Former Magic forward Matt Barnes could be very close to finding a new home, if reports out of Toronto are true. Various sources have stated the Raptors will look to bring in Barnes at the Mid Level Veterans exception. Pairing Barnes with another former Magic forward(Hedo Turkoglu) could give Toronto some much needed balance and firepower on the wings. As the Raptors begin to move on to life after Chris Bosh, management is looking to keep their fanbase engaged at the thought of success for the team.
In other news, don’t be surprised if former Lakers guard Shannon Brown gets an offer from the New Jersey Nets. New Jersey is high on the athletic Brown, and are thinking of playing him alongside Devin Harris in the backcourt. The Nets are also looking at securing an athletic big man, and with the hopes of securing either Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire dashed, they will now turn their focus on David Lee.
Speaking of Amare Stoudemire, The Amare to New York deal could be the first big name free agent move of the summer. ESPN reports Stoudemire is expected to iron out all the details of the deal, which is supposedly a 5 year contract worth $100 million dollars.
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Chicago Bulls fans should be very excited about the potential moves their team is making. With the LeBron talk reaching heightened levels, Chicago is reportedly poised to move some key pieces in order to bring in two max contracts(LeBron and Wade/Bosh). The first move would send guard Kirk Hinrich along with the 17th pick in the draft to the Wizards. ESPN reported it’s not clear what the Wizards would send back in return, however one speculates expiring contracts and/or future picks would be in order.
According to the Chicago Daily Herald, The Bulls and Magic have explored the possiblity of sending Loul Deng to Orlando for Mickael Pietrus and Marcin Gortat. Deng would offer Orlando another viable offensive threat on the wing, though some feel if the Magic do make this move, Vince Carter could be on his way out.
Vince Carter’s former team is making some news as well. As we reported yesterday, the entire Nets roster is on the trading block, with exception to Brook Lopez. The Nets and Pacers have discussed the potential of trading Devin Harris to Indiana along with New Jersey’s 3rd pick overall, and the Nets would get All-Star Danny Granger in return. Personally, this deal could help both teams, as the Pacers get a solid young proven guard, and the chance to draft Derrick Favors 3rd overall. New Jersey, meanwhile, gets a proven frontline star, who may entice other free agents to come and play with him (i.e Joe Johnson, Carlos Boozer, LeBron James).
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