The Sacramento Kings will be the team that finally ends up with John Salmons, according to recent reports. The deal is for five years and more than $25 million. The Kings plan to carry out a sign-and-trade for Bonzi Wells so they can get something in return for the guard once he leaves.

The USA Basketball team for the upcoming tour to Asia will include the following players: Asia are: Carmelo Anthony, Gilbert Arenas, Shane Battier, Chris Bosh, Bruce Bowen, Elton Brand, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Antawn Jamison, Joe Johnson, Brad Miller, Chris Paul, Amare Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade and Kirk Hinrich. The team begins play with an exhibition with Puerto Rico on August 3rd.

Devean George is going to sign for the veteran’s minimum to play for the Dallas Mavericks next season. The deal is worth a little over $1 million, which seems to be quite a bargain for a player who was an important part of the Lakers‘ championship dynasty.

The Toronto Raptors are considering releasing Alvin Williams. The team seems comfortable waiving the injured guard after acquiring T.J. Ford, Fred Jones, and Jorge Garbajosa through multiple deals this offseason.

Kevin Love, one of the top players in the class of 2007, has announced he plans to play for the UCLA Bruins. If O.J. Mayo decides to join USC as currently expected, the two players could easily create an even larger rivalry between the two California teams.