The 2012 NBA Free Agency moratorium period began Sunday morning at midnight. Between Sunday and Monday the 11th, teams are allowed to contact and negotiate with players, but not sign them until the 11th. That means meetings! And interest! And lots and lots of "reports" and "sources."
We'll keep you up to date on the latest with the free agent mania here at Buzz central. For the latest on the Dwight Howard trade saga, click here.
7:30 PM ET
- Deron Williams has signed a five-year, $100 million extension with the Nets.
- The Nets plan to pursue Ersan Ilyasova if their Dwight Howard plans fall through, according to Yahoo! Sports.
- With Williams signing with the Nets, the Mavs intend to be players for Steve Nash now.
- The Nets next priority is re-signing Brook Lopez, according to NBA.com.
- According to ESPN.com, Jason Kidd won't join Williams in Brooklyn, but will look to the Mavs and Knicks.
- The Rockets have withdrawn their qualifying offer to Courtney Lee, making him an unrestricted free agent, reports ESPN.com.
6:00 PM ET
- The Oklahoman reports Daniel Orton could be a free agent target for the Thunder.
4:00 PM ET
- The Nets are finanlizing a sign-and-trade deal for Reggie Evans, according to Yahoo! Sports.
- The Thunder, Wizards and Hornets have expressed interest in Roger Mason Jr., according to ESPN.com.
2:30 PM ET
- The Celtics are reportedly close to a multi-year deal with Jason Terry. Though according to ESPN.com, Terry will give the Mavs a chance to match.
- The Indy Star reports the Pacers have "legit interest" in Carlos Delfino. Also expected to look at the Pacers: Gerald Green and Ian Mahinmi.
- The Raptors have reportedly offered Landry Fields a three-year, $20 million deal. He's restricted, so the Knicks can match.
- Cleveland and New York have shown interest in Sonny Weems, a restricted free agent, according to ESPN.com.
- Jeremy Lin will visist the Houston Rockets Wednesday, according to ESPN.com.
- The Rockets won't be re-signing Goran Dragic, and he's set to visit the Suns.
- HoopsWorld reports Devin Ebanks is drawing interest from the Magic, Thunder, Hawks, Nets, and 76ers.
11 AM ET
- Yahoo Sports reports that the Bobcats are "very interested" and will host Antawn Jamison this week. Jamison would likely come at an affordable price and gives the Bobcats a veteran who can show the kids how to act in this league. His shortcomings are covered by much of the Cats' roster and God knows Tyrus Thomas needs a role model. This would be a great pickup for them, for the right price.
- ESPN reports Ray Allen will visit Miami on Thursday and the Clippers on Friday. Barring a huge offer from the Clippers, it's likely Allen could make up on his mind on a Miami vs. Boston vs. Memphis decision by the end of the weekend.
- The Indianapolis Star reports that Chris Kaman is the favorite to replace Roy Hibbert if the Pacers don't match Portland's max offer for Roy Hibbert. Kaman met with the Pacers Monday after nearly being traded to Indiana at the deadline.
- The Los Angeles Times reports that Jamal Crawford will meet with the Clippers on Tuesday. Crawford would fill the bench scoring role the Lakers have been pursuing. He can likely be obtained for the kind of price range the Clippers are looking at, but Crawford will have several offers and the Clippers could get priced out if someone gets desperate. The Bulls are among the teams exploring an offer for Crawford.
