Kenneth Faried backed up his words with his play in his debut for the Rockets at Philadelphia with two dunks and a technical foul for slapping the backboard in his opening minutes.
Veteran sharp-shooter Kevin Martin could be San Antonio-bound, sources say, once he finalizes a buyout with the Timberwolves, as expected.
Sources told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that the Nets are talking buyout with Joe Johnson.
David Lee has been waived by the Boston Celtics seven months after the big man's acquisition. The Mavs like their chances of landing the veteran, sources said.
LSU officials, upset about not being in the thick of the national championship race, are having meetings Monday about buying out coach Les Miles' contract, a source told ESPN.
Former All-Star point guard Deron Williams is in talks with the Nets about securing his potential release to clear the way for Williams to sign with the Mavericks, league sources told ESPN.com.
