Category: FAD
League sources tell PBT that Isaiah Thomas is drawing interest from the Pistons, Mavs, Lakers, Heat and Suns. Pistons have showed the most interest so far, talks have started in the 3/24M range. Other talks ranging from $6-7M per year. via Aaron Bruski of NBC on Twitter
.@WojYahooNBA on @FOXSportsLive: “The framework for contract extensions in Miami with their big three are more or less in place. via Twitter
Pau Gasol should have many options but we continue to hear in strong terms that Oklahoma City UNLIKELY to be in the running for the Spaniard. via Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
The Thunder are indeed paying into the revenue-sharing system, rare for such a tiny market, but they’re slated to make nearly $29 million in profit when everything is netted out. That’s the fifth-best projection in the league, trailing only the Lakers ($100.1 million), Bulls ($61 million), Rockets ($40.7 million), and Celtics ($33.1 million). via Zach […]
Now, it is on Riley to replenish a roster that failed in a five-game NBA Finals loss to San Antonio. As Yahoo Sports reported on Saturday, James is pursuing a full max contract extension, beginning at $20.6 million – or something slightly below. Bosh and Wade will need to take pay cuts – Wade’s significant […]
Another team to watch in the Greg Monroe restricted free-agent hunt: I’m told Portland has serious interest in a sign-and-trade for Monroe. via Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
Add two teams to the expected Pau Gasol market: Phoenix and Atlanta. Lakers, Knicks, Bulls, Mavs, Rockets all expected to pursue. via Ramona Shelburne of ESPN Los Angeles
Atlanta Hawks are one team that keep coming up as a potential suitor for Greg Monroe as he becomes restricted free agent at 12:01 AM And the Orlando Magic are another team said to possess Greg Monroe interest via Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
As for Detroit’s marquee free agent: Pistons have let it be known they want to keep Greg Monroe but won’t rule out sign-and-trade if too $$$ via Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
Chauncey Billups, I’m told, will take the next couple weeks to contemplate his next move. Has no shortage of options: Playing, coaching, TV Billups could certainly play on somewhere as backcourt sage off the bench or take Flip Saunders up on offer to be his understudy in ‘Sota via Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
