NBA Trade Free Agent Rumors July 2: Dwight Howard Makes Rockets Title Contenders, Pelicans Offer Contract To Tyreke Evans, Celtics Not Trading Rondo, Josh Smith To Pistons?

Jul 02, 2013 09:27 AM EDT
Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans
Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans (C) goes between Chicago Bulls shooting guard Kirk Hinrich (L) and Joakim Noah (R) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Chicago, October 31, 2012. "

The NBA free agency period is already in full swing and as players start moving around from team to team, rumors are also bouncing around, including that Dwight Howard will sign with the Houston Rockets and that Chris Paul will remain with the Clippers.

Howard is looking like he likes the Rockets the best and the team also looks like they are open to adding another superstar for him to play with as well. The team has the room and the cap situation to make moves and Daryl Morey has proven to be an excellent GM when it comes to situations like this with James Harden, Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik as the only players under contract for the 2014 season.

The Pelicans are reportedly interested in the Kings' Tyreke Evans despite him being a free agent that is restricted and the offer for him is for four year's worth at least $44 million, said a source. The Kings may try to match as they like Evans and then they could work a sign and trade with the team to get something out of it and there is a chance it could be for Greivis Vasquez and center Robin Lopez. Evans would join some talent in the acquired Jrue Holiday and Eric Gordon as well as Anthony Davis, while Evans also met with the Pistons.

The Celts have come out to say that they are not looking to trade Rajon Rondo or rookies Kelly Olynyk and Colton Iverson. Despite dealing stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. In the Raptors Knicks trade, Marcus Camby is unlikely to play for the team after being moved, as he could get flipped again. Josh Smith has visited with the Pistons and he could also meet with Houston and try to sign with the Rockets with Howard.

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