May 2013 Basketball Wiretap

LeBron James Considering Run As NBPA President

Aug 1, 2013 11:39 AM

LeBron James is considering a run to become president of the NBA players union.

“It’s something he has talked about with a small group of people,” a source close to James said. "There is a new executive director coming in and new commissioner. He recognizes that this is the time for the union to change.”

It is still "unlikely" that James takes the presidency, according to the source.

“The demands on LeBron’s time are already substantial," the source said. "Whether it’s formally or informally, LeBron has strong opinions on the future of the union and will be very active in the rebuilding process.”

Brian Windhorst of ESPN also reported that James is interested in becoming president. James is also close friends with Chris Paul, who has served as union vice president.

Jason Whitlock/Fox Sports

Tags: LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Devin Harris Signs $1.3M Deal With Mavericks Weeks After Agreeing To $3M Annually

Jul 31, 2013 11:04 PM

Devin Harris has agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks for the veteran's minimum at $1.3 million.

Harris previously agreed to a three-year, $9 million deal with the Mavericks, but it was pulled when it was revealed he had a dislocated toe that required surgery.

The Mavericks were unable to offer Harris more than the veteran's minimum due to deals the team subsequently reached with Monta Ellis and Samuel Dalmebert.

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

Tags: Devin Harris, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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DeJuan Blair Agrees To Deal With Mavericks

Jul 31, 2013 11:01 PM

DeJuan Blair has agreed to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

Blair was a second round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.

Blair initially found success in the NBA, but fell out of favor with Gregg Popovich.

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Tags: DeJuan Blair, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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NBA Owners Vote To Reimburse Thunder $8M For Durant's Contract Under New CBA

Jul 31, 2013 9:59 PM

The NBA owners have voted to reimburse the Oklahoma City Thunder a sum of $8 million for the gap between Kevin Durant's contract under the old collective bargaining agreement and the new on that was agreed upon in December of 2011.

Durant's deal became a super-max due to his presence on All-NBA teams. 

The $8 million is half of the gap between the two contracts for Durant.

Zach Lowe/ESPN

Tags: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA CBA

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Knicks Interested In Hamed Haddadi

Jul 31, 2013 9:02 PM

The New York Knicks have expressed interest in Hamed Haddadi.

Hadaddi played several seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies before being traded to the Toronto Raptors and then to the Phoenix Suns.

Al Iannazzone/Newsday

Tags: Hamed Haddadi, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Marcus Landry Signs Camp Invite Deal With Lakers

Jul 31, 2013 8:39 PM

Marcus Landry has agreed to a camp invite deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Landry's deal includes a small guarantee.

Landry played with the Reno Bighorns of the D-League last season.

Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Tags: Marcus Landry, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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John Wall Agrees To $80M Max Extension With Wizards

Jul 31, 2013 4:03 PM

John Wall and the Washington Wizards have agreed upon a five-year, $80 million extension.

Wall was the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.

Wall had a 22.9 PER after the All-Star break last season.

Michael Lee/Washington Post

Tags: John Wall, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Heat, Lakers Also Expressed Interest In Austin Daye

Jul 31, 2013 12:32 PM

Austin Daye agreed to sign with the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, but he also received interest from the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.

Daye was the No. 15 overall pick in 2009 by the Detroit Pistons after two seasons at Gonzaga.

Daye was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies last January.

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

Tags: Austin Daye, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Report: Chris Paul Told Clippers He'd Sign With Rockets After Rivers Talks Broke Down

Jul 31, 2013 12:10 PM

Chris Paul informed the Los Angeles Clippers that he was planning on signing with the Houston Rockets to join James Harden and Dwight Howard when the deal for Doc Rivers fell apart, according to a report from ESPN's Bill Simmons.

The Clippers ended negotiations with the Boston Celtics over the compensation they would send in exchange for Rivers.

The Clippers eventually reinitiated talks and send a future first round pick to the Celtics.

Paul subsequently agreed to a $107 million new contract with the Clippers.

Bill Simmons/ESPN

Tags: Chris Paul, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Knicks Pursuing Beno Udrih With Veteran's Minimum

Jul 31, 2013 11:10 AM

The New York Knicks are pursuing Beno Udrih with the veteran's minimum.

The Knicks are searching for additional point guard depth.

Udrih finished last season with the Orlando Magic.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Beno Udrih, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Billups 'Never Wanted To Play' Shooting Guard With Clippers

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Nash Not Ready To Predict Retirement Date

Dave McMenamin/ESPN

Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs Rookie Deal With Bucks

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Bobby Brown Agrees To Deal With Dongguan Of China

Marc Stein/ESPN

Raptors Sign Austin Daye To Two-Year, $2M Deal

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Pistons Acquire Brandon Jennings In Sign-And-Trade With Knight Going To Bucks

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

76ers Hope To Remain Active With Most Cap Space In NBA

Keith Pompey/Philadelphia Inquirer

Pelicans Sign Jeff Withey

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Mavericks Near Deal With DeJuan Blair

Marc Stein/ESPN

Ryan Gomes To Sign One-Year Deal With Thunder

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Kupchak: Lakers Did Everything 'Within Reason' To Re-Sign Howard

Mike Bresnahan/Los Angeles Times

David Vanterpool Serious Candidate In 76ers' Coaching Search

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Lucas Nogueira 'Most Likely' To Play In Spain Next Season

Chris Vivlamore/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lakers Officially Hire Rambis, Davis As Assistants

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Mo Williams To Meet With Grizzlies Monday Night

Chris Vernon/92.9FM Memphis

Dumars: Pistons 'Open To Whatever' Moves For Improvement

Vince Ellis/Detroit Free Press

Henderson Accepts Less Money From Bobcats To Have ETO

Rick Bonnell/Charlotte Observer

GM On Rumors: The Beauty Of NBA Is That All This Stuff Is Drama

Shandel Richardson/South Florida Sun Sentinel

Josh Childress Narrows Interest To Three NBA Teams

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Suns Optimistic Channing Frye Will Play Next Season

Paul Coro/The Arizona Republic