Weekly NBA Fix 7-5-2014: Where Freedom Isn’t Really Free
By Phil Watson
Southwest Trails
The Houston Rockets are reportedly looking at Chris Bosh as their fall-back plan if Carmelo Anthony ends up going somewhere else.
Akshay Mirchandani says it might be time for the Dallas Mavericks to try something else if Carmelo Anthony says no.
Nick Calathes has asked the Memphis Grizzlies for his release, according to a report.
Times-Picayune columnist Jimmy Smith says the New Orleans Pelicans’ inactivity in free agency is disconcerting.
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has a stress fracture in his right leg and his status for August’s Basketball World Cup is in doubt.