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Rockets waive Jon Brockman

Rockets waive F/C Jon Brockman.

Brockman was slowed in training camp with an eye injury, but he never had a long-term future in Houston.

Source: Jonathan Feigen on Twitter

Mon, Oct 29, 2012 09:36:00 AM

ESPN: Spurs shopping LaMarcus Aldridge

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Michael C. Wright, the Spurs are still shopping LaMarcus Aldridge.

Suns radio host John Gambadoro said on Wednesday that the Spurs were looking for a top-5 pick in return, but this report says they would move Aldridge for a top-10 pick. The Spurs have spoken to at least three teams so far, but no deal is imminent yet. Aldridge was a letdown in the postseason and is slated to make $21.4 million next season with a player option for 2018-19, so getting his contract off the books would give the Spurs a ton of flexibility to make some noise in free agency.

Source: ESPN

Jun 22 - 10:38 AM

NBA salary cap, luxury tax revised downward

The NBA's projected salary cap for the 2017-18 season has been revised downward from $102 million to roughly $99 million.

The luxury tax threshold is also likely to be lowered from $121 million to $119 million. This is reportedly a result of lower-than-expected playoff revenues, and it could make it harder for some teams to clear space to pursue elite free agents. This may not have a glaring impact on strategies at the trade deadline, but it could throw a wrench into some offseason plans.

Source: Jay King on Twitter

Jun 22 - 12:30 AM

Phil Jackson tepid in support of Porzingis

Phil Jackson was noncommittal about Kristaps Porzingis during an exclusive MSG interview on Wednesday, saying, "As much as we love this guy, we have to do what's best for the club."

"I don't think I've ever had a player over 25 years, maybe 30 ... not coming to a exit meeting," Jackson said. That was a reference to Porzingis' decision to skip his exit interview with the Knicks, reportedly because he was upset about the team's treatment of Carmelo Anthony. "We're getting calls [from other teams]," Jackson added. "We're listening, but we're not intrigued yet at this level." The Knicks are reportedly seeking a top-four pick along with young talent for Porzingis, and it's a fascinating situation to watch with the draft less than 24 hours away.

Source: Tommy Beer on Twitter

Jun 21 - 9:39 PM

Tim Frazier traded to Wizards for No. 52 pick

Tim Frazier has been traded from the Pelicans to the Wizards in exchange for the No. 52 pick in this year's draft.

The Wizards gave up their first-round pick last year in the deal for Bojan Bogdanovic, but they made great use of their second-round pick to land a solid guard in Frazier. He should step into the backup PG role vacated by Brandon Jennings, who is a free agent, but fantasy owners won't have much interest as long as John Wall is healthy.

Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter

Jun 21 - 8:30 PM

Nick Young declines player option, now a FA

Nick Young has declined his $5.6 million player option in favor of free agency.

Young is 32 years old and it's no surprise to see him chase more long-term money, rather than playing out his deal and testing the market at age 33. He had a minor bounce-back season last year, even showing commitment on the defensive end, but no matter where he lands he won't offer fantasy owners more than a handful of points and 3-pointers.

Source: Brad Turner on Twitter

Jun 21 - 7:05 PM

Celtics have interest in Dennis Smith Jr.?

According to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, general manager Danny Ainge "would love to find a way" to get Dennis Smith Jr. in the draft.

The guesses on Boston are all over the place, and it's possible they move down yet again. In fact, this report adds just how little we know what Boston is doing. "If you asked 10 different clubs what Ainge wanted, you’d get 10 different answers," the report says. While Smith Jr. is a freak athletically, he does have some concerns as a shooter and his short arms are another knock on him. He'll be going in the lottery, though.

Source: Boston Herald

Jun 21 - 6:04 PM

Report: HOU trying to clear cap space for FA

The Rockets have reportedly made Ryan Anderson, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams available via trade in order to open up some cap space for free agency this summer.

Trading away these guys would help the Rockets bring in another superstar to play alongside James Harden, and thus far, they've been linked to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kyle Lowry, Paul Millsap and Paul George. Both Williams and Beverley make for very enticing trade chips as both guys are on the final year of their very cap friendly contracts, and Anderson's 3-point shooting prowess from the four-spot should be able to attract some potential suitors. Stay tuned.

Source: Marc Stein on Twitter

Jun 21 - 1:31 PM

Report: SAC, DEN, PHX interested in Millsap

The Kings, Nuggets and Suns will reportedly pursue Paul Millsap as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Millsap is fully expected to opt out of his contract in order to hit the open market this summer, and there's sure to be more than a few teams added to this list as we get deeper into free agency. The Hawks have reportedly begun to put out some feelers regarding potential sign-and-trade scenarios, which hints that the Atlanta franchise may be prepared to begin going through a rebuild. The Nuggets have long been interested in Millsap, and given they can afford to offer him a max deal, they look like one of the early frontrunners to potentially secure the All-Star forwards services.

Source: BSN Denver

Jun 21 - 11:44 AM

Langston Galloway will decline player option

Langston Galloway will decline his player option with the Kings for the 2017-18 season.

With Galloway opting out, the Kings officially do not have any point guards on the roster for next season, which perhaps could give them some added incentive to go with De'Aaron Fox on draft day, assuming he's still available when they come on the board with the No. 5 overall selection. As for Galloway, he shouldn't have much trouble finding his next contract, but it's unlikely he'll be a guy worth monitoring in standard fantasy leagues next season.

Source: Sam Amick on Twitter

Jun 21 - 10:04 AM

Greg Monroe will pick up player option w/ MIL

Greg Monroe will exercise his $17.8 million player option with the Bucks for the 2017-18 season.

That means he'll be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2018, but for next year, he'll remain with Milwaukee serving as a spark plug off the bench. Monroe put in averages of 11.7 points, 6.6 boards, 2.3 dimes and 1.1 steals per game this past season on 53.3 percent shooting, which was good enough for top-100 value in standard 9-cat leagues. He should come off the board towards the later rounds on draft day.

Source: ESPN

Jun 21 - 9:21 AM

ESPN: LAC gauge interest in DeAndre Jordan

According to ESPN's Chris Haynes, the Clippers have "gauged the market" on potentially trading DeAndre Jordan.

The All-Star center has two years and $46 million remaining on his current contract, though the final year is a player option. Haynes said that the Clippers have talked with a few teams about a potential trade, and one proposed trade was for Phoenix's Tyson Chandler and the No. 4 pick. The Suns reportedly "balked" at the proposal, so nothing is imminent. The Clippers are hoping to re-sign both Blake Griffin and Chris Paul to max deals this summer, but if the rumors are true about a potential pursuit of LeBron James in 2018, the Clippers will have to find a new home for Jordan.

Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter

Jun 20 - 9:57 PM