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[July 02, 2014]
July 1 (The Sports Xchange) - The
agent for Miami Heat stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade refuted a report
on Tuesday that his clients were prepared to take significant pay cuts,
which would free up some salary for general manager Pat Riley to use to
improve the roster.
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 The (Portland) Oregonian had reported Bosh was expected to sign a
five-year deal worth $11 million for the first year of the deal
while Wade would sign a four-year deal that starts at $12 million
for the first season.
But agent Henry Thomas said the report was inaccurate and that both
players will be paid more. If that is the case, the Heat will wind
up with quite a bit less than the reported $12 million to use on
improving the roster.
LeBron James is demanding a maximum contract, which should pay the
superstar in the neighborhood of $22 million.
The Heat is expected to target free agent guard Kyle Lowry of
Toronto or free agent center Marcin Gortat of Washington.
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Free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony arrived amid fanfare in Chicago
as he began his tour to possibly find a new team. The Bulls welcomed
the seven-time All-Star to the Windy City with signs at the United
Center.
After his trip to Chicago, Anthony reportedly will head to Texas on
Wednesday to meet with the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks.
CBSSports.com reported Anthony will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers
on Thursday.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers reached an agreement with guard Kyrie Irving
late Monday night on a contract extension.
The extension is reported to be a max contract allowed under the
collective bargaining agreement at five years and $95 million. The
new deal begins next year and will run through the 2019-20 season.
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The Milwaukee Bucks made their hiring of Jason Kidd as coach
official on Tuesday after finalizing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets received a second-round draft pick in 2015 and 2019 as
compensation for Kidd, who spent one season as their coach and
posted a 44-38 record. Kidd's new contract is expected to be for
three or four years.
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Lionel Hollins has emerged as the most likely candidate to replace
Kidd as the coach for the Brooklyn Nets.
During a Tuesday news conference, Nets general manager Billy King
said he had dinner with Hollins on Monday night and was expected to
meet with Hollins again on Tuesday.
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Hollins guided the Memphis Grizzlies to the Western Conference
Finals in 2013.
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The Detroit Pistons and free agent small forward Jodie Meeks agreed
on a three-year, $19.5 million deal. The Pistons also signed small
forward Cartier Martin to a one-year deal.
Meeks averaged 15.7 points per game last year for the Lakers.
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The Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers were
busy contacting free agent forward Luol Deng shortly after the
beginning of free agency at midnight on Tuesday.
He made it clear that he is not interested in taking a pay cut to
join those teams or the Miami Heat.
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Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders added son Ryan to his
staff as an assistant coach for next season.
Ryan Saunders comes to Minnesota after five years with the
Washington Wizards working as an advance scout and in analytics.
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Forward Ed Davis became an unrestricted free agent Tuesday when the
Memphis Grizzlies decided against making him a qualifying offer.
The 6-foot-10 Davis joined the Grizzlies after a trade with the
Toronto Raptors in January 2013. In 99 career games with Memphis, he
averaged 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds. (Editing by Gene Cherry)
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