out of their deals to become free agents.

The Heat began their offseason moves by acquiring the draft rights to Shabazz Napier, who James is known to be extremely fond of as a player.

James is also expecting a max contract, while Bosh and Wade will likely sign for less. Wade is expected to take significantly less money.

"Everybody has their [contract] number and has left a little bit of room to let [Riley] maneuver," one source briefed on the contract discussions said.

As one general manager told Yahoo Sports, "Right now, it's clear they're buying time for Riley to go out and hit the market."

Rich Paul has avoided any communication with teams ahead of James' free agency in order to abide by NBA rules on holding talks before the official start period of 12:01 AM on Tuesday.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Raptors 'Hopeful' Of Re-Signing Kyle Lowry, No Deal In Place Yet

Jun 30, 2014 8:10 PM

The Toronto Raptors are in a good position to re-sign Kyle Lowry on a deal that pays him at least $12 million per season, but no deal has been reached.

Lowry became an All-Star caliber point guard this season with the Raptors, though he made appearances in trade discussion reports last December.

The Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be the rival teams interested in Lowry.

David Aldridge/NBA.com

Tags: Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Vince Carter To Receive Interest From Raptors, Thunder, Heat, Blazers

Jun 30, 2014 7:25 PM

The Dallas Mavericks and Vince Carter have a strong mutual interest to agree upon a new contract, but he is also expected to receive interest from the Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors.

Carter averaged 11.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 24.4 minutes per game last season despite being 37.

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

Tags: Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Lakers Won't Compromise 2016 Cap Space On Secondary Free Agents

Jun 30, 2014 7:04 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, but will not use up their future cap space on another player if they are unable to sign either player.

The Lakers could sign a player such as Luol Deng or Kyle Lowry, but only if they sign a short-term deal that comes off the books in 2016.

Mark Bresnahan/Los Angeles Times

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Pacers Hope To Re-Sign Stephenson, Produce Movie To Help Bid

Jun 30, 2014 5:11 PM

The Indiana Pacers are hoping to re-sign Lance Stephenson and will give him the star treatment in their efforts.

The Pacers have produced a movie in Stephenson's honor that will be shown after midnight when free agency begins.

Stephenson is an unrestricted free agent.

Candace Buckner/Indianapolis Star

Tags: Lance Stephenson, Indiana Pacers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Ed Davis To Become Unrestricted Free Agent

Jun 30, 2014 4:49 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies will allow Ed Davis to become an unrestricted free agent, according to a source.

Davis was acquired in 2013 from the Toronto Raptors in the three-team Rudy Gay trade.

The Grizzlies signed Zach Randolph to an extension last week.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Ed Davis, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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LeBron Seeks Max Salary, Will Let Agent Handle Initial Meetings

Jun 30, 2014 1:26 PM

LeBron James is seeking a maximum salary and initial meetings with teams will be held by his agent Rich Paul. Sam Amick of USA Today first reported news of Paul handling the meetings on Sunday.

In 2010, James scheduled six meetings with teams at his offices in Cleveland over the first three days of July.

James' max salary is projected to start at $22.2 million for 14-15.

James' demands for contract length are in flux and he has previously indicated that flexibility is important to him.

Brian Windhorst/ESPN

Tags: LeBron James, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Pau Gasol To Meet With Thunder, Bulls, Warriors

Jun 30, 2014 12:59 PM

Pau Gasol will meet with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors in free agency.

The New York Knicks are also believed to be interested in Gasol, while the Los Angeles Lakers haven't been ruled out.

Gasol has been with the Lakers since being traded there by the Memphis Grizzlies in February 2008.

Mike Bresnahan/Los Angeles Times

Tags: Pau Gasol, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Knicks Decline Qualifying Offer On Toure Murry

Marc Stein/ESPN

Raptors Pick Up 14-15 Option On Tyler Hansbrough

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

Hawks Interested In Luol Deng

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Rose Won't Recruit Carmelo But Loves His Game

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Carmelo To Meet With Bulls At Midnight Tuesday; Rockets, Mavs on Wednesday

Marc Stein/ESPN

Suns Will Be Aggressive In Trying To Re-Sign Eric Bledsoe

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Suns Plan Aggressive Pursuit For LeBron James

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Curry: Warriors Have Become 'Enticing' Destination

Diamond Leung/San Jose Mercury News

Heat Create NBA-Record $55M In Cap Space

Brian Windhorst/ESPN

Knicks Plan To Pursue Pau Gasol

Marc Stein/ESPN

Udonis Haslem Opts Out Of Contract With Heat

Ethan J. Skolnick/Bleacher Report

Suns Extend Qualifying Offers To Bledsoe, Tucker

RealGM Staff Report

Bucher Retracts Report Of Bosh Opting Out With Raptors Interested

Ric Bucher/Bleacher Report

Ric Bucher Retracts Kyle Lowry To Heat Reports

Ric Bucher/Bleacher Report

Carmelo To Make Decision After Visits With Knicks, Bulls, Lakers, Rockets, Mavs

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Carmelo Could Take 7.5 Percent Pay Decrease In Year 2 To Create More Cap Space

Ian Begley/ESPN

Zach Randolph Opts In, Signs For Additional $20M Until 2017

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Bo McCalebb Has Best Chance For NBA Signing, Several Teams Interested

Shams Charania/RealGM

Blazers Offer Max Contract Extension To LaMarcus Aldridge

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Rockets, Heat, Lakers To Pursue Kyle Lowry Along With Raptors

Sam Amick/USA Today