THE RUMOUR MILL

Trade rumours. It’s what gets all of us NBA fanatics in a frenzy.

This is where us at NBA Nation Australia can work closely with you – our readers, in updating daily all the trade rumours and player movement we are hearing and reading about.

Whatever rumour you hear, no matter how crazy and outlandish it is please let us know.

If you comment underneath with whatever rumour you hear, us at NBA Nation Australia, will update it into our list.

17/03/13:

The Brooklyn Nets have recalled both Tyshawn Taylor and Tornike Shengelia after playing only one game in the D-League.

Minnesota Timberwolves star forward Kevin Love has hinted he still may not be back this season.

The Utah Jazz are expected to sign and keep either Al Jefferson or Paul Millsap (both unrestricted), but not both. 

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have recalled guard Nando De Colo from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. 

16/03/13:

Atlanta rumoured to be sign Shelvin Mack to another 10 day contract after his original contract expires on Sunday.

It’s finally official that Kenyon Martin will be sticking around in New York for the remainder of the season. The veteran Power Forward signed a contract that will keep him with the Knicks till the end of the season after his second 10-day contract expired.

Kevin Love is back working out with the Timberwolves. His court return is still to be determined.

The Knicks are said to be monitoring Delonte West and may make a move to sign him. West is scheduled to be playing for D-League Texas Legends on saturday night.

The Milwaukee Bucks are said to have verbally offered J.J Reddick a 4-year, $50 Million offer. Reddick has replied to these claims with “That’s news to me!”.

03/07/12:

It’s looks more and more likely Joe Johnson will sign with the Nets and that’s regardless of Deron Williams signing.

Phoenix Suns still have made no offer to Steve Nash.

Marcus Camby is pulling in interest from various places. Teams interested include Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat & New York Knicks.

LosAngeles have announced the one year contract of Darius Morris thought to be worth $900k.

Anthony Davis reportedly pulling out of the U.S Olympic team with a suspected ankle injury.

Boston Celtics are reportedly closer and closer to resigning Jeff Green.

Brandon Roy is apparently pulling in strong interest from the Chicago Bulls.

28/06/12:

The rumours are still bubbling that there will be some sort of movement between the Houston Rockets & Sacramento Kings for Lowry and Evans. Some league sources have been quoted as saying this is bogus.

The Timberwolves are now the team that are said to be leading in the hunt for Brandon Roy’s signature.

Aussie Patty Mills has apparently declined his second year option with the San Antonio Spurs.

Stories of the Lakers looking to barge their way into the top 5 in this thursday’s Draft are warming up. Rumours so far are that they are looking to offload Pau Gasol for a top 5 pick in the hope of landing Guard Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

The Bucks and Rockets have swapped 12th and 14th picks respectively in a deal that sends Samuel Dalembert to Milwaukee, sources confirm.

27/06/12:

The rumour picking up the most pace today is that the Lakers are looking to make moves. Whispers suggest that the Lakers could potentially be looking to trade Pau Gasol to the Wizards for their #3 pick in this year draft, while other news suggest they could be looking to trade Metta World Peace for a late first round pick also.

As part of a ruling in a trade disclosure dispute between the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Commissioner David Stern on Tuesday awarded the Celtics a 2013 second-round draft pick held by the Thunder.

Rumours have been doing the rounds for sometime over Sacramento Guard Tyreke Evans. Sources have reported that Houston Rockets offered up Kyle Lowry, and picks #14 & #16 for Evans. Some reports suggest the Kings shut the Rockets straight down.

The Bulls are heavily rumoured to be interested in Brandon Roy.

Ray Allen has come out and said that he is still unsure as to what he may be doing next season. Rumours suggested he may have be wearing a Heat uniform next year, while others suggested he may have be playing under the glowing lights of Madison Square Garden.

26/06/12:

According to various league sources there is apparently interest in Ray Allen from the Miami Heat. The most the Heat can offer up on a contract is $3m which is known as taxpayer’s midlevel. Of course Ray could pick up more cash elsewhere, but he may be enticed by the impressive roster, and also defending a Championship.

Shane Lowry is said to be strongly wanted by the Toronto Raptors, various reports also suggest the Sacramento Kings could also pursuing the Houston Rockets Point Guard.

The Trail Blazers are said to be actively shopping Jamal Crawford. They will be looking to make something happen pretty soon as he will be able to leave for nothing as he can opt-out and become an unrestricted free-agent as of 29th June.

The Utah Jazz are looking to move themselves into the First Round of the Draft this Thursday. They are said to be open to offers and are actively making calls.

Timberwolves prepared to offer Brandon Roy 2-year deal according to ESPN 1150 & Probasketballtalk.com- Link

25/06/12:

According to sources close to Deron Williams, the All-Star Point Guard will only be signing for either the Nets or the Mavericks this off-season.

Andre Iguodala’s name seems to be popping up in various trade rumours currently, but the story doing the most rounds is him moving to the Lakers in deal involving Pau Gasol.

Atlanta Hawks have offered Danny Ferry their GM job. League sources say they are in very serious talks.

Jason Terry, O.J Mayo and Ray Allen reportedly topping the Knicks’ shopping list for Shooting Guards.

Golden State are said to be interested in both Brandon Rush & Brandon Roy.

22/06/12: 

It seems the Houston Rockets have a deal in place to move Samuel Dalembert and maybe their 16th pick in this years draft. To what team, and what for is still unclear.

As reported ion wednesday’s ‘Rumour Mill’, it’s looking more likely that the Chicago Bulls will be moving Luol Deng on and they could be looking to find themselves in a draft lottery pick.

Danny Ainge has hinted that it is possible that he could bring back Allen & Garnett. Although, he also hinted it was entirely possible that Garnett could retire. Take from that what you will?!

Boston Celtics, Danny Ainge has hinted it’s possible that Doc Rivers’ son Austin could end up a Celtics. Ainge went on to comment that he believes Rivers to be a top 10 picks. Now with the Celtics currently owning the 21st & 22nd pick expect them to be trading up into the draft.

21/06/12

Rumours circulating that if Jamal Crawford becomes a free agent, the Timberwolves, Celtics, Pacers, Heat, and the Clippers could looking to snap him up.

Steve Nash still hinting that he is open to signing to the Knicks.

New Orleans Hornets have traded Okafor & Ariza to the Washington Wizards for Rashard Lewis & draft pick. Rumours also suggesting that it is ‘highly unlikely’ that Lewis will feature for the Hornets and that NO may pay him out of his remaining 7m on his contract. Lakers & Rockets reported to be interested.

20/06/12:

Atlanta Hawks reportedly interested in signing Ray Allen & Alonzo Gee

Ramon Sessions is not going to exercise his player option for next year, and will look at testing free agency

Rumours of Jason Kidd looking to making a move to Brooklyn is DWill moves on.

Celtics could make a move for Omer Asik to potentially replace Kevin Garnett

Memphis reported to be strongly interested in re-obtaining Pau Gasol

As the Knicks search for a PG to play second to Jeremy Lin, rumours suggest they could be meeting with Argentine PG Pablo Prigioni.

Chicago Bulls reportedly ‘disappointed’ with Luol Deng as he is making himself available for Great Britain this Olympics thus postponing surgery on his left wrist.

31 comments on “THE RUMOUR MILL

  1. I’m not sure Josh Smith is a great fit for Boston right now. What position does Smith play, alongside Truth & KG? Looking forward to the off-season trade rumours to kick into gear!

  2. Rondo and Smith are old buddies from their high school days at Oak Hill. Would be great for the Celtics but not sure what the Hawks would ask for in return…im assuming a lot

  3. Josh Smith could play a massive part even with both Pierce and KG in the team. KG just had one of his best seasons in years playing at center and Pierce plays small forward. Smith plays at PF. So it could totally work. Not sure how he could be aquired but just thought I’d show how it could still work alongside those two.

    @Tom – You’ve been predicting this DWill to Dallas for ages ay? Looking forward to seeing how right you might be!

      • I don’t know how J-Smoothe would fit in with Jeff Green coming back in… I think that Boston should give Green the benefit of the doubt before they try to do anything at the 4… In saying that, Smith was one of the top 3 PF’s in the NBA this year!

  4. Well Jeff Green is an unrestricted Free Agent, so there’s nothing to say he’ll be at Boston next year anyway. He’s said he is interested in going back and if rumours of the 12-14 teams that are interested in him are true, he may be somewhere else. – Nick H

  5. Marc stein tweets- wizards have agreed to traderashard lewis and second round pick foe okafor and ariza.
    Huge win for wizards in my oppinion. Little strange by hornets. Guess they are clearin cap space for gordon. I didnt realise lewis had a year left on that crap contract so they would nee to amnesty him u’d think

  6. Possibly could see Nash in NY – God knows they need a solid PG at the start of next season. Get this, Lakers Nation just threw “Bynum for Harden/Ibaka” out in the atmosphere! That is a HUGE trade. Thoughts?

  7. All, have heard that if Miami wins Game 5, DWade is hanging up the shoes, due to persistent leg injuries. Anyone confirm or deny.

  8. Not a rumour as such, but I’ve been told Lakers management (Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss) have told the media and fans to “Not expect any big changes this offseason” – The Lakers need a change. This is unwelcome information especially with the news about Sessions two days ago – NC

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