NBA & Mavericks Rumors: Pre-Free Agency Roundup

Free agency is to officially begin in a few hours (12 PM Eastern Time) and plenty of buzz is circulating around the Dallas Mavericks and every other NBA team.

Some current Mavs’ free agents (Tyson Chandler, Monta Ellis, and Rajon Rondo) have had their names mentioned a few times today. Chandler with the Bucks, Rondo with the Kings, and Monta with a number of teams.

some league execs think Tyson Chandler will land in Milwaukee. Mavs not out of picture for Tyson though if they don't get DeAndre
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 30, 2015

As I reported last week, Miami has interest in Monta Ellis if things go south with DWade
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 30, 2015

The Kings reportedly want Rajon Rondo and/or Monta Ellis, which … http://t.co/gNjDffACDo pic.twitter.com/cGLB7oZHVZ
— SB Nation NBA (@SBNationNBA) June 30, 2015

Hearing that the Hawks are expected to be in the mix for Monta Ellis.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 30, 2015

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make strong pushes at two of the Mavs’ top targets by clearing some caproom.

Around the league, executives believe the Lakers are pursuing space to offer free agent deals to LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre Jordan.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2015

The Lakers are working to unload contracts, trying to create significantly more salary cap space, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2015

We earlier posted on Mavs rumored interest in Iman Shumpert, but he may not be the only restricted free agent in play. Enes Kanter and Patrick Beverely are supposedly also in the mix.

Several NBA teams will pursue Enes Kanter, including potentially the Dallas Mavericks, sources said. (Real GM)
— MICHAEL LARK (@themichaellark) June 30, 2015

The team is also interested in bringing back high-flying big man, Brandan Wright, who the team traded away to bring in Rondo.

Source says Suns, Mavs, Pacers, Grizzlies and Clippers are teams showing most interest in high-flying big Brandan Wright.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 30, 2015

Wesley Matthews has also been linked to the Mavs. He could potentially help the Mavs’ pitch to Blazers’ teammate, Aldridge.

Word I hear is that Wes Matthews (@wessywes2) is ahead of schedule on his Achilles rehab and drawing interest from Toronto as well as Dallas
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 30, 2015

Expect the rumors to just increase and get even hotter, especially around the Mavs. With only six players under contract, the Mavs will be making plenty of moves starting tomorrow.

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