Morning News Links
MLB
Former Blue Jays and current Angels outfielder Vernon Wells is reluctant on waiving his no-trade clause. [FoxSports.com]
Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion could become available if the Jays are sellers. [CBSSports.com]
The Philadelphia Phillies are making Jim Thome available to American League teams that are in need of a DH. [ESPN.com]
Mariners should explore the idea of trading ace Felix Hernandez. [Seattle Times]
NBA
Toronto Raptors may use the amnesty clause on PG Jose Calderon in order to try and sign Steve Nash. [ESPN]
Los Angeles Clippers guard Mo Williams is unsure whether he will exercise an $8.5 M player option to accept a trade to the Jazz. [Salt Lake Tribune]
The Phoenix Suns are interested in signing veteran guard Ray Allen. [Yahoo! Sports]
Contract talks have stalled with Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau. He has 1 year remaining on his current deal. [Chicago Tribune]
A lot of teams have approached Magic GM Ron Hennigan about trying to trade for Dwight Howard. [Orlando Sentinel]
The Boston Celtics are looking to acquire O.J. Mayo from the Grizzlies in exchange for Brandon Bass. [Comcast New England]
The original owner of the trademark “Fear the Brow” says he will offer the phrase to Anthony Davis for a price. [TMZ]
The Minnesota Timberwolves are "pulling out all the stops" to acquire Pau Gasol from the Lakers. [The Associated Press]
Derrick Williams is fully aware that the Timberwolves are trying to trade him [The Associated Press]
Deron Williams has not made a final decision yet, but is leaning towards re-signing with the Brooklyn Nets. [HOOPSWORLD]
The Chicago Bulls will pursue unrestricted free agent Kirk Hinrich. [Chicago Tribune]
NHL
Florida Panthers are the frontrunners in acquiring Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo while the Maple Leafs chances have diminished. [TSN]
Nashville Predators GM David Poile thinks that after Ryan Suter tests the free-agent market, he will come back to talk to Nashville before his decision is made. [The Nashville Tennessean]
With Sidney Crosby now signed, Evgeni Malkin will probably see his big payday next summer. [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
Zach Parise has not officially decided, but will likely test the free agent market on July 1. [ESPN.com]
Devils winger Patrik Elias says he found the Kings missing Stanley Cup winning puck in his equipment bag. [USA Today]
Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster stated that he has no plans at this time to trade D Jay Bouwmeester. [Calgary Sun]
Jason Garrison will look at signing with his hometown Vancouver Canucks when free agency begins on Sunday. [Vancouver Province]
NFL
Donovan McNabb said there is an 80-90% chance he will play in the NFL next season. He appeared in just six games with the Vikings last season. [Pro Football Talk]
