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Omri Casspi: "I have offer from Europe, but if I return Maccabi would be my priority." One.co.il

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Omri Casspi 

“In essence, you get to come in and, it’s you and we have room for two more max free agents (next year),” Mavs owner Mark Cuban said during a Monday appearance on KTCK-AM. “That’s why when I talked about a two-year plan, that’s the concept there. So part of our sales pitch is, look, we’re not going to try to fool you and say that you and Dirk (Nowitzki) and Shawn Marion and Vince (Carter) and fill are basically a championship team. Maybe we get on a run, maybe we’re pretty good. But the reality is you’re going to work with us and Dirk to get out there and pick your team.” ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban, Shawn Marion, Owners 

Andrew Gruman: #Bucks will host a mini-camp for 23 guys that have played in the D-League or overseas over the next three days. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency 

Andrew Gruman: Former Marquette guard Dwight Buycks will be in attendance, while Damion James, Dominique Jones as Salim Stoudamire have NBA experience. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Damion James, Dominique Jones, Dwight Buycks 

Keith Kreiter: Marcus Landry to join the Lakers summer league team- great opportunity for Marcus-- he spent time with D'Antoni in New York. Twitter @Edge_Sports

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Summer League, Marcus Landry 

Jody Genessy: Jazz president Randy Rigby wouldn't comment when I asked if Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap will be here next season to enjoy the scoreboard. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Utah Jazz, Free Agency, Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Randy Rigby 

Alex Kennedy: Contrary to reports, Shawne Williams hasn't signed with a team in China, per source. He has workouts with six NBA teams in the coming weeks. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

Free Agency, Shawne Williams 

The Clippers are prepared to give Rivers a five-year deal to coach and believe acquiring Rivers and Garnett – who will waive his no-trade clause – will lock up the re-signing of free-agent superstar Chris Paul, sources said. The prospects of bringing Rivers back to the Celtics have become less appealing for Boston, who understand, as one league executive said, "There's no putting the genie back in the bottle. You can't pretend this didn't happen and just go back to work." Yahoo! Sports

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Trade, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Coaching, Kevin Garnett 

Charles F. Gardner: Bucks officials confirm this morning that guard Monta Ellis will opt out of the final year of his contract. Received official notification. Twitter @cf_gardner

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Monta Ellis 

Charles F. Gardner: Ellis' move provides some clarity as the Bucks enter next week's draft. They have closely inspected shooting guard prospects. Twitter @cf_gardner

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Draft, Monta Ellis 

Mike Mazzeo: Andray Blatche is here working out at the #Nets facility Twitter @MazzESPN

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Andray Blatche 

Monta Ellis has informed the Milwaukee Bucks that he will opt out of the last year of his deal, according to league sources. ESPN.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Monta Ellis 

Ellis, who had one year, $11 million left on his contract, will become one of the most coveted free agents on the market this summer. Sources say the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers have interest in Ellis, although the Lakers could get Ellis only via an unlikely sign-and-trade deal. ESPN.com

Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Trade, Monta Ellis 

Ellis, who originally signed a six-year, $66 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, is close with Lakers free agent Dwight Howard. The two have long desired to play together. If Howard cannot achieve his top goal of playing with Chris Paul, teaming up with Ellis may become an option he would strongly consider. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Monta Ellis, Dwight Howard 

If the Kings do bring in Mullin, it would fuel speculation about the Kings' future pursuit of free agent guard Monta Ellis. Mullin drafted Ellis in 2005 when D'Alessandro. Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Monta Ellis 

If Mullin agrees to become a consultant, the Kings would have three key leaders that figure to appeal to Ellis. Mullin, D'Alessandro, and coach Michael Malone, who Ellis reportedly enjoyed working with before being traded. But the notion of Ellis coming to Sacramento as a free agent is still a ways away from happening. The Kings have to decide if they want Tyreke Evans back first. They also need to address a lack of size in the backcourt if Evans is gone (the Kings wouldn't have a guard listed over 6-4). I still expect there to be some trades and find out if the Kings will now be willing to use the amnesty clause, which the Maloofs would not do. Amnesty could be used on John Salmons to create more cap flexibility. Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Monta Ellis, John Salmons, Tyreke Evans 

Thibodeau likes bringing in players he has history with, but that won’t be the case with former backup guard C.J. Watson, who opted out of his deal with the Brooklyn Nets this week and will be a free agent. There’s too much stagnant water under that bridge. Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, CJ Watson 

Terrico White will play the NBA Summer League with Dallas Mavericks, as per Djordje Matic. Sportando

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Summer League, Terrico White 

Maccabi Tel Aviv is targeting Charles Jenkins. The free agent point guard wants to explore his options in the NBA before considering playing in Europe One.co.il

Free Agency, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Charles Jenkins 

The Lakers have had several discussions with Howard's representatives over the past few weeks and remain confident that they will ultimately keep him with the franchise, even as he's made it clear he will entertain other suitors. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Dwight Howard