2016-17 Around the NBA

[Adrian]

Adrian Wojnarowski‏Verified account@wojespn 5m5 minutes ago
Free agent Dion Waiters inching closer to resolution, considering Miami, New York and Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

 

[SirStefan32]

Looking at the Trail Blazers salary situation, they are going to have to cut some salary somewhere.

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/portland_trail_blazers/

For the life of me, I cannot understand why they gave Turner all that money. I can understand the rest, even Crabbe, but the whole Turner thing is beyond me.

 

[Mainstreet]

For the life of me, I cannot understand why they gave Turner all that money. I can understand the rest, even Crabbe, but the whole Turner thing is beyond me.

You have company. The spend now and worry later will catch up to them.

 

[Adrian]

Sam Amick‏Verified account@sam_amick 18s19 seconds ago
Lots of interest for Kelly Olynyk, I'm told, with Nets, Pacers, Kings, Jazz coming on strong. Pacers are trying to shed salary to land him

 

[Adrian]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania

Indiana has waived guard Monta Ellis, league sources tell The Vertical.

 

[Adrian]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Free agent guard Dion Waiters is finalizing a deal with the Miami Heat, league sources tell ESPN.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania

Indiana has waived guard Monta Ellis, league sources tell The Vertical.

Does he have anything left in the tank? If so, could be a good Microwavish player for Cleveland to bring off their bench.

 

[Adrian]

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto

Sources: Miami Heat and Dion Waiters are discussing a 4-year, $52 million deal.

 

[Adrian]

David Aldridge @daldridgetnt

Pacers will use stretch provision on Monta Ellis, per source. Ellis's remaining $11.2M salary will be stretched over the next 5 years.

 

[Adrian]

Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA

Remember: Monta's contract is a quirky one where the $11.7 player option for 18-19 doesn't count against the Pacers here.

 

[Errntknght]

Looking at the Trail Blazers salary situation, they are going to have to cut some salary somewhere.

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/portland_trail_blazers/

CJ McCollum 24 million/year, Crabbe 18.5 - what were they thinking?? We could offer to take Nurkic off their hands, no charge, save them a few bucks or even Zach Collins.

 

[Adrian]

CBS Sports NBA @CBSSportsNBA

Report: Celtics' Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder on block to make space for Hayward.

 

[Adrian]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...To-Gordon-Hayward-Sign-And-Trade-With-Celtics

 

[Adrian]

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds

AP is told that Miami and James Johnson are continuing to move near a deal. It's been expected, and still is expected.

 

[Mainstreet]

CJ McCollum 24 million/year, Crabbe 18.5 - what were they thinking?? We could offer to take Nurkic off their hands, no charge, save them a few bucks or even Zach Collins.

I don't think the Trail Blazers would part with Nurkic. He seems like a perfect for their team or the Suns.

 

[elindholm]

CBS Sports NBA @CBSSportsNBA

Report: Celtics' Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder on block to make space for Hayward.

I could go for Crowder. What are the bids?

 

[Mainstreet]

Crowder would be a nice get. I bet he could play both forward positions if need be. He plays good defense and is tough as nails. Plus he can score.

 

[GatorAZ]

What is this fascination with every player that's available? The Suns have no reason for Crowder unless they're trading away Warren. No more blocking the young guys.

 

[Mainstreet]

What is this fascination with every player that's available? The Suns have no reason for Crowder unless they're trading away Warren. No more blocking the young guys.

I like Warren but he will become a RFA next season so the Suns are going to have to pay him well.

Crowder is good player on a nice contract who plays defense. He is under contract through the 2019/20 season.

Something to think about.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Knicks are interested in trading for Marcus Smart.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/246778/Knicks-Interested-In-Trading-For-Marcus-Smart

 

[Mainstreet]

So all the deals talked about in free agency can be made official today at 12 p.m. ET.

This is 9 a.m. Arizona time.

Announcements should start flying soon... in ten minutes.

 

[Adrian]

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN

Charlotte Hornets have elevated Buzz Peterson to assistant general manager — replacing Chad Buchanan (now with the Pacers).

 

[Adrian]

Regarding Billups low ball offer
SportsCenter @SportsCenter

Cavs initial offer: $1.5 million
Second offer: $2 million
League average for such role: $4 million

 

[CardsFan88]

Regarding Billups low ball offer
SportsCenter @SportsCenter

Cavs initial offer: $1.5 million
Second offer: $2 million
League average for such role: $4 million

lol Half Price. That's because the other half of the GM role belongs to LeBron.

 

[Adrian]

ESPN @espn

The Grizzlies will retire Zach Randolph’s jersey so the Grit and Grind can live on.