NBA free agency blog: Follow latest signings, rumors and buzz
With NBA free agency under way, the rumor mill is churning at high speed. Which teams are looking to swing deals? Which free agents are eyeing new teams? Here are the latest news and reports:
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12 a.m. ET
LeBron: I'm coming back to Cleveland
Report: Chicago, San Antonio leading for Gasol. ESPN: “The Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs have emerged as the two leading contenders to land prized free-agent big man Pau Gasol, according to sources close to the process.”
Report: Atlanta making late run at Gasol
Report: Wiggins told he won't be included in potential deal for Kevin Love. Sporting News: “The more the process plays out, the more the Wolves’ near-term options seem to be dwindling. The Cavaliers are said to be willing to consider a deal for Love, but No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins has been assured he would not be included in any such trade, a source told Sporting News. That leaves the Timberwolves to pick over the likes of forward Anthony Bennett (last year's top pick) and guard Dion Waiters.”
Report: Memphis comes to terms with Vince Carter on three-year deal (with partially guaranteed third year)
Report: Miami talking to Deng, Ariza
Report: If Gasol lands in Chicago, likely won't be via sign and trade
Report: Contenders pursuing Birdman
Report: source says Celtics no longer in hunt for Kevin Love
Heat president Pat Riley releases statement on LeBron's depature
Report: Miller interested in joining Cavs
Report: Lakers open to taking back Boozer's deal
Report: Lakers pitch to Gasol contingent upon Melo
Report: Bazemore signs two-year deal with Hawks
Knicks announce re-signing of Aldrich, waive Odom
6:30 p.m. ET
Reports: Heat agree to re-sign Bosh; pushing to bring back Wade, Haslem
Report: Kevin Love interested in joining LeBron James, Cavaliers; Wiggins available
Reports: Melo's decision will not come Friday, Lakers out
Report: Suns land Isaiah Thomas in sign and trade with Kings
Report: Suns plan to retain Bledsoe, Ennis
Gasol nearing decision
Report: Bulls inquiring about Dwyane Wade
Report: Rockets, Heat, Mavs have talked to Deng; Miami leading?
Reports: Young, Hill agree to return to Lakers; player option on last year of Young's deal
Report: Warriors won't include Thompson in package for Love
Report: Andersen a hot commodity but he remains loyal to Riley, Heat
Report: Jeremy Lin traded to Lakers
Report: Bulls, Hornets pursuing Kirk Hinrich
Report: Cavs to trade Alonzo Gee to Pelicans; Asik trade next?
Jazz announce signing of first-round picks Exum, Hood
10 a.m. ET
Report: Cavs believed Thursday it was only a matter of time before James committed to them. Yahoo Sports: “In the late morning, the Cavaliers operated with a belief James would soon commit to them, that it was only a matter of time. They had word out of everyone, except as one high-ranking source said, "It still hasn't been confirmed by the only man whose confirmation counts."
Report: Miami counting on Wade to help lure LeBron
Report: Infamous Dan Gilbert letter still an issue for LeBron. ESPN.com: “One reason, if not the major reason, that LeBron James has taken so long to decide whether to play in Miami or Cleveland next season is the infamous letter Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert penned about James after the superstar left Cleveland in 2010, sources said.”
1:30 a.m. ET
Report: LeBron flying to Miami, then Brazil; Wade expected on same flight
Report: Cavs talked with agents of players to potentially join LeBron's supporting cast
Reports: Melo reconsidering Bulls
Report: Melo sweepstakes down to Bulls, Lakers, Knicks. USA Today Sports: “A person with knowledge of Anthony's situation confirmed reports that he still is considering the Chicago Bulls, though it's unclear where the Bulls, New York Knicks or Los Angeles Lakers are in the lead in these one-man sweepstakes. The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are considered out of the running, though Anthony is not known to have given any formal indication of that. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the situation.”
Report: Melo not answering Phil Jackson's texts; Knicks coach expected decision today
Report: Bosh waiting for LeBron
Report: Suns to continue meeting with Isaiah Thomas Friday
Report: Morrow considering Heat, Clippers, others
Report: Suns agree with Tucker on three-year deal
Celticsannounce signing of rookies Smart, Young
Report: Brooklyn, Houston, New Orleans, Utah have shown interest in Francisco Garcia
Julyan Stone in discussions with 76ers, Bucks, Kings
-- Compiled by Chris Johnson
