David Aldridge reported Wednesday that Chris Paul will not extend his contract with the Clippers or Warriors. Paul has a path to New York that is being under-reported because it involves a wink-nod deal between Paul and the Knicks (he gets traded there this year, convinces them he’ll sign as a free agent next year).
Source: NBA.com
Grant Hill has not made a decision on his free agency yet. Hill’s “short list” includes Phoenix, New York, Chicago and San Antonio.
Source: Sam Amick on Twitter
Shane Battier is reportedly planning to sign with the Miami Heat.
Source: Marc Spears on Twitter
The Hornets are “redoubling their research” on a trade centered around Rajon Rondo for Chris Paul. The Celtics are dangling Rondo, restricted free agent Jeff Green and two first round picks in exchange for a CP3 rental.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
The Celtics are close to signing Marquis Daniels.
Source: Boston Globe
The NBA will reportedly allow teams to contribute $500,000 to the buyout of contracts signed by players to play in China before the lockout.
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
The Nets met with unrestricted free agent SF Caron Butler on Wednesday and have another meeting planned on Thursday.
Source: Ken Berger on Twitter
Marc Stein of ESPN reported Wednesday that Chuck Hayes has been offered four years and $20 million by the Kings, who are optimistic that he will accept the deal.
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
Unrestricted free agent PG Sebastian Telfair could be signing with the Suns as soon as Friday.
Source: Paul Coro on Twitter
Unrestricted free agent PG T.J. Ford is leaning toward signing with the Spurs.
Source: Alex Kennedy on Twitter
Warriors GM Larry Riley and Mark Jackson have reassured Stephen Curry that he’s not being traded away.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports that under the new CBA, players can be tested for performance-enhancing drugs twice per offseason beginning in 2012-13
Source: Ken Berger on Twitter
Tracy McGrady has agreed to join the Hawks on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith.
Source: ESPN.com
In addition to the Pacers, Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports that the Mavs, Heat, Spurs and Hawks have inquired about unrestricted free agent forward David West.
Source: Ken Berger on Twitter
The Spurs are planning to use the amnesty clause on Richard Jefferson, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Eddy Curry will reportedly sign with the Heat on Friday.
Source: Chris Perkins on Twitter
