Spurs free agency Day 3: Durant decision coming Monday; Manu announces return

Ginobili says he will return for 15th season

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TOP SPURS UPDATES: Kevin Durant has taken all of his free agent meetings and is expected to make a decision on where he will play next season on Monday.

The Spurs met with Durant on Saturday in the Hamptons. Durant also met with Oklahoma City, Golden State, Boston, Miami and the Clippers. Los Angeles was eliminated from consideration Saturday night.

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Numerous insiders believe Durant will sign at least a 2-year deal with Oklahoma City or Golden State. 

Pau Gasol update:

— Reports said Portland is prepared to offer Pau Gasol a 2-year deal worth $40M.

Portland and San Antonio are believed to be the front runners to sign Pau Gasol with Minnesota in the mix. 

Many people in the league expect the Spurs to sign Gasol, but the Spurs currently do not have the available cap space to match Portland's offer. 

Reports said Gasol may be waiting for Durant to make his decision.

Manu returns:

Manu Ginobili announced on his personal blog that he will return for another NBA season.

The blog was written in Spanish and posted Sunday morning. Here's what Ginobili wrote via Google Translate:

The most important news to tell you is I am determined to continue playing in the NBA. Did not have many doubts, but as I recently wanted to let a little time and see the season went from a little further. The reality is that this year I feel safer and I have it even clearer than the previous year. I had a great time during the season and except for the "small" February incident was healthy at all times. I definitely want to continue enjoying the basketball a little more.

Ginobili averaged 9.6 points, 3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game last season with the Spurs.

This upcoming season would be Ginobili's 15th with the Spurs.

Follow @KSATRJ for the latest news in free agency.

Other Spurs free agency updates:

— The Spurs have an interest in forward Thomas Robinson, the former No. 5 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

— Ian Mahinmi has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Washington Wizards. Was a possible Spurs target.

— The Spurs are among 8-10 teams that have contacted forward Kris Humphries. No decision is imminent.

Other notable free agency deal announced since start of free agency:

Al Horford agrees to 4-year, $113M deal with Boston.

Mavs offer restricted free agent Harrison Barnes max deal. Golden State can match.

Ryan Anderson agrees to 4-year, $80M deal with Houston.

Rajon Rondo agrees to 2-year, $30 million deal with Chicago.

Bismack Biyombo agrees to 4-year, $72M deal with Orlando.

Mike Conley agrees to 5-year, $153M deal to re-sign with Memphis.

Dwight Howard agrees to 3-year, $70M deal to sign with Atlanta.

Luol Deng agrees to 4-year, $72M deal with Lakers.

Jamal Crawford agrees to 3-year deal, $42 million deal with Clippers.

Marvin Williams agrees to 4-year, $54M deal with Hornets.

Eric Gordon agrees to 4-year, $53M deal with Houston.

Courtney Lee agrees to 4-year, $50M deal with Knicks.

Evan Fournier agrees to re-sign with Magic on 5 year, $85M deal.

Bradley Beal to re-sign with Wizards on 5-year, $128M deal.

Evan Turner agrees to 4-year, $70M free agent deal with Blazers.

Joe Johnson agrees to 2-year, $22M deal with Jazz.

Chandler Parsons agrees to 4-year, $94M deal with Memphis.

Andre Drummond agrees to max deal with Pistons.

Al Jefferson agrees to deal with Pacers.

Kent Bazemore agrees to 4-year, $70M deal with Hawks.

Jeremy Lin agrees to deal with Brooklyn Nets. Previously mentioned as Spurs target.

Joakim Noah agrees to deal with the Knicks. The deal is said to be worth $72 million over 4 years.

Timofey Mozgov has agreed to a 4-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal is for roughly $64 million.

Miami Heat free agent center Hassan Whiteside announced Friday via The Players Tribune that he will remain with the team.

Former Wagner basketball player and San Antonio native Jordan Clarkson has agreed to resign with the Lakers according to sources. The deal is said to be for 4-years and $50 million.

DeMar DeRozan has agreed to a 5-year deal to re-sign with the Raptors, according to The Vertical. The contract is said to be near $139 million.

The Associated Press is reporting that Charlotte Hornets small forward Nicholas Batum has agreed in principle to resign with the team for 5 years and $120 million.

Former Texas Longhorn point guard D.J. Augustin has agreed to a contract with the Orlando Magic. 


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