Via San Antonio Express
“…One NBA executive doesn’t believe that the Spurs will be able to sign former first-round pick Tiago Splitter away from Europe this summer.
Splitter, who was San Antonio’s first-round pick in 2007, has an opt-out clause in his contract with Tau Ceramica this summer.
Since he was drafted three years ago, the Spurs could [...]

Via Memphis Appeal
“…Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley told a group of season ticket holders that the team plans to match any offer Rudy Gay receives this summer.Gay will be a restricted free agent, meaning that Memphis has the right to match any offer sheet he signs.
Heisley spoke before Tuesday’s game against the Bulls at the team’s [...]

Interesting interview with one of James’ ex-teammates, who had some interesting comments about Lebron at the end of his interview with Evan Roberts.
Click here to listen.

Mike D’Antoni’s offense is tabbed “seven seconds or less” but it really is a rapid version of “4 out 1″ in, which relies heavily on screens from the center position. Obviously, there are variations in terms of special “sets” the Knicks like to rub, such as starting 2 players on each high post elbow elbow [...]

First Rudy Gay, now JJ Barea. The undersized Mavs PG with the serious motor, told the NY Post that he’d consider coming to NY if the Mavs let him out of his team option this summer. I mentioned him last night in this system and he, himself likes it, but can’t just see the Mavs [...]

Alan Hahn and I had a good exchange during the game last night on Twitter. I asked him his thoughts on Rudy Gay and he hit me with…
“…He has ZERO interest in re-signing here (Memphis)…”
Obviously, he was on the list before, but you can stamp his name on a list of possibles. Memphis can match [...]

We know what the Knicks are hoping for come this July. I’ve heard a bunch of talk about the 2 max players hogging a ton of cap space.
So let’s get those who want to comment on record. What would you be happy with from the Knicks stand point, aside from Lebron or Wade/Bosh combination and [...]

Via Atlanta Constitution
“…Hawks star Joe Johnson has been linked to the Knicks as rumors about his upcoming free agency increase, but he is downplaying the speculation.Reports claim that Johnson’s history with Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni, they spent time together in Phoenix, and agent Arn Tellem’s relationship with New York executive Donnie [...]

Via NY Times
“…The Knicks could have enough cap room to sign two maximum-salaried players, and they seem to be counting on the idea that the stars will confer with one another on July 1. The roster will look a lot more attractive to James if he knows Bosh is coming, too.
Smith said those conversations would [...]

Via Sports Illustrated:
“…Which team is least likely to win a title in the next 5 years:
New Jersey Nets 31%
Minnesota Timberwolves 16%
Memphis Grizzlies 15%
New York Knicks 11%
Los Angeles Clippers 5%
FAST FACTS
The Charlotte Bobcats also had 5%…. As of Monday the 7–55 Nets were threatening to match the futility of the alltime losingest team, the 76ers of [...]