EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets have a Plan B in case LeBron James rejects their offer.
The agent for New York Knicks forward David Lee says the Nets have talked to him several times since free agency began on Thursday.
An official within the league who is very close to the Nets’ management team said the team would also consider going after Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer if James rejected the offer.
Nets president and general manager Rod Thorn said in a text message on Tuesday that there was nothing to report on the free agency front.
It’s the same message the 69-year-old, departing executive has given out for past five days as the Nets and the rest of the NBA wait for the two-time MVP to decide whether to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers or to accept an offer from the Nets, Knicks, Clippers, Heat or Bulls.
The other top players left in free agency are Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
Amare Stoudemire has agreed to sign with the Knicks and Rudy Gay, Dirk Nowitzki and Joe Johnson have decided to remain with their teams.
Magic finally nets Duhon
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Magic tried to sign Chris Duhon in free agency two years ago, only to watch him go to New York.
They finally got their man Tuesday.
Duhon reached an agreement with the Magic for a $15 million, four-year deal, his agent said.
• The Pistons signed first-round draft pick, Greg Monroe, the No. 7 overall selection. Terms were not disclosed.
Clippers choose Del Negro.
The Clippers reached an agreement in principle with Vinny Del Negro to become the team’s head coach.
Del Negro was fired by the Bulls after going 82-82 in two seasons.
The Associated Press
