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NBA free agency: Latest buzz, rumors

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? What’s

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NBA free agency: Latest buzz, rumors
NBA free agency: Latest buzz, rumors /

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? What’s the latest news surrounding LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony? Here are the latest news and reports:

12 a.m. ET

Report: Kyle Lowry tells Raptors he'll wait a few days before making decision

Miami president Pay Riley in contact with Pau Gasol. Yahoo Sports: "Free-agent center Pau Gasol had a telephone conversation with Miami Heat president Pat Riley on Tuesday and could talk again with the franchise in the near future, league sources told Yahoo Sports.​"

Report: Derrick Rose went through private workout in front of Carmelo Anthony in Chicago. Basketball Insiders: "While Rose had went on the record saying that he wasn’t going recruit Anthony to Chicago, he was very involved in the team’s courtship of the superstar free agent, according to sources close to the situation. While at the United Center, sources say that Rose went through a private workout to show Anthony that he’s healthy and ready to compete at a high level next season."

Teams no longer trying to woo LeBron?

Reports: Warriors sign guard Shaun Livingston for three-year, $16 million

Bucks reportedly shopping O.J. Mayo

Veteran center Jermaine O'Neal reportedly undecided on future

Signs point toward Nets reaching deal with top coaching candidate Lionel Hollins

Point guard Jameer Nelson a potential target for Brooklyn?

Pursuit of free agents Lowry, Parsons, Hayward, others on back burner while Melo, Big 3 decide. CBSSports: "Meanwhile, the recruitment of free agents such as Kyle Lowry, Chandler Parsons, Gordon Hayward, Luol Deng and Trevor Ariza has slowed to a standstill while Anthony enjoys his free-agent experience and the Miami Heat's Big Three decide what they're going to be doing and how they're going to be doing it. (Actually, while two-thirds of them, LeBron James and Chris Bosh, are away on vacation.)"

Pelicans making Evans, Gordon available in trade talks?

Reports: Wizards, Gortat agree to five-year, $60 million deal

8 p.m. ET

Lowry pondering offers from Toronto, Houston; Miami still in pursuit. Yahoo Sports: "As the Miami Heat pursue a meeting with free agent Kyle Lowry on Tuesday night, free agency's best point guard is huddling with his agent Andy Miller and mulling offers to return to Toronto or Houston, league sources told Yahoo Sports."

Gordon Hayward, Celtics share mutual interest. Boston Globe: "One league source said both Stevens and Ainge separately contacted Hayward, a former star at Butler when Stevens coached there. There is mutual interest for a possible reunion in the pro ranks, league sources said.​"

Bosh, Wade not expected to sign for reported contract figures

The Pistons reached an agreement with guard Jodie Meeks on a three-year, $19 million contract.

4 p.m. ET

Rockets out of the running for Kyle Lowry?

Heat indicating that Bosh, Wade are willing to take discounts

Pistons assistant GM George David resigns

Lowry, Deng viewed as Miami's top free agent targets

Rose to be part of Bulls' Tuesday pitch to Melo. Chicago Tribune: “Derrick Rose is scheduled to be part of the Bulls' Tuesday pitch to Carmelo Anthony, according to sources familiar with the meeting. Whether that involves Rose attending the meeting in person or talking to Anthony isn't clear yet.”​

Players told to structure contracts in preparation for possible work stoppage. USA Today Sports: “With NBA free agency tipping off on Tuesday, the players union issued a warning to its constituents in a recent memo obtained by USA TODAY Sports: stretch your salary payments out just in case there's a work stoppage.”​

Mavericks interested in D.J. Augustin. ESPN: "Sources said the Mavericks have expressed interest in point guard D.J. Augustin, who could potentially diminish the backcourt shooting void left by the departure of Jose Calderon in the six-player deal with the New York Knicks."​

Dallas likely to wait until Wednesday to finalize deal with Nowitzki. ESPN: "The Dallas Mavericks are in advanced discussions with star forward Dirk Nowitzki on a new contract but are likely to hold off on finalizing deal terms until after the team's face-to-face meeting this week with Carmelo Anthony, according to sources close to the process."

Mutual interest between Portland, Josh McRoberts. CSN Northwest: "“In an effort to shore up their depth in the frontcourt, the Portland Trail Blazers contacted the representatives of free agent forward Josh McRoberts and established that both side have interest, league sources informed CSNNW.com.”

Nets meeting with top coaching candidate Lionel Hollins for second straight day. Yahoo Sports: “The Brooklyn Nets are meeting for a second straight day with top coaching candidate Lionel Hollins on Tuesday and could soon advance into contract negotiations should the ex-Memphis Grizzlies coach meet the approval of ownership, league sources told Yahoo Sports.”​

Report: Deng not willing to take big discount to join Heat

Suns pushing to sign Channing Frye; Golden State, Cleveland among other suitors

Mavericks, Rockets have expressed interest in Thabo Sefolosha

Mavericks expressed interest in forward Al-Farouq Aminu. ESPN: "Add Al-Farouq Aminu to the list of small forwards that the Dallas Mavericks expressed interest in during the first day of free agency."​

Pacers looking to land C.J. Miles

Bulls pessimistic about landing Melo. ESPN: “They’re worried that he’s headed back to New York,” a source with knowledge of the team’s thinking said of early Tuesday morning. “They’re more pessimistic than optimistic.” ​

Melo's wife, LaLa Vasquez, opposes him leaving Knicks. New York Post: "However, according to two sources, Anthony’s wife, La La Vasquez, also a Brooklyn native, is very happy in New York and is opposed to Melo leaving the Knicks. He became a free agent for the first time in his career at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, but Anthony said in a video interview posted last week he’s worried about uprooting his family and 7-year-old son, Kiyan.​However, according to two sources, Anthony’s wife, La La Vasquez, also a Brooklyn native, is very happy in New York and is opposed to Melo leaving the Knicks. He became a free agent for the first time in his career at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, but Anthony said in a video interview posted last week he’s worried about uprooting his family and 7-year-old son, Kiyan.​"

Mavericks strongly pursuing Carmelo Anthony, Nowitzki part of recruiting effort

12:30 p.m. ET

Cleveland could join Orlando, Atlanta, Portland as potential suitor for Greg Monroe

Report: discussions between Rubio, Timberwolves on extension have begun

Houston, Dallas among teams Melo will reportedly visit

Report: Nets seem optimistic about keeping Pierce, Clippers loom as main competitor

Blatche set to leave Brooklyn?

Celtics have contacted Gordon Hayward, Chandler Parsons

Bulls contacting Gasol, Hinrich Pierce as contingency plans if they miss out on Melo

Minnesota still trying to pry Klay Thompson from Warriors in potential Kevin Love deal

Nets GM King says it will be hard to keep gaurd Shaun Livingston

10 a.m. ET

Rockets, Bulls, Warriors among teams eyeing Kevin Love

Mavericks to meet with Carmelo on Wednesday. CBSSports: "The Mavericks are prioritizing a meeting Wednesday with Knicks free agent Carmelo Anthony in Dallas, trying to persuade the seven-time All-Star to reunite with former teammate Tyson Chandler and Dallas' own free agent, Dirk Nowitzki.

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Anthony also locked in meetings with the Bulls on Tuesday, Rockets on Wednesday and Lakers on Thursday. The Knicks will get last licks.​The Mavericks are prioritizing a meeting Wednesday with Knicks free agent "Carmelo Anthony in Dallas, trying to persuade the seven-time All-Star to reunite with former teammate Tyson Chandler and Dallas' own free agent, Dirk Nowitzki. Anthony also locked in meetings with the Bulls on Tuesday, Rockets on Wednesday and Lakers on Thursday. The Knicks will get last licks.​"

Pau Gasol, Chris Bosh could be Lakers' 'Plan B.' ESPN: "If James and Anthony represented the Lakers' Plan A, then either PauGasol or Chris Bosh - perhaps paired with one of the two aforementioned gems of the 2003 draft class - were the Plan B. The Lakers, Mavericks, Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriorswere among the teams who reached out to Gasol Monday night, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The market for the 7-foot Spaniard is likely to develop after Anthony and James make their decision as many of the teams interested in Gasol, are also pursuing the two superstar forwards."

Celtics contact forward Jordan Hill

Wizards' Trevor Booker garnering interest from several teams

Wizards hope to move quickly to sign center Marcin Gortat

Blazers targeting stretch four, pursuing Diaw, McRoberts, Hawes

Hawes seeking $8 million per year, could be too expensive for Clippers

Noah chasing after Carmelo. Chicago Tribune: "Joakim Noah has been talking to Anthony since the All-Star break. Derrick Rose doesn't publicly recruit players, but sources told the Tribune last week word has reached Anthony's camp that Rose would welcome Anthony's arrival. If Anthony wants to talk to Rose, sources said an effort for that conversation will be made." 

San Antonio one of several teams reaching out to guard Shaun Livingston

Cavaliers, point guard Kyrie Irving agree to contract extension

Lakers to meet with Carmelo Anthony Thursday

Raptors to meet with Kyle Lowry Tuesday

Houston looking to move quickly with Lowry

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Knicks confident they will get final meeting with Melo

Heat, Lakers among teams interested in point guard Isaiah Thomas

Clippers feel they have “real chance” of landing Paul Pierce, Nets not expected to make him immediate offer

Big man Spencer Hawes drawing interest from contenders

Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Clippers reach reach out to Luol Deng

Steve Blake, Shawn Marion, Vince Carter among players being pursued by Heat. Sporting News: “According to sources, among the players the Heat will pursue are veteran Warriors guard Steve Blake, who can play either guard spot, can knock down 3-pointers and is expected to draw interest from other contenders, like the Thunder.

Another pair of graybeards is also on the Heat list: Shawn Marion of the Mavericks and teammate Vince Carter. Both players have expressed interest in the team, and the feeling is said to be mutual.”

Significant interest in wing Trevor Ariza

Bulls, Mavericks, Lakers, Suns among teams showing interest in Chandler Parsons

-- Compiled by SI.com's Chris Johnson

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