Ray Allen — the most coveted NBA free agent on the market — has heard from far beyond just five teams to consider, including interest from the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources told RealGM.
Allen’s agent, Jim Tanner, confirmed the wide range of interest on Saturday and added that the 6-foot-5 shooting guard has no timetable to make a decision on his playing future.
Despite a report on Saturday that Allen was deciding between the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors, Allen has not yet reached the stage to decide on any team.
Earlier in the week, Golden State general manager Bob Myers told 95.7 in Oakland that the Warriors have contacted Allen to gauge his interest in signing with the franchise. Nearly every team with contending aspirations is believed to have reached out to Allen and his agent.
Over an 18-year NBA career, Allen, 39, has built a Hall of Fame run while playing for Milwaukee, Seattle, Boston and Miami. As one of the greatest shooters in league history, Allen has averaged 18.9 points and is the NBA’s all-time leader in three-point shots made at 2,973.
Allen averaged 9.6 points in 73 games for the Heat last season. In Game 6 of the 2013 series against the Spurs, Allen knocking down one of the most critical shots in NBA Finals history.