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Jeremy Lin - G - Knicks

When speaking about the recent extension given to head coach Mike Woodson, Knicks GM Glen Grunwald also said he "can't see a scenario where we don't keep [Jeremy] Lin."

The case to hear if Lin will be eligible to be re-signed under the "Bird Rights" won't be until mid-June, but it sounds like the Knicks plan on bringing him back no matter what. There will be several teams interested in Lin, as the Raptors, Trail Blazers, Mavericks, and even the Warriors have been mentioned as possible suitors this summer. The bottom line is that New York can match all offers for Lin and it looks like they will do just that.
Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter
May 25 - 7:07 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

The New York Knicks have given Mike Woodson a multi-year contract extension, as the team officially announced him as head coach on Friday.

The Knicks announced the contract extension, but the terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Knicks finished the regular season 18-6 under Woodson and managed to win one game against the Heat in their first-round playoffs matchup.
Source: Frank Isola on Twitter
May 25 - 6:04 PM
Dwight Howard - C - Magic

Jeff Bowen is expected to interview with the Orlando Magic next week for their vacant GM position.

Expect the Magic to interview several candidates before making a GM decision, as it will likely affect the direction they want to take in Dwight Howard's contract situation.
Source: Joshua Robbins on Twitter
May 25 - 5:58 PM
LaMarcus Aldridge - F/C - Trail Blazers

Posting on the Trail Blazers official blog, LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) said that he has started walking again after his hip surgery.

Aldridge goes on to say that he is working his way back to 100%. The recovery timeline of 2-4 months seems realistic at this point and LMA is hoping to return for the beginning of next season.
Source: Portland Trailblazers Blog
May 25 - 5:36 PM
LeBron James - F - Heat

LeBron had three games in the Heat-Pacers series in which he scored at least 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished five assists, putting his all-time total of 30-10-5 playoff games at 16, most among all active players.

30-10-5 is a dominant stat line, but until LeBron erases 0 from his stat line of rings, his detractors will always have something to harp on. Something tells us that James may need at least one additional 30-10-5 game this year for the Heat to win the necessary eight more games for that elusive championship.
Source: Chris Palmer on Twitter
May 25 - 4:53 PM
Anthony Davis - C - Player

The NBA has announced that the Draft Lottery will be held on Wednesday at 8 pm ET, right before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Lottery proceedings will move to the Times Square studios of ABC as opposed to Secaucus, NJ, where it has been held since 1994. Charlotte has a 25% chance of landing the top pick, but Anthony Davis is considered a lock to be picked #1 overall, no matter who wins the lottery on Wednesday night.
Source: NBA.com
May 25 - 2:44 PM
Nick Young - G/F - Clippers

The Clippers want to re-sign restricted free agent Nick Young, a source tells the Orange County Register.

The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that the team and Young "want to make a deal," so this really isn't all that surprising. Young is from L.A. and has made no secret that's where he'd like to play. The Orange County Register speculates that he could serve as a scorer off the bench or move into the starting lineup at shooting guard with Chauncey Billups and Randy Foye both unrestricted free agents.
Related: Chauncey Billups, Randy Foye
Source: Orange County Register
May 25 - 1:42 PM
Luol Deng - F - Bulls

Luol Deng (wrist) met with the Bulls front office to discuss his plan for the Olympics.

Deng said recently that he's still undecided on wrist surgery, but he remains committed to playing for Great Britain in the London Olympics. "We certainly care a lot about Luol and how he feels," Tom Thibodeau said. "We just want to make sure from a health standpoint he's good with everything." It remains possible that Deng could be sidelined for the beginning of next season.
Source: ESPN Chicago
May 25 - 1:09 PM
Derrick Rose - G - Bulls

Derrick Rose (torn ACL) is "doing great" in his rehab from knee surgery.

"He has a great support system," Tom Thibodeau said when appearing on ESPN 1000. "His family is fantastic. He comes in every day. he's diligent. He's moving along well," added Thibs. The head coach said that he talks to Rose almost every day, but there is nothing to suggest Rose is ahead of schedule in his recovery process right now.
Source: ESPN Chicago
May 25 - 12:38 PM
Keyon Dooling - G - Celtics

Keyon Dooling (illness) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Game 7 against the Sixers on Saturday.

Dooling would be in line for more minutes with Avery Bradley's (shoulder) surgery forcing Ray Allen into the starting five, but the veteran point guard is not a lock to play in Game 7 against Philly. We'll have an update on his status when one becomes available.
Related: Avery Bradley, Ray Allen
Source: Celtics on Twitter
May 25 - 12:32 PM
Avery Bradley - G - Celtics

Avery Bradley (shoulder) will undergo surgery on Friday.

Bradley is expected to need four months of rehab after surgery, so he should be ready to go before next season begins. It's a brutal way for Bradley's season to end after he played through pain, and the Celtics will certainly miss his on-ball defense in the postseason. Ray Allen and Mickael Pietrus will both be thrust into bigger roles with Bradley sidelined.
Related: Mickael Pietrus, Ray Allen
Source: Steve Bulpett on Twitter
May 25 - 12:22 PM
Grant Hill - G/F - Suns

Grant Hill reiterated that he's not prepared to retire.

"I'm just focusing on being healthy," he said. The 39-year-old wants to continue playing despite dealing with a knee injury that hampered him down the stretch this season. The Suns have already expressed an openness for Hill to return, but he'll likely have to take a major pay cut from the $6.5 million he made this year.
Source: NBA.com
May 25 - 10:11 AM
Paul Davis - F/C - Wizards

Timberwolves GM David Kahn is currently scouting Paul Davis in Spain.

Davis, who played his college ball at Michigan State, hasn't been in the NBA since the Wizards released him in November of 2009. Now 27 years old, Davis faces an uphill climb to return to the league.
Related: Timberwolves
Source: Darren Wolfson on Twitter
May 25 - 9:45 AM
Chris Bosh - F/C - Heat

Erik Spoelstra said that Chris Bosh (abdominal strain) remains out "indefinitely."

Bosh said that he was healing at a "very fast rate," but he still hasn't resumed basketball activities and is not close to a return at this time. Udonis Haslem will continue to see an increased role while Bosh remains sidelined.
Related: Udonis Haslem
Source: Chris Tomasson on Twitter
May 25 - 9:38 AM
Lance Thomas - F - Hornets

Lance Thomas has been named to the USA Select Team.

Not too shabby for a D-League product. Thomas averaged just 4.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 42 games with the Hornets, but the 24-year-old will get a big chance to make a serious impression.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
May 25 - 9:33 AM


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