J.R. Smith will not attend the Cavaliers' minicamp this week as he and the team remain at an impasse in contract talks, sources told ESPN.com.
Deron Williams says he's mentally tough enough to shrug off criticism. Responding to Paul Pierce's comments, the former All-Star point guard said, "He has his opinions, and that's fine."
Ex-Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce blasted his former team in an interview with ESPN.com's Jackie MacMullan, calling his one year with the franchise "horrible."
The Detroit Pistons have reached out to the Brooklyn Nets to inquire about the availability of former All-Star swingman Joe Johnson, according to league sources.
The Brooklyn Nets continue to explore the possibility of trading center Brook Lopez but to date have resisted a serious push for Lopez from the Denver Nuggets, according to league sources.
The Brooklyn Nets have begun reaching out to teams to let them know that former All-Stars Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson are available via trade, ESPN.com has learned.
