NBA Free Agency: June 30 Rumors
Nov 4, 2012; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum (33) looks on against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
July 1 is a mere hours away, and right on par, the Free Agency rumors are beginning to run rampant. This is going to get hectic, so let’s get the rundown started…
Chris Paul is going nowhere.
Chris Paul's representatives have told teams the point guard will re-sign with the Clippers.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 30, 2013
Andrew Bynum drawing interest.
"“The source specifically mentioned the Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers as two teams expected to reach out to Bynum along with all of the franchises with cap space that are pursuing center Dwight Howard” – Yannis Koutroupis, NBA Senior Writer for HoopsWorld"
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to have to fight to keep sixth man Kevin Martin.
Thunder G Kevin Martin expected to get interest from OKC, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Minnesota, Dallas and Detroit, source tells Y! Sports.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) June 30, 2013
Andre Iguodala will meet with his current team first.
Denver GM Tim Connelly and coach Brian Shaw will meet with free agent Andre Iguodala in Los Angeles on Monday, sources tell Y!
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2013
New Orleans is keeping a close eye, too.
The Pelicans are highly interested in signing free agent Andre Iguodala. (Yahoo)
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 30, 2013
Tony Allen is set to garner interest from contending teams. Perhaps a reunion with one of his former coaches?
Doc Rivers would love to reunite with Tony Allen with Clippers, but unclear how competitive Clips will be with an offer, sources tell Y!
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2013
Memphis will meet with free agent guard Tony Allen shortly after start of free agency, sources tell Y! Pacers, Bucks, Knicks in pursuit.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2013
It appears, Rodney Stuckey will stick.
Pistons, per source, will not waive Rodney Stuckey, which would have saved $4.5M. Assuming no trade, he's on the books for 13-14 at $8.5M.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 30, 2013
The Knicks, well, are the Knicks.
The Knicks have released high flyer James White.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 30, 2013
Houston, doing their part in their pursuit of Dwight Howard.
Houston has waived Carlos Delfino and Aaron Brooks, league source tells Y! Sports. @dmorey just bid them farewell on twitter.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2013
Next move on tap for Rockets: Trading Thomas Robinson without taking back salary to clear full max slot for Dwight Howard pursuit.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2013
OJ Mayo is expected to get some love…
More free agent rumblings - OJ Mayo's likely suitors: Jazz, Bucks, Minnesota, Clippers, Blazers, Bobcats, Bulls.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) June 30, 2013
Knicks need a point guard, Aaron Brooks?
https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/351415654190034945
Houston makes players available, anticipate signing Howard.
Rumors: Houston make Lin, Asik available + Rockets confident they will land Howard. http://t.co/RNqCF8DaTa
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) July 1, 2013
Linsanity headed to Detroit?
Pistons and Rockets potentially could have a deal in place that would involve Jeremy Lin and Jose Calderon in a sign and trade. (CBSSports)
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 1, 2013
First this…
NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks Close To Acquiring Andrea Bargnani http://t.co/Mc0IfRrDUL
— SirCharlesInCharge (@SirCharlesIC) June 30, 2013
Then this. So Knicks.
https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN/status/351514267515760640
Brandon Jennings looks like he will be back in Milwaukee.
Bucks intend to match any offer he receives. RT @BrandonJennings Hopefully im back in Milwaukee. Got some unfinished business
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 1, 2013
J.J. Redick, not so much.
It is appearing less and less likely that J.J. Redick will return to Milwaukee in free agency, league sources tell Y! Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2013
Houston feels really good about their chances at signing Howard.
Houston is gauging interest in Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik. If they sign Dwight Howard, they'll try to surround he and James Harden with vets.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 1, 2013
Indiana wants David West, as they should.
Pacers' top priority in free agency remains re-signing David West. Sources say meeting expected soon, if not tonight then tomorrow.
— Ken Berger (@KBergNBA) July 1, 2013
The Pelicans chasing Tyreke?
League source confirm the Pelicans have a scheduled meeting with Sacramento Kings free agent SG Tyreke Evans just after 11 (CST) tonight.
— John Reid (@JohnReid64) July 1, 2013