Free Agency
NBA AM: Top Five Free Agent Point Guards
Ranking the top free agent point guards for the summer of 2013... NBA champs coasting to another NBA Finals appearance. »Read More
Why Cap Space in 2014 Is Important
Many teams will enter 2013 free agency with loads of cap space, but there are plenty of reasons why they should save it for 2014... »Read More
Ewing Disappointed in No Coaching Interest
Hall of Fame center, Patrick Ewing, 50, is quite aware of the NBA head coaching positions that are opening up by the week and quite frankly, it’s frustrating for the big man to see... »Read More
Rockets’ Asik Doesn’t Care if Howard Signs
With the Houston Rockets expected to make a run in free agency at Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, Rockets center Omer Asik said he has not given a thought to how Howard might impact... »Read More
Clippers GM: ‘Very Confident’ to Sign Paul
When point guard Chris Paul left the Los Angeles Clippers’ training facility on Saturday, he was uncertain about his future with the team. On Monday, Clippers vice president of basketball operations Gary Sacks said he... »Read More
New Orleans Hornets’ Cornerstones in Place?
The New Orleans Hornets are in a rebuilding state heading in to the 2012-13 season but, by all accounts, the groundwork currently being laid is looking rock solid. »Read More
NBA PM: Could McGrady Wash Out of the NBA?
Once upon a time, Tracy McGrady was considered to be one of the best players in the NBA. The seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion seemed destined to be mentioned in the same breath... »Read More
Mavericks’ Success Hinges on Carlisle
Head coach Rick Carlisle will face a tough task this season, trying to integrate eight new players on a revamped Dallas Mavericks' roster. »Read More
NBA AM: Is Wiggins The Next Big Thing?
While he's just 17, Canadian stud Andrew Wiggins could be the next big thing on the NBA horizon... Who still has salary cap cash to spend?... Blatche gets his deal in Brooklyn... Bulls working... »Read More
Donte Greene in Limbo After Injury?
Donte Greene suffered an injury that likely includes at least a fractured ankle playing in a pick-up game in Charlotte. And yet today, while waiting to head for an MRI that would clarify the... »Read More
Nuggets Ready to Take Next Step
After making a splash this summer and acquiring Andre Iguodala to go along with an already deep and talented core, are the Denver Nuggets legit contenders for 2013? »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More
Andray Blatche Willing to Play Anywhere
(Andray) Blatche has split his time this offseason between Miami and Houston but he is eager to play anywhere. “My dream destination right now would be back on the court. For real. Just to... »Read More
O.J. Mayo Primed for Breakout Season?
After leaving the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason, O.J. Mayo is ready for a new start with the Dallas Mavericks. »Read More
NBA@2: The Last Big Free Agency Destination
The NBA's new (unlikely) hotbed of free agency ... Tomas Satoransky talks NBA transition ... Team USA isn't the only NBA dream team in the Olympic field . . . »Read More
Sources: Barbosa Open to Joining Cavs
Among those types: Leandro Barbosa, a 29-year old combo guard entering his 10th NBA season. Last year, he averaged 12.2 points in 66 combined games with Indiana and Toronto. Still, Barbosa has drawn little... »Read More
Roger Mason Agrees to Join Hornets
Roger Mason Jr. didn’t think that his second stint with his hometown Wizards was going to come to an end once the season ended. He had hoped to return to play for a coach... »Read More
Source: C.J. Miles Narrows His Options
Unrestricted free agent small forward C.J. Miles has narrowed his options down to a few teams, a league source told The Salt Lake Tribune on Tuesday, and the longtime Jazzman is drawing serious interest... »Read More
NBA Free Agency: The Best Of What’s Left
While there may not be any major stars left on the free agent market, there are still players that can help a team improve. »Read More
Faried Wants Nuggets’ Rookies to Step Up
Second-year player Kenneth Faried is calling on Denver's top-two picks Evan Fournier and Quincy Miller to play better this summer. »Read More
Plenty of New Faces Occupy Mavericks
Admittedly in the midst of "a time of change" in Dallas, can head coach Rick Carlisle adapt to the horde of new players? »Read More
Landry Looking for Right Fit in Free Agency
When the New Orleans Hornets acquired restricted free agent Ryan Anderson in a sign-and-trade with the Orlando Magic, it became clear that unrestricted free agent Carl Landry wouldn’t be re-signing with the team. Now,... »Read More
Dallas Mavericks Coming Together
It’s not Deron Williams or Dwight Howard but the Dallas Mavericks are continuing this offseason with the goal of contending next season while also having financial flexibility for the summer of 2013. According to... »Read More
Source: Lakers Enter Hunt for Steve Nash
While the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks have made strong pushes for free-agent guard Steve Nash, the Los Angeles Lakers have quietly entered the fray for the 38-year-old guard and are making a... »Read More
Sources: Rockets to Meet with Lin
Jeremy Lin will visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, two people with knowledge of the plans said, and the New York Knicks restricted free agent is expected to get a contract offer. The Rockets... »Read More
Report: Bulls Contacted Courtney Lee
Bulls have already reached out to Courtney Lee. via K.C. Johnson via Twitter »Read More
Fields Offer Really About Steve Nash?
The NBA can be a cutthroat business where it’s imperative to look out for your own interest above all else and the Toronto Raptors made a bold statement to that effect Tuesday. By making... »Read More
Eric Gordon To Sign Max Offer Sheet With Suns
Eric Gordon, one of the most highly-touted free agents of the summer, has agreed to sign a maximum offer sheet with the Phoenix Suns. Details inside... »Read More
Sources: Raptors, Fields Come to Terms
The Toronto Raptors have reached a verbal agreement with New York Knicks restricted free agent Landry Fields on an offer sheet, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. Sources say that Fields will... »Read More
Sources: Celtics, Terry Reach Agreement
The Boston Celtics have reached agreement with Dallas Mavericks free-agent guard Jason Terry on a three-year contract, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Celtics will use their $5 million mid-level exception to sign Terry.... »Read More
Biggest NBA Free Agency Surprises
Just three days into free agency and there's already been a few interesting surprises that have put the league on notice. »Read More
Source: Mayo Wants More Than Mid-Level
But for now, anyway, the Celtics are not in the hunt for free agent O.J. Mayo, who has informed teams he’s not interested in a mid-level deal, according to the source. via Mark Murphy... »Read More
Free Agent Scorecard
Have you been keeping track of who's going where? HOOPSWORLD does that for you, with analysis on all of the "done" deals... »Read More
Larry Coon: The Bird Rights Settlement
CBA guru Larry Coon breaks down what the new Bird Rights settlement means and how it is impacting the free agent market. »Read More
Sources: Raptors Offer Nash 3-Year Deal
The Toronto Raptors have offered free agent point guard Steve Nash a three-year, $36 million contract, according to sources. Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, has spent the past eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns,... »Read More
Rockets to Nab Omer Asik in FA Loophole?
While the Bulls would love to pay every talented player on the roster what he deserves, the salary cap doesn’t always allow for that. That’s why the Houston Rockets’ three-year, $24.3 million dollar offer... »Read More
Rockets Consider Gordon Sign-and-Trade?
The Hornets are prepared to match any offer (Eric) Gordon receives, even if it’s a maximum-money offer. New Orleans is the only team that can offer Gordon a five-year, $79 million contract. The Rockets... »Read More
Asik Agreement Exposes Free Agency Loophole
On the surface, three years and $24.4 million for Chicago Bulls free agent center Omer Asik seems reasonable, until you see how oddly the deal is structured. »Read More
Boston Replacing Allen with Jason Terry?
Faced with the possibility of losing Ray Allen, the Boston Celtics are pursuing Dallas Mavericks free-agent guard Jason Terry, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Celtics are preparing themselves for the possible loss of... »Read More
Source: Blazers Offer Hibbert Max Deal
Source: Portland GM Neil Olshey & team prez Larry Miller visited restricted free agent center Roy Hibbert tonight in DC, offered max deal via Sam Amick via Twitter »Read More
Raptors Want Nash After Retirment?
As free agency opens here in the NBA, the center of attention—or should we say centre?—is Suns point guard Steve Nash, who is getting an awful lot of attention for a 38-year-old guy with... »Read More
Sources: Eric Gordon to Visit Pacers First
Guard Eric Gordon will visit the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, the first day of free agency, according to league sources. Gordon, a restricted free agent with the New Orleans Hornets, will then visit the... »Read More
Could Ray Felton Return to the Knicks?
(Ray) Felton made sweet music with (Amar’e) Stoudemire on the pick-and-roll in Mike D’Antoni’s Knicks offense in the first half of the 2010-11 season. Felton loved D’Antoni’s offense, and new coach Mike Woodson has... »Read More
Hornets Waive Veteran Rashard Lewis
The New Orleans Hornets have waived Rashard Lewis, a move they’ve been expected to make since acquiring the 14-year veteran forward in a trade with Washington. The Wizards had sent Lewis and the 46th... »Read More
Sources: Roy Meets with Timberwolves
Former Portland Trail Blazers star Brandon Roy met with Minnesota Timberwolves officials Friday in Seattle, NBA sources told Yahoo! Sports. T’wolves owner Glen Taylor, general manager David Kahn and coach Rick Adelman met with... »Read More
Source: ‘Wolves make Batum Offer
Portland Trail Blazers restricted free agent forward, Nicolas Batum, has been contacted by the Minnesota Timberwolves and what is being called a “serious offer,” has been made and discussed and the two sides will... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Sources: Grizzlies Going After Ray Allen
One of the best defensive teams in the NBA over the past two seasons is going on a major offensive in free agency. The Grizzlies have made veteran sharpshooter Ray Allen a prime offseason... »Read More
Pacers Plan to Pursue Roy, Mayo?
(Kevin) Pritchard plans to work the phones in an attempt to add another big man and scorer on the wing. Guards Brandon Roy and O.J. Mayo are two wings players the Pacers plan to... »Read More
Sources: Allen Top FA Target for HEAT
If the Miami Heat have it their way, they’ll have a commitment from Ray Allen within hours of Sunday’s start of free agency. The longer the process plays out, the less it may favor... »Read More
Sources: Raptors will Push Hard for Nash
(Steve) Nash has made it a point in recent interviews to stress that he’s “open to everything” and say he’ll listen to any team that calls, but industry sources monitoring the free-agent market have... »Read More
Jameer Nelson Opts Out of Contract
Jameer Nelson, the Orlando Magic’s point guard of the last eight seasons, opted out of the final year of his contract on Friday. But Nelson’s entry into the unrestricted free-agent market doesn’t necessarily mean... »Read More
Sources: Mayo Won’t Lack for Suitors
The Memphis Grizzlies chose not to extend a qualifying offer to (O.J.) Mayo on Friday, which means the 24-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent tonight. This was somewhat of a surprise since Memphis... »Read More
Suns won’t Offer Nash 3-Year Deal?
The Suns’ interest in retaining (Steve) Nash does not come at all costs, setting up a possible parting where both sides can shrug and say they tried to stay together. The Suns do not... »Read More
Dirk: We’d Love D-Will to ‘Run the Show’
Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki spoke with KTCK-AM’s Hardline on Wednesday, here are some of the highlights: On NBA free agency: “I’m anxious. We’d love to get D-Will (Deron Williams) in here. That’s no secret.... »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Bucks Holding Firm?
The Milwaukee Bucks tend to be one of the more active teams around the Draft, will they stay at #12?... Larry Bird leaving the Pacers?... Nash eager for Free Agency... NBA Chats at... »Read More
Steve Nash: ‘I’m open to everything’
Set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1, Steve Nash says he’s keeping his options open. “It sounds like a company line, but my situation really right now is I’m open to everything,”... »Read More
Woodson Expects Lin to Return to Knicks
Jeremy Lin has been working out in California and recently had dinner with Carmelo Anthony , Tyson Chandler and Mike Woodson on the West Coast. It’s a good sign for the Knicks , Lin’s... »Read More
Income Tax an Influence for Williams?
On Deron Williams narrowing it down to the Mavericks and the Nets: (Eddie) Sefko: “I think Mark Cuban has the edge here. I mean you’re looking at a guy who has very good ties... »Read More
Mickael Pietrus Hopes to Return to Boston
Like (Brandon) Bass, (Mickael) Pietrus expressed a desire to return to the Celtics. “Mike enjoyed his year there and I think he gave Boston a significant lift in the playoffs,’’ (Bill) McCandless said. “Obviously,... »Read More
Crawford Eyes HEAT, Knicks, Cavs, Kings?
Jamal Crawford has opted out of his contract with the Trail Blazers and entered free agency. Teams said to be on his radar include the Heat, Clippers, Kings, Knicks and Cavaliers. Crawford, 32, averaged... »Read More
Multiple Teams Interested in Sonny Weems
Small forward Sonny Weems, who played in Lithuania last season, has reportedly drawn interest from several teams, including the Cavs. Weems’ rights are owned by the Raptors, who have the right to match any... »Read More
Garnett the Best Free Agent on Market?
2. Do everything in your power to convince (Kevin) Garnett to come back for another year or two. Send (Doc) Rivers, (Rajon) Rondo and (Paul) Pierce out to Malibu for a good old-fashioned recruiting... »Read More
The Ins and Outs of Draft Time Trades
There is a lot of talk this time of year about trades regarding players and draft picks, but when making a trade in June there a few extra things to keep in mind. Here's... »Read More
Sources: Nash Still Considering FA Options
(Steve) Nash himself, I’m told, is still days away from giving his future deep thought. He said many times late in the regular season that he’ll listen to any pitch that comes this summer,... »Read More
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