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:
4:30 a.m. ET
Report: LeBron done meeting with teams
Source: After meeting with Pat Riley today, LeBron James & Rich Paul will not meet with any more teams. LJ will talk w/family & make choice.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 10, 2014
Report: Spurs persistent in pursuit of Gasol
Spurs persistence on Pau Gasol keeping them a serious contender, inching closer to the Bulls, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 10, 2014
Report: If James leaves Miami, Bosh will sign with Houston. ESPN: “If James does choose to leave the Heat, free agent Chris Bosh will sign with the Houston Rockets, sources said. James not rushing to make a choice could put a time squeeze on Bosh. Though he hopes to remain with the Heat along with James, sources said, Bosh has secured a backup offer for four years and $88 million from the Rockets.”
Report: Rockets have Lin Deal with 76ers ready if LeBron picks Cleveland, Bosh goes to Houston. New York Daily News. “The deal hinges on whether LeBron James goes to Cleveland. If he returns to the Cavs, then Bosh is almost guaranteed to also leave Miami and head to Houston. To give Bosh a four-year, $88 million deal, the Rockets have to create cap space and can do that by trading Lin, the ex-Knick who will make almost $15 million next season.”
Report: Houston could opt to sign Ariza at lower price rather than match Parsons offer sheet
Houston weighing whether to match Parsons or go for Ariza at lower price. Wash, ATL, LAL, LAC, CHI also interested in Ariza
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 10, 2014
Report: Jazz to match three-year offer sheet for Hayward
Jazz will match Gordon Hayward's $63M sheet, but wouldn't be a surprise to see them take full 3 days to notify Hornets, sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 10, 2014
Report: Raptors agree to re-sign Vasquez to two-year contract
Report: Bulls expressed interest in Stephenson
The Chicago Bulls expressed interest in Lance Stephenson today, according to sources.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 10, 2014
Report: Tolliver has drawn interest from several teams, including Cavaliers. Real GM: “Tolliver has also received interest from the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets among other organizations, sources said, and teams expect a possible signing next week.”
Report: Wiggins' reps told he would not be traded in deal for Love. USA Today Sports: “Yet because the Timberwolves are known to be insisting that No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins would be part of any such scenario, a deal — at least in the two-team form — appears unlikely. A person with knowledge of Wiggins' situation said that his representatives were told Wednesday that he would not be traded. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of trade talks.”
8 p.m. ET
Report: Mavs agree to extend Parsons 3-year offer sheet; not clear if Rockets will match
No clear answer yet on Rockets matching sheet, but GM Morey had been on phone w/ agents for Ariza, Deng and Pierce today, sources tell Y.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 9, 2014
Report: Wizards have talked to Deng, but determined to re-sign Ariza
Washington Wizards have talked to free agent Luol Deng, but still determined to re-sign Trevor Ariza, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 9, 2014
Report: Melo expected to re-sign with Knicks
Report: Knicks confident Melo will re-sign
Source: Carmelo's decision is "still up in the air." #Knicks haven't been informed of anything yet, but remain "confident" that he re-signs.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 9, 2014
Report: If LeBron leaves Miami, Bosh also plans to leave. Yahoo Sports: “If James does leave Miami, Chris Bosh's intention is to also leave the Heat, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Bosh has been speaking with the Houston Rockets, who are prepared to clear enough cap room to offer him a four-year, $88 million contract.”
Report: Cavs pursuing Kevin Love in trade if LeBron picks Cleveland
Report: Rival executives don't sense Minnesota rushing to make Love deal
Cleveland may be hot after Kevin Love, but rival execs are getting no indications from Minnesota that there is any rush to make a deal.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) July 9, 2014
Report: Kobe says he wants Byron Scott as Lakers coach
Asked if he wants Byron Scott to be the Lakers coach Kobe says "yep"
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 9, 2014
Report: Nets to add Westphal to coaching staff
Nets are finalizing details to add former Suns, Sonics and Kings coach Paul Westphal to Lionel Hollins' staff, sources tell @CBSSports.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) July 9, 2014
Spurs sign Popovich to contract extension
NBA sets 2014-15 tax figures
2:30 p.m. ET
James, agent Paul to meet with Heat at 6 EST
Free agent LeBron James along with his agent Rich Paul will meet face-to-face with the Miami Heat today at 3pm (PST), league source says.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 9, 2014
Report: James reached out to Miller, one other veteran free agent about joining him if he leaves Miami
LeBron James reached out to two vet free agents last week about joining him, IF he left Miami, sources tell Yahoo. Mike Miller was one.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 9, 2014
Report: rival teams increasingly believe Melo will wait for LeBron's decision. ESPN: “A number of rival teams increasingly believe that New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony plans to hold off on announcing any decision about his future until LeBron James reveals where he'll be playing next season, according to sources close to the process.”
Report: Cavs in pursuit of James Jones
Sources indicate the Cavs are also in pursuit of free agent James Jones, who can stretch the floor--& just happens to be LeBron favorite.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 9, 2014
Report: Mavs still determined to land Parsons
Speaking of free agent SFs, continue to hear Dallas determined to land Chandler Parsons. This Fegan/Cuban thing - logical or not - continues
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 9, 2014
Report: Heat interested in Parsons if LeBron goes elsewhere
Hearing Cavs have strong interest in Rockets RFA Chandler Parsons if LeBron elects to stay to Miami. Parsons said to be next-in-line target
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 9, 2014
Report: Cavs pursuing Allen
Sources: Cavs pursuing Ray Allen
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 9, 2014
Report: Allen mulling retirement
The Cavs may be pursuing Ray Allen, but there's no guarantee that Ray will play next season. I'm told he's strongly considering retirement.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 9, 2014
Report: Cavaliers trade Jack to Nets, Zeller to Celtics in three-team deal
Report: Cavs planned to make trade regardless of LeBron's plans
Cavs planned to make version of this trade regardless of LeBron plans, sources say. Should not be indication any LeBron decision reached.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 9, 2014
Celtics could be in better position to land Love after deal involving Jack, Zeller
The Celtics are pursuing Kevin Love, and I’d have to think that they’re in a better position to make an offer to Minnesota after today.
— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) July 9, 2014
Report: Durant endorses new Knicks coach Fisher
Kevin Durant offered Carmelo Anthony a strong endorsement of Derek Fisher this week in L.A., where two stars have worked out, sources say.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 9, 2014
10 a.m. ET
Report: Knicks' Jackson trying to get LeBron to New York; Melo wants to play with LBJ. New York Post. “He really wants LeBron to come to New York,’’ the source said. “That’s his dream right now. Phil is trying to get it done.’’
Report: Spoelstra, Wade, owner Arison to attend meeting with James, Riley
In addition to Pat Riley, it is believed Miami's Erik Spoelstra, Mickey Arison and Dwyane Wade will attend today's meeting with LeBron James
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 9, 2014
LeBron to choose between Heat, Cavs. Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski on Fox Sports live, via Real GM: “LeBron James has narrowed his choices down to the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski during an appearance on Fox Sports Live”
Report: Chicago views itself as leading candidate for Gasol if it misses out on Melo. Chicago Sun-Times. “According to a source, the Bulls feel that if Anthony goes elsewhere, they are one of the leading candidates to land free-agent big man Pau Gasol — unless Anthony happens to choose the Los Angeles Lakers, which could start the dominos falling and convince Gasol to re-sign with the Lakers.”
Report: Utah will match Hornets' max offer sheet for Hayward
Gordon Hayward agreeing to a max deal w/ Hornets is a "non-issue for the Jazz," per a person with knowledge of situation. Utah will match.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) July 9, 2014
Spurs sign rookie Bryce Cotton
Warriors willing to facilitate sign-and-trade for Crawford. Yahoo Sports. "The Golden State Warriors are willing to facilitate a sign-and-trade deal for free agent Jordan Crawford because of their logjam of guards, a league source told Yahoo Sports."
Report: Bosh, Wade will not attend meeting between James, Heat President Pat Riley on Wednesday. Fox Sports Ohio: “A source told FOX Sports Ohio that Wade and Chris Bosh, who's also a free agent after four years in Miami, will not attend the James-Riley meeting.”
Hornets agree to extend 4-year offer sheet to Gordon Hayward
Adidas, No. 1 pick Wiggins reportedly agree to shoe and apparel deal. USA Today Sports. “Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 pick overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the June draft, has reached a shoe and apparel deal with Adidas, a person familiar with the deal told USA TODAY Sports.”
Crawford receiving interest from Mavericks, Lakers, Knicks, others
Warriors free agent guard Jordan Crawford is receiving interest from Bulls, Mavs, Lakers, Knicks & Nets, the source said.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 9, 2014
LeBron, Wade worked out together in Las Vegas on Tuesday
Filed to AP: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade worked out in Vegas today, before James took meetings in an upscale hotel.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) July 8, 2014
Mavericks plan Bs for Melo include Parsons, Deng
In Dallas, interesting situation re: which SF is priority. D-first Deng would fit Carlisle's ethos & make Mavs major contender, but...
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 8, 2014
..sounds like it's Chandler Parsons (offense 1st, Dan Fegan client w/Cuban connection, likely to be matched by Houston). All Melo Plan Bs.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 8, 2014
Report: Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge to wait on extension
Ty Corbin tabbed as Kings' lead assistant. The Salt Lake Tribune. “The former Utah Jazz boss will join the coaching staff of the Sacramento Kings as the team’s lead assistant, according to a source.”
After losing McRoberts, Hornets target Williams. Yahoo Sports: “After losing free agent Josh McRoberts to the Miami Heat, the Charlotte Hornets are pursuing free agent Marvin Williams to take over the power forward slot, league sources told Yahoo Sports.”
-- Compiled by Chris Johnson
