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Nick Friedell: League source confirms @Peter Vecsey report regarding CHI interest in Nazr Mohammed Deal not yet official but Asik's days w/Chi likely done Twitter

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Alex Kennedy: Nazr Mohammed met with the Brooklyn Nets today. He's also weighing an offer from the Chicago Bulls. Source says he hasn't made a decision. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Omer Asik, Nazr Mohammed 

Bill Ingram: League source has confirmed @PeterVescey1 's report....Rockets get Asik..... Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Omer Asik, Nazr Mohammed 

Tony Mejia: Addressing Asik's contract assumption from Rockets if Vescey report re: Nazr is correct: Houston accounted for this plus a DHoward rental. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Omer Asik, Nazr Mohammed 

Tony Mejia: Omer Asik's signing will NOT affect the role Houston Rockets playing as main faciliatator of a deal that nets Dwight Howard or Andrew Bynum. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Trade, Omer Asik, Dwight Howard, Nazr Mohammed 

"We're pretty much done. We only have two spots left. We're looking for a back up big, then we may hold off a bit," King told Anthony Gargano and Lincoln Kennedy, noting that his recent knee surgery is one reason for the hold. "We got a couple guys we're talking to. Nazr Mohammed is visiting now in New Jersey with his wife. We'd like to sign him as a back-up and then ... We're talking to Kirilenko." NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed, Andrei Kirilenko, Billy King 

When Gargano asked if Kirilenko can still play, King responded, "Yeah! I saw him in the Euroleague Final Four. Yeah, he still can play. He'd be a great piece to add to us. He'd give us more depth at the forward spot." In particular, King said AK-47 could help with defense against wings like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. "That"s why I'm looking at Kirilenko. You need players to run at those guys." NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed, Andrei Kirilenko, Billy King 

David Aldridge: Nets will entertain Nazr Mohammed this weekend, and likely to sign him soon after. Brooklyn looked at Ryan Hollins, too, but Hollins to LAC. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed, Ryan Hollins 

Alex Kennedy: Nazr Mohammed is close to signing with the Brooklyn Nets, according to source. He'll likely sign for the veteran's minimum in next 24 hours. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed 

After another failed attempt to land Dwight Howard, GM Billy King’s work is about done. The Nets still need a backup center, and a source told The News they’re targeting unrestricted free agent Nazr Mohammed. New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed 

David Aldridge: Nets likely to finish assembling roster by going after either C Ryan Hollins or Nazr Mohammed as backup for Brook Lopez. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed, Brook Lopez, Ryan Hollins 

They still need a backup center, and a source told the News they're targeting unrestricted free agent Nazr Mohammed. Humphries' signing places the Nets at over $80 million in salary for next season, or $10 million over the luxury tax threshold. But by giving Humphries only a two-year deal, his contract becomes a trade-able expiring deal if the Nets want to avoid stiffer penalties when the more punitive tax starts in 2013-14. The Nets had targeted other power forwards during free agency, making a bid for Milwaukee's Ersan Ilyasova and flirting with the idea of prying Kevin Garnett away from Boston. They also tried to trade Humphries in a three-way deal to land Howard, but other teams balked at taking on Humphries on a large deal. New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed 

The (Nets) are looking at veteran Nazr Mohammed, a source told the News. New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed 

The signing would give the Nets 12 players under contract, as they also inked Jerry Stackhouse on Monday. They still need to re-sign Kris Humphries, which a source reiterated Monday was in the works, and find a center to back up Brook Lopez. They’re looking at veteran Nazr Mohammed, a source told the News. New York Daily News

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Royce Young: So it's official: Derek Fisher, Nazr Mohammed and Royal Ivey won't be returning to the Thunder next season. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Derek Fisher, Nazr Mohammed, Royal Ivey 

The addition of Thabeet all but guarantees veteran center Nazr Mohammed will not return to the Thunder. If not, that paves the way for third-year center Cole Aldrich to step into the primary backup role behind starter Kendrick Perkins. Thabeet is expected to be the third-string center. Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Cole Aldrich, Nazr Mohammed, Hasheem Thabeet 

Presti said he has explored the option of re-signing each player. Ivey and Mohammed likely would be minimum-wage offers, and Fisher would also come at a bargain. Dallas, Miami and Chicago are said to have a keen interest in Fisher. Oklahoman

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Nazr Mohammed: Wow!!! Free Agency is starting with a bang. Looks like its going to be a lot of movement. #NBAFreeAgency Twitter

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Royce Young: Nazr Mohammed said he hopes to be back with the Thunder next season. "Of course, I'd love to be back," he said. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Nazr Mohammed 

Royce Young: Mohammed said he'd "prefer" to come back to OKC, but said he's confident other teams will be calling too if the Thunder don't. Twitter

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