News archive: Friday, July 04, 2014
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NBA rumors
During their final meeting in Los Angeles, Phil Jackson told Carmelo Anthony he will give him the maximum contract of five years, $129 million.
NBA rumors
On Friday Utah Jazz free agent Gordon Hayward agreed to come to Charlotte for a visit early next week.
NBA market
The Blazers signed unrestricted free agent Chris Kaman to a two-year, $9.8 million offer sheet, adding bulk, talent and experience to an area of need.
NBA market
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with forward Patrick Patterson.
NBA market
The Orlando Magic have waived forward Jason Maxiell, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today.
NBA rumors
The agent for LeBron James has met this week with officials from multiple teams interested in courting the four-time league MVP in free agency.
Coaches
Kurt Rambis has agreed to join Derek Fisher's staff as an associate coach. Rambis was a Lakers assistant last year and has head-coaching experience.
NBA rumors
Pau Gasol will meet with the Miami Heat in Los Angeles. Heat president Pat Riley and coach Eric Spoelstra will be there to make the pitch.
NBA rumors
The Houston Rockets, if they fail to land free agent Carmelo Anthony, plan to shift their attention to trying to swipe Chris Bosh from the Miami Heat.
Coaches
The Golden State Warriors have hired a pair of longtime NBA coaches and a recently retired NBA veteran to join Head Coach Steve Kerr on the bench.
Former players
Former Bulls guard Rick Brunson was arrested in suburban Chicago on June 25 after an alleged sexual assault at a fitness center.
NCAA news:
California sophomore center Kameron Rooks is likely out for all of next season after having surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.
NCAA news:
Boise State has settled a lawsuit with the American Athletic Conference that was first filed a year ago claiming the university owed $5 million in exit fees.