Portland guard Jamal Crawford didn’t waste any time opting out of the second year of his contract with the Trail Blazers, confirming to CSNNW.com on Saturday that he would, indeed, be testing the free-agent waters. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
NBA: Nets’ Forward Gerald Wallace Plans to Opt-Out of Contract & Become a Free Agent
Crash wants to hear from his suitors.  New Jersey Nets forward Gerald Wallace will opt-out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent this summer, according to theNew York Daily News.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
NBA: Deron Williams Wants to Sign a New Contract Before the Olympics Begin
Deron Williams wants to make a decision about where he’s going to play in the future by the Olympics. Â The highly coveted star will become a free agent choosing most likely between the Brooklyn Nets and the Dallas Mavericks. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
NBA: Steve Nash Will Still Consider the Knicks With Mike D’Antoni Gone
Despite the injury, Lin’s body of work and marketability is sure to get him resigned for next season. Â The Knicks may still be looking for a veteran point guard since clearly Mike Bibby is not it. Â Steve Nash becomes a free agent this summer and although he’s hinted at being open to joining the Heat, sources say he’s still open to possibly joining the Knicks. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
NBA Rumors: Memphis Grizzlies Interested in Gilbert Arenas
Gilbert Arenas could land in Memphis this season once he works out for the Grizzlies: “The Grizzlies are in the midst of a successful season so far but routinely acknowledge they could use more long-distance shooting and better productivity at backup point guard. They are weighing whether free-agent Gilbert Arenas could satisfy both needs, according to multiple NBA sources.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
NFL: 49ers QB Alex Smith Visits the Dolphins, 49ers Closer to Getting Peyton Manning?
With the San Francisco 49ers jumping into the race for Peyton Manning’s services, free-agent quarterback Alex Smith is making a play of his own.  Smith is in Miami to visit Sunday with the Dolphins.  If Smith does indeed sign with the Dolphins and Peyton Manning goes to the 49ers this could be huge for San Francisco.  They already have an arsenal and adding Manning to the mix makes them Super Bowl favorites.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
