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Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Maverick agree on a three-year deal that will keep the sweet shooting German with the team on a discounted salary. This is an effort to add more free agents and compete for Dallas' second championship.

Lamar Odom’s mistakes have pushed Khloe Kardashian away, but he still wants to win her back and he has a “well-thought-out plan” to tempt the reality TV star back into his arms.

The Oklahoma City Thunder has emerged as the leading suitor for free agent center Pau Gasol after Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook met face to face with the former all-star.

Chicago’s chance for Carmelo Anthony will be rely on their capability to shed off a big salary from their current payroll; the most immediate solution is to finally amnesty the contract of Carlos Boozer.

The Toronto Raptors and free agent guard Kyle Lowry agreed to retain the services of the stocky starting point guard for four years and $60 million.

NBA News - Either way it appears there is an stalemate in Indiana as Stephenson rejected the Pacers’ offer of $44 million over 5 years according to ESPN.COM writer Chris Broussard.

NBA News - Patty Mills will be returning to the San Antonio Spurs after both parties agreed on a three-year deal worth around $12 million (roughly AUD $12.7M). The verbal agreement came just a day after the Australian guard learned that he needs surgery on his injured shoulder.

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili played with a stress fracture in his right leg during the NBA playoffs which was only expected during the exit physicals of the players. He is expected to miss 2 to 3 months and in consequence, the FIBA World Championships.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz restricted free agent Gordon Hayward are set to meet Wednesday to discuss the reported maximum salary offer to the Jazz forward.

Lamar Odom's weight gain should not be a big deal as it only means that the drug is completely out of his system.

The Brooklyn Nets are immediately moving on after the often troubled and always controversial Jason Kidd era by hiring veteran mentor Lionel Hollins as head coach. Brooklyn is reportedly offering a four-year contract worth roughly $18M.

Jeremy Lin's tenure days with the Houston Rockets are now starting to tick away since the free-agency period began on July 1.

The Golden State Warriors solidifies its bench with the addition of combo-guard Shawn Livingston who is expected to bolster the versatility of the Bay-area based team.

The Washington Wizards and Polish center Marcin Gortat agree in principle to a five-year extension worth $60 million.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kyrie Irving agreed to a five year, $90 million extension that will keep the star guard with the team for the next six years.

The Toronto Raptors are doing everything in their power to retain starting point guard Kyle Lowry. Waiting on the sidelines, the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are looking to steal him away from the Canadian franchise.

This feature examines the top ten free agents who will be eyed by multiple teams come July 1st, the first day teams can conduct talks with potential signings. LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony lead the list of players who can change teams and alter again the landscape of the NBA.

The Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks reached a deal to send coach Jason Kidd to the Bucks for two future second round picks.

The Orlando Magic waived Jameer Nelson to make way for more cap space and playing time for its young players.

NBA Rumors, NBA News - The NBA free agency period is officially underway and teams can formally start tendering offers to prospective signees on Tuesday. With a recent trade that centered on further creating cap space, the Atlanta Hawks are in prime position to chase a big name free agent and one of the targets is Luol Deng, an unrestricted free agent (UFA) from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Phoenix Suns main target in this offseason is LeBron James and/or Carmelo Anthony but if they missed out on one or both their apparent Plan B is to get Gordon Hayward the rising star from the Utah Jazz.

NBA Rumors and News - The Miami Heat have made the NBA Finals four straight times and have won two titles in that stretch but they in for the toughest battle yet in their franchise history: how to retain the “Big Three” consisting of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

NBA news, trade rumors and free agency movements are delivered fresh off the stove at IBT Sports - Soon-to-be free agent forward Trevor Ariza has reportedly drawn interest of the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, a source close to situation disclosed on Sunday.

Lamar Odom finds comfort in the thought that Khloe knows how he feels on her birthday.

NBA news, trade rumors and free agency movements are delivered fresh off the stove at IBT Sports - The Toronto Raptors have acquired veteran swingman Lou Williams and Lucas Nogueira by sending John Salmons to the Atlanta Hawks, a source close to situation reported on Sunday.

NBA News - A Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson and Derek Fisher reunion could be in place in New York with the Knicks reportedly interested in signing the Spanish big man, a move that can sway free agent Carmelo Anthony to re-sign with the Big Apple franchise.

NBA news, trade rumors and free agency movements are delivered fresh off the stove at IBT Sports - The Minnesota Timberwolves have interest to pull off a sign-and-trade deal with the Houston Rockets, involving restricted free-agent small forward Chandler Parsons and All-Star power forward Kevin Love.

Jason Kidd was known for his great vision when he was still playing in the NBA. He lacked foresight as a head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

Zach Randolph has not only picked up the “player option” on his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies but has also decided to extend his stay there for two more years worth $20 million.