March 2011 Basketball Wiretap

Murphy 'Torn' Between Heat, Celtics

Feb 28, 2011 10:07 PM

Troy Murphy was scheduled for separate phone calls on Monday with Pat Riley and Danny Ainge.

Both the Heat and Celtics are attempting to sign Murphy.

Sources indicate Murphy is "still torn" in trying to choose between the two teams.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Troy Murphy, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Knicks Waive Kelenna Azubuike

Feb 28, 2011 8:32 PM

The Knicks have waived Kelenna Azubuike.

Azubuike was acquired in an offseason trade where Golden State acquired David Lee.

Azubuike has been injured throughout the entire season and never played for the Knicks.

RealGM Staff Report

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Source: Bibby To Sign With Heat

Feb 28, 2011 5:57 PM

Mike Bibby has agreed to a buyout of his entire 11-12 salary worth $6.2 million and will likely sign with the Heat after clearing waivers.

"He sacrificed some money in order to win a championship," said David Falk, Bibby's agent. "Once you're past 10, 11 years in the league, you want to be in a situation where you can win. He's got some attractive options open to him."

The Lakers, Celtics and Blazers are also interested in Bibby.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Tags: Mike Bibby, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Knicks Buyout Brewer, Contenders Line Up Interest

Feb 28, 2011 5:15 PM

The Knicks have decided to buyout Corey Brewer, who was acquired last week from Minnesota.

The Celtics, Spurs, Mavericks and Thunder are all interested in Brewer.

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Corey Brewer, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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No Buyouts Coming For Hamilton, Prince

Feb 28, 2011 4:18 PM

The Pistons will not buyout either Richard Hamilton or Tayshaun Prince, according to sources.

The Cavaliers were interested in trading for Hamilton before the deadline and those talks could be revisited at the NBA Draft.

Chris Broussard/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Bobcats Waive Morris Peterson

Feb 28, 2011 3:03 PM

The Bobcats have waived Morris Peterson.

Peterson was acquired by Charlotte last week in a trade with the Thunder.

Press Release

Tags: Morris Peterson, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Waiver

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Bibby Agrees To Buyout With Wizards

Feb 28, 2011 2:09 PM

The Wizards and Mike Bibby have agreed to a buyout, which was formally announced by the team on Monday afternoon.

Marc J. Spears reports Bibby will give up his entire $6.2 million salary for the 11-12 season.

Bibby is expected to receive interest from the Heat, amongst other playoff contenders.

Dan Hellie/NBC

Tags: Mike Bibby, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Rasual Butler Bought Out, Plans To Sign With Bulls

Feb 28, 2011 10:27 AM

The Los Angeles Clippers and Rasual Butler have agreed to a buyout.

Butler is looking to sign with the Chicago Bulls once he clears waivers and the process is completed.

Butler has been with the Clippers since the start of the 2009-2010 season and had a contract value of $2.4 million this season.

ESPN Los Angeles

Tags: Rasual Butler, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Heat Will Pursue Bibby

Feb 28, 2011 3:04 AM

Mike Bibby has agreed to a buyout with the Wizards.

The Heat will pursue his services to upgrade the point guard position.

Carlos Arroyo has fallen out of the rotation and Mario Chalmers remains inconsistent.

Brian Windhorst/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Mike Bibby, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Murphy Reaches Buyout Agreement

Feb 28, 2011 12:19 AM

Troy Murphy has reached an agreement on a buyout with the Warriors, which is expected to be finalized on Monday.

Murphy is expected to choose between the Celtics and Heat after clearing waivers, according to Marc Stein. The Lakers and Knicks have not inquired about Murphy.

Portland also expressed interest, but the Celtics appear to be the favorite.

Tim Kawakami/Mercury News (via Twitter)

Tags: Troy Murphy, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Bulls Likely Would Have Signed Hamilton After Buyout

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Bobcats Will Waive Marks, Peterson

Charlotte Observer

Celtics Interested In Gadzuric, Kapono

Steve Bulpett/Boston Herald

Powe To Receive Interest From Celtics, Lakers, Knicks

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Wizards Working On Buyout For Bibby

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Jeffries, Rockets Agree To Buyout

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Powe Waived By Cavs

Gary Washburn/Boston Globe (via Twitter)

Kapono, Sixers Likely Headed For Buyout

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Blazers, Heat Interested In Ford After Buyout

John Canzano/95.5

Celtics, Heat, Magic Amongst Teams Likely Interested In Murphy If Waived

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Sixers Looking To Trade Kapono, Could Offer Buyout After Deadline

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports