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Marc Stein Columns / 07-2009

Bucks release Bowen after trade attempts fail NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 115 days 11 hrs 44 mins

Bruce Bowen has been released by the Bucks and will be an unrestricted free agent next week if he clears waivers, team sources confimed Friday.

Sources: Knicks get first crack at Jason Williams NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 115 days 14 hrs 44 mins

The Knicks have been awarded exclusive rights to negotiate with veteran guard Jason Williams through Aug. 6 after putting in a waiver claim Friday, according to NBA front-office sources.

Latest chatter: Sessions, Boozer and more NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 116 days 6 hrs 44 mins

Where will Carlos Boozer be playing next season? Here's the latest.

Source: Odom gets wish, will return to Lakers NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 116 days 12 hrs 44 mins

Lamar Odom will return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to an NBA source.

Latest chatter: Odom, Boozer and more NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 116 days 16 hrs 44 mins

Where will Lamar Odom and Carlos Boozer be playing next season ? Here's the latest.

In part one, Bill Simmons, Ric Bucher and Marc Stein perfect their three-man podcast weave in an offseason full of questionable front office decisions. Will the Lakers re-sign Lamar Odom? NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 117 days 12 hrs 44 mins

In part one, Bill Simmons, Ric Bucher and Marc Stein perfect their three-man podcast weave in an offseason full of questionable front office decisions. Will...

In part two, Bill Simmons, Ric Bucher and Marc Stein discuss the economy's impact on the NBA. Can a work stoppage be avoided? Plus, did any title contender improve this offseason? NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 117 days 12 hrs 44 mins

In part two, Bill Simmons, Ric Bucher and Marc Stein discuss the economy's impact on the NBA. Can a work stoppage be avoided? Plus, did...

Sources: Hornets, Diogu close to finalizing deal NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 117 days 13 hrs 44 mins

The Hornets, after swapping Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor, are poised to add further to their frontcourt by signing free-agent forward Ike Diogu.

Pacers add depth, sign ex-Thunder PG Watson NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 117 days 16 hrs 44 mins

The Pacers added depth by signing veteran guard Earl Watson.

Mavericks sign free-agent forward Tim Thomas NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 118 days 9 hrs 44 mins

The Mavericks signed free-agent forward Tim Thomas on Tuesday.

Hornets Making A Statement With Trade NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 118 days 13 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein breaks down the Tyson Chandler-Emeka Okafor trade

Odom Deciding Between Heat And Lakers NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 118 days 15 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein with the latest on Lamar Odom and LeBron James

Bobcats, Hornets finish Okafor-Chandler trade NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 118 days 16 hrs 44 mins

The New Orleans Hornets have officially found a taker for Tyson Chandler in the Charlotte Bobcats. Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a deal involving 26-year-old centers.

Agent: Tim Thomas close to deal with Mavericks NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 118 days 17 hrs 44 mins

Tim Thomas' agent said that the forward is traveling to Dallas and expects to sign a contract.

Sources: Cats, Hornets talk Chandler for Okafor NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 119 days 11 hrs 44 mins

Sources say the Bobcats and Hornets are in talks to trade Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor.

Heat's Wade continues Odom recruitment in LA NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 119 days 14 hrs 44 mins

Dwyane Wade announced via his Twitter account late Sunday night that he has flown to Los Angeles to bring Lamar Odom back to the Heat.

Sources: Gooden agrees to sign with Mavericks NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 121 days 4 hrs 44 mins

The Dallas Mavericks are making use of some of the money they got back when Orlando matched their offer sheet earlier this month to restricted free agent Marcin Gortat by signing unrestricted free agent Drew Gooden.

Sources: Clippers waive rights to vet G Williams NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 123 days 12 hrs 44 mins

Jason Williams' comeback from a one-year retirement will move a step closer to reality Friday after the Los Angeles Clippers formally waive their exclusive rights to negotiate with him, according to NBA front-office sources.

Stein: Latest on Boozer, Lee and Sessions NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 123 days 16 hrs 44 mins

What's going on with Carlos Boozer, David Lee and Ramon Sessions? Here's the latest.

Stein: Will Lakers let Odom walk away? NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 123 days 18 hrs 19 mins

The rest of the league would love to see Lamar Odom leave the Lakers.

The Herd with Colin Cowherd NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 125 days 14 hrs 44 mins

Steve Phillips says it would make sense for the Dodgers or Phillies to trade for Roy Halladay.

Latest On Odom, Boozer And Iverson NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 125 days 18 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein talks about Lamar Odom, Carlos Boozer and Allen Iverson

Sources: Magic near deal with forward Barnes NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 126 days 6 hrs 41 mins

Sources say the Magic are nearing an agreement with forward Matt Barnes.

Wolves coach search on hold due to Rubio talks NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 126 days 10 hrs 44 mins

The Wolves' coaching search is on hold as president David Kahn is heading to Spain to negotiate Ricky Rubio's buyout.

Thundering Herd: 7/20 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 126 days 13 hrs 44 mins

...Sox and Rays with Peter Gammons. Plus, we hear from Chris Mortensen on Michael Vick and Marc Stein on Lamar Odom

The Herd with Colin Cowherd NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 126 days 13 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein says the feeling around the league is that Lamar Odom will return to the Lakers. Marc...

11 a.m.: Stein/CFB NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 126 days 15 hrs 44 mins

ESPN.com NBA insider Marc Stein talks about the Lamar Odom negotiations with Colin Cowherd. Plus, Colin runs through the college football...

Nash Accepts Suns Offer NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 126 days 15 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein on Steve Nash's new deal with the Suns and Amare Stoudemiore

Sources: Nash accepts Suns' $22M extension NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 126 days 16 hrs 44 mins

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash notified the Phoenix Suns over the weekend that he is accepting the Suns' two-year extension offer worth an estimated $22 million, according to team sources.

Sources: Cavs sign Heat's Moon to offer sheet NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 127 days 16 hrs 44 mins

The Cavaliers have continued their offseason remodeling by signing restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet, according to NBA front-office sources.

Heat talk deal for free-agent Odom, report says NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 129 days 18 hrs 44 mins

The Heat have discussed a Lamar Odom deal that would approach the $9 million salary the free-agent forward nearly agreed to last week with the Lakers, a report says.

Stein: The latest chatter on free agency NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 130 days 10 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein has the latest word on Ramon Sessions, Allen Iverson and others.

Bulls make it official, re-sign Hunter NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 131 days 15 hrs 44 mins

Chicago Bulls make it official, re-sign Lindsey Hunter.

Sources: Lakers pull Odom offer NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 132 days 2 hrs 44 mins

Sources say the Lakers pulled their offer to forward Lamar Odom.

Source: Drop in salary affects buyout NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 132 days 13 hrs 44 mins

Spanish star Ricky Rubio's move to the NBA has been complicated by his sliding to fifth in the draft, but the only options he's currently considering are playing in Minnesota or returning to DKV Joventut, sources say.

Latest chatter: A.I., Odom and others NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 132 days 14 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein has the latest word on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom and others.

Sources: Wolves search narrows NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 132 days 22 hrs 44 mins

Sources say Mark Jackson, Kurt Rambis and Elston Turner have progressed to second interviews for the Wolves coaching job.

Report: Clips talking to A.I. NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 133 days 8 hrs 44 mins

The Clippers are reportedly in serious talks to sign Allen Iverson.

Magic to retain center Gortat NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 133 days 10 hrs 44 mins

Orlando Magic will keep Marcin Gortat by matching the five-year, $34-million offer sheet extended to him by the Dallas Mavericks, the Orlando Sentinel reported Monday.

Sources: Hunter returns to Bulls NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 133 days 13 hrs 44 mins

The Bulls have reached agreement on a one-year deal with veteran guard Lindsey Hunter.

Sources: Pistons, Nuggets close to deal NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 133 days 16 hrs 44 mins

The Detroit Pistons are close to completing a trade that would send Arron Afflalo, Walter Sharpe and cash considerations to the Denver Nuggets for a future second-round pick, according to NBA front-office sources.

Report: Pedro, Philly may be close NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 134 days 4 hrs 44 mins

Pedro Martinez is reportedly flying to Philadelphia and will presumably take a physical before signing a contract.

Grizzlies hope to lure Iverson NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 134 days 5 hrs 44 mins

The Grizzlies are interested in Allen Iverson but think the Heat are the favorite to land him.

Sources: Suns, Nash working on deal NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 135 days 2 hrs 44 mins

Friday's re-signing of Grant Hill and Steve Nash's subsequent congratulatory messages via Twitter are the latest signals that the Phoenix Suns will achieve their No. 1 priority this offseason by securing Nash's signature on a contract extension.

Sources: Raptors offer 4 years, $20M NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 135 days 5 hrs 44 mins

The Toronto Raptors have offered Indiana Pacers restricted free agent Jarrett Jack an offer sheet for four years, $20 million, NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com.

Stein Sorts Out NBA Trade Rumors NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 135 days 17 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein with the latest on Carlos Boozer, Paul Millsap and Allen Iverson

Jazz have week to match NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 136 days 8 hrs 44 mins

The Portland Trail Blazers have offered Utah Jazz free agent Paul Millsap a four-year contract worth between $32 million and $36 million, according to league sources.

Sources: Boozer at heart of 3-team talks NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 136 days 14 hrs 44 mins

Another major multi-team trade might be looming in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls

Sources: Okur re-signs for $20.8M NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 137 days 8 hrs 44 mins

The Utah Jazz and center Mehmet Okur have agreed in principle to a two-year contract extension worth just under $21 million, according to NBA front-office sources.

The Doug Gottlieb Show NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 137 days 10 hrs 44 mins

Stein says teams are cringing at the new salary cap projections. Mark comments on last night's three...

Sources: Boozer could go to Chicago NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 137 days 12 hrs 44 mins

Another major multi-team trade could be looming in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls in discussions about a deal that would be headlined by Carlos Boozer and Kirk Hinrich, according to NBA front-office sources.

Four-team trade gets league OK NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 137 days 14 hrs 44 mins

The four-team deal to send Shawn Marion to Dallas has been approved by the league office and was to be formally announced by the teams later Thursday.

Sources: Grizzlies part of Marion to Mavs trade NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 138 days 12 hrs 44 mins

It appears that the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors have successfully recruited the Memphis Grizzlies to help them complete a trade that would eventually route free-agent swingman Shawn Marion to the Mavericks, according to NBA front-office sources.

Raptors re-sign Bargnani to five-year extension NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 138 days 13 hrs 44 mins

The Raptors have re-signed former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani to a five-year contract extension.

NBA memo: Prepare for lower cap in 2010-11 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 139 days 3 hrs 44 mins

A league memo warns that the salary cap for 2010-11 could be even lower, right when big names hit the market.

Agent: Raps give Bargnani contract extension NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 139 days 6 hrs 44 mins

Andrea Bargnani's agent says his client has agreed to an extension with the Raptors.

Galloway & Co.: 7/07 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 139 days 10 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein of ESPN.com- Just how tricky is it to trade Jerry Stackhouse for Shawn Marion

Pistons Expected To Hire John Kuester NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 139 days 14 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein on the expected hiring of John Kuester as Pistons coach

Sources: Johnson won't be Pistons' new coach NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 139 days 17 hrs 44 mins

Avery Johnson will not be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons.

Sources: Pistons talk to Johnson, near decision NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 140 days 4 hrs 44 mins

The Pistons are speaking to Avery Johnson about their vacant coaching position and expect a resolution soon.

Sources: Mavs chase Marion in sign-and-trade NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 140 days 7 hrs 44 mins

Sources say the Mavericks are working on a sign-and-trade with the Raptors for Shawn Marion.

Sources: Kidd pledges to re-sign with Mavericks NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 141 days 7 hrs 44 mins

Jason Kidd has given the Dallas Mavericks a verbal commitment that he will re-sign with the team Wednesday, according to NBA front-office sources.

Sources: Pistons' Dumars to meet with Johnson NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 143 days 8 hrs 44 mins

Pistons president Joe Dumars is scheduled to have his first face-to-face meeting with ESPN NBA analyst Avery Johnson later this weekend regarding Detroit's coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.

Source: Lakers' Jackson assured for 2009-10 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 143 days 16 hrs 44 mins

Phils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.

Knicks, Mavericks Offer Kidd 3-Year Deals NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 144 days 5 hrs 44 mins

Marc Stein discusses reports that both the Mavericks and the Knicks have offered Jason Kidd three-year contracts

Ariza Verbally Commits To Rockets NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 144 days 6 hrs 44 mins

Forward Trevor Ariza will leave Lakers and sign with Rockets

Sources: Ariza verbally agrees to Rockets deal NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 144 days 7 hrs 44 mins

Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.

Artest 'happy to say' he'll be joining Lakers NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 144 days 9 hrs 44 mins

Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."

Magic's Gortat appears bound for Mavericks NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 144 days 12 hrs 44 mins

Restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them July 8, according to NBA front-office sources.

Collins pulls out of running to be Pistons coach NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 145 days 5 hrs 44 mins

Doug Collins has withdrawn from consideration for the Pistons open coaching job.

Sources: Pistons agree with Gordon, Villanueva NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 145 days 9 hrs 44 mins

The Pistons agreed to terms with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on Wednesday.

Tirico & Van Pelt: 7/1 NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 145 days 12 hrs 44 mins

...is joined by ESPN.com's Jayson Stark, PTI's Michael Wilbon and ESPN.com's Marc Stein

3 p.m.: Free Agency/Marc Stein/Red Sox NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 145 days 12 hrs 44 mins

Once Ben Gordon finds a home, NBA free agency will pick up. Marc Stein expects Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to soon be Pistons

Marc Stein, NBA NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 145 days 13 hrs 44 mins

Marc expects Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to be Pistons very soon. As for the Lakers, they're...

Sources: Mavs ready to offer Kidd 3-year deal NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 145 days 14 hrs 44 mins

The Dallas Mavericks opened the free-agent period early Wednesday by letting free-agent guard Jason Kidd know that they are prepared to sign him to a three-year deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.

Blazers speed free-agent courtship of Turkoglu NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 145 days 17 hrs 44 mins

Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan is flying to Orlando to have a Wednesday night dinner with the Blazers' top free-agent target, Hedo Turkoglu.

Stein: The latest chatter on free agency NBA

Source: Marc Stein. 146 days 2 hrs 44 mins

Follow all of the league chatter as NBA free agency season 2009 kicks off

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