Pau Gasol Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Pau Gasol.
FA Rumors: Turner, Batum, Gasol, Lin, Kings
2016/07/fa-rumors-turner-batum-gasol-lin-kings.htmlAccording to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com, Trail Blazers and the Timberwolves are expected to be among the suitors for Pau Gasol, who has also been linked to Golden State, New York, and San Antonio.
And-Ones: Howard, Harkless, Mozgov
2016/06/and-ones-howard-harkless-mozgov.htmlIf the Warriors miss out on signing Kevin Durant, the team could shift its focus to unrestricted free agent forward Pau Gasol, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com (ESPN Now link) relays. … Shelburne also notes that Gasol isn't too keen on taking a discounted deal, but market and contender status could sway him.
Spurs’ Interest In Mike Conley Overstated?
2016/06/spurs-interest-in-mike-conley-overstated.htmlThe Spurs are set to make their pitch to Kevin Durant on Saturday, and have been linked to a few other high-profile free agents, including Pau Gasol.
Pacific Notes: Livingston, Pierce, Stevens
2016/06/pacific-notes-livingston-pierce-stevens.htmlPotential targets could include Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, David West and Timofey Mozgov, the duo note. … Veteran Clippers forward Paul Pierce remains undecided about continuing his playing career next season or retiring, but is expected to make his decision over the next couple of weeks, Ben Bolch of The Los Angeles Times relays (via Twitter).
Western Rumors: Wolves, Pau, Spurs, Parsons
2016/06/western-rumors-wolves-pau-spurs-parsons.htmlAppearing on Chris Mannix's podcast for The Vertical, Adrian Wojnarowski indicated that the Spurs are high on Pau Gasol, and could make him a priority in free agency this weekend (hat tip to Sportando). … Pau’s brother Marc Gasol has previously advised his brother to sign with San Antonio.
Pau Gasol To Opt Out Of Bulls Contract
2016/06/pau-gasol-to-opt-out-of-bulls-contract.htmlPau Gasol has formally notified the Bulls that he'll opt out of his contract, declining his player option for 2016/17 rather than picking it up, reports ESPN's Marc Stein (via Twitter). … The move, which will allow Gasol to hit the open market, had long been expected, with a report way back in December suggesting the veteran was "very likely" to turn down that option.
Bulls Notes: Noah, Gibson, Gasol, Valentine
2016/06/bulls-notes-noah-gibson-gasol-valentine.htmlCowley says the Bulls also seem likely to lose free agent center Pau Gasol, who will turn 36 soon and doesn't want to be part of a rebuilding project.
Atlantic Notes: Millsap, Gbinjie, Noah
2016/06/atlantic-notes-millsap-gbinjie-noah.htmlWith the Knicks dealing away center Robin Lopez as part of the Derrick Rose trade, the team is now set up for a potential pursuit this summer of big men Joakim Noah, Pau Gasol or Dwight Howard, Frank Isola of The New York Daily News observes (via Twitter). … If the Hawks are unsuccessful in their attempt to re-sign Al Horford, and end up shifting into rebuilding mode, the Raptors would be interested in acquiring forward Paul Millsap, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports notes (Twitter links).
Southwest Notes: Gasol, Kalamian, D’Antoni, Thomas
2016/06/southwest-notes-gasol-kalamian-dantoni-thomas.htmlPau Gasol has a player option with the Bulls for next season worth less than $7.77MM, which he is expected to turn down. … Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, who missed the end of the season after breaking his foot in February, is still very limited physically and may have to skip the Olympics, he said in an interview with the Spanish newspaper As (hat tip to Orazio Cauchi of Sportando).
And-Ones: Jackson, Gasol, Whitehead
2016/05/and-ones-jackson-gasol-whitehead.htmlBulls center Pau Gasol is unsure about playing at the Rio Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus, according to Tales Azzoni of the Associated Press. … Gasol told Azzoni that he and other Spanish athletes are worried about the virus' effects on them and their families.
Central Notes: Thibodeau, Pacers, Jackson
2016/05/central-notes-thibodeau-pacers-jackson.htmlPau [Gasol] was terrific.
Southwest Notes: Morey, Demps, Mavericks, Howard
2016/05/southwest-notes-morey-demps-mavericks-howard.htmlPrice believes Miami’s Hassan Whiteside, Chicago’s Pau Gasol and Atlanta’s Al Horford are other centers Dallas will target if it can't land Howard.
Southwest Notes: Gasol, Joerger, Pachulia
2016/04/pau-gasol-considering-spurs.htmlPau Gasol once more finds the idea of joining the Spurs intriguing, as he said to the Marca newspaper in his native Spain (translation via HoopsHype). … Marc Gasol, who's under contract with the Grizzlies for at least another three years, this week curiously advised his brother to sign with San Antonio.
Southwest Notes: Conley, Gasol, Martin, Cuban
2016/04/southwest-notes-conley-gasol-martin-cuban.htmlPau Gasol has expressed plans to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Bulls, and Marc Gasol says he should sign with San Antonio. … "We need to be committed to doing the things, whatever it may be and however hard the decision may be," Conley said, "to do the right things in order to get us where we need to go." Conley's situation has been compared to that of teammate Marc Gasol, who re-signed quickly after hitting the open market last summer, but Conley cautions that his decision is different because the Grizzlies have regressed as a team.
Southeast Notes: Lin, Beal, Horford, Patterson
2016/04/southeast-notes-lin-beal-horford-patterson.htmlHamilton says that may seem expensive for a player who has never averaged 20 points per game, but Horford will likely define the market for fellow free agents Pau Gasol, Dwyane Wade, Mike Conley and Harrison Barnes.
Eastern Rumors: Bulls, Celtics, Pistons, Sixers
2016/04/eastern-rumors-bulls-celtics-pistons-sixers.htmlJimmy Butler's name reportedly was the center of those discussions, though Goodwill hears they spoke with teams about Derrick Rose and confirms earlier reports that they had Pau Gasol trade talks, too. … The Bulls were on board with a trade that would have involved Pau Gasol, Tony Snell and Kirk Hinrich going out and Kosta Koufos and Ben McLemore coming in from the Kings, but Sacramento withdrew from those talks when the Sixers, who were to be included as a third team, insisted the Kings relinquish a second-round pick, Goodwill hears.
Bulls Notes: Felicio, Gasol, Forman, Hoiberg
2016/04/bulls-notes-felicio-gasol-forman-hoiberg.htmlThe recent performance of Cristiano Felicio offers more proof that the Bulls should have traded Pau Gasol before February's deadline, writes Nick Friedell of ESPN.com. … The Brazilian rookie center had 16 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes in Saturday's win over Cleveland, and coach Fred Hoiberg chose to use Felicio over Gasol late in the game.
Bulls Notes: Hoiberg, Butler, Gasol
2016/04/bulls-notes-hoiberg-butler-gasol.htmlThe playoff hopes for the Bulls are all but gone and Pau Gasol believes this year didn't go as planned because the team played much of this season without a "sense of urgency," writes Nick Friedell of ESPN.com. … Gasol added that the team also lacked awareness and maturity.
Bulls Favor Re-Signing Noah Over Gasol?
2016/04/bulls-favor-re-signing-noah-over-gasol.htmlThe Bulls have apparently cooled somewhat on their desire to re-sign Pau Gasol and now may be favoring an attempt to ink center Joakim Noah to a short-term deal instead, K.C. … Chicago had resisted trade overtures for Gasol prior to the February trade deadline and GM Gar Forman referred to him as part of the team's core, adding that the Bulls were the clear favorites to re-sign the big man this summer.
Bulls Notes: Gasol, Butler, Rose
2016/04/pau-gasol-casts-doubt-bulls-return.htmlIt would be a surprise if Pau Gasol is on the Bulls next season, posits K.C. … Gasol said after the trade deadline that the way the team played in the season's final two months would affect his decision about whether to re-sign this summer after he opts out to hit free agency, and he conceded after Thursday's loss that the Bulls have staggered to the finish, as Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com relays.
Central Notes: Gasol, Butler, Caldwell-Pope, Cavs
2016/04/bulls-softening-stance-pau-gasol-deal.htmlThe Bulls aren't as intent on re-signing Pau Gasol, who plans to opt out and hit free agency this summer, as they were after the trade deadline in February, when GM Gar Forman referred to him as part of the core, sources tell K.C. … Gasol is open-minded about hearing from other teams, Johnson adds, though it's unclear if that's a change from earlier, when Johnson identified the Bulls as the front-runners to re-sign him.
J.R. Smith To Drop CAA, Hire Klutch Sports
2016/03/j-r-smith-to-drop-caa-hire-klutch-sports.htmlCAA has also otherwise had a strong year so far, landing Joel Embiid as well as soon-to-be free agent Pau Gasol. … Smith is in the midst of parting with agent Leon Rose and the Creative Artists Agency and plans to sign with Rich Paul of the LeBron James-backed Klutch Sports Group, reports Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group and the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
And-Ones: Gasol, Kentucky, Johnson, D-League
2016/03/and-ones-gasol-kentucky-johnson-d-league.htmlThe Bulls' Pau Gasol, who has said that he will likely opt out of his contract this summer, admits he probably won't be fully healthy for the rest of the season, relays K.C. … Gasol missed his fourth straight game tonight with a swollen right knee, but he's not giving any thought to ending the season early.
And-Ones: Timberwolves, Gasol, Kings
2016/03/timberwolves-sale-hits-snag-2.htmlThe Bulls will have to continue to try to build a contender if they want to re-sign Pau Gasol, as he indicated to Marca.com (translation via HoopsHype), reiterating that he'll opt out and that, all things being equal, he'd prefer to stay with Chicago. … Money won't be his first priority, Gasol also said, adding that the offer from the Bulls should nonetheless reflect that they value his performance.
Central Notes: Pistons, Cavs, Bulls
2016/02/central-notes-pistons-cavs-bulls.htmlThe Bulls are currently the front-runners to re-sign Pau Gasol this summer, but the way Chicago finishes the season will hold weight, and the center revealed the coaching change from Tom Thibodeau to Fred Hoiberg will also factor into his decision, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times relays.