May 2013 Basketball Wiretap

Amundson Drawing Interest From Heat, Knicks, Bulls, Celtics

Feb 28, 2013 8:18 PM

Lou Amundson has received free agent interest from the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.

“Any of them would be great,’’ said Amundson, who has been working out in his hometown of Denver after being waived Feb. 8 by Minnesota, said of the teams looking at him. “They’re all good teams.’’

Amundson said that his agent, Mark Bartelstein, has had conversations with Heat president Pat Riley. 

The Heat are considering whether to fill their 15th roster spot.

Chris Tomasson/FOXSportsFlorida

Tags: Lou Amundson, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Popovich: Spurs Unlikely To Change Roster

Feb 28, 2013 8:16 PM

Gregg Popovich said the San Antonio Spurs will review the post-deadline list of bought-out free agents, but added that a move remains unlikely due to roster constraints.

The Spurs have the maximum 15 players on their roster.

“We always look at everything, sure,” Popovich said. ‘You have to do your work. I don’t think anything is going to come of it.”

Popovich said there is an advantage to having a set roster.

“It saves time and lets us concentrate on other things, that’s for sure,” he said. “We don’t have to spend time teaching the system to people who haven’t been here. That’s really time consuming, so we don’t have to do that now.”

Jeff McDonald/San Antonio Express-News

Tags: San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Lakers Unlikely To Sign Raja Bell If Bought Out

Feb 28, 2013 3:51 PM

The Utah Jazz and Raja Bell continue to discuss a buyout.

Bell hasn't played throughout the season.

Bell has long been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, but the team reportedly doesn't want to add any more payroll.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Raja Bell, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Nash Doesn't Regret Choosing Lakers

Feb 28, 2013 2:31 PM

Steve Nash does not regret his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers despite a frustrating season that may result in missing the playoffs.

Nash also considered the Raptors and Knicks.

"Ten out of 10 times, I make the same decision again," Nash said. "I've gotten to see my kids probably four times as much as I'd seen them if I'd have gone back East. That's first and foremost. Second of all, it's a great experience to play for the Lakers organization. ... I'm happy here.

"I'm beyond playing for the credit or the adulation. I feel secure in myself as a player. I just want to help this team, regardless of what it means for me personally."

Sam Amick/USA Today

Tags: Steve Nash, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Celtics Likely To Sign Terrence Williams To 2nd 10-Day Contract

Feb 28, 2013 1:35 PM

Doc Rivers believe the Boston Celtics will sign Terrence Williams to a second 10-day contract once the first expires after Friday's game.

"I think so," Rivers said when asked whether Williams will get another 10-day deal.

Williams has averaged 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in three games with the Celtics.

Baxter Holmes/Boston Globe

Tags: Terrence Williams, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Casspi, Cavaliers Discussing Buyout

Feb 28, 2013 1:21 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Omri Casspi are discussing a buyout.

Casspi would like to part ways by Mar. 1, which is the deadline for players to be bought out and remain eligible for the playoffs.

Casspi has not found a role during his tenure with the Cavaliers.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Omri Casspi, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Michael Curry In Line For 76ers' Job If Change Made

Feb 28, 2013 1:01 PM

Michael Curry is expected to replace Doug Collins as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers if a move is made by the front office, according to sources.

Curry is expected to be a candidate for the job in the long-term.

Curry had a brief tenure as head coach of the Detroit Pistons.

Ric Bucher/Comcast

Tags: Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Celtics Sign D.J. White To 10-Day Contract

Feb 28, 2013 12:42 PM

The Boston Celtics have signed forward D.J. White to a 10-day contract.

White, a 6’9” forward, appeared in 32 games for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association this season averaging 21.6 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 33.0 minutes per game.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: D.J. White, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Official Signing, NBA Misc Rumor

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Korver Open To Return To Jazz

Feb 28, 2013 11:49 AM

Kyle Korver would consider a return to the Utah Jazz in free agency.

Korver, 31, will be an unrestricted free agent after this season.

"I would definitely listen to Utah if they came to me with an offer," Korver said. "I have a lot of respect for the organization, and it’s just a great place to live life and play basketball."

Korver spent three seasons with the Jazz and remains involved in Salt Lake City community events.

"Man, this home crowd is amazing," Korver said. "We walked in and were talking about the seats and how they are right down here on the floor. It’s just a really fun place to play."

Bill Oram and Steve Luhm/Salt Lake Tribune

Tags: Kyle Korver, Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Maggette Will Not Seek Buyout From Pistons

Mar 1, 2013 12:30 PM

Corey Maggette will not seek a buyout of the remainder of his contract with the Detroit Pistons.

"No, not at all," Maggette said. "I don't even know how it works."

Maggette hasn’t seen game action since Dec. 15.

"I like management here and I'm still able to help the young guys, that's been my MO with this season," Maggette said. "I haven't played, it's part of what happens sometimes. You know me, I've been positive about that. I haven't thought about getting a buyout."

Vincent Goodwill/Detroit News

Tags: Corey Maggette, Detroit Pistons, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Greg Oden To Decide On Next Team In July

Shaun Powell/Sports On Earth

D.J. White To Sign With Celtics Within Next Day

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Mavericks 'Agitated' By Fisher Signing With Thunder

Brad Townsend/Dallas Morning News

Source: Garnett To Clippers Trade Was 'Closer To Happening Than People Think'

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Bulls Chose To Pay Luxury Tax Over Relinquishing First Rounder

Zach Lowe/Grantland

Rockets Close To Deal With Tim Ohlbrecht

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

Clippers, Wizards Had Butler For Ariza Trade Agreed Upon

David Aldridge/NBA.com

LeBron Focused On Title Defense, Not 2014 Speculation

Ethan Skolnick/Palm Beach Post

Chris Paul Publicly Denies Having Already Made Free Agency Decision

T.J. Simers/Sacramento Bee

Hammond Believes Redick Can Help Bucks Win Now

Andrew Wagner/Associated Press

76ers Still Have Bynum As 'Plan A'

John Finger/Comcast

Hornets Encouraged By Trade Interest In Core Players

Terrance Harris/Times-Picayune

DeJuan Blair's Agent Disappointed With No Trade

Fox 29 San Antonio

Expected Luxury Tax Teams: Lakers, Heat, Knicks, Nets, Bulls, Celtics

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Celtics Had High Asking Price For Pierce With Nets

Fred Kerber/New York Daily News

Villanueva Will Pick Up Player Option With Pistons

Vince Ellis/Detroit Free Press

Source: Garnett Turned Down Trade Overture From Paul

Mark Murphy/Boston Herald

Celtics Interested In Signing D.J. White To 10-Day Deal

Marc Stein/ESPN

Morey Comfortable With Move To Smaller Lineup

David Barron/Houston Chronicle

Source: Smith 'Highly Unlikely' To Return To Hawks In 13-14

Jeff Zillgitt/USA Today