The Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson are not close in contract talks and with the forward wanting a lucrative short-term deal, the qualifying offer could be the only solution to the impasse. The Cavs are also adding Austin Daye to the training camp mix to compete for a roster spot, while Mo Williams could start if Kyrie Irving misses the season opener.
Read full storyThe Golden State Warriors have reportedly offered Harrison Barnes a contract extension, but Barnes has rejected that deal and may want to dip into free agency when he is eligible. The Warriors have been working on a deal this summer for Barnes and the rejection came ahead of the team signing Ben Gordon and Tony Mitchell to camp deals.
Read full storyThe Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 7ers could target Anthony Bennett following his buyout from the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a report from Yahoo Sports.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers could consider signing Metta World Peace to a free agent deal to add some veteran experience for Kobe Bryant and this comes as Los Angeles has signed Marcelo Huertas to help with depth for D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson at point guard.
Read full storyThe Sacramento Kings have flirted with a DeMarcus Cousins trade this summer and rumors have many in the organization still pushing for a deal and this comes as Marshall Henderson has signed a deal to come into camp, while Ryan Hollins is a free agent target to return along with Reggie Evans.
Read full storyThe NBA free agent market has Glen Davis still available and the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are potential landing spots, while the Los Angeles Lakers also could be a fit for Davis or Brendan Haywood and this comes as Mike Miller, Greg Stiemsma and Norris Cole are still available for teams.
Read full storyThe Golden State Warriors announced that rookie Kevon Looney has undergone hip surgery and now the guard will be out for at least four months and will miss the start of the season and this comes as the Warriors hope to sign Harrison Barnes and Festus Ezeli to contract extensions.
Read full storyThe NBA free agent class has some notable names left with Carlos Boozer, Glen Davis, Mike Miller, Brendan Haywood, Larry Sanders, Cory Jefferson, Henry Sims, Jason Maxiell, Elton Brand and Norris Cole available and teams like the Miami Heat, LA Clippers, NY Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls could be landing spots for some of those players.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers could look at more moves ahead of the camp this summer, as Markieff Morris and Jose Calderon are on the trade block and this come as Norris Cole remains available as a free agent if Los Angeles wants to add some depth on the roster for Jordan Clarkson, D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle. The Lakers have also signed Michael Frazier and Jonathan Holmes to camp deals.
Read full storyThe OKC Thunder are hoping to keep Kevin Durant as a free agent in 2016, but teams like the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Warriors could try and give Oklahoma City a run for its money and this comes as Dez Wells has signed a deal for a training camp invite and could compete for a roster spot.
Read full storyThe free agent market still has Norris Cole and Jason Terry available and the New Orleans Pelicans have offered Terry a contract and this comes as the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and Knicks could be potential landing spots for Cole if he leaves the Pelicans, depending on how things play out with both point guards.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers are rounding out their roster for camp and players like Michael Frazier and Jonathan Holmes have signed deals and they likely will compete with Tarik Black, Jabari Brown, Robert Upshaw and whoever else comes with training camp invites for the final roster spots in Los Angeles this season to join Kobe Bryant, Roy Hibbert, D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams.
Read full storyThe Sacramento Kings flirted with a DeMarcus Cousins trade to the LA Lakers earlier this summer and heading into the end of August that deal is not likely happening. The team also could consider bringing back Reggie Evans on a free agent deal.
Read full storyThe Minnesota Timberwolves are signing Tayshaun Prince to a contract and with the team at 15 roster players, the Wolves will likely have to make a trade and names like Anthony Bennett, Shabazz Muhammad, Ricky Rubio or Damjan Rudez could be options for the team to move to get the roster down after signing back Kevin Garnett and adding Andre Miller this summer.
Read full storyThe Houston Rockets have been interested in bringing back Jason Terry on a free agent contract, but the New Orleans Pelicans could swoop in and sign the guard and this comes as Norris Cole remains on the market in restricted free agency and teams like the Knicks and Sixers have reportedly shown interest.
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