re: 2015 NBA Offseason Thread - FA/Trade News and Rumors Here

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Says once source close to the talks: Phoenix has moved into a contending position alongside San Antonio in the LaMarcus Aldridge Sweepstakes

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Sources: Suns have legitimately closed the gap in pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge. Tyson Chandler, perimeter talent. They're a real factor.

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Everyone wants to count out Portland w/ Aldridge -- don't do it yet. Blazers still make a compelling basketball case, still pay most money

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LeBron James will opt out of his contract to become a free agent, a source told Yahoo Sports. He's expected to re-up with Cleveland. James is planning to re-sign with the Cavs but will wait and see how the team's free agency plays out over the first weeks of July.

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Marc Gasol has no interest in joining the Lakers this summer.
Gasol reportedly didn't like the way the Lakers treated his brother (Pau) during his last few years with the organization

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@ESPNSteinLine
Hosting team officials Wednesday in Spain & taking ZERO free agent meetings? Marc Gasol is all but back w/Grizz

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ESPN sources say Chicago Bulls are closing in on a three-year, $15 million deal to bring back in-demand swingman Mike Dunleavy

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Jared Zwerling @JaredZwerling Source: Memphis and Mo Williams are closing in on a deal. Three or four years. Not done yet.

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ESPN sources say Monta Ellis and Indiana Pacers have agreed on a four-year, $44 million with an option to return to free agency after Year 3

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@WojYahooNBA
The Kings are sending Nik Stauskus to the 76ers as part of the deal too, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

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@WojYahooNBA
Omer Asik is finalizing a five-year, $60M deal to return to the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

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Hearing that the final year of Omer Asik's new contract in New Orleans is not guaranteed. Guaranteed cash in the deal roughly $45 million

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Knicks going after Patrick Beverly now. Also Cavs and Mavs

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Paul Millsap staying with Hawks on three-year deal for $58 million, per source. Player option for third year.

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Paul Pierce's three-year deal with Clippers will earn him nearly $10M, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

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Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) 6/30/15, 11:27 PM Free agent PG Rajon Rondo has spoken in recent days to Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins & forward & close friend Rudy Gay,sources said

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@sam_amick
The Kings, as expected, wasted no time in reaching out to free agent point guard Rajon Rondo. Already being aggressive, I'm told.

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Zach Lowe ?@ZachLowe_NBA 11h11 hours ago Roy Hibbert is opting in to the final year of his contract, source tells Grantland

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Sergio Llull staying in Europe

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Thad Young re-signed with Brooklyn. 4 years 50 mil.

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Tiago Splitter traded to Atlanta Hawks to free up room for LaMarcus Aldridge

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ESPN sources tell @WindhorstESPN & I that Cavs and Tristan Thompson are nearing agreement on deal that will pay the RFA in excess of $80 mil

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Emmanuel Mudiay's arrival in Denver could spell trouble for Ty Lawson according to Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post. Lawson stirred up some drama when he said in a video that he was going to Sacramento after the Nuggets selected Mudiay with the seventh pick in the draft, and the rumors have continued to escalate ever since.

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Tyson Chandler's deal with Suns is four years, $52 million, league source says. Phoenix hopes that bolsters its LaMarcus Aldridge pursuit.

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@ESPNSteinLine
Also hearing Mavs have split up their recruiting posse and are conducting two meetings at present: One with DeAndre; one with Wes Matthews

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