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Mike Miller - G/F - Heat

The Spurs and Heat are expected to use the same starting lineups for Tuesday's Game 6 as they did for Game 5.

That means Manu Ginobili is in and Tiago Splitter is out for the Spurs, while Mike Miller gets the nod for the Heat. Tony Parker, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard and Tim Duncan will round out the starting five for the Spurs, while Mario Chalmers, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh will start for the Heat. LeBron is actually warming up on the court (instead of in the practice gym) for the big game, which is not something he normally does.

Jun 18 - 8:26 PM

Doc Rivers - C - Celtics

Coach Doc Rivers is expected to meet with Celtics GM Danny Ainge on Wednesday.

Now that the Clippers trade is dead, the question is if Rivers wants to oversee the Celtics' rebuilding process. It looks like the answer is no, but Ainge will discuss it with his coach. Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski notes that the two parties are "not at odds" despite the drama of the last week. When Rivers signed a five-year, $35 million contract in 2011, he had to know that Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce would be out of gas before the deal was up.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

Jun 18 - 4:37 PM

Chris Andersen - F/C - Heat

Chris Andersen is expected to be back in the rotation for Tuesday's Game 6.

Andersen did not play at all in Games 4 or 5 as Mike Miller started and Udonis Haslem came off the bench. With the Heat back in front of their home fans and needing a big spark as they face elimination, expect Birdman to get the call for some energy off the bench. Coach Erik Spoelstra still hasn't revealed his starting five.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Jun 18 - 4:02 PM

Alex Len - C - Player

Maryland C Alex Len (ankle surgery) has been cleared to walk without crutches.

Len underwent ankle surgery in early May and was slapped with a 4-6 month rehab timetable. Despite this, he's gaining buzz as the possible choice for the Cavs at No. 1 overall. He's bigger than Nerlens Noel, and has a more refined offensive game. Any positive health reports on Len are big for his stock ahead of the June 27 draft.

Source: Michael Lelchitski on Twitter

Jun 18 - 3:39 PM

Ben McLemore - G - Player

Sources tell ESPN that Kansas SG Ben McLemore was out of shape in recent workouts for the Suns and Magic.

McLemore reportedly "struggled to keep up." It's not a good look for a player whose assertiveness and motivation was already being questioned thanks to a bunch of passive games in college. McLemore is sliding down boards as the June 27 draft approaches. Chad Ford does have him going fifth to the Suns in his latest Mock.

Source: ESPN.com

Jun 18 - 3:29 PM

Alvin Gentry - C - Suns

Alvin Gentry will have his second interview with the Grizzlies later this week.

The Grizz are expected to complete their search for Lionel Hollins' replacement by the end of the week. Assistant Dave Joeger is considered the front-runner, but Gentry is strongly in the mix. From a fantasy perspective, Gentry is the more desirable candidate as a proponent of free-flowing offense.

Source: Ronald Tillery on Twitter

Jun 18 - 3:11 PM

Kevin Garnett - F/C - Celtics

Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski says the Clippers backed out of their trade with the Celtics due in part to financial considerations.

The trade was DeAndre Jordan and two first-round picks for Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers. The Clippers would have had to sign Rivers to a five-year, $35 million contract and paid a $3 million trade kicker on Jordan. The 37-year-old Garnett still has two years and $22.4 million left on his contract. They also were expected to sign Paul Pierce after he reached a buyout with the Celtics. In the end, the money coupled with the Clippers' desire to give up only one first-round pick killed the deal. They're moving forward with Brian Shaw, Byron Scott and Lionel Hollins in their coaching search.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Jun 18 - 3:01 PM

Carlos Boozer - F - Bulls

ESPN Chicago says there's a "very good chance" Carlos Boozer will be amnestied in the summer of 2014.

The Bulls won't amnesty Boozer this summer, simply because he played so well in 2012-13. He averaged 16.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists while missing just three games and serving as the team's leader. But by the time the 2014-15 season rolls around, he'll be owed $16.8 million and will be 33 years old. Taj Gibson and his $30 million contract are the future for the Bulls at power forward.

Source: ESPN Chicago

Jun 18 - 2:40 PM

Jimmy Butler - G/F - Bulls

Jimmy Butler is penciled in as the Bulls' starting shooting guard in 2013-14.

Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli and Richard Hamilton are all expected to move on. That leaves the Bulls with a projected starting five of Derrick Rose, Butler, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah. Owners shouldn't be expecting Butler to reach the offensive numbers he did while playing without both Rose and Deng in the playoffs, but he'll still be firmly on the fantasy radar. Butler averaged 1.8 steals and 1.1 3-pointers in 20 regular-season starts last season.

Source: ESPN Chicago

Jun 18 - 2:37 PM

Monta Ellis - G - Bucks

Sources tell ESPN that the Hawks and Mavericks have interest in impending free agent Monta Ellis.

Ellis has turned down a two-year extension from the Bucks and informed them he will opt out of the $11 million left in the final year of his current contract. The Hawks and Mavs will be tied to virtually every big-name free agent because they have cap space to burn, but both will attack the top tier of Chris Paul and Dwight Howard first. The Lakers also reportedly have interest, but they could only acquire Ellis if he's willing to sign for the mini mid-level exception of $3 million. They simply have no cap room.

Source: ESPN.com

Jun 18 - 2:23 PM

Danny Green - G/F - Spurs

The Heat are promising not to give Danny Green any open looks in Tuesday's Game 6.

Green has arguably been the MVP of the series so far, setting a Finals record with 25 3-pointers made on 38 attempts. "He has a knack for shooting, but he won't be open tonight," Chris Bosh said Tuesday. "We'll see how he shoots with somebody always on him." Green's streak isn't a total fluke. He was eighth in the NBA in 3-pointers made during the regular season with 177 and shot 42.9 percent from long range.

Source: ESPN.com

Jun 18 - 2:14 PM

Doc Rivers - C - Celtics

Doc Rivers is uncertain about returning to the Celtics after the deal with the Clippers fell through, sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Here we go. The Celtics and Rivers "planned to reach a final resolution in the next few days," sources told Yahoo! The Celtics would welcome Rivers back as head coach, but it's difficult to imagine that could be a realistic scenario after everything that has happened. The Clippers and Celtics have had "no discussions" about rekindling the deal in another format.

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Jun 18 - 1:19 PM

Kevin Garnett - F/C - Celtics

The Clippers have called off the Kevin Garnett trade with the Celtics, sources told the LA Times.

We're not ready to call the talks dead yet. It seems to be a posturing move by the Clippers in order to expedite a decision from the Celtics, but this is the latest development and it seems like the teams are moving backward rather than forward. The report has been confirmed by multiple outlets and Celtics GM Danny Ainge.

Source: Brad Turner on Twitter

Jun 18 - 12:12 PM

Mike Miller - G/F - Heat

The Heat are contemplating a lineup change in advance of Tuesday's Game 6 vs. the Spurs.

Erik Spoelstra siad "we'll find out" when asked if his starting lineup would remain the same. It's possible Mike Miller will go back to the bench in favor of Udonis Haslem, but we'll have to wait until just before tipoff for official word.

Source: Marc J. Spears on Twitter

Jun 18 - 11:43 AM

Alex Len - C - Player

Alex Len (ankle surgery) anticipates being fully cleared by training camp in October.

Len had ankle surgery at the beginning of May, so whatever team that takes him is gambling on his short and long term health. Rumored to go anywhere from the top spot to somewhere inside the top 10, Len has already said he'll emerge as the best player in the draft down the road. He's going to have to prove it.

Source: Rick Bonnell on Twitter

Jun 18 - 10:35 AM