Stephen Curry did not receive an invite to USA Basketball minicamp because he has proven himself already, according to Yahoo! Sports.
In the 2012 Olympics, Team USA got some criticism for not having enough shooting, but that doesn't sound like that will be the case once Curry joins the roster. He'll spend this offseason getting stronger and will be ripe for the picking in the first round of fantasy drafts following his record-breaking season.

Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving, Ty Lawson, Kemba Walker and John Wall are expected to be invited to USA Basketball minicamp, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Mike Conley and George Hill are also expected to be invited to join. The massive amount of point guard invites is really just a testament to how deep point guard is in the NBA these days. None of these seven guards were named to any of the three All-NBA Teams and most of them will be targets in the first two rounds of fantasy drafts. The USA Basketball minicamp is expected to start in late July.

Roy Hibbert said that Shane Battier's low blow in Game 1 was intentional.
He said on his Twitter account that it "wasn't inadvertent" and Battier "knew what he was doing." Hibbert mentioned that players were kneeing him as they attacked the basket. Battier will likely respond to Hibbert's comments in Friday morning's shootaround.

Otto Porter could become the number one pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, sources tell the Washington Post.
It does make a lot of sense for the Cavs. They've had a gaping hole at small forward since LeBron James took his talents to South Beach. Porter has a solid all-around game and even knocked down 42.4 percent of his 3-pointers from downtown while making them at a 1.4-per-game clip. His athletic game and a 7'1" wingspan make him a very good bet to go high and it would be a mild shock to see him slip past the Wizards at three.

The Bobcats interviewed Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek on Thursday for their head coach opening after meeting with Lakers assistant Steve Clifford earlier in the week, CBS Sports' Ken Berger reports.
Hornacek is quickly becoming a hot name on the coaching circuit. If he doesn't land a job this summer, he appears likely to get one soon. The Bobcats are casting a wide net on their search, meeting with at least six other coaching candidates, including Alvin Gentry, Nate Tibbetts, Kelvin Sampson, Elston Turner and Clifford.

The Mavericks will be interested in free-agent point guards Jarrett Jack and Jerryd Bayless, a source tells Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Both players were integral parts of their team's playoff success, Jack for the Warriors and Bayless with the Grizzlies, who are down 2-0 to the Spurs. Jack and Bayless are also due hefty raises this offseason with Jack possibly commanding as much as $10 million annually. The Mavs are in desperate need of an upgrade at point guard and could look at Jack or Bayless as fallback options if they fail to land Chris Paul. One thing's for sure, the Mavs' fervent interest in free-agent guards doesn't bode well for incumbent Darren Collison.

Trey Burke said he's hearing his draft position will be between the second and sixth overall picks.
That slots in right where the former Michigan Wolverine was projected once he declared for this year's draft. Burke measured in over 6-foot-1 in sneakers, which was a decent-sized boost to his already high draft stock coming off his National Player of the Year season with the Wolverines. In all likelihood, Burke should be the first point guard off the board in June.

Pistons president Joe Dumars said he's spoken to Phil Jackson "one or two" times since Jackson left Detroit after agreeing to serve as a short-term consultant.
Jackson agreed to help the Pistons on their search for a new coach as a favor to Pistons owner Tom Gores, who is a personal friend of Jackson's. The Pistons have reportedly interviewed Nate McMillan and Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff for the opening. Detroit is also interested in Maurice Cheeks, Lindsey Hunter, Mike Budenholzer, Brian Shaw and Darrell Walker.

Dwyane Wade said his current knee injury is more painful than the one he played through last postseason.
Wade's injury was bad enough last summer that he required surgery in the offseason. While that's unlikely to be the case with the bone bruises he's playing through, it's clear the injury is extremely painful. Wade said his role will develop on a night-to-night basis depending on how his knee feels. If it feels strong, he'll take on more of an attacking role, but if the knee is weak Wade said he'll become more of a facilitator.

Iman Shumpert says he's going to work on improving his point guard skills this summer.
Shumpert played some point guard during his rookie year but was used off the ball more this season. However, with Jason Kidd possibly retiring and Pablo Prigioni an unrestricted free agent, Shumpert could be asked to spell Raymond Felton next season. Shumpert also said he wants to work on his midrange game, which could go a long way to increasing his fantasy value next season.

Nate McMillan said he won't return as an assistant on Mike Krzyzewski's Team USA staff.
Coach K officially returned as head coach Thursday but will apparently have a brand new staff after both McMillan and Mike D'Antoni declined to return as assistants. D'Antoni's issue is related to family concerns while McMillan said he wants to give another coach the opportunity. McMillan is also up for a number of head coaching jobs this summer and likely will want to devote as much time to that as possible in the next couple years. Coach K should have no problem filling out his staff.

Mario Chalmers (shoulder) said he expects to play in Friday's Game 2.
Chalmers suffered the injury during the third quarter of Game 1 and did not return. Despite planning to play, Chalmers said he'll want to see how the shoulder feels when he wakes up tomorrow before making any final decisions. Norris Cole replaced Chalmers on Wednesday and would continue to man the point along with LeBron James if Chalmers is sidelined Friday.

The Hawks and Warriors are among the teams on Dwight Howard's list this summer, a source familiar with his thinking told Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News.
The other teams on the list include the Lakers, Mavs and Rockets, all of whom we've seen Howard linked to in previous reports. The Hawks have also been mentioned as a potential destination for Howard, but the inclusion of the Warriors is a new one. Unfortunately for both Howard and the Warriors, Golden State's salary cap issues make adding Howard highly unlikely. Expect Howard's list to get narrowed down to two or three feasible destinations as we get closer to free agency.

Roy Hibbert says he might need to start speaking up more after he sat out the final two possessions of Indiana's overtime loss to Miami on Wednesday night.
"They pay me (max-contract money) for a reason. I didn't say anything, and I wish I did. From now on, I need to speak up," Hibbert said after the game. LeBron James got two easy layups on back-to-back possessions as Pacers coach Frank Vogel kept Hibbert on the bench at the end of overtime. It's a decision Vogel's been ridiculed for ever since the final buzzer sounded and probably rightly so. Hibbert does have holes in his game defensively -- holes coach Erik Spoelstra and Heat big man Chris Bosh can definitely exploit -- but we expect this is the last time something like this will happen in the series.

The Wizards have three picks in June's draft but coach Randy Wittman and GM Ernie Grunfeld don't want to add three more rookies to the roster.
Washington owns the Nos. 3, 38 and 54 selections this year, but the appear unlikely to use the two second-round choices. Although the draft is still a month away, the Wizards have already been linked pretty heavily to Georgetown swingman Otto Porter, which makes a lot of sense considering their inability to develop quality wing players over the past few years. With Nerlens Noel and Ben McLemore slated to go 1-2 in some order, Porter should be there at No. 3 if the Wizards are interested.

Larry Drew would be interested in the now-vacant Clippers head coach position, according to Hawks beat writer Chris Vivlamore.
Drew is still technically coach of the Hawks but is operating under the impression that he is a free agent. He's already interviewed for the Bucks job and could interview elsewhere as the job market develops. The Clippers job became open when owner Donald Sterling declined to offer Vinny Del Negro a new contract. It remains to be seen if they'll have interest in Drew or whether this is simply Drew's way to trying to flag down every potential interview before all the head coach jobs are taken.

Jared Sullinger (back) said he resumed light workouts two weeks ago as part of a 10-week rehab program.
Sullinger said he hopes to be 100 percent in time for training camp. Back injuries are tough to overcome and can linger throughout careers, but Sullinger said surgery made sure his injury won't be a recurring issue. That's good news considering Sullinger's back was enough of a concern last summer that some teams "red flagged" him ahead of the draft. We'll wait to see if he's fully recovered and how the Celtics' roster shapes up before determining Sullinger's fantasy value for next season.

Kentucky coach John Calipari wants the Cavs to draft former Wildcat Nerlens Noel with the top pick because "they haven't made mistakes."
Coach Cal was referring to Cleveland's drafting history under GM Chris Grant, which includes Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson, Tyler Zeller and Dion Waiters. Irving has developed into one of the point guards in the league while Thompson made major steps in his second season. Waiters and Zeller each showed flashes as rookies, although Waiters' ceiling is probably higher. Noel is rehabbing a torn ACL but is still projected to go in the top two in an overall weak draft. Although he lacks much offensive polish, Noel's defensive game would pair nicely with Thompson and Zeller and make the Cavs three deep at the four/five positions. Kansas SG Ben McLemore is another option if Cleveland keeps the top pick.

Tony Parker's calf MRI came and went without a whimper, and Gregg Popovich said Parker is "fine."
"He's fine. It's the playoffs," said Popovich. We didn't expect much more than this given the MRI was precautionary, and it's good news that the injury is progressing as expected.

LeBron James headlined the All-NBA First Team when it was announced by the league on Thursday.
Joining him on the first team will be Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and Kevin Durant, while the second team will be comprised of Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin, Marc Gasol, Tony Parker and Russell Westbrook. The Third team is James Harden, Dwyane Wade, David Lee, Paul George and Dwight Howard.

Harrison Barnes and Klay Thompson are expected to be invited to Team USA mini camp in the offseason.
Neither name comes as a surprise considering each had a coming out party during the playoffs. Both guys will be critical in the Warriors' development as a team alongside Stephen Curry and will get valuable experience during the summer with Team USA.

Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson are expected to be invited to Team USA mini camp in July.
No surprise for either one after their seasons in New Orleans last year. Now each will be inaugural members of the new Pelicans squad, and both will be integral in what the team does into the future.

Kostas Papanikolaou's agent expects the Blazers to trade his client.
"As of now, we don't have any sign that leads us to believe that Kostas will go to Portland," Sfairopoulos told CSNNW.com. "Therefore, we believe that he will not be in the plans of the organization next season and probably will be traded." He won the Rising Stars Trophy for 2012/13 while playing for Olympiacos, but it's not clear when or if he'll come to the NBA.

Chandler Parsons will be invited to Team USA's mini camp in July, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
Parsons made a name for himself this season with his breakout play, and he's proven to be one of the best value contracts in the NBA. Parsons figures to be a key part in Houston's future and he should be even better than he was this season after spending valuable time around a talented pool of players in the offseason.

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak reiterated that Mike D'Antoni "did not come up" in his meeting with Dwight Howard following Howard's exit interview.
ESPN Los Angeles reported that Howard specifically complained about D'Antoni, but that doesn't appear to be the case. "Criticism of a coach did not come up," Kupchak said. "Our coach did not come up. I think in general they all felt that there are ways to utilize their talent better going forward. That would include Dwight in that group." Kupchak added that "players don't have to like coaches. They just have to play hard."

Carl Landry called his current contract situation "the hardest decision" of his career.
Landry can opt out of his deal with the Warriors that has one year and $4 million remaining on it, and while he'd be virtually guaranteed a bigger pay day and a multi-year deal in free agency, he really likes the Warriors and may wind up staying with the team. "I mean, this is the best team I've ever played for on this level, especially as far as chemistry," he said. The Warriors are Landry's first option, but we'll see if that holds true when the bidding starts.

Bradley Beal (leg) confirmed he's not feeling any pain, but he still hasn't been cleared to play.
"I feel no pain, but the [stress reaction] is still there," he said. "It's always frustration. But at the same time, I have to stay positive, make sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. Making sure I'm able to take care of myself and just stay on top of it. " Beal's recovery is taking a little longer than expected, but he will be fine well in advance of training camp.

The Suns could target Maryland's Alex Len with the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft.
"I have the biggest upside in this draft with the big guys," Len said at last week's draft combine. "I think maybe 10 years from now I'll be the best player out of this draft." Len is a legitimate seven-footer, but it's not clear if the Suns are really considering him at this time. Len is currently rehabbing from ankle surgery and was projected to have a 4-6 month recovery timetable when he underwent the procedure in early May.

Paul George admitted to slipping up against LeBron James late in Game 1 which led to James' game-winning basket in overtime.
I slipped up, I just slipped up at the end," a sullen George said. "To have an opportunity to take the first game and be in the lead of the series ... and not being able to do it because of the last possession ... it hurts." George and the rest of the Pacers have plenty of motivation entering Game 2 vs. Miami.

Amare Stoudemire was not happy with his role this season and wants to play a bigger part next season.
After GM Glen Grunwald said STAT could be on a minutes cap, it appears as if Stoudemire is preparing himself to play as much as he can. "You know Amar'e, he's going to work as hard as he can during the offseason," said Happy Walters, Stoudemire's agent. "It was a tough year, but Amar'e is already looking forward to next season. He'll be ready." It's unclear what kind of role he'll have next season since Mike Woodson won't commit to him as a starter.

James Jones has no plans to retire after the season.
"Unless something crazy happens, I'll be back," Jones said in reference to his $1.5 million player option. Why wouldn't he be? He never plays, is on the best team in basketball and can be around LeBron James every day. It's a good job if you can get it.

Multiple reports from Venezuela indicate Greivis Vasquez will have surgery on both ankles during the offseason.
The news is passed along from Bourbon Street Shots, a True Hoop affiliate of the ESPN Network. One report from Venezuela indicates Vasquez will need 12-to-16 weeks for recovery, and it's possible this impacts Vasquez's ability to play in the FIBA tournament in late August. Vasquez dealt with ankle injuries late in the year, but there has been no word on any sort of surgery or procedure to date. Stay tuned, we shouldn't have to wait too much longer to know more.

Larry Sanders is expected to receive an invitation to USA Basketball Select team camp during the summer.
"Just found out I got selected to work out/try out for the USA Basketball Team this summer!" Sanders tweeted. "Such an amazing honor. Glory be to God." It's quite impressive for a guy who was in summer league last season attempting to prove his worth, but his impressive 2012/13 season put him on the national map. Per the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, an official roster is expected to be announced in early June.

Pablo Prigioni disputed a report that his wife wanted to return to Europe next season.
The New York post reported that Prigioni's wife wanted to return to Europe, but Prigioni disputed that in an interview with Argentine radio. Prigioni is expected to seek a deal in the one-year, $2 million range and could find himself playing outside of New York next season.

J.R. Smith played through the postseason with a swollen left knee "that contained fluid buildup," a source told the New York Post.
According to the source, Smith is "likely" to have his knee drained at some point during the next two weeks. While this would certainly help to explain Smith's struggles in the playoffs, we're not buying into the idea that the knee was solely responsible for his shortcomings. He's expected to be fine well in advance of training camp.

Dwyane Wade played 41 minutes against the Pacers on Wednesday, scoring 19 points with six boards, five assists, three steals and one block on 9-of-15 shooting.
He was somewhat aggressive in the game and did some of his best work in transition. Wade has said that the week of rest isn't going to help him, but he's made it clear that he'll just tough it out. His 41 minutes are a good sign and he'll need to play a lot of minutes with Mario Chalmers (shoulder) banged up. Norris Cole played outstanding defense on George Hill in his 28 minutes, so he might get some more playing time even if Chalmers is able to return on Friday.

Chris Andersen made all seven of his field goal attempts for 16 points to go with five boards, one steal and three blocks in 18 minutes against the Pacers on Wednesday.
He's been one of the best bargains of the season at just $541K for the Heat and he did a nice job on both ends of the floor with plenty of hustle. Miami was outstanding in getting good shots with 60 points in the paint, which is well above Indiana's regular-season average of 35.5 points per game from that range. The Birdman is shooting an astonishing 82.9 percent from the field in the postseason and has clearly earned his playing time.

Roy Hibbert scored 19 points with nine boards, one assist and two blocks on 9-of-18 shooting in 41 minutes on Wednesday.
Frank Vogel sat Hibbert on the last two possessions of the game and he's going to catch a lot of criticism for that call. Both times LeBron got an extremely easy bucket and Indiana's weak-side help was non-existent. Vogel said in the post-game conference that he put a switching lineup in, hoping to force a jump shot for LeBron. Hibbert only finished 10th in the Defensive Player of the Year voting, which looks like an injustice after tonight. Miami might be planning to attack Hibbert more in Game 2 on Friday to get him in foul trouble.

David West shot 11-of-17 from the field for 26 points with five boards and one assist in 41 minutes against the Heat on Wednesday.
He had a big game and did some damage with seven of his field goals coming from within the paint. The Pacers had the Heat right where they wanted them in the first half with a five-point lead and a slower pace, but Miami changed the tempo in the second half. Lance Stephenson was also effective on the glass with his 12 boards to go with seven points, three assists and three steals, but his shot selection was sub-par, shooting 2-of-10 from the field.

Paul George was phenomenal during Game 1's loss to the Heat on Wednesday, scoring 27 points with four boards, five assists and three 3-pointers in 47 minutes.
He hit a ridiculous 32-foot jumper with one second left in regulation to send the game to overtime, then hit all three free throws with two second left in overtime. George has already solidified himself as a fantasy superstar, but tonight he made his case as one of the best players from a reality standpoint. He's one of the best rebounding wings, plays terrific defense, has a diverse offensive game and showed he can be clutch.

LeBron James drove to the basket for a layup at the buzzer to give Miami a 103-102 overtime win, finishing with 30 points, 10 boards, 10 assists, three blocks and two 3-pointers on 12-of-24 shooting.
He got to the basket for a relatively uncontested layup not once, but twice in the last 10 seconds of the game with Roy Hibbert on the bench for each of the last two possessions of overtime. LeBron was a ridiculous 78.3 percent on shots at the rim during the regular season, so Frank Vogel has some explaining to do to leave the middle wide open. This was the ninth triple-double of LeBron's career and he's come a long way from his naysayers saying he can't close games. Game 2 will be Friday night, so clear your schedules.

George Hill suffered an apparent leg injury in the third quarter of Wednesday's game and returned to the game.
Hill was basically fouled by teammate Tyler Hansbrough to cause the injury. He was replaced by D.J. Augustin and there is still no report on a specific issue.

Mario Chalmers suffered a left shoulder injury in the third quarter and went to the locker room.
He is questionable to return. It's shaping up to be a rough night for Chalmers since he sustained some sort of leg injury in the first half. Norris Cole will handle the majority of the point guard duties, but the Heat have tons of flexibility LeBron fully capable of running the point.

An MRI revealed that Carmelo Anthony has a small tear in his left shoulder.
The plan for Anthony will be to let the injury heal on its own for three or four weeks, then if there is no improvement, surgery will become an option. Melo's shooting numbers were awful in the postseason, making just 29.8 percent from the field. There's no correlation to his shoulder causing this issue, but it does make some sense since he was visibly bothered by the issue over the past month. Regardless of the treatment, Anthony should be ready for the 2013-14 opener.

Mike D'Antoni won't return as an assistant coach for Team USA, a league source told Marc Berman of the New York Post.
Mike Krzyzewski will reportedly be announced as the coach for the 2016 Rio Olympics on Thursday. D'Antoni served as an assistant on Coach K's staff since 2006 but declined this time because of family concerns, according to Berman's source.

Dwight Howard said on Twitter on Tuesday that his back and shoulder are feeling much better since he's been able to rest them.
Howard was answering a question from a fan. Unfortunately, he didn't say where he plans to sign this summer because that would've been way too easy. Besides re-upping with the Lakers, Howard has been linked to both the Hawks and the Rockets and the Mavs are reportedly planning to throw the full-court press at him. The summer should allow Howard time to get healthy and the injuries aren't expected to affect his likely max deal.

Enes Kanter's (shoulder) agent says his client is ahead of schedule in his rehab but might not be cleared for basketball activities until August.
Kanter dislocated his non-shooting shoulder on March 27 and had surgery in Chicago a couple weeks later. Truth be told, this isn't that big of a deal. Even if Kanter can't get back on a court until August, he'll still have at least a month to rehab and get into shape before training camp opens. The only drawback is Kanter won't be able to play with the Jazz' summer league team, which Kanter's agent says was unlikely in the first place.

Prosecutors delayed bringing second-degree domestic violence charges against Celtics guard Terrence Williams.
Williams was arrested Sunday after being accused of waving a handgun out of his car window at the mother of his 10-year-old son. A spokesman for the prosecutor's office said, "There will be an ongoing investigation, so a charging decision will be made at a later date." With a contract that's not guaranteed and an already poor reputation around the league, Williams' NBA future could be in jeopardy.

The Suns have received permission from Houston to interview J.B. Bickerstaff for their head coach position, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
Bickerstaff has already interview for several other openings and has emerged as one of the hotter candidates in this summer's job market. The Suns also plan to interview Jeff Hornacek, Steve Clifford, Kelvin Sampson and Quin Snyder for the opening.

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski will return as head coach of Team USA for the 2016 Rio Olympics, a source with direct knowledge of the situation tells SI's Pete Thamel.
Coach K had previously stated he was done with international basketball after winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012. It probably doesn't hurt that Krzyzewski, who is 62-1 with USA Basketball, will likely coach a team centered around LeBron James and Kevin Durant that will be the odds-on favorite to win gold in Rio. Krzyzewski will also coach Team USA at the 2014 FIBA World Championship in Madrid. An official announcement is expected Thursday.

Cavs general manager Chris Grant said he's open to trading the No. 1 pick in June's draft.
It's been 20 years since the last time the No. 1 overall choice was dealt, but it might be Cleveland's best option in a draft lacking any sure-fire franchise players. At the very least, it's in Grant's best interest to at least create the illusion the pick is available and hopefully create a marketplace for it. Nerlens Noel and Kansas SG Ben McLemore are currently the two players most likely to be drafted with the top choice.

The Mavs are looking to trade their first-round pick (13th overall) in hopes of creating cap room for Dwight Howard, multiple sources tell ESPN.com's Chad Ford.
This isn't the first we've heard of the Mavs' reported interest in both Howard and point guard Chris Paul. In fact, Dirk Nowitzki said he's willing to play salesman to the two free-agent stars and is also open to taking a substantial paycut next summer to make the financials work. Both Howard and Paul would have to leave a year and several million dollars on the table to sign with Dallas, but the lure or playing for a title next to Dirk might be enough to win them over.

Phil Handy will join Mike Brown's staff with the Cavs, sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Handy was the player development coach for the Lakers, but he'll re-join Mike Brown now that the head coach is back in Cleveland.

Pablo Prigioni confirmed that he'd like to remain in the NBA next season, but his future with the Knicks is unclear.
"If I can choose, I prefer to play in the United States and stay in the NBA,'' Prigioni said on Argentine radio. The Knicks would have to use part of their $3.1 million mid-level exception to pay Prigioni, and there's a very real possibility he'll sign elsewhere. The Spurs are rumored to have some interest.

Tony Parker (calf) will have a precautionary MRI.
There is no indication of anything serious, and the MRI is just designed in order to monitor his recovery after he's dealt with a calf injury during the playoffs. We don't expect Parker to miss any time, but we're putting him on the injury report just in case. Parker reported improvement in the calf, but also noted it was the worst bruise of his career.

Nate McMillan is a candidate for the Clippers head coach vacancy, according to the Los Angeles Times.
McMillan is "one of about five candidates" the Clippers are "seriously considering," but it's not clear who the other four names are in this circle or how serious McMillan is being considered. McMillan is also known to be a candidate for the Pistons, Hawks and Bucks as well.

Nikola Mirotic was named MVP for Liga Endesa for the 2012/13 season.
Mirotic's draft rights are owned by the Bulls, but he's not expected to come over from Europe until the 2014 offseason. After winning the "rising star" award in Euroleague last season, Mirotic's stock is undoubtedly on the rise. He figures to play a key part in Chicago's future.

Dwyane Wade (knee) will start in Game 1 vs. the Pacers, as expected.
Wade was never in danger of missing this one, but after he described himself as day-to-day, there was some concern. Regardless, Wade will be out there for the opening tip and has already said he isn't planning to take time off to rest his knee.

Kevin Love and Flip Saunders are hitting it off, and Love seems confident about the direction of the franchise under Saunders.
He's very hopeful that I'll be part of the team, a big part of the team, for many years to come," Love said. "And I don't see why he should think otherwise." This is a big remark from Love given his previous comments painted an uncertain future, and as we previously suspected, the firing of David Kahn can only help Minny's chances of keeping Love on the roster.

Phil Jackson said there is "zero" chance of him coaching again, but admitted he wants to be in a GM/team president role.
Remember all of those rumors about Jackson returning to the sidelines? They look laughable now. Regardless, we're sure to hear plenty of other rumblings regarding Jackson's future in the front office after he admitted to having a deal in place with Chris Hansen to join the Sonics if the Kings had wound up moving from Sacramento.

Marcus Camby admitted to being "frustrated" with his playing time this season.
"The team was playing well and the coach was comfortable with the rotation he had," GM Glen Grunwald said. "The coach had success with Tyson [Chandler] and Kenyon [Martin], and he decided to keep going with that." Camby appeared in just 24 games this season and battled through plantar fasciitis all year.

Bradley Beal (leg) is "weeks away" from returning to basketball activities.
"I still haven't been cleared," Beal said after the draft lottery. "It's been six weeks since I've done any basketball-related activities," he said. "In the next couple weeks or so I'm going to get another X-Ray and see if the fracture actually started closing and see if can get back out there. Until then I'm still rehabbing, lifting weights and refraining from any basketball activity." We're not concerned yet, but this isn't something fantasy owners will want to linger.

According to the Racine-Journal Times, the Bucks are waiting to talk to Lionel Hollins for their head coaching vacancy after Memphis' season ends.
Hollins entered the season on the hot seat and has now been linked to just about every open coaching job in the league, so we're confident he'll be employed next season whether it's in Memphis or elsewhere. The Bucks have not clearly identified what they're targeting in a new head coach and there is no timetable for a hire.

Andrew Bogut (ankle) revealed that the "mental and physical pain" he felt over "the last two or three weeks was getting worse and worse."
At this point, it's fair to question whether or not Bogut will ever be able to remain healthy for the duration of a full season. "I managed it every day. Every day was a battle, basically, after April," Bogut said. "Every day I had to come in early to get treatment, just to get it right just enough to get back on the court. My whole playoff campaign was that. Some days it worked and some days it didn't." Bogut did say that he's looking forward to using the offseason to get his "ankle right," but we've heard that from the big man previously. Fantasy owners should monitor Bogut's health closely.

The Raptors remain interested in trading Andrea Bargnani, according to president Bryan Colangelo.
"I still would say there's value in Andrea as a player," said Colangelo. "I get the fact that a change of scenery is probably best for all sides. I've publicly acknowledged that but, again, the new guy is going to have to decide how to handle it and there are a few options." Colangelo is referencing the new general manager who has yet to be hired, and we'd bet Bargnani starts next season elsewhere. It's hard to see the Raptors getting anything of real value in return for the former No. 1 overall pick.

The Wizards could draft Georgetown's Otto Porter with the No. 3 overall selection.
One executive called the decision a "no-brainer," but it's way too early to determine what Washington might do. Porter would be a solid fit for the Wizards, but this is a team that needs help everywhere except the backcourt with John Wall and Bradley Beal in place. Porter is a possibility, but not a certainty.

Timberwolves GM Flip Saunders said it's "unlikely" the team will trade the No. 9 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, and he also added the team would "explore acquiring a veteran shooting guard."
Minnesota desperately needs a shooting guard and to improve their 3-point prowess, so that's hardly surprising. Saunders is clearly looking to put his stamp on the franchise, and his tenure running the team could be defined by how he handles the offseason with a big decision looming on restricted free agent Nikola Pekovic as well as preparing for his first draft in his new role. The team also has the No. 26 overall selection.

Lionel Hollins is the top target for the Clippers head coaching job, with Byron Scott and Alvin Gentry just behind, according to Mark Heisler.
We're taking this with a grain of salt, but Hollins has been linked to the Clippers job consistently over the last few days. Meanwhile, both Scott and Gentry are known to be candidates as well, so their names aren't a surprise to see on this list either.

The Trail Blazers are expected to shop the No. 10 overall pick, according to CSNNW.com
The Blazers need "immediate help" for Damian Lillard, Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge, so we wouldn't be surprised if a deal went down. Still, GM Neil Olshey won't simply trade the pick just to make a move, so it's far too early to say with certainty what the team might do.

James White's agent said it's "unlikely" his client will return to the Knicks.
We'll file that under "obvious." White was glued to the bench for the majority of the season and it's not clear how he lasted with the team for the entire year. White's $1 million option is expected to be declined, and it's possible he'll go back overseas if he can't garner an offer in the NBA.

Maurice Cheeks will interview with the Pistons on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
Cheeks was reported to be on the Pistons radar and now he'll get an interview. At this point, there is no clear frontrunner to land the job.

The Cavs will "investigate trade options" with the No. 1 pick, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
As Windhorst notes, the Cavs have two first round picks, "interest in improving fast" and a fair deal of cap space, so Cleveland is in a good position after winning the draft lottery. It wouldn't surprise us at all to see the Cavs flirt with dealing the pick, but it's going to take a substantial offer to get GM Chris Grant to bite.

Dwight Howard is reportedly "torn between the idea" of re-signing with the Lakers or signing with the Rockets.
If you're already tired of Dwight Howard rumors, you're not alone. We're entering Dwightmare part two and we haven't even entered the first of June. As a reminder, Howard isn't even technically a free agent until the end of June. Howard is torn between "the idea of Laker life or the notion of joining a Houston Rockets club that looks so much more appealing with James Harden & Co. in tow." There will be plenty of reports just like this one in the coming weeks, so strap in because it's going to be a bumpy ride.

Chad Ford said on Twitter Tuesday that the Mavericks are expected to trade the 13th pick in hopes of saving cap space and being able to make a run at free agent Dwight Howard.
The latest rumor is that the Hawks are prepared to make a strong run at both Howard and Chris Paul this summer, but there are still no solid indications that Howard has any interest in playing for the Hawks. Prepare yourselves for another "Summer of Dwight," to which the theme song may end up being Cruel Summer.

Zach Randolph had 15 points, 18 rebounds, a steal and two blocks on 6-of-18 shooting in Tuesday's Game 2 OT 93-89 loss to the Spurs.
The Grizz now trail 2-0 in the series, which will be a tough hole to climb out of. Tony Allen's flop in crunch time drew a flagrant foul call that resulted in a four-point comeback that sent the game to OT. Allen may be hearing from the league for his acting job. Mike Conley had 18 points, four assists, two 3-pointers and a full stat line, Marc Gasol double-doubled with 12 points, 14 boards and two blocks, and Jerryd Bayless added 18 points, three assists and a 3-pointer, but missed a game-tying (and ill-advised) 3-pointer late in OT. The Grizzlies made a courageous 18-point comeback, but it wasn't enough in the end.

Tony Parker hit just 6-of-20 shots, one 3-pointer and 2-of-4 free throws, but finished with 15 points, five rebounds, a career-high 18 assists, three steals and just two turnovers as the Spurs held off the Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime to take Game 2 and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.
Parker hit 1-of-2 free throws with 14.6 seconds left in OT to put the Grizzlies up by three, followed by a bad Jerryd Bayless miss from downtown. Parker was sensational all night, but the Spurs gave up an 18-point lead before winning in OT. Tim Duncan came through with a huge block, boards and bucket in OT to finish with 17 points, nine boards, two steals and four blocks after sitting out much of the fourth quarter with foul trouble, while Danny Green (11 points, three 3-pointers), Tiago Splitter (14 points, two blocks), and Kawhi Leonard (12 points, nine boards) all played well as every Spurs' starter scored in double figures. Game 3 is in Memphis on Saturday.

The Cavaliers got some luck in the NBA lottery and will have the No. 1 pick in this year's Draft.
The Magic, who had the best odds at landing No. 1, fell to No. 2, with the Wizards moving all the way up to the No. 3 pick despite having the eighth best odds of doing so. The rest of the first round is as follows: 4. Charlotte, 5. Phoenix, 6. New Orleans Pelicans, 7. Kings, 8. Pistons, 9. Timberwolves, 10. Trail Blazers, 11. Sixers, 12. Thunder (via Toronto), 13. Mavericks, 14. Jazz. Nerlens Noels is a favorite to be the No. 1 pick and would fit in with the Cavaliers, while Kansas SG Ben McLeMore is also a possibility to be taken with the No. 1 pick. The Rotoworld NBA Mock Draft will be published early on Wednesday.

Michael Jordan announced at a press conference on Tuesday that the Bobcats have filed the necessary paper work to become the Hornets starting with the 2014-15 NBA season.
Jordan is catching some heat for not "dressing up" for the press conference, as well as for a lack of former Hornets in attendance. But the good news is that Charlotte is getting its original name back, which is what the fans wanted. That was made possible by the fact the New Orleans Hornets will now be known as the Pelicans, and Jordan can only hope that the name change will bring the Charlotte franchise some much needed mojo going forward.

Bradley Beal is scheduled for another X-ray on his right fibula next week.
He's still not cleared for physical activity and it's taking him much longer to recover from the stress fracture in his right leg than was anticipated. We should have an update next week, after the X-rays are taken.

The Clippers have let the contract of head coach Vinny Del Negro expire, meaning he's no longer the coach of the team, according to Yahoo! Sports.
The details have yet to emerge, but there have been rumblings that Del Negro's days were numbered for some time. The latest rumor making waves is that Chris Paul and Dwight Howard will emerge in Atlanta together next season, but that's far from having any substance at this point. The Clippers failed to advance far enough in the playoffs for anyone's liking and "Paul coaches the Clippers" jokes were all the rage this season. Paul will likely have some say in who the next coach will be.

Jeff Pendergraph (new baby) missed Tuesday's practice.
Pendergraph also missed Monday's practice, and he remains in the hospital with his wife. The Pacers are "hopeful" he'll re-join the team on Wednesday in advance of Game 1 vs. Miami, but he's considered questionable at the moment.

A source told the New Orleans Times-Picayune that Eric Gordon trade rumors have "no merit."
Gordon is expected to be shopped by the Pelicans as the team looks to get out from under his contract, but right now it appears the team is committed to keeping him. We'd expect that to change as we enter the offseason and more teams begin to get active in shaping their plans for next season, but he'll remain with the Pelicans for now.

Carmelo Anthony (shoulder) is having an MRI exam on Tuesday.
Melo wants to rule out any potential structural damage, so the MRI is the first step in doing that. Previously, Anthony has described the shoulder as "stable," but the MRI will give us a much better idea of exactly what he's dealing with and what kind of recovery he'll face.

Mike Woodson wants Tyson Chandler to bulk up during the offseason as well as develop a low post game.
After Chandler took a side swipe at the coaching staff during his exit interview, Woodson fired back with his own critiques of the center's game. Chandler was not himself down the stretch, and he'll need to return to previous form for the Knicks to meet expectations.

GM Glen Grunwald said Amare Stoudemire could have a minutes restriction next season.
It's way too early to determine what the restrictions might be, but the Knicks are focused on keeping STAT healthy and on the court. It appears as if STAT could be headed for another season as a role player with Mike Woodson saying he hasn't made a decision on whether or not he'll start, and Amare planned to talk with Woodson about his role for next year during the offseason. As usual, it's shaping up to be an interesting offseason for the Knicks.

The Grizzlies "remain determined" to sign Lionel Hollins to a long-term deal after the playoffs, sources told ESPN.
Hollins has been linked to the Nets head coaching gig, but the Grizzlies are reportedly warming to the idea of keeping him around. It's not clear what Hollins' future holds, but it would be a surprise if he wasn't coaching in the league next season.

Phil Jackson "was in no rush to embrace Toronto's interest" in bringing him into the front office, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
We never took reports of Jackson being linked to Toronto seriously, and now you know why. The Raptors would have had to go above and beyond to land Jackson, and it was always a long shot scenario at best.

The Nuggets are "positive" that they'll be able to keep GM Masai Ujiri, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
Toronto has been actively courting Ujiri to be their next GM and could be willing to offer an annual salary in excess of $2 million per year, but the Nuggets are confident they'll work something out to keep him in the fold. We're not as confident considering Ujiri's roots in Toronto, but this should be resolved soon with the Raptors finally re-arranging Bryan Colangelo's role.

The Clippers will make a "hard run" at David West in the offseason, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
West is responsible for changing the culture with the Pacers, and both Indiana and West have gone on the record saying they'd like to remain with each other. Regardless, the Clippers will have West on the radar, and it wouldn't surprise us to see the veteran cash in with another multi-year deal around $10 million per season like the contract he's playing on now. West played with Chris Paul in New Orleans.

Jason Kidd "indicated" to GM Glen Grunwald that he planned to return next season.
Kidd is under contract for two more years and is undecided on his retirement, and although it's not clear what the veteran point guard will ultimately decide, it wouldn't surprise us either way. If Kidd does retire, the Knicks will be in the market for a point guard once again.

MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke said Bryan Colangelo will stay with the Raptors as team president, but he will not be general manager.
This is quickly turning into an embarrassing mess for the Raptors. After it was reported Colangelo would move into a corporate role, he'll remain with the team as president, but the new GM will report directly to Leiweke, not Colangelo. The new GM will have final say on draft, trades, contracts and coach, and Colangelo's role will include consulting and "expanding Raptors footprint nationally."

The Warriors will play Kent Bazemore at point guard in summer league.
This could be an experiment if Jarrett Jack leaves in free agency, or it could mean nothing at all. Bazemore will play for Golden State's summer league team, but it's unclear if he'll have a real role on the Warriors next season. It will largely depend on his development.

Bob Myers is hopeful the Warriors can work out a way to re-sign unrestricted free agent Jarrett Jack.
Jack proved his value to the Warriors this season and professed his love for the team, but he's going to draw a ton of interest in free agency and may have priced himself out of the Warriors' plans. Jack could command as much as $7-$10 million annually on the open market, especially if a team needs a starting point guard, and the Warriors have their hands tied in how much cash they can throw at him. If the Warriors lose Jack, it will be very difficult to replace him.

Bob Myers expects Andrew Bogut (ankle) to be 100 percent before next season begins, but he admitted that he "doesn't know what kind of water that statement holds."
In other words, nobody really knows what's going to happen with Bogut's ankle in the offseason. The center admitted he could "hardly move" during Golden State's Game 6 loss to the Spurs, and he's had issues with the ankle ever since undergoing microfracture surgery. It's something that Bogut is likely going to have to deal with for the remainder of his career.

Warriors GM Bob Myers hinted that he's uncertain on Carl Landry's future with the team.
Landry has a player option for next season, but he's expected to opt out in search of a bigger payday anda multi-year deal. Given the way he played this season, Landry should have no problem commanding at least a two-year deal worth $5-$7 million annually, and that would put the Warriors in a very difficult position in an effort to retain him.

Warriors GM Bob Myers expects Brandon Rush (torn ACL) to pick up his player option for next year.
Rush would have a hard time earning more than a minimum contract with incentives given that he's coming off of an ACL tear that kept him out for the season, so we'd guess Rush will return to the Warriors as well.

Daequan Cook is not expected to return to the Bulls next season.
It's hardly a surprise. Cook was largely glued to the bench since he signed with the Bulls and was never going to be there beyond this season. Cook joins Nate Robinson, Richard Hamilton and Marco Belinelli as Bulls players who aren't expected to return next year. Chicago will have to remake its bench again for the second straight offseason.

Scott Skiles is the frontrunner for the vacant Nets head coaching vacancy, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.
The report comes from legendary columnist Dave D'Alessandro, so we're inclined to take this one with some truth behind it. Skiles was reported to be on the Nets radar previously, but D'Alessandro elevates that to deeming Skiles the "frontrunner." After the way his tenure ended in Milwaukee, if Skiles is hired by Brooklyn, we'd expect there to be plenty of questions regarding how he will approach the team.

Appearing on an Orlando radio show, Stan Van Gundy confirmed that he will not coach next season.
Van Gundy has been linked to several different openings, but he's taken his name out of consideration. It is a family decision, according to Van Gundy. He'll wait for the right opportunity to present itself and will have plenty of teams drooling over him whenever he decides the time is right to re-enter the arena.

Denver GM Masai Ujiri and Raptors vice-president of basketball operations Ed Stafanski are two candidates to assume control of basketball-related decisions for the Raptors.
The Raptors are going hard after Ujiri and could be prepared to make a lavish offer to him, while Stafanski currently works for the team. The future of head coach Dwane Casey is very much up in the air and a decision on his status will likely be made by whatever candidate replaces Bryan Colangelo, but it's too early to tell what may happen there.