While there have been indications that Gordon Hayward will make a decision on his new team Tuesday or Wednesday, a source close to the player tells Steve Bulpett of The Boston Herald that Hayward may actually inform teams of his decision as early as tonight. Hayward met with the Heat on Saturday and the Celtics on Sunday, so all that’s left on his schedule is a Monday sit-down with the Jazz. While there was speculation earlier in the process that another team might enter the picture for Hayward, it appears he’ll decide between his three long-reported suitors.
Here’s more on free agency from around the NBA:
- A source tells Marc Berman of The New York Post that the Knicks have told some agents their free agent plans are being held up to some extent, as they weigh their decision on whether to trade Carmelo Anthony. A report late on Monday night indicated Anthony is open to waiving his no-trade clause to join the Cavaliers or Rockets.
- The Knicks have considered the possibility of seeking a sign-and-trade deal involving Derrick Rose in order to get something back for him, tweets Ian Begley of ESPN.com. Sign-and-trades are pretty rare, but can make sense when a player wants to join an over-the cap team — the Bucks, with whom Rose is meeting today, currently fit that bill.
- The Nuggets‘ pitch to Paul Millsap included an appearance from Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall, according to Nick Kosmider of The Denver Post, who says Marshall praised the city and told Millsap what it’s like to win in Denver. While it’s not clear if Marshall’s argument was a deciding factor, Millsap did commit to the Nuggets on Sunday night.
- The Timberwolves‘ approach to free agency this summer has shown that the organization is transforming into a Tom Thibodeau-style team, as Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com explains. Having agreed to sign Jeff Teague and Taj Gibson, the Wolves still have their room exception available as they scour the market for shooting help.
Brandon Marshall is a Wide Receiver
This is a different Brandon Marshall.
Lol….Yes, this would be B.Marshall the LB…The other Brandon Marshall has been long gone from Denver…
That’s kind of an odd approach, typically teams bring in big stars to wow a free agent signee..Regardless though, Marshall is very well respected around Denver, and it sounds like it worked…So, hat tip to Marshall and the Denver front office…
Smh, yes there is also a Brandon Marshall who is a WR.
Brandon Marshall is a linebacker for the Broncos. He was not referring to the Giants WR
That Brandon Marshall doesn’t play for the Broncos. The LB one does.
No he got it right. Brandon Markeith Marshall is a linebacker for the Denver Broncos
I guess they had Milsap meet his NFL equivalent? There wasn’t a more prestigious guy they could get?
Hayward should go to Miami, Spoelstra can run the whole offense through him.
If there is no resolution on Hayward tonight, Heat should just grab Waiters and resign JJ as quickly as possible. Move on. If this dude takes too long, doesn’t come, and we lose Waiters, that’s a really bad situation.
Simple for Hayward, if he wants to WIN and add to the NBA’s most prestigious franchise, go to BOSTON, if you want money, stay in Utah. If you want to be around the party scene, waste your time in Miami