With the
NBA offseason doldrums in full swing, there simply aren’t too many juicy rumors going around.
However, there are still a few rumblings around the league about the plans that certain players and teams have going into the 2012-13 season.
Let’s take a look at what new buzz is being generated this week.
Mickael Pietrus is a Wanted Man
After an impressive showing with the Boston Celtics during their surprising postseason run this past spring, the French swingman is on a number of organizations’ radars.
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According to Chris Haynes of
CSNNW.com, at least three franchises are highly interested in acquiring the nine-year veteran. The 30-year-old is apparently as healthy as he has been in years and could still make a strong impact for a number of teams that need a solid 2 or 3.
Pietrus, who has career averages of 8.4 points on 42.7 percent field goal shooting and 35.7 percent three-point shooting, is a solid scorer that could come off the bench or even handle spot starting duty.
If he doesn’t end up with an NBA team, it’s likely that the 6’6” guard/forward will take his talents overseas, where he reportedly has a strong offer on the table, per Haynes' article.
We’ll keep you updated on B/R with any more information that comes out of the woodwork concerning the potential landing destinations for Pietrus.
A few teams have K-Mart on their short lists, but apparently the 12th-year man out of Cincinnati has no interest in taking the veteran’s minimum.
It’s looking like K-Mart—who spent more than half of the 2012 season with the Los Angeles Clippers in a backup role—is going to have to drop his asking price or find a team overseas to play with.
It’s been no secret that the city of Seattle has been pushing to make the necessary changes to revive their beloved NBA franchise, the SuperSonics.
Chris Hansen, the principle investor, is planning to kick over half of the funding in and even put $7 million towards renovating Key Arena, the Sonics' on-and-off home since 1967.
If the league agrees to award a franchise to the city, it’s possible that they could have a home at Key until the new arena is completed.
There is still a lot of red tape to cut through, but the groundwork has been laid for the eventual triumphant return of basketball in Seattle.
article source:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1339224-nba-rumors-latest-on-mickael-pietrus-kenyon-martin-and-more-buzz-around-league
