Mavericks, Jason Terry Part Ways
Yesterday, it was reported that the Boston Celtics had reached an agreement with free-agent shooting guard Jason Terry, but that Terry would give his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, the chance to match Boston's offer. However, Terry tells Fox Sports Florida's Chris Tomasson on Wednesday that the Mavericks did not offer him a contract, and he will likely sign with Boston in the coming days.
Odds & Ends: Evans, Bulls, Magic, Seattle
The latest news and notes from around the NBA on Saturday night:
Bobcats Notes: Cho, Cap Space, Draft
The Charlotte Observer's Rick Bonnell has two new articles focusing on various aspects of the Bobcats' future as Thursday's draft approaches. The Bobcats, who finished with the worst record in the NBA in the 2011/12 season, have the second overall pick in the draft.
NBA Finals Notes: Heat, Thunder
On Thursday, the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to clinch their second NBA championship in franchise history. Here are the latest news and notes surrounding both 2012 NBA Finals teams on Saturday evening:
Mavericks Notes: Williams, Draft, Miles
The latest news and notes on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday evening:
Lakers Notes: Kobe, Draft
For the second consecutive year, the Lakers were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs. Now, they will look to vault back into title contention this summer. They do not have a pick in the first round currently, having traded Dallas' and their own at the March trade deadline. Here are a few news updates on the Lakers:
Lawrence On Riley, Shaq, Bulls, Knicks
Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News has a new column focusing on Miami Heat president Pat Riley, who is attempting to build a new dynasty in Miami following the team's NBA Finals victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Here are the highlights of the column:
Odds & Ends: Howard, Brooks, Lockout
The latest news and notes from around the NBA on Saturday evening.
Lou Williams To Opt Out Of Contract
John Mitchell of Philly.com reports that Sixers guard Lou Williams will opt out of the final year of his contract. Mitchell spoke with Williams' agent, Leon Rose, who confirmed that his client will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Schmitt Boyer On Cavs’ Free Agency, Draft, Varejao
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Schmitt Boyer has posted a new mailbag column, covering various topics surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers, who hold the fourth overall pick in the June 28 draft. Relevant points below: