RealGM Basketball Wiretap

Bulls Open To Dealing James Johnson

The Bulls have been offering forward James Johnson in trades all offseason, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Johnson was the team's first-round pick in 2009.

Chicago is rumored to have interest in trading for Portland guard Rudy Fernandez, but the Blazers have shown little interest in Johnson.

Via Chicago Tribune


Rockets Trade David Andersen To Raptors

The Rockets have traded center David Andersen to the Raptors for a second-round draft pick, according to sources.

Via Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle (via Twitter)


Pacers Shopping Dunleavy, Ford

The Pacers are attempting to trade T.J. Ford and Mike Dunleavy, according to sources.

Ford has been on the market for several months, but the news of an attempt to trade Dunleavy is surprising as Jim O'Brien is known to be high on him.

Via Indianapolis Star



Bynum Undergoes Successful Surgery On Knee

Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee, it was announced today.

The surgery was performed in New York by Dr. David Altchek.

Bynum, who suffered the tear in Game 6 of the Lakers’ First Round series with Oklahoma City, started each of the team’s 23 postseason games despite the injury, averaging 8.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.57 blocks in 24.4 minutes.

Bynum is expected to be available on a limited basis at the start of training camp and make a full recovery by the start of the regular season.

Via Press Release


Josh Howard Will Re-Sign With Wizards

The Wizards will re-sign forward Josh Howard, according to a source.

Washington acquired Howard along with Drew Gooden, James Singleton and Quinton Ross in a February trade with Dallas.

Howard will sign a one-year worth close to $4 million deal with the Wizards, Howard's consultant Derek Lafayette told Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports.

Via Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports


Lorenzen Wright Found Dead

Memphis police have found the body of a man that sources say is former NBA player Lorenzen Wright.

The body was found in southeast Memphis and there appears to be a self-inflicted gun shot wound on the body, according to police sources.

Via Eyewitness News - Memphis


Nets Will Perform 'Due Diligence' On Paul

The Nets appear to have the pieces needed to acquire Chris Paul from the Hornets, but it remains to be seen if a trade is in the future.

For now, New Orleans isn't interested in trading Paul and New Jersey may not be willing to part with players like rookie Derrick Favors.

However, that doesn't mean new Nets general manager Billy King isn't going to at least put out a feeler for Paul.

"I'm not going to comment on that other than to say we will do our due diligence as we normally would," King said.

Via New York Post


Gibson To Play Larger Role For Cavs

The Cavaliers intend to give guard Daniel Gibson a larger role this coming season, according to sources.

Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer wrote of the decision on his Twitter page.

If they intend to give Gibson an increase in minutes, the Cavaliers may be done shopping for guards.

Via Brian Windhorst/Cleveland Plain Dealer (via Twitter)


Portland Deciding Futures Of Mills, Johnson

The Trail Blazers haven't decided what the future of guards Patty Mills and Armon Johnson will be yet, according to a source.

However, the Columbian reports that Portland will assess the value of both Mills and Johnson this week during meetings.

Via Columbian


Magic May Still Re-Sign Jason Williams

The Magic could still opt to re-sign free-agent Jason Williams to be their third point guard.

Orlando general manager Otis Smith said he'll decide "by week's end" what to do at the position.

"Jason Williams we would probably like to have back, but what that would look like I'm not necessarily sure," Smith said. "We'll have to have a conversation with his agent in the next couple of days."

Smith said he's also considering "two younger guys" for the spot.

Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel wrote on Wednesday that those "younger" guys could be Chris Quinn and Travis Diener.

Via Orlando Sentinel


Evans, Mayo, Wallace, McGee Cut By Team USA

Team USA has trimmed its roster by four players in anticipation of next month's training camp in New York City.

Tyreke Evans, Gerald Wallace, O.J. Mayo and JaVale McGee were cut from the roster on Wednesday.

There are now 15 players on the Team USA roster. Three more players will have to be cut by Aug. 26 when USA basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo must submit his 12-man roster.

"Certain players were told that they are right on the bubble and New York is important to them in terms of making the final roster," Colangelo said.

Team USA currently has six guards (Derrick Rose, Chauncey Billups, Russell Westbrook, Rajon Rondo, Stephen Curry and Eric Gordon); four wingmen (Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Rudy Gay and Danny Granger); three power forwards (Lamar Odom, Kevin Love and Jeff Green); and two centers (Tyson Chandler and Brook Lopez).

Via Chris Sheridan/ESPN