If Carmelo Anthony ultimately decides to leave New York this summer, Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski sees the Bulls and Rockets as the two free agent destinations that have emerged above all other alternatives, based on his conversations with people from around the league. Wojnarowski notes that while Chicago may have an easier time clearing enough cap space to sign Carmelo outright, Houston believes that they can shed the necessary contracts to be able to offer a near-max deal. One source tells Wojnarowski that the Knicks star ”will give New York every option (to convince him to stay)…But he has options – and he’s going to explore them all.” Here’s more from the week that was..
- The Grizzlies have “secondary” interest in a reunion with Pau Gasol.
- The Nets will prioritize re-signing Shaun Livingston.
- J.J. Hickson is done for the year.
- Phil Jackson was complimentary of Knicks coach Mike Woodson, but he won’t guarantee that he’ll be back.
- The Cavs signed Seth Curry and released Shane Edwards.
- The Celtics gave Chris Babb a partially-guaranteed three-year deal.
- The Bobcats signed D.J. White to a 10-day deal.
- Avery Bradley and the Celtics have mutual interest in a new deal.
- The Knicks signed Shannon Brown for the rest of the year.
- Mickael Pietrus has ruled out an NBA return in 2014/15.
- Larry Sanders is done for the year.
- Bucks owner Herb Kohl could sell his majority share.
- Tony Parker will buy a majority share in a French team.