Fiddlin' and Diddlin' Celtics Daily Links 7/1/16

Herald  Celtics guard goes hard at recruiting Kevin Durant
Bulpett: Celtics ready to make a run at Kevin Durant, Al Horford
Isaiah Thomas happy to pitch Celtics to NBA’s biggest free agents
AP source: Jerryd Bayless gets 3 years, $27M from 76ers
Jaylen Brown gets in first Celtics workout ahead of summer league
Hassan Whiteside makes his decision: He's staying in Miami
AP Source: Mozgov agrees with Lakers for 4 years, $64 mill
Bulpett: Celtics' interest in Al Horford not dependent on Kevin Durant

Globe  Boston's backup plans for Kevin Durant
5 free agents the Celtics should stay away from
Wake Up With Wilbur: Durant's Not Coming to Boston
6 reasons Kevin Durant would love playing for the Celtics
Celtics’ Evan Turner testing free agency waters
Celtics set roster for summer leagues
Dear Kevin Durant: Here’s why you should come to Boston

ESPN  When the clock strikes midnight on Friday, the NBA contracts will be flying off the shelves
In addition to the big-ticket contracts, NBA teams are also on the lookout for the next big bargain
Celtics' Isaiah Thomas wants to be part of Kevin Durant recruitment
Source: Dwight Howard seeks a deal with a $24M starting salary
Oklahoma City Thunder in strong position with Kevin Durant after meeting
Boston Celtics still focused on landing superstars


CelticsBlog  NBA Free Agency Rumors: Celtics interested in Luol Deng
NBA Free Agency Continuing Coverage: July 1st updates
Free Agency Rumor: Celtics will offer Al Horford max contract
Lex Nihil Novi  Celtics Like Bynum
Red's Army  Locked On Celtics: The Free Agency Frenzy begins!
CLNS Radio  Boston Celtics News & Notes 6/30/16: Celtics to meet with Kevin Durant on Saturday
Celtics.com  Celtics Announce 2016 Summer League Roster

CSNNE  Brad Stevens may be Boston Celtics' biggest asset in pursuit of Kevin Durant
Report: Al Horford views himself as max player, will meet with Boston Celtics
Brian Scalabrine's Kevin Durant pitch: Al Horford, trading picks for Jimmy Butler-type
Brian Scalabrine: Do superstars want to play with Dwight Howard?
Some ‘fallback’ options of the Boston Celtics in free agency
Boston Celtics interested in bringing back big man Kris Humphries
Boston Celtics draft picks Brown, Yabusele, Bentil on Summer League roster

NESN  NBA Rumors: Celtics Considering Kris Humphries After Three Main Targets
Isaiah Thomas Explains How He’d Pitch Boston Celtics To Kevin Durant
NBA Free Agency 2016 Live: Latest Rumors, News, Analysis From Around The League
Celtics Hub  5 Free Agents Not Named Kevin Durant that the Celtics Should Target
Why Amir Johnson and Jonas Jerebko Moved their Guarantee Dates

Green Street  Reports: Celtics have meetings set up with Al Horford, Dwight Howard
Celtics reportedly considering bringing back Kris Humphries via free agency
Celtics release full Summer League roster
CBS Sports  Evan Turner Drawing Plenty Of Interest On Free Agent Market
Robb: Under The Radar Celtics Free Agent Targets
Jaylen Brown, Guerschon Yabusele Highlight Celtics’ Summer League Rosters
Report: Lakers, Knicks, Bulls among six suitors for Evan Turner

Mass Live  Celtics free agency rumors: Luol Deng reportedly received call, Evan Turner drawing plenty of interest league-wide
Boston Celtics summer league roster released: Ante Zizic not on the roster
Guerschon Yabusele's footwork impressing Boston Celtics: 'He's like a big dancing bear'
SB Nation  How Kevin Durant could make an extra $100 million by signing a 1-year contract
Why NBA teams are signing so-so players to massive contracts
Al Jefferson agrees to $30 million deal with Pacers, per report

Sportsrageous  NBA Rumors: Celtics' Isaiah Thomas prefers Al Horford over Dwight Howard?NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant, Al Horford signing with the Celtics?; Trading Jaylen Brown, Jae Crowder possible
Examiner  Isaiah Thomas: Kevin Durant ‘knows what Boston brings’
Hoops Habit  Boston Celtics: Is A Meeting With Kevin Durant A Big Deal?
Basketball Fan Zone  Guarantee dates for Amir Johnson, Jonas Jerebko moved back
News OK  Boston Celtics have some decisions to make

Providence Journal  Celtics announce summer league roster/schedule Celtics' Thomas busy making pitches this summer
Hardwood Houdini  Amir Johnson Isn't a Terrible Safety Net For Celtics
Dallas News  O.J. Mayo 'dismissed and disqualified' from NBA for two years after drug-policy violation
Today's Fastbreak  Trying To Figure Out The Plan In Boston

Uproxx  The 8 NBA Free Agency Outcomes That Would Produce Maximum Fun
NY Post  Nets secure meeting with Rajon Rondo; Jeremy Lin also in mix
Hoops Habit  Boston Celtics Rumors: C's Dabble In Dwight Howard Market
Lakers 247  Report: Evan Turner interested in signing with the Lakers
Today's Fastbreak  Evan Turner Interested In About Six Teams
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