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Steve Novak - F - Knicks

Steve Novak admitted to being frustrated by not receiving playing time in the second round.

"It was frustrating for me," Novak said. "It's not what you want." Novak is under contract for three more years with the Knicks, but it's not clear what his role will be going into next season.
Source: Marc Berman on Twitter
May 20 - 1:47 PM
Iman Shumpert - G/F - Knicks

Iman Shumpert said the Knicks want him to play in summer league.

Shumpert has never played in summer league so this could be his first opportunity to do so. After showing what he's capable of at both ends of the floor in the postseason, we wouldn't expect Shumpert's minutes at summer league to be extensive if he does wind up playing.
Source: Marc Berman on Twitter
May 20 - 1:04 PM
Tyson Chandler - C - Knicks

Tyson Chandler admitted at his exit interview on Monday that he was not fully healthy after dealing with strep throat in addition to his neck injury during the playoffs.

Chandler battled a neck issue toward the end of the regular season and he never really healed to the point where he was at full strength. Additionally, Chandler's strep throat caused him to lose weight, and he said that impacted him more than the neck issue. "I wasn't where I wanted to be (physically)," he said. "Tried to give the team everything I had." Chandler fouled out of the Game 6 loss with two points and six rebounds, and he was a complete no-show against Roy Hibbert in the second round.
Source: Howard Beck on Twitter
May 20 - 12:45 PM
Dwane Casey - C - Raptors

Updating a previous item, Bryan Colangelo will remain at MLSE in a "corporate" role in a non-basketball capacity.

In other words, Colangelo is out as Raptors lead man with respect to basketball decisions. MLSE will continue its search for a new head of the Raptors organization with Denver's GM Masai Ujiri firmly in sight.
Source: Doug Smith on Twitter
May 20 - 11:05 AM
Dwane Casey - C - Raptors

Updating a previous item, Bryan Colangelo could return to the Raptors in a "significant capacity," but may be removed as general manager.

The MLSE had been "negotiating" with Colangelo regarding his role, and it's looking like only a matter of time until his dismissal as the decision-maker is made official. Masai Ujiri worked for the Raptors before he became Nuggets GM and the Raptors are reportedly interested in bringing him back to Toronto.
Related: Nuggets
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
May 20 - 10:48 AM
Joe Dumars - G - Pistons

Maurice Cheeks is reportedly on the Pistons' radar in their search for a new head coach.

It's not clear if, how or when Cheeks' name popped up on Detroit's list, but he's another candidate we can throw into the ring. Other known candidates include Nate McMillan, Lindsey Hunter, Mike Budenholzer, J.B. Bickerstaff, Brian Shaw and Darrell Walker.
Source: Detroit Free Press
May 20 - 9:06 AM
Kawhi Leonard - G/F - Spurs

Kawhi Leonard drew heavy praise from his teammates following San Antonio's Game 1 demolition of the Grizzlies.

"Kawhi's been awesome," Tim Duncan said. "He's been unbelievable, especially the last series and the start of this one. He's playing a little hurt but finding a way to play through that," Duncan added. Duncan also referred to Leonard's play as Kawhi "bossing." Leonard said he's "just getting comfortable," and Manu Ginobili added "he has become a big part of what we do." There is no understating Leonard's growth and importance to the Spurs right now.
Source: San Antonio Express-News
May 20 - 8:52 AM
Kelvin Sampson - C - Rockets

The Suns are expected to interview Kelvin Sampson for their head coaching position and are also interested in Quin Snyder.

Sampson has already interviewed with the Bucks and Bobcats, and he's expected to interview with the Suns and Sixers this week. Meanwhile, Snyder is drawing interest from both the Bobcats. It would be a surprise if Sampson isn't hired to be a head coach next season, and Snyder's name is gaining serious traction as well.
Related: Bobcats, Bucks, 76ers, Suns
Source: CBS Sports
May 20 - 8:43 AM
Dwane Casey - C - Raptors

Bryan Colangelo's fate as Raptors GM is expected to be decided on Monday, and "barring a stunning turn of events, it is expected" that he will be fired.

Colangelo has guided the Raptors to the playoffs just twice during his time on the job. If Colangelo is given his dismissal, it's not clear where Toronto could turn to next, but we're guessing another round of Phil Jackson rumors will get thrown into the fire despite the fact they've been debunked previously. It's also been reported Toronto is pursuing Denver's GM Masai Ujiri. Colangelo's major acquisition this year was Rudy Gay.
Source: Toronto Sun
May 20 - 8:30 AM
Deron Williams - G - Nets

Deron Williams admitted to using media criticism as fuel for his second-half surge this season.

Interesting. "When you hear people talking about it that way ... [that] it's all on me ... it definitely hurts, definitely motivates you to come back stronger," said Williams, adding, "So I look forward to prove people wrong -- for years to come." Williams was widely criticized for his play in the first half of the year, but he bounced back favorably with averages of 22.9 points, 8.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.8 triples after the All-Star break. As long as his ankles stay healthy, Williams should produce at a similar level from the beginning of next season.
Source: Nets Daily
May 20 - 8:27 AM
Greg Oden - C - Trail Blazers

Greg Oden remains on the Celtics' radar, but he "doesn't seem to be a high priority," according to the Boston Herald.

Why should he be? Oden is nothing but a lottery ticket for any team that signs him given his injury issues, and the Celtics need someone they can count on behind Kevin Garnett if KG returns. "We'll look into Greg still," Danny Ainge said. "He wasn't ready to play when he saw him last. He wasn't ready to work out."
Related: Celtics
Source: Boston Herald
May 20 - 8:25 AM
Fab Melo - F/C - Celtics

Doc Rivers will be watching Fab Melo "closely" during summer league.

"Fab has to be consistent, and it's Fab job to make an impression on Doc," Danny Ainge said. "Fab has really improved, and I think our guys have done a really good job with him." Melo is still very raw and faces an uphill climb to make any kind of real impact next season.
Source: Boston Herald
May 20 - 8:23 AM
Pablo Prigioni - G - Knicks

Pablo Prigoni's wife wants to return to Europe before next season, a source told the New York Post.

Prigioni hasn't been clear on his plans beyond his rookie season with the Knicks, and the point guard turned down a two-year deal from New York prior to the season to have flexibility. He could stay in the NBA or return to Europe, but even if he does stay stateside it's not a lock he'll return to the Knicks after proving his worth this season.
Source: New York Post
May 20 - 8:20 AM
Chris Smith - G - Knicks

The Knicks are expected to re-sign Chris Smith before training camp next season.

Chris, J.R.'s brother, was signed by the Knicks before training camp, but a knee injury derailed his season before it ever got started. It's not clear if any other team is interested in J.R.'s brother, but the Knicks appear to be lining up a "package deal" with Chris and J.R. if the latter re-signs.
Related: J.R. Smith
Source: New York Post
May 20 - 8:19 AM
J.R. Smith - G/F - Knicks

J.R. Smith is expected to decline his player option for next season and test free agency, according to the New York Post.

The writing has been on the wall with Smith and it would be a huge shock to see him opt in considering he can make more money as an unrestricted free agent. The Knicks can offer him a four-year deal at a starting price around $5 million annually, but that might not be enough to retain Smith, who will be a desired commodity on the open market.
Source: New York Post
May 20 - 8:17 AM

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