Free agent forward Rudy Gay will hold meetings with potential suitors in Austin, Texas this weekend, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical (Twitter link). The Thunder have long been rumored to have interest in Gay, and Wojnarowski notes that Oklahoma City continues to view Gay as a potential fit on its roster.
In addition to Gay, Blake Griffin has long been considered a probable 2017 free agent target for the Thunder, and in the wake of Wednesday’s Chris Paul trade, Royce Young of ESPN.com (Twitter link) wonders if OKC likes its chances of landing Griffin any more. The Thunder won’t have the cap space to sign Griffin outright, but could make a sign-and-trade work. Still, as Erik Horne of The Oklahoman writes, Griffin would have to want to play in OKC, and there has been little indication of that so far.
Here are a few more free agent rumors and notes from around the NBA:
- Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News (Twitter link) identifies Mike Dunleavy Jr. as a potential free agent that will be on the Timberwolves‘ radar, noting that Minnesota needs shooting and Dunleavy has played for Tom Thibodeau before. Dunleavy technically remains under contract with the Hawks, but his 2017/18 salary features only a small partial guarantee, so it’s possible he’ll be waived soon.
- Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor views Jimmy Butler as the sort of player capable of helping the Wolves attract notable free agents to Minnesota, per Sid Hartman of The Star Tribune. The club is believed to be in the market for a free agent point guard, so Butler’s influence may be put to the test very soon.
- The Hawks have many players eligible for free agency this weekend, and may explore the market for outside targets, but new general manager Travis Schlenk doesn’t expect the team to rush to get anything done at 12:01am on July 1, as Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution details.
- After missing the entire 2016/17 season, free agent point guard Mo Williams is working toward a possible NBA return, agent Raymond Brothers tells Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Wojnarowski adds that Brothers is now representing free agent forward Brandon Bass as well.
Lowry said he wants to win a ring right? Why don’t you recuit Lowry to Minnesota Jimmy? Minnesota got the veteran leader the needed in Butler, bring Lowry in and you’ll be in Golden State,Houston,San Antonio territory.
I’d say MIN would be closer to that 2nd tier of West teams like Utah/Portland/Memphis.
lowry can’t not stop choking in the playoffs, so how does he help come playoff time?
If he wants to win a ring, why would he join a team who hasn’t even been to the postseason since 2004?
Butler,Towns, and Wiggins thats why.
Because they are getting better smart guy
If Minnesota were to get a PG like Lowry then they could trade Rubio for a stretch four. Someone like Ryan Anderson or Marvin Williams
Why would the Rockets trade for Rubio. Good thought with Anderson, cause they’d love to shave the salary for another star, but why would the Wolves help create another super team in the conference they’re in?
If Lowry wants a ring he can go to gs… he won’t make a difference anywhere he goes. Ever