May 2013 Basketball Wiretap

DeAndre Liggins Arrested For Domestic Abuse Complaint

Aug 31, 2013 11:56 PM

DeAndre Liggins was arrested on Saturday in Oklahoma City for a complaint of domestic abuse.

KOCO 5 News in Oklahoma City reports Liggins was involved in a physical altercation with a woman.

"We are aware of the situation and take this matter seriously," Sam Presti said in a statement. "We are in the process of gathering more information and have no further comment at this time."

Liggins averaged 1.5 points and 1.4 assists in 39 games for the Thunder last season.

Liggins is on a non-guaranteed contract for next season and must make the team to earn his salary.

Darnell Mayberry/The Oklahoman

Tags: DeAndre Liggins, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Joel Anthony Hoping To Retire With Heat

Aug 31, 2013 11:28 PM

Joel Anthony has two seasons left on his contract with the Miami Heat, and the veteran center is hoping to retire with the organization that brought him into the NBA in 2007.

"Of course I want to retire with Miami," Anthony said. "It's the team that gave me the opportunity, the team that I've played my six years on in the NBA and there's no reason for me to leave."

Anthony has been part of back-to-back titles with the Heat.

"It's not an issue of whether you're going to play or get minutes, the most important thing is that we went out to win a championship," Anthony said. "That's my goal. At the start of the season I'm not thinking if I'm going to get minutes or not, instead it's about getting that title. As that goal was reached, there's no reason to go anywhere else."

Anthony averaged 1.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and less than a block in 62 games last season.

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Tags: Joel Anthony, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Suns To Receive Clarity On Playing Status Of Frye In Few Weeks

Aug 31, 2013 11:20 PM

The Phoenix Suns have stated their optimism about the playing status of Channing Frye, who missed last season due to an enlarged heart.

The Suns should learn in a few weeks if Frye will be able to return next season.

"We're optimistic he'll be able to play," Suns GM Ryan McDonough said.

Gary Washburn/Boston Globe

Tags: Channing Frye, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Aldridge Admits Extreme Frustration Last Season, Wants To Give Rebuild A Chance

Aug 31, 2013 11:22 PM

LaMarcus Aldridge admits he was extremely frustrated with last season but not to the point where he requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers.

"I wasn't ready to make a move yet," Aldridge said. "I was just frustrated in the moment. I haven't given Neil (Olshey) a chance yet."

There has been extensive speculation regarding Aldridge this offseason.

Olshey has made it clear that the Blazers do not plan to discuss trades involving Aldridge.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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76ers Hire Chad Iske As Assistant Coach

Aug 31, 2013 3:54 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Chad Iske as an assistant coach on the staff of Brett Brown.

Iske has developed a great reputation for player development under George Karl.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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76ers Delay Signing Noel, Carter-Williams To Maximize Cap Space

Aug 31, 2013 3:53 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to wait on signing first round picks Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel to rookie contracts.

The 76ers have additional cap space by delaying those signings.

Noel has a cap hold of $2,643,600, while Carter-Williams' cap hold is $1,834,100.

Keith Pompey/Philadelphia Inquirer

Tags: Nerlens Noel, Michael Carter-Williams, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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E.J. Singler To Join Blazers For Training Camp

Aug 31, 2013 11:19 AM

E.J. Singler will join the Portland Trail Blazers as a non-guaranteed roster camp invitee.

Singler played at Oregon and attended South Medford High School in the area.

Singler is prepared to play in the D-League instead of going overseas.

“There’s an option overseas, but the D-League is a great option, too,” Singler said in June. “A great example is Danny Green ... that’s a guy that has worked hard and made his way into the NBA after paying his dues in the D-League. It can be a good opportunity for me.” 

Joe Freeman/Oregonian

Tags: E.J. Singler, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Terrel Harris Expected To Be Waived By Blazers Before Camp

Aug 31, 2013 12:40 AM

Terrel Harris is expected to be released by the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of training camp, according to a team source.

Harris was suspended for five games after violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.

Harris is listed on the Blazers' roster as of now.

Joe Freeman/The Oregonian

Tags: Terrel Harris, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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GM: Odom 'Beyond Toxic,' Not Worth Partially Guaranteed Deal

Aug 30, 2013 8:46 PM

Lamar Odom is unlikely to receive a guaranteed deal after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.

Odom is reportedly dealing with a drug issue that could jeopardize his future in the NBA.

“I would say he is beyond toxic at this point,” one general manager said. “Just going by what he is giving you on the court, he would have been a risk anyway, maybe someone you give a partial guarantee to just to see if he can turn things around. But with the circus that’s around him off the court now, no way. I think that’s the end of Lamar Odom in the NBA. It’s a shame.”

Odom averaged 4.0 points on 39.9 percent shooting for the Los Angeles Clippers last season.

Sean Deveney/Sporting News

Tags: Lamar Odom, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Raptors Waive Quentin Richardson

Aug 30, 2013 5:09 PM

Quentin Richardson has been waived by the Toronto Raptors.

Richardson was acquired by the Raptors via sign-and-trade from the Knicks in the July deal involving Andrea Bargnani.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Quentin Richardson, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Fab Melo Waived By Grizzlies

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Kenny Kadji Rejects Overseas Offers For Deal With Cavaliers

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Sam Hinkie Trying To Find 'Right Balance' Between Secrecy, Openness

Bob Cooney/Philadelphia Daily News

Thibodeau Travels To Watch Rose's Workouts In L.A.

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune

Lamar Odom Arrested On DUI Charge

Richard Winton/Los Angeles Times

Kammron Taylor Accepts Invite To Celtics Camp

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Suns Sign Alex Len

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Eric Dawson Accepts Training Camp Invite With Hawks

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Mike Budenholzer Arrested For DUI

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Suns Expected To Use Savings From Butler Trade To Waive Beasley

Paul Coro/Arizona Republic

Suns, Bucks Agree On Caron Butler Trade For Smith, Kravtsov

Paul Coro/The Arizona Republic

Ivan Johnson Signs One-Year Contract With China's Golden Bulls

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Report: Suns, Bucks Seriously Discussing Caron Butler Trade

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Monta Ellis Co-Represented By Happy Walters, Jeff Fried

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Wolves Hire Milt Newton As GM

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Bobby Jackson Likely To Join Wolves' Coaching Staff

Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune

Granger's Return 'Really Exciting' For Vogel

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Blazers Not Considering LaMarcus Aldridge Trade

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Olshey: Paul Allen Has Never Wanted Blazers To Do Full Rebuild

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Royal Ivey To Work Out For Spurs, Hawks

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