NBA Rumors

[Chrispy]

July 15, 2009

Buyout hinders Rubio, T-Wolves

According to a report by ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher, Spanish star Ricky Rubio's move to the NBA has been complicated by his sliding to fifthin the draft, costing him about $600,000 per year, but the only options he's currently considering are playing in Minnesota or returning to DKV Joventut, sources say.

Joventut reportedly is asking for no less than $4 million for his release.

Going to another European team is not a realistic option because that team would want a long-term commitment from Rubio and his desire remains to play in the NBA even in Minnesota, a source says.

"This isn't about Minnesota," the source says. "It's about the buyout."

Stackhouse won't play for Pistons

Jerry Stackhouse would like to return to Detroit, but the Pistons have no interest in signing him.

"Hey, I would have loved going back to Detroit," Stackhouse told The Detroit News on Tuesday. "But I don't think they were interested. They are moving in a different direction. They wanted younger. You know I had a list of teams who were interested in me and I was hoping Detroit would be one of them, but they are more in position to want to bring in the young guys and let them play rather than contending."

Jazz, C's angle for Davis

The Deseret News suggests the Jazz could sign Glen Davis to an offer sheet if they don't match the offer sheet Paul Millsap signed with Portland or if they don't get a power forward back in any trade for Carlos Boozer.

Celtics president Danny Ainge is confident Davis will be back with the Celtics.

"We like him and want him back," Ainge told The Boston Globe. "We're trying to get Glen back. We're planning on having Glen back."

Robinson mulling Greek offer

Nate Robinson's agent told the New York Post yesterday that his client is considering an offer to play for Olympiakos. The Greek team may be willing to pay Robinson $5M a year.

"We will consider any team interested in Nate's services," Eric Goodwin said. "We have heard from the Greek team. They are very interested."

Knicks president Donnie Walsh told Newsday Tuesday that he had no information about the offer from Olympiakos other than the initial report by a Greek media outlet Monday night.

One team won't get Bosh

Tim Cowlishaw of The Dallas Morning News does not believe the Mavs have any shot of signing 2010 free agent Chris Bosh after speaking with the the power forward. His rationale is that Bosh loves Toronto and he plays the power forward position, which is occupied by Dirk Nowitzki.

"I love Toronto. And Toronto loves me," Bosh said.

Courtesy of ESPN Insider Rumors​

 

[Whatupdoe44]

I really hope the Mavs can get Bosh i say we play Dirk at Center and Bosh at PF now thats a Championship Contender right there c'mon Bosh come to ur hometown!!

yah Dirk at center and bosh at PF will lead the team to the best defense ever

 

[SuperNova854]

I thought we already had a free agency nba rumor thread

 

[Chrispy]

I thought we already had a free agency nba rumor thread

All the rumors arent about Free Agency. Plus im going to continue this throughout the season. Ill post about 5 rumors per day.

 

[Whatupdoe44]

I hope Bosh stays in Toronto.
Also why wouldn't you put Bosh at C? He plays C occasionally in Toronto.

you dont watch bosh play if you think he can play C Full time, he would get crushed defensively and on the boards by bigger stronger men

just cause hes tall doesnt mean he can play center

 

[SuperNova854]

All the rumors arent about Free Agency. Plus im going to continue this throughout the season. Ill post about 5 rumors per day.

somebody wants the nba discussion award

 

[SuperNova854]

you dont watch bosh play if you think he can play C Full time, he would get crushed defensively and on the boards by bigger stronger men

just cause hes tall doesnt mean he can play center

Did you not see him in the olympics? He straight up beasted on the defensive side, playing the center position. If Bosh gets a on a team where there are more then one star, he will become a more defensive presence.

 

[Chrispy]

somebody wants the nba discussion award

No, i posted a thread in the mlb and nfl sections too. Just daily rumors

 

[SuperNova854]

No, i posted a thread in the mlb and nfl sections too. Just daily rumors

somebody wants the nba, nfl, and mlb discussion awards

 

[Archer]

yah Dirk at center and bosh at PF will lead the team to the best defense ever

Lol I was thinking the same thing

 

[SuperNova854]

Bosh would play center, Dirk would play the 5. Like I said, Bosh showed he can play defense in the olympics,where he gave up scoring to be more of a defensive presence.

 

[corbin]

Playing Dirk/Bosh at Center 82 games a season?

:jonesy:

 

[Whatupdoe44]

Did you not see him in the olympics? He straight up beasted on the defensive side, playing the center position. If Bosh gets a on a team where there are more then one star, he will become a more defensive presence.

how many centers that he played in the olympics are in the NBA?? outside of gasol and yao there arent many, its a totally different game in the NBA then it is playing for team USA and bosh would get pounded by bigger, stronger centers

not to mention his effort on the defensive end would effect his offensive production

 

[SuperNova854]

Its still close enough to the NBA to count. The centers in the olympics are the best centers from their countries, which makes them better then most centers in the league besides the original stars. Bosh would be great defensivley at center IF he puts his mind to it.

 

[SuperNova854]

BTW I already said like 3 times that in order for Bosh to be a great defensive player he would need to give up his offensives ability like he did in the olympics. The Mavs are full of offensive threats so eh wouldn't need to score as much.


EDIT: Some rumors here:

Bosh: 'I Love Toronto And Toronto Loves Me'

It is looking more and more unlikely that Chris Bosh will leave the Raptors as a free agent next summer.

Tim Cowlishaw of The Dallas Morning News spoke with Bosh at the player's basketball camp in Texas on Tuesday.

"It probably took me two or three years, but I went there when I was 19," said Bosh. "I was fresh out of college. I was used to roommates and guys knocking on the door, saying where the frat party was.

"But I love Toronto. And Toronto loves me."

The Raptors would love to keep Bosh, who they could give an extension in the next week.

 

[Chrispy]

July 16, 2009

Olympiakos pursuing Lee

Olympiakos is not only pursuing Nate Robinson, but the Greek team has also contacted David Lee's agent reports the New York Daily News.

Despite the interest from Greece, Mark Bartelstein told the newspaper Wednesday night that he is confident Lee will play in the NBA next season.

"I've had a lot of dealings with Olympiakos over the years," said Bartelstein. "I'll never say never, but that's not where we're looking right now."

C's tried to trade Davis for Moon

Sources close to the negotiations told the Boston Herald that the Celtics explored a now-dead sign-and-trade deal that would have sent Glen Davis to Miami in exchange for restricted free agent Jamario Moon, but the trade never got off the ground because both players fall under the base-year compensation rule.

The newspaper reports the Celtics are now exploring other sign-and-trade possibilities as well as signing free agents to the $1.99M biannual exception.

Knicks to offer Miller a contract?

The New York Post reports Knicks' president Donnie Walsh appears close to making 76ers point guard Andre Miller a formal offer for the one-year, $5.8M mid-level exception.

The 76ers, at this time are only offering Miller a one-year deal to remain with the team, in addition to possible sign-and-trade scenarios for the point guard.

Decision on Pavlovic won't be rushed

Sasha Pavlovic's $4.95M salary is only guaranteed for $1.5M. Suns general manager Steve Kerr, looking to trim the teams luxury tax situation, will take his time on deciding whether to trade or waive Pavlovic.

"We don't want to leave Sasha hanging all summer and not allow him to look for other possible situations," Kerr told The Arizona Republic. "At the same time, we need to take our time with the contract because it is a creative contract that allows for some other possibilities."

Any room for Mason?

The Oklahoman reports the Thunder and Desmond Mason are having ongoing discussions, but nothing is imminent and a potential agreement could take until the end of the summer.

The newspaper points out that one issue complicating Mason's return to the Thunder is the logjam at the wing positions with Kevin Durant, James Harden, Thabo Sefolosha and Kyle Weaver already under contract.

 

[Chrispy]

July 18, 2009

Cuban talks Dirk's Dallas future

Dirk Nowitzki can opt out of his contract after the 2009-10 season and join LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh as part of the stellar 2010 free agent class. Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban told FanHouse.com that he's not worried if Nowitzki becomes a free agent next summer.

"I've got a good relationship with Dirk," Cuban said Thursday. "I'm not worried about it one way or another. You try to rebuild while you're winning. You try to add a young piece here and a young piece there and see what happens. We've been doing this for nine years, 10 years now and every couple of years everybody say well its time to rebuild and we don't, so we'll see."

2010 remains Heat's priority

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports Miami Heat president Pat Riley met with season-ticket holders Thursday and told them the team continues to place an emphasis on next summer's free-agent class, despite reports linking the Heat to several high-profile trade options, including Carlos Boozer this summer.

Riley, according to the newspaper, also told season-ticket holders that the Heat's interest in reacquiring forward Lamar Odom from the Lakers is legitimate.

Lee, Robinson feel disrespected

The New York Post reports restricted free agents David Lee and Nate Robinson have spoken to each other during the July free-agency period and feel "disrespected" by the Knicks' lack of urgency in retaining their services.

The newspaper also reports the Knicks would like to arrange a three-team deal for Carlos Boozer with Lee as a pawn.

Lee's agent, Mark Bartelstein tells Newsday that Lee is willing to take a lower salary during the 2010-11 season to save the Knicks salary-cap room to make a run at high-end free agents next summer. Bartelstein has presented ideas that involve a back-loaded contract that includes a lower salary in 2010-11.

Bartelstein also told the newspaper that Lee won't play for his one-year qualifying offer of $2.7M. Donnie Walsh has said his intention is not to force Lee into taking his qualifying offer.

Pistons not pursuing Boozer

Despite all the reports, Detroit isn't actively pursuing a deal for Carlos Boozer.

According to A. Sherrod Blakely of Mlive.com, the Pistons are monitoring the situation, but if they were truly interested in getting something done, they could have wrapped up a deal by now.

Nash close to signing extension?

The Arizona Republic reports Steve Nash's agent, Bill Duffy, and Suns general manager Steve Kerr have continued their talks about a two-year contract extension and both sides feel they could be close to a deal.