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
Report: Lakers, Ed Davis agree to two-year deal
Free agent forward Ed Davis has reached agreement on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league source tells Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 17, 2014
Davis' deal is two years, $2M, with a player option on the 2015-'16 season.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 17, 2014
Report: Pacers agree to one-year deal with Stuckey
Report: No offer yet for Lakers coaching candidate Scott
Byron Scott's interview concluded with Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss. League source said Scott went over personnel, but no offer made
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 16, 2014
Report: Mavericks hoping to land Mo Williams
#Mavs still searching for another point guard. And they're still hoping to land Mo Williams.
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) July 16, 2014
Report: Greek forward Kostas Papanikolaou won't join Rockets this season
Papanikolaou will stay with @FCBbasket 4 next season after he declined @HoustonRockets offer. Exclusive by @sport24: http://t.co/LLydFbPeCN
— Tim Conner (@tim__conner) July 16, 2014
Report: forward Hamilton to workout for teams on Thursday
Free agent Jordan Hamilton is conducting a workout for several NBA teams in Las Vegas on Thursday, his @CAA_Basketball agents told Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 17, 2014
7:30 p.m. ET
Report: Hornets, Hawks could make bids for Boozer
Plenty of teams with salary cap space, but two early favorites to make bids on Carlos Boozer: Charlotte and Atlanta.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 15, 2014
Report: Warriors sign Rush to two-year deal
Wizards add one of Durant's HS coaches to staff
Congrats to David Adkins -- hired by Washington Wizards as asst coach/player development. Spent last 5 years as women's asst at Maryland.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) July 16, 2014
Who else sees Wizards' hire of one of Kevin Durant's HS coaches (David Adkins) as another sign Wiz are already prepping for 2016 run at KD?
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 16, 2014
Kings demand $100 million bond from arena opponents
Report: Melo, Wade get no-trade clauses in new deals
Report: NBA proposes change to draft lottery system
Report: Ray Allen could announce decision on future within week
4 p.m. ET
Report: Warriors, Rush agree to two-year deal
Report: James Jones to join LeBron James in Cleveland
Report: Magic finalizing contract with Luke Ridnour
Report: Wizards set to acquire DeJuan Blair in sign and trade with Dallas
Report: Bucks close to signing Jerryd Bayless
Reports: Melo's contract specifics
Official Melo contract numbers via ESPN sources: $22,458,401, $22,875,000, $24,559,380, $26,243,760, $27,928,140. Total: $124,064,681
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 16, 2014
Melo's new deal with Knicks also includes player option entering fifth season, 15-percent trade kicker and aforementioned no-trade clause
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 16, 2014
Melo joins Kobe, Duncan, Dirk and KG as only players possessing full no-trade clause. KG's indeed carried over when dealt from Celts to Nets
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 16, 2014
Jerseys to feature gold patches honoring past championship teams
Jason Terry not ruling out Mavericks return
Report: Only $17.5 million of Diaw's deal is guaranteed
San Antonio being San Antonio: Only $17.5 million of Boris Diaw's four-year, $28 million deal is guaranteed
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 16, 2014
Official announcement of Sefolosha trade
Rockets coach McHale: 'We have a lot of work to do.' Houston Chronicle: “We’ll see who we get. We have to sign players. We’re just going to keep grinding away. And we’re going to go out and play. I like Trevor. I think he can help us. He shot the 3-ball well last year. We’re going to need him to do that again. Defense. Leadership. We need some experience.”
Embiid, Smart sign endorsement deals with Adidas
Report: Indiana Pacers have serious interest in Stuckey
Erik Spoelstra on LeBron James: 'We don't have any regrets'
Report: Leonard withdrew from Team USA roster. ESPN: “Kawhi Leonard withdrew from consideration for the U.S. basketball team's roster for the FIFA World Cup, saying he's learned that he needs to take a break after watching the struggles of Spurs teammates Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili during the regular season after they played through last summer for their national teams.”
Report: Rockets plan to sign second-round pick Johnson to three-year deal
Rockets like what they've seen in second round pick Nick Johnson out of Arizona and plan to ink him to three-year deal, league source says.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 16, 2014
9 a.m. ET
Report: Hornetssign Stephenson to three-year deal
Report: Hornets reached out to Stephenson's representatives. Charlotte Observer: “Hornets management had contact with Stephenson’s representatives Tuesday, multiple NBA sources confirmed. Stephenson is one of the last name free agents in this class yet to sign, and the Hornets could use his scoring and shooting ability at the wings.”
Report: Tolliver, Sunsagree to two-year, $6 million deal
Report: Bucks nearing deal with Bayless
ESPN sources say Milwaukee Bucks are closing in on a deal with free-agent guard Jerryd Bayless
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 16, 2014
Commissioner Silver: NBA considering midseason tournament
Silver said the league is considering the idea of a midseason tournament, similar to soccer. Interesting. #nba
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 16, 2014
Report: Lakers to meet with Byron Scott again
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss will meet w/ Byron Scott again tomorrow, according to sources.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 16, 2014
Report: Mavericks, Rashard Lewis agree to one-year deal
Free agent forward Rashard Lewis has agreed to a one-year deal with the Mavericks, his agent Colin Bryant told Yahoo Sports.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 16, 2014
Report: Bulls offer second-round pick Bairstow three-year contract
Chicago Bulls have offered three-year contract to Australian draftee Cameron Bairstow, per source.
— David Pick (@IAmDPick) July 16, 2014
Report: Warriors, Wolves re-open trade talks for Kevin Love
Report: Wolves believe teams will meet asking price for Love. Akron Beacon-Journal: “The Timberwolves, according to sources, are willing to be patient in these trade talks. They believe the teams in pursuit of Love, including the Cavs and the Golden State Warriors, may not be as good now as those teams think they are and will ultimately meet their price -- Wiggins from the Cavs or Klay Thompson from the Warriors.”
Report: Golden State still unwilling to part with Thompson in deal for Love. ESPN: “The Timberwolves and Warriors have continued to discuss a Kevin Love trade, but the teams remain unable to agree on the framework of a deal, with Golden State still unwilling to include Klay Thompson, according to sources close to the process.”
Report: Napier denies knowingly unfollowing LeBron, deleting tweets. ESPN: "The whole thing about that is I don't know how to work Twitter yet and I'm not on my Twitter, so I don't know where that came from," Napier said following the Heat's 85-83 loss to theWashington Wizards at Las Vegas Summer League.”
Report: Bucks intent on keeping Ilyasova?
One more note about Milwaukee: Hearing there's strong sentiment within the organization to keep hold of Ersan Ilyasova. Not trade him
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 16, 2014
Report: Melo has no-trade clause in new Knicks deal
Carmelo Anthony has more power than you think. According to a league source, his new deal includes a no-trade clause, Daily News has learned
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) July 16, 2014
Spursannounce hiring of assistant coach Messina
Report: Spurs hope to keep Aron Baynes
Was told #Spurs still hope to retain Aron Baynes...he's restricted and they'll match any reasonable offer ...nothing crazy tho
— Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) July 15, 2014
Report: Al Harrington plans to keep playing. Comcast SportsNet Washington: "But Tuesday night, as the Wizards continued to make moves such as acquiring Kris Humphries in a trade, re-signing Drew Gooden and securing Paul Pierce in free agency over the weekend, CSNWashington.com has been told Harrington intends to play 2014-15."
Report: Celtics guarantee PG Phil Pressey's contract
The #celtics have guaranteed the 2014-15 contract of guard Phil Pressey, according to an NBA source
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 16, 2014
Report: Kelly likely to re-sign with Lakers, Johnson likely gone
Ryan Kelly will likely reach deal soon w/ Lakers. Lakers like Xavier Henry, but no deal is imminent. Lakers unlikely to keep Wesley Johnson
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 16, 2014
- Compiled by Chris Johnson
