All those teams trying to get on that Asian grind... Rockets now what time it is too
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All those teams trying to get on that Asian grind... Rockets now what time it is too
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By DWIGHT JAYNES (@dwightjaynes)
Nic Batum does not want to return to the Portland Trail Blazers "under any circumstances for a variety of reasons," according to an NBA source close to the situation.
Batum, a free agent who visited the Minnesota Timberwolves this week, is said to have told the Blazers Tuesday that he does not want to return to the team.
Minnesota has reportedly offered Batum $45 million over four seasons as a free agent but is said to be willing to negotiate a sign-and-trade deal with the Trail Blazers for a package that might include players and future draft choices. Batum's agent tried to negotiate a contract extension during the season but believes the team low-balled him with an offer estimated around $6 million.
"Batum never wants to play in Portland again," the source said. "And has determined that Minnesota is the best for him and his family."
Apparently Batum has a relationship with Wolves point guard Rickey Rubio and while in Minnesota this week developed a relationship with the team's coach, Rick Adelman.
By DWIGHT JAYNES (@dwightjaynes)
Nic Batum does not want to return to the Portland Trail Blazers "under any circumstances for a variety of reasons," according to an NBA source close to the situation.
Batum, a free agent who visited the Minnesota Timberwolves this week, is said to have told the Blazers Tuesday that he does not want to return to the team.
Minnesota has reportedly offered Batum $45 million over four seasons as a free agent but is said to be willing to negotiate a sign-and-trade deal with the Trail Blazers for a package that might include players and future draft choices. Batum's agent tried to negotiate a contract extension during the season but believes the team low-balled him with an offer estimated around $6 million.
"Batum never wants to play in Portland again," the source said. "And has determined that Minnesota is the best for him and his family."
Apparently Batum has a relationship with Wolves point guard Rickey Rubio and while in Minnesota this week developed a relationship with the team's coach, Rick Adelman.
Damn. Never again huh?
Why does he want to stay in the Northwest though? I've noticed that a lot of dudes that are in the Northwest tend to move to another team in the Northwest.
Then again, the Northwest could've been called the best division in the NBA a couple years ago.
Tick Tock......
The Rockets have come to terms with Jeremy Lin on an offer sheet. Specific terms of the deal have not been released. As of July 11th, the Knicks will have 3 days to match offer.
New York Knicks restricted free agent point guard Jeremy Lin will visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, according to ESPN.
The report indicates that Houston can make a 4-year, $40 million contract offer to Lin where the final 2 years would be worth $15 million per season.
Ironically, the Rockets had waived Lin at the end of training camp in December to make room on the roster for Samuel Dalembert. He subsequently joined the Knicks and became an instant phenomenon, averaging 14.6 points and 6.4 assists in 35 contests last season.
http://www.thescore.com/home/articles/298796-report-rockets-sign-jeremy-lin-to-offer-sheet
The Rockets have come to terms with Jeremy Lin on an offer sheet. Specific terms of the deal have not been released. As of July 11th, the Knicks will have 3 days to match offer.
New York Knicks restricted free agent point guard Jeremy Lin will visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, according to ESPN.
The report indicates that Houston can make a 4-year, $40 million contract offer to Lin where the final 2 years would be worth $15 million per season.
Ironically, the Rockets had waived Lin at the end of training camp in December to make room on the roster for Samuel Dalembert. He subsequently joined the Knicks and became an instant phenomenon, averaging 14.6 points and 6.4 assists in 35 contests last season.
http://www.thescore.com/home/articles/298796-report-rockets-sign-jeremy-lin-to-offer-sheet
Love, Rubio, and Batum will be a good, possibly great trio in the future. All three are 23 and younger. Now that the top free agents are signing, the ball is rolling.
Not accurate, but if it is, goodbye Lin.
@ Gordon getting a max deal and Lin getting 10mil per.Snicks fans lose again.
Shit, we need to get somebody. We've been asking for Lee for years.
This nigga tight
Fuck the celtics old ass faggits
Enjoy Terry he another old ass nigga too
You bums got all shooters and no inside pressence
I ain't never shutting up when it comes to that duck sauce ass team of yours
chicago celtics the new detriot pistons.
one hit wonders
and damn snicks want to trade shump?
we need to get in that trade.
i wouldn't have no problem helpin the snicks if it means the bullshit bringing shump home.
he should see the insane shit they are doing and demand a trade
The Rockets love that mainland China TV market they had with Ming. They want to remain the most popular team in China.
What a coincidence. Guess who's listed on the Pacers' summer league roster? Reggie Hamilton.
Now, if your fellow Chi doesn't outshine Tyler Hans little brother, at least, your scouting cred is trash.
He's one of two brothas in the back court, no excuses.
Mask u did the damn thing
just doing what i do, learned from the best...
Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Luke Harangody has signed his $1.1 million qualifying offer to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league source tells Y! Sports
There's a better chance for yall to land him but other team might pursue harder...
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
The Rockets have withdrawn their qualifying offer to Courtney Lee.
Lee now becomes an unrestricted free agent.
The Pacers and Clippers are two teams who would fill a need with Lee.
Lakers Begin Pursuit Of Steve Nash
The Lakers have entered the bidding for Steve Nash, according to a source.
In order to acquire Nash, Los Angeles would almost certainly need to execute a sign-and-trade with the Suns.
Ramon Sessions, Jordan Hill and Matt Barnes are all free agents.
The Lakers have entered the bidding for Steve Nash, according to a source.
In order to acquire Nash, Los Angeles would almost certainly need to execute a sign-and-trade with the Suns.
Ramon Sessions, Jordan Hill and Matt Barnes are all free agents.
Durant: Harden Won't Enter Free Agency
James Harden could become a restricted free agent next summer if he is unable to agree to terms with the Thunder on a contract extension.
But Kevin Durant doesn't expect Harden to ever reach that stage.
"He not hittin the market," said Durant in a Tweet response to Nate Jones of Goodwin Sports Management.
Many have speculated that Oklahoma City would be unable to afford Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden on max or near-max contracts.
James Harden could become a restricted free agent next summer if he is unable to agree to terms with the Thunder on a contract extension.
But Kevin Durant doesn't expect Harden to ever reach that stage.
"He not hittin the market," said Durant in a Tweet response to Nate Jones of Goodwin Sports Management.
Many have speculated that Oklahoma City would be unable to afford Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden on max or near-max contracts.
Lakers still wont have a PG that can guard anyone but he would be the best PG to suit up for them since Magic
I'm not shocked that Gordon wants to leave N.O. I feel that he wants to be the face for a franchise and that clearly wasn't going to happen in N.O. .....I can't say nothing bad about the guy, hell he didnt hardly play for us last season anyways.
man if I were a Lakers fan I would be mad as fuck...all the moves these other teams are making and yet they have been standing on the sidelines the whole time looking
Fucking Rockets
Report: Jeremy Lin to get offer
Updated: July 4, 2012, 6:06 PM ET
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Mavs Interested In Lin, Nash
ESPNDallas.com's Jeff Caplan joins SportsCenter to discuss the Mavericks interest in Jeremy Lin and Steve Nash.Tags: Jeremy Lin, Steve Nash, Dallas Mavericks
The Houston Rockets plan to offer a contract to New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin on Wednesday, according to a report by The New York Post.
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The Post, citing a league source, reports the Rockets will offer Lin a backloaded deal worth roughly $30 million. According to the same source, the deal would pay Lin $5 million in the first season, $5.2 million in the second, and then would increase to as much as $10 million per year in the third and fourth seasons.
"Jeremy Lin's an excellent player," Rockets general manager Daryl Morey told The Post. "We got to know him firsthand when he was with the Rockets early this season. We think he'd make a fantastic addition to our team."
While both Lin and the Knicks are hoping for a reunion, sources have told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard that if any clubs offer Lin a backloaded contract that pays him an eight-figure salary in the third and fourth years, the Knicks could be hesitant to match the offer.
With the new collective bargaining agreement employing a more punitive luxury tax beginning in the 2013-14 season, the Knicks are concerned about the financial ramifications of such a deal.
The Knicks can offer Lin a four-year deal worth $24.5 million. In 35 games with the Knicks last season, Lin averaged 14.6 points and 6.2 assists per game.
Report: Jeremy Lin to get offer
Updated: July 4, 2012, 6:06 PM ET
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Mavs Interested In Lin, Nash
ESPNDallas.com's Jeff Caplan joins SportsCenter to discuss the Mavericks interest in Jeremy Lin and Steve Nash.Tags: Jeremy Lin, Steve Nash, Dallas Mavericks
The Houston Rockets plan to offer a contract to New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin on Wednesday, according to a report by The New York Post.
NBA Free Agency
NBA NBA free agency is under way and ESPN.com has you covered with all the latest deals, trades and potential moves.
Free agents | Trade Targets | RC Insider
• Insider: Free-agent PER rankings Insider
• More: TrueHoop | Trade Machine
The Post, citing a league source, reports the Rockets will offer Lin a backloaded deal worth roughly $30 million. According to the same source, the deal would pay Lin $5 million in the first season, $5.2 million in the second, and then would increase to as much as $10 million per year in the third and fourth seasons.
"Jeremy Lin's an excellent player," Rockets general manager Daryl Morey told The Post. "We got to know him firsthand when he was with the Rockets early this season. We think he'd make a fantastic addition to our team."
While both Lin and the Knicks are hoping for a reunion, sources have told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard that if any clubs offer Lin a backloaded contract that pays him an eight-figure salary in the third and fourth years, the Knicks could be hesitant to match the offer.
With the new collective bargaining agreement employing a more punitive luxury tax beginning in the 2013-14 season, the Knicks are concerned about the financial ramifications of such a deal.
The Knicks can offer Lin a four-year deal worth $24.5 million. In 35 games with the Knicks last season, Lin averaged 14.6 points and 6.2 assists per game.
Why?
Has any deal you've seen been a great deal that takes a team to a title?
You act like a bunch of great free agents are signing.
ha dont put your life on that Kev
Harden's gonna get a Max contract. He'll probably end up in Dallas.
knicks MUST match now. Nash is in Hollywood. fucker. At least we keep shump and it stops dolan from doing something STUPID.
Dolan will just find some other way to do something stupid.
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