Timberwolves: David Kahn says he plans to call two agents at 11 o'clock Wednesday, when the NBA's free-agency negotiation period begins. I hear from a good league source that one of those guys is Memphis forward Rudy Gay. I texted David Kahn for a confirmation or denial Monday evening and he did not respond. - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Dwyane Wade has given the Miami Heat his ``wish list'' of potential targets he wants team president Pat Riley to pursue when free agency opens at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Landing the services of LeBron James and either Amare Stoudemire or Chris Bosh in Miami would be the beginning of the kind of championship makeover Wade seeks this summer. - Miami Herald
If LeBron James decides to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, most observers believe a sign-and-trade would be the likely way it would happen. That way, James could sign a six-year, $127 million deal instead of a five-year, $97 million deal. Under the rules of a collective bargaining agreement, teams can re-sign their own free agent to an additional year and offer bigger raises (10.5 percent instead of eight percent) after each year. Why would the Cavaliers, or any team in that position, reward a departing by enabling him to earn roughly an extra $30 million? Well, the main reason is it allows a team to get something in return instead of losing a player for nothing. - Chicago Sun-Times Blog
A source close to Dwyane Wade said the Miami Heat guard believes his team is poised to pull off a free-agency coup of landing himself, Cleveland Cavaliers guard LeBron James and Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh. But that same source, as well as a party inside the league, told the Sun Sentinel that Wade also plans to cover himself during the initial days of the free-agency negotiating period by scheduling interviews with the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and, in somewhat of a surprise, the Dallas Mavericks. - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Actually, Colangelo does know something. He admitted it's likely Bosh won't re-sign with the Raptors, but that has been obvious for a few months. Wade echoed the cry for reason in a chat with The Miami Herald. "None of us know what's going to happen," he said. "Not LeBron. Not me. Not Chris. Not any of us, right now. As a free agent, you explore everything and see what happens." - Arlington Heights Daily Herald
From the moment the Bulls decided a couple of years ago to do what they could to become major players on the free-agent market this summer, the plan wasn't necessarily to sign James. It was to put themselves in position to make a big-time signing. They can do that by signing Toronto Raptors center/power forward Chris Bosh and, say, Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Joe Johnson. But now the ante has been upped because the Bulls are the perceived front-runners in the James sweepstakes -- even ahead of the Cavaliers at this point. - Chicago Sun-Times
But the Rockets would not be serving their many followers well if they didn't do all they could to entice Toronto Raptors free-agent-to-be Chris Bosh to don Rockets red. If that means adding a second big-contract All-Star, then so be it. The Rockets have coveted Bosh for a long time. It is easy to understand why. Since drafting Yao Ming No. 1 eight years ago, the Rockets have started at power forward the likes of an offensively limited Chuck Hayes, a defensively limited Luis Scola, a young Eddie Griffin, an aging Juwan Howard, and, well, supply your own description of Kelvin Cato. - Houston Chronicle
A league source said on Monday that Dwyane Wade is contemplating a free-agent visit to his hometown Bulls, who would be receptive to meeting with the Heat's All-Star guard. Such a scenario seemed far-fetched on May 26 when Wade questioned the organization's loyalty to star players in an exclusive interview with the Chicago Tribune's Fred Mitchell. Also, Wade has made little secret of his desire to re-sign with the Heat. Along those lines, the Sun Sentinel reported on Monday that Wade is hopeful his current employer can woo both LeBron James and Chris Bosh to South Florida. - Deseret News
After that, it's a crapshoot. While James respects Mavericks owner Mark Cuban enough to grant him visitation to make a sales pitch, the Mavericks remain long, long shots to lure the biggest of the free agents. Ditto for Bosh and Wade. - Fort Worth Star Telegram
A head coach has to be hired - league sources expect it to be Dallas assistant Dwane Casey or former Chicago head coach Vinny Del Negro, the only two candidates to receive "face-to- face" interviews - and that bit of business may not be wrapped up before the NBA free agency negotiation period begins at 9:01 Pacific Time Wednesday night. League rules forbid team personnel from discussing free agents they may pursue until then, but it's no secret the Clippers are armed with enough space under the NBA's current salary cap (which will be defined next week) - approximately $16million - to accommodate a maximum-salary free agent. - LA Daily News
While the Cavaliers await a decision on LeBron James' future, their coaching search appears to be nearing the final stages. Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw arrived in town Monday and will continue meetings with owner Dan Gilbert and General Manager Chris Grant today, the team confirmed. The Cavs would like to make a decision on their next coach today, according to a source with knowledge of their plans, although a ''decision'' does not necessarily mean a contract offer today. - Akron Beacon Journal
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver said he has begun the interview process for a new general manager. Sarver would not comment on reports that he interviewed San Antonio Spurs assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey on Monday, saying he did not want to get into those kinds of specifics. The Spurs have confirmed that the Suns received permission to speak with the highly regarded Lindsey, who was a front-runner for the Minnesota Timberwolves GM job a year ago before withdrawing from consideration. - AP
Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver interviewed San Antonio Assistant General Manager Dennis Lindsey on Monday in San Diego for Phoenix's GM job, will go to Los Angeles on Tuesday with coach Alvin Gentry to talk to soon-to-be free agent Amar'e Stoudemire and is planning a Thursday chat with his other soon-to-be free agent, Channing Frye. Two weeks ago, Lindsey was the front-runner name that surfaced when Steve Kerr announced he would not return as GM. Lindsey has been with the Spurs since 2007 after 11 years with Houston, where the former Baylor player ascended from video coordinator to vice president. He declined Minnesota's GM job last year. - Arizona Republic
"It's just a chance," Martell Webster said during a news conference at Target Center. "Not to say I didn't have one in Portland. Now the opportunity is a little bit bigger. This is something that means a lot more — coming in here trying to change the identity and make this organization a winning organization." The Wolves acquired Webster last week in a draft-night trade that sent forward Ryan Gomes and the 16th overall pick to Portland, which used the selection on Nevada forward Luke Babbitt. - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Dwyane Wade has given the Miami Heat his ``wish list'' of potential targets he wants team president Pat Riley to pursue when free agency opens at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Landing the services of LeBron James and either Amare Stoudemire or Chris Bosh in Miami would be the beginning of the kind of championship makeover Wade seeks this summer. - Miami Herald
If LeBron James decides to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, most observers believe a sign-and-trade would be the likely way it would happen. That way, James could sign a six-year, $127 million deal instead of a five-year, $97 million deal. Under the rules of a collective bargaining agreement, teams can re-sign their own free agent to an additional year and offer bigger raises (10.5 percent instead of eight percent) after each year. Why would the Cavaliers, or any team in that position, reward a departing by enabling him to earn roughly an extra $30 million? Well, the main reason is it allows a team to get something in return instead of losing a player for nothing. - Chicago Sun-Times Blog
A source close to Dwyane Wade said the Miami Heat guard believes his team is poised to pull off a free-agency coup of landing himself, Cleveland Cavaliers guard LeBron James and Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh. But that same source, as well as a party inside the league, told the Sun Sentinel that Wade also plans to cover himself during the initial days of the free-agency negotiating period by scheduling interviews with the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and, in somewhat of a surprise, the Dallas Mavericks. - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Actually, Colangelo does know something. He admitted it's likely Bosh won't re-sign with the Raptors, but that has been obvious for a few months. Wade echoed the cry for reason in a chat with The Miami Herald. "None of us know what's going to happen," he said. "Not LeBron. Not me. Not Chris. Not any of us, right now. As a free agent, you explore everything and see what happens." - Arlington Heights Daily Herald
From the moment the Bulls decided a couple of years ago to do what they could to become major players on the free-agent market this summer, the plan wasn't necessarily to sign James. It was to put themselves in position to make a big-time signing. They can do that by signing Toronto Raptors center/power forward Chris Bosh and, say, Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Joe Johnson. But now the ante has been upped because the Bulls are the perceived front-runners in the James sweepstakes -- even ahead of the Cavaliers at this point. - Chicago Sun-Times
But the Rockets would not be serving their many followers well if they didn't do all they could to entice Toronto Raptors free-agent-to-be Chris Bosh to don Rockets red. If that means adding a second big-contract All-Star, then so be it. The Rockets have coveted Bosh for a long time. It is easy to understand why. Since drafting Yao Ming No. 1 eight years ago, the Rockets have started at power forward the likes of an offensively limited Chuck Hayes, a defensively limited Luis Scola, a young Eddie Griffin, an aging Juwan Howard, and, well, supply your own description of Kelvin Cato. - Houston Chronicle
A league source said on Monday that Dwyane Wade is contemplating a free-agent visit to his hometown Bulls, who would be receptive to meeting with the Heat's All-Star guard. Such a scenario seemed far-fetched on May 26 when Wade questioned the organization's loyalty to star players in an exclusive interview with the Chicago Tribune's Fred Mitchell. Also, Wade has made little secret of his desire to re-sign with the Heat. Along those lines, the Sun Sentinel reported on Monday that Wade is hopeful his current employer can woo both LeBron James and Chris Bosh to South Florida. - Deseret News
After that, it's a crapshoot. While James respects Mavericks owner Mark Cuban enough to grant him visitation to make a sales pitch, the Mavericks remain long, long shots to lure the biggest of the free agents. Ditto for Bosh and Wade. - Fort Worth Star Telegram
A head coach has to be hired - league sources expect it to be Dallas assistant Dwane Casey or former Chicago head coach Vinny Del Negro, the only two candidates to receive "face-to- face" interviews - and that bit of business may not be wrapped up before the NBA free agency negotiation period begins at 9:01 Pacific Time Wednesday night. League rules forbid team personnel from discussing free agents they may pursue until then, but it's no secret the Clippers are armed with enough space under the NBA's current salary cap (which will be defined next week) - approximately $16million - to accommodate a maximum-salary free agent. - LA Daily News
While the Cavaliers await a decision on LeBron James' future, their coaching search appears to be nearing the final stages. Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw arrived in town Monday and will continue meetings with owner Dan Gilbert and General Manager Chris Grant today, the team confirmed. The Cavs would like to make a decision on their next coach today, according to a source with knowledge of their plans, although a ''decision'' does not necessarily mean a contract offer today. - Akron Beacon Journal
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver said he has begun the interview process for a new general manager. Sarver would not comment on reports that he interviewed San Antonio Spurs assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey on Monday, saying he did not want to get into those kinds of specifics. The Spurs have confirmed that the Suns received permission to speak with the highly regarded Lindsey, who was a front-runner for the Minnesota Timberwolves GM job a year ago before withdrawing from consideration. - AP
Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver interviewed San Antonio Assistant General Manager Dennis Lindsey on Monday in San Diego for Phoenix's GM job, will go to Los Angeles on Tuesday with coach Alvin Gentry to talk to soon-to-be free agent Amar'e Stoudemire and is planning a Thursday chat with his other soon-to-be free agent, Channing Frye. Two weeks ago, Lindsey was the front-runner name that surfaced when Steve Kerr announced he would not return as GM. Lindsey has been with the Spurs since 2007 after 11 years with Houston, where the former Baylor player ascended from video coordinator to vice president. He declined Minnesota's GM job last year. - Arizona Republic
"It's just a chance," Martell Webster said during a news conference at Target Center. "Not to say I didn't have one in Portland. Now the opportunity is a little bit bigger. This is something that means a lot more — coming in here trying to change the identity and make this organization a winning organization." The Wolves acquired Webster last week in a draft-night trade that sent forward Ryan Gomes and the 16th overall pick to Portland, which used the selection on Nevada forward Luke Babbitt. - St. Paul Pioneer Press
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