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Rumor Central: Could big offer lure Andre Iguodala from Golden State?

The Hawks, Bulls, Clippers, Timberwolves and Jazz reportedly have interest in Warriors free-agent forward Andre Iguodala. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

Andre Iguodala will hit the free-agent market on July 1, and according to Shams Charania of The Vertical, the 13-year NBA veteran is willing to speak with teams coming in with a big offer.

Rumor Central

Charania lists the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, LA Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz as teams that have interest in Iguodala. The likeliest scenario has Iguodala re-signing with the Golden State Warriors, however if another team comes in with a bigger offer -- paying $18 million to $20 million -- the 33-year old may take the money and leave.

Regarding Iguodala's future, Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News writes: "Iguodala has already indicated that his negotiation is almost already done and that he will re-sign with the Warriors, though I’m sure there are still deal points to be finalized. Months ago a source indicated to me that the only real issue to be worked out was the number of guaranteed years."

The Warriors will likely have a big tax bill in 2018 so getting Iguodala to accept a reasonable contract is important. However, they may have to sweeten the deal, if others do come in with more money and years with their offer.

Iguodala was once again a key contributor in the postseason, averaging 7.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

-- Nick Silva