Bucks release Bowen after trade attempts fail NBA
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.
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.
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.
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Lamar Odom will return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to an NBA source.
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The Hornets, after swapping Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor, are poised to add further to their frontcourt by signing free-agent forward Ike Diogu.
The Pacers added depth by signing veteran guard Earl Watson.
The Mavericks signed free-agent forward Tim Thomas on Tuesday.
Marc Stein breaks down the Tyson Chandler-Emeka Okafor trade
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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.
Tim Thomas' agent said that the forward is traveling to Dallas and expects to sign a contract.
Sources say the Bobcats and Hornets are in talks to trade Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor.
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.
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.
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.
What's going on with Carlos Boozer, David Lee and Ramon Sessions? Here's the latest.
The rest of the league would love to see Lamar Odom leave the Lakers.
Steve Phillips says it would make sense for the Dodgers or Phillies to trade for Roy Halladay.
Marc Stein talks about Lamar Odom, Carlos Boozer and Allen Iverson
Sources say the Magic are nearing an agreement with forward Matt Barnes.
The Wolves' coaching search is on hold as president David Kahn is heading to Spain to negotiate Ricky Rubio's buyout.
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Marc Stein on Steve Nash's new deal with the Suns and Amare Stoudemiore
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.
The Cavaliers have continued their offseason remodeling by signing restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet, according to NBA front-office sources.
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.
Marc Stein has the latest word on Ramon Sessions, Allen Iverson and others.
Chicago Bulls make it official, re-sign Lindsey Hunter.
Sources say the Lakers pulled their offer to forward Lamar Odom.
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.
Marc Stein has the latest word on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom and others.
Sources say Mark Jackson, Kurt Rambis and Elston Turner have progressed to second interviews for the Wolves coaching job.
The Clippers are reportedly in serious talks to sign Allen Iverson.
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.
The Bulls have reached agreement on a one-year deal with veteran guard Lindsey Hunter.
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.
Pedro Martinez is reportedly flying to Philadelphia and will presumably take a physical before signing a contract.
The Grizzlies are interested in Allen Iverson but think the Heat are the favorite to land him.
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.
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.
Marc Stein with the latest on Carlos Boozer, Paul Millsap and Allen Iverson
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.
Another major multi-team trade might be looming in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The Raptors have re-signed former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani to a five-year contract extension.
A league memo warns that the salary cap for 2010-11 could be even lower, right when big names hit the market.
Andrea Bargnani's agent says his client has agreed to an extension with the Raptors.
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Marc Stein on the expected hiring of John Kuester as Pistons coach
Avery Johnson will not be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons.
The Pistons are speaking to Avery Johnson about their vacant coaching position and expect a resolution soon.
Sources say the Mavericks are working on a sign-and-trade with the Raptors for Shawn Marion.
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.
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.
Phils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.
Marc Stein discusses reports that both the Mavericks and the Knicks have offered Jason Kidd three-year contracts
Forward Trevor Ariza will leave Lakers and sign with Rockets
Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.
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."
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.
Doug Collins has withdrawn from consideration for the Pistons open coaching job.
The Pistons agreed to terms with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on Wednesday.
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Once Ben Gordon finds a home, NBA free agency will pick up. Marc Stein expects Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to soon be Pistons
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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.
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.
Follow all of the league chatter as NBA free agency season 2009 kicks off