What issues face LeBron, Cavaliers in free agency? 11:32 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate CLEVELAND -- After all the champagne corks had been popped, cigars had been lit and hugs had been shared, LeBron James stood in the … [Read more...]

Sources: Griz confident on Conley, eye Parsons 11:47 AM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics The Memphis Grizzlies aren't just trying to fend off the Dallas Mavericks' pursuit of marquee free agent Mike Conley. The Grizzlies, according to league sources, also have interest in … [Read more...]

The Thunder's blueprint to re-sign Kevin Durant 2:57 AM ET Back in October, Sam Presti was asked about Kevin Durant's uncertain future, and how the Oklahoma City Thunder planned to approach the upcoming season with that kind of distraction hanging overheard. "Knowing that the future is coming," the Thunder's general manager said, "we are incredibly excited about that because it is an … [Read more...]

Sources: Thunder looking to lure Horford too 4:49 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books As they prepare to make their pitch to Kevin Durant, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been making calls around the league looking to clear a massive amount of salary-cap space in a move rival executives believe … [Read more...]

Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Southeast Hey everyone, welcome to the third installment of Rotoworld's division-by-division 2016 NBA free agency preview. Free agency is less than 24 hours away and the Rotoworld crew has been working around the clock to get you prepared. I’ll be previewing the Southeast Division in this article which includes the Magic, Heat, Hornets, Wizards and Hawks, but be … [Read more...]

Sources: Thunder looking to lure Horford, too 2:30 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books As they prepare to make their pitch to Kevin Durant, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been making calls around the league looking to clear a massive amount of salary-cap space in a move rival executives believe … [Read more...]

Sources: Conley plans to meet with Mavs Friday 12:48 AM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Free agent Mike Conley will meet with the Dallas Mavericks on July 1, according to league sources. Conley, who is widely regarded as the top point guard on the free-agent market, has played … [Read more...]

Sources: Knicks strong favorites to land Noah 12:47 AM ET Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Ian Begley Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the New York Knicks for ESPNNewYork.com The New York Knicks have emerged as strong favorites to sign free-agent big man Joakim Noah, … [Read more...]

Jeff Hornacek says Knicks could prioritize center over shooting guard in free agency 11:31 PM ET ORLANDO, Fla. -- There are many moving parts in NBA free agency, so plotting out a plan of action might be a waste of time. But it sounds as though the New York Knicks will enter July 1 hoping to find a center first and then filling out the rest of the roster. Here’s why: New coach Jeff Hornacek … [Read more...]

LeBron clearing path to become NBA's first $200 million man 2:03 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books LeBron James is starting a process that could see the Cleveland Cavaliers forward become the NBA's first $200 million man and the highest-paid player for a single season in league history … [Read more...]