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Odds & Ends: Miller, Mavs, Martin, Cavs, Olympics

By Luke Adams | at July 1, 2012 2:45 am

Brad Miller decided earlier this year to retire at season's end, and went on an emotional note in April, receiving a standing ovation in his final game with the Timberwolves. But according to agent Mark Bartelstein, it's "not a certainty" that his client will retire, tweets Chris Tomasson of FOX Sports Florida.

I have to wonder what Miller's contract situation is, for the T-Wolves' sake — his $5.1MM 2012/13 was only partially guaranteed, so if he'd been waived by June 30th, he would've received $848K of it. If he'd officially filed for retirement, he would have forfeited the salary. But if neither of those things happened, will Miller still be on Minnesota's books for $5MM+? We'll have to wait for some clarification on that front, but in the meantime, here are some odds and ends from around the league, as free agency begins:

Eric Gordon Seeking Four Years, $58MM

By Chuck Myron | at July 1, 2012 1:21 am

SUNDAY, 1:21am: The Hornets are prepared to match a maximum offer for Gordon, according to Sam Amick of SI.com (via Twitter). Four years and $58MM represents the max salary the 23-year-old could earn from rival teams.

SATURDAY, 11:12pm: Eric Gordon is seeking a four-year, $58MM deal in meetings with the Pacers, Rockets, Suns and Blazers, reports ESPN's Chris Broussard. The Hornets' restricted free agent is also considering sit-downs with the Bobcats and Mavericks (Twitter links).

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Mavs To Bring Back Vince Carter

By Chuck Myron | at June 30, 2012 10:05 pm

The Mavericks have decided to guarantee Vince Carter's contract for next season, committing to pay his $3.09MM salary, reports Jeff Caplan of ESPNDallas.com. The Mavs could have cut ties to Carter, who signed a three-year deal in December, since only $2MM was guaranteed for each of the next two seasons.

The decision on Carter was due by today. The move will have only a small effect on Dallas' salary cap space this summer as the Mavs try to land Deron Williams, the No. 1 free agent on the market.

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Williams, Kidd Intend To Sign With Same Team

By Luke Adams | at June 30, 2012 9:14 pm

9:14pm: Williams has denied that he and Kidd have decided to play for the same team, ESPN's Chris Broussard reports. Williams told Broussard he's leaning toward either the Mavs or Nets, but wouldn't say which one (Twitter links). Alex Kennedy of HoopsWorld reported earlier this week that Williams is leaning toward the Nets.

2:06pm: Throughout the year, Jason Kidd has repeatedly voiced his desire to back up Deron Williams next season, and it sounds like he'll make good on that statement. According to Ric Bucher of ESPN, Kidd will sign with whichever team Williams does. Since D-Will has narrowed his choices to the Nets and Mavericks, Kidd figures to end up one of those two squads as well.

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Free Agent Notes: Nelson, Pacers, Terry, Duncan

By Luke Adams | at June 30, 2012 2:55 pm

Jameer Nelson decided yesterday to opt out of his contract, which will make him an unrestricted free agent this summer. However, turning down his player option with the Magic doesn't mean Nelson doesn't want to return to Orlando. According to Steve Kyler of HoopsWorld, signing a long-term deal with the Magic is still Nelson's number one goal, and the point guard confirmed as much on Twitter today

"Like I have said over and over," Nelson tweeted. "I'd love to stay a Magic and I would love to play for the best fans in the NBA. And I still have faith that it can happen. So again thanks you guys for all the support."

Here are a few more updates on some soon-to-be free agents….

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Kennedy On Lin, Gordon, Mayo, Hibbert, Hill

By Luke Adams | at June 30, 2012 10:26 am

We keep hearing teams like the Mavericks, Nets, and Raptors named as potential suitors for Steve Nash, but if one of those teams misses out on both Nash and Deron Williams, its next target could be Jeremy Lin. Alex Kennedy of HoopsWorld hears from sources that one of those three clubs could sign Lin to an offer sheet, forcing the Knicks to match. Here are a few more free agent updates from Kennedy, with just over 12 hours left until the fun begins….

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Steve Nash Expects Quick Free Agent Decision

By Luke Adams | at June 30, 2012 8:39 am

We're currently less than 15 hours away from the start of the NBA's 2012 free agent period, and Steve Nash doesn't expect to take much time to decide on his destination. Nash tells ESPN.com's Marc Stein that he might make his decision within the "first day or so" of free agency.

"It's crazy to decide on the next three years of your life in an afternoon or a day," Nash said. "Just because things happen fast. People want to get it out of the way and move on. Not only myself but the teams as well. If something funny happens and I want to take my time, I'll definitely take my time. But the way these things go, I feel, usually (they) happen quick."

As we heard yesterday, the Raptors are expected to make an aggressive pitch to the Canadian point guard, and ESPN.com's John Hollinger (Insider link) thinks Toronto could be the frontrunner. According to Stein, the Raptors' offer could approach $12MM annually. Nash acknowledged that the Raps probably won't become a title contender anytime in the near future, even if the signs there, but said he'll still consider them.

"The Raptors would be one of those teams where you're probably not going there to win a championship in the next three years," Nash said. "For me it'd be going home to Canada, to a great city, and trying to help an organization move forward…. I'm going to look at every opportunity and Toronto will be one that I'll study as well and look at the opportunity for them to grow in the next three years and what kind of impact I can have on that team. And obviously from a community standpoint, it's a special place for me."

The Knicks also appear ready to make a pitch to Nash, and will have a contingent in New York to recruit Nash tomorrow, says Stein, but they can't compete with Nash's other suitors from a financial standpoint. The Mavericks and Nets also could be in the mix, particularly whichever team finds itself on the short end of the Deron Williams sweepstakes. The Mavs are prepared to offer the 38-year-old a two-year deal, according to Stein.

What's becoming more clear is that Nash seems unlikely to re-sign in Phoenix. While at one point the Suns appeared to be the favorites, Nash says he no longer views them as a "home run" and thinks the team may be moving in a different direction.

"For the first time I realize that it might not be Phoenix," Nash said. "I would have said even in the middle of (last) season or last year that I would have thought I probably would have stayed in Phoenix forever. But it's come to a point now where I'm facing the reality that's not (the case)."

As we prepare for free agency, you can check out Hoops Rumors' full list of unrestricted free agents right here.

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Reaction To Lamar Odom/Mo Williams Trade

By Chuck Myron | at June 29, 2012 10:29 pm

Lamar Odom is finally heading back to Los Angeles after a lost year in Dallas, as the Mavericks, Clippers, Jazz and Rockets finalized a four-team deal that makes Odom a Clipper and Mo Williams a part of a crowded backcourt in Utah. There's plenty of reaction to the trade, including its effect on the Mavs and their pursuit of major free agents. As Eric Pincus of HoopsWorld notes, the Mavs can only use the $8.9MM trade exception they got in the deal if they don't want to renounce the rights to some of their own free agents and go under the salary cap, which they'd have to do to sign Deron Williams or another big-time target from a different team. If the Mavs don't land a major free agent, they can go over the cap to sign their own guys and use the trade exception to swing a deal for another player who can help. Here's the rest of what NBA writers are saying about the trade:

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Odom To Clips, Williams To Jazz In 4-Team Deal

By Chuck Myron | at June 29, 2012 7:44 pm

The four-team deal between the Jazz, Mavericks, Clippers and Rockets that sends Lamar Odom to the Clippers and Mo Williams to Utah has been finalized, according to a release by the Mavs.

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Mavs, Clippers, Jazz Agree To Odom Deal

By Chuck Myron | at June 29, 2012 6:17 pm

FRIDAY, 6:17pm: The deal, which could become official later today, will also involve the Rockets, who'll receive Furkan Aldemir, taken 53rd by the Clippers in Thursday's draft, writes Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times. The Rockets will send cash to the Mavs, tweets fellow Los Angeles Times writer Brad Turner.

FRIDAY, 5:32pm: The Mavericks and Odom have agreed to extend the deadline to fully guarantee Odom's contract by one day, until tomorrow, so that the trade can be finalized, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com. Ken Berger of CBSSports.com says "only paperwork" is left to be done before the deal is official (Twitter links).

4:43pm: Williams has agreed to join the Jazz, a source tells Brian T. Smith of The Salt Lake Tribune (via Twitter).

12:22am: Even with the tentative agreement in place, this deal could fall apart within the next couple days, according to Brian T. Smith of the Salt Lake Tribune. With details of the negotiations becoming public, the Jazz are "backing off somewhat," trying to avoid a game between teams and agents (Twitter links). While the swap still could happen, Utah has other options it could explore, and may choose to leave the deal behind should it continue to publicly unravel (Twitter link).

THURSDAY, 7:54pm: Jazz GM Kevin O'Connor told Spencer Checketts of 1280 The Zone in Utah that the deal has too many moving parts and "isn't close to being done" (Twitter link). Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times also reports that nothing is official yet, though a deal could be reached by Saturday.

6:59pm: According to Brian T. Smith of the Salt Lake Tribune (Sulia link), Williams still hasn't make a final decision on his future.

6:50pm: Williams has decided to accept the trade to the Jazz, a source tells Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com. Assuming Williams officially picks up his player option, this trade remains on track to be completed by tomorrow, says Shelburne.

3:28pm: The Mavericks, Clippers and Jazz have reached an agreement on a deal that would send Lamar Odom to the Clippers and Mo Williams to the Jazz, Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News reports. The deal hinges on Williams' willingness to pick up his $8.5MM option for 2012/13, so nothing is official yet.

Earlier today ESPN.com's Chad Ford and Marc Stein reported the Jazz had entered discussions. Previously, the Mavs and Clippers were looking for a third team to take on Williams' contract, as the Mavs want to free as much cap space as possible.

In the proposed deal, the Jazz would use their $10.89MM trade exception, which stems from the team's trade of Mehmet Okur to the Nets in December, to take on Odom's salary. The Mavs would then gain a trade exception worth Odom's $8.9MM salary.

The Mavs have been trying to get rid of Odom before Friday, when his $8.2MM salary becomes fully guaranteed. Williams is open to the idea of exercising his option, but "is exploring all options," tweets Ken Berger of CBSSports.com.

Zach Links contributed to this post.

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