After four days of breathless speculation about where Kevin Durant would land, KD is off the market, leaving the title of best available free agent to another superstar: LeBron James. We’ve hardly heard a word since July began about the status of LeBron, who said in June he’d return to the Cavaliers, but he’s technically not under contract. So it comes as no surprise that, as Marc Stein of ESPN.com tweets, teams are calling to inquire about the Finals MVP. However, agent Rich Paul has been “politely” informing those teams that his client isn’t leaving Cleveland, says Stein.
Here’s more on several free agents around the NBA:
- The Timberwolves inquired about free agent shooter Brandon Rush on Monday, according to Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News (Twitter link). Minnesota has reached out to a ton of players over the last several days, but so far Cole Aldrich is the club’s only free agent contract agreement.
- Although the Knicks rescinded Langston Galloway‘s qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent, the team still holds his Early Bird rights and could exceed the cap to re-sign him, notes Ian Begley of ESPN.com.
- While a report out of Spain (hat tip to Eurohoops.net) suggests that the Sixers have made a two-year, $20MM contract offer to veteran Real Madrid guard Rudy Fernandez, a league source denies that report to Jessica Camerato of CSNPhilly.com.
- Former NBA lottery pick Anthony Randolph, who has spent the last couple seasons playing for a Russian team, is receiving interest from NBA clubs, a source tells Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated (Twitter link).
- According to Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders (Twitter link), the Warriors have pushed for a Ray Allen comeback since 2014, and will likely give the longtime shooting guard a call asking him about playing for the minimum this year.
Even before Durant signed with the Warriors, the title of best available free agent belonged to Lebron James. Any other year, KD would probably have been number one, but everyone takes a backseat to the King.
Agreed. LeBron just wasn’t really considered a free agent since it’s basically a guarantee he resigns with Cleveland. Honestly, the only chance he would have left would have been if they lost in the Finals.
I agree.best way to prove it though is to sign with the 6ers.
No superstars there, so not a chance…
Lebron truly is the king. ALL HAIL THE KING!
Re Ray Allen comeback, bad for the league, bad for the fans. Lets stack the deck even more.
LeBaby is a balding egomaniac
Man I used to think that. But honestly the guy has as much character as anyone else. He’s an incredible basketball player too, and frankly that’s all that should matter to any of us.
LeBron is THE King. And oh by the way, the Cavs are the champions.
PEDs? No.
DUIs? No.
Failed non PED drug test? No.
Beats women? No.
Beats Warriors? Yes.