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Here is some news I have seen on twitter:

The Suns, Bobcats, Wizards, Sixers, and Knicks are all expected to pursue free agent big man Jared Jeffries, source says.

The Nets and Hawks are in discussions about a trade that would send Joe Johnson to Brooklyn. Very interesting to say the least.

So the Magic GM met with Howard today in L.A. and was told by Dwight that he wants to be traded to the Nets. Here we go again.

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard
Hennigan did not tell Howard whether he would or would not trade him; he just heard Howard out.

So the Rockets are offering Kevin Martin, Donatas Motiejunas (however you spell), Lamb, White/Jones to the Hornets for Eric Gordon.

The Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to woo Ray Allen when free agency begins Sunday, reports Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal. The Grizzlies will reportedly offer Allen their full mid-level exception worth $5 million per season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have declined to make qualifying offers to forwards Michael Beasley and Anthony Randolph, making them both unrestricted free agents.

The Rockets believe that if they attempt to sign Gordon, that the Hornets will simply match, so they are attempting to do a sign and trade instead.

The sign and trade offer will center around Kevin Martin and the Rockets will allow the Hornets to choose either two or three of their young prospects- Jeremy Lamb, Royce White, Patrick Patterson, Terrance Jones, and Donatas Montiejuns. It is no secret that the Hornets targeted Kevin Martin last summer in the original CP3 trade, and Dell Demps has been fond of Montiejunas for some time now.

Novak, the Knicks’ sharp-shooting small forward, won his “Early Bird Rights” on Friday, along with point guard Jeremy Lin. The Knicks can now re-sign both players by going over the salary cap and still keep their mid-level exception.

“It’s a good thing for Steve,” Mark Bartelstein told SNY.tv of the “Bird Rights” ruling. “It gives us a lot more flexibility and a lot more options. This is always what you want, as many options as you can have regarding free agency. He’s a free agent and we’ll see what happens.”

Novak played at Marquette and the New York Post pointed out that the Milwaukee Bucks could pursue him, but Novak told Newsday he is “optimistic” about returning to New York.

“They would love to have him back,” Bartelstein said of the Knicks. “I’m sure [Knicks GM] Glen Grunwald and I will talk tonight or [Sunday]. Woody [coach Mike Woodson] was great for him, as was Glen and the fans.

“He’ll be a free agent and we’ll jump into this thing.”

Meantime, another potential Knicks target, free agent point guard Steve Nash, is being heavily courted by the Toronto Raptors, according to reports.

Sam Amick of SI.com reported that sources told him “a group that includes team governor Larry Tanenbaum, GM Bryan Colangelo, and coach Dwane Casey is flying overnight from Los Angeles tonight [Saturday] on Tanenbaum’s jet in order to be the first team to greet…Steve Nash in the morning.”

Nash said last week he would be “open to everything,” including the Knicks and the Nets. He’s Canadian and playing in Toronto would allow him to play in his home country.

Meantime, the agent for Knicks’ draft pick Kostas Papanikolau told the New York Post that the 6-8 Greek forward whom the team drafted at No. 48 wants to play for the Knicks in 2013-14.

“He definitely wants to play in the NBA, it’s a lifelong dream of his,’’ Marc Cornstein told The Post. “He’s playing at the highest level in the Greek League and it’s the next step. He’s anxious to play sooner than later. He wanted the right fit with the right team and the Knicks we would’ve handpicked.’’

He has a $1 million buyout of which the Knicks can pay about $650,000, the Post reported.

But Cornstein told SNY.tv by text, “The opportunity will be there for him to come next season.”

Cornstein said of his client: “[He brings] intensity, he’s a good shooter and he’s a hard-nosed player who has already won at the highest levels of European competition.”

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If the Nets don't do a deal for Joe Johnson, they're considering a significant offer for Memphis shooting guard O.J. Mayo, Y! sources said.

CrushAlot wrote:I was hoping Jeffries would be a vet minimum signing.

Yeah things are getting interesting.
I don't know but I just don't see the Bucks really trying to pursue Novak

The Brooklyn Nets have offered Morrow, Petro, and future 1st round pick for Rockets F Luis Scola, according to Y!

Back to reality. Go get Beasley.

Let someone else overpay Novak. I hate to say it. He got exposed in the playoffs and we can do better.

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In addition to Nets, the Celtics, Pacers and Suns are in the mix for unrestricted free agent O.J. Mayo, league source says.
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crzymdups wrote:I really don't want to overpay Novak. I hate to say it, I think he's tremendously overrated. We thought we'd never be able to replace Shawne Williams... and it was pretty easy, right? Novak. And the Nets immediately regretted giving Shawne Williams 2yrs $6M.

Let someone else overpay Novak. I hate to say it. He got exposed in the playoffs and we can do better.

I agree 100%

@dmorey Meeting w/Omer Asik in a few minutes -- tell him how much you want him to be in Houston! He will see your msg live - include #Asik2Houston

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Hearing Rockets prepared to offer Omer Asik in the $8 million range annually.
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crzymdups wrote:also, for all the OJ Mayo haters, I wonder why so many quality NBA teams are chasing him...

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In addition to Nets, the Celtics, Pacers and Suns are in the mix for unrestricted free agent O.J. Mayo, league source says.
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ATrain wrote:

The Brooklyn Nets have offered Morrow, Petro, and future 1st round pick for Rockets F Luis Scola, according to Y!

BigDaddyG wrote:

crzymdups wrote:also, for all the OJ Mayo haters, I wonder why so many quality NBA teams are chasing him...

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Means nothing. Look how many teams are in the mix for Jared Jeffries.

ATrain wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

crzymdups wrote:also, for all the OJ Mayo haters, I wonder why so many quality NBA teams are chasing him...

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Means nothing. Look how many teams are in the mix for Jared Jeffries.

Yeah but what about how the nets to offer him a significant amount if they don't get Joe Johnson

Sounds like a typical Nets move. They're still looking for someone to fill the void left by Travis Outlaw.

ATrain wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

crzymdups wrote:also, for all the OJ Mayo haters, I wonder why so many quality NBA teams are chasing him...

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS

In addition to Nets, the Celtics, Pacers and Suns are in the mix for unrestricted free agent O.J. Mayo, league source says.
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Means nothing. Look how many teams are in the mix for Jared Jeffries.

Yeah but what about how the nets to offer him a significant amount if they don't get Joe Johnson

What about Harden being traded from the number two pick. Sometimes its just a smoke screen. Who knows. A little Kansas City Shuffle.

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Mavs believe they can move Shawn Marion and/or Vince Carter to create cap room, but are waiting it out for now, league source says.

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Mavs may have interested in unrestricted free agent Michael Beasley, league source says.

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Source confirms Pacers will meet tomorrow with Hornets restricted free agent Eric Gordon.

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crzymdups wrote:also, for all the OJ Mayo haters, I wonder why so many quality NBA teams are chasing him...

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Means nothing. Look how many teams are in the mix for Jared Jeffries.

jared jeffries is another player that vocal posters here dislike but for some reason smart nba teams think is good. weird.