General NBA Free Agent News Thread

[ceperez]

Originally Posted by angelbelow

I might have missed it but what ever happened to Tolliver? His value might be higher than a minimum contract but he might be nice as our 6th big. Although we would still be lacking some size and strength.

He's still available.

Last I heard was that Minnesota may be interested in his services.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Why did duncan228 leave again?

[MannyIsGod]

Damn, who's tampering with Paul?

[ElNono]

Mr Cuban, calling Mr Cuban!. Please stop sexting CP3. Thank you.

[MaNu4Tres]

Originally Posted by ceperez

He's still available.

Last I heard was that Minnesota may be interested in his services.

lol

can't start threads

[ace3g]

espn

NBA issues memo to all teams warning against illegal contact with Chris Paul - http://es.pn/aqSZTq

[TD 21]

Warriors sign Pargo to 2-year deal

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...warriors072710


So much for Lin being signed for anything more than marketing purposes. He'll probably be buried behind Pargo and Bell.

[ace3g]

Kenny Hasbrouck to the camp with Heat

Kenny Hasbrouck, former Siena star before joining the D-League last season, will sign a contract today that will put him on the Miami Heat's training camp roster according to Fox 23 News in Albany, NY.

The deal, which could pay Kenny upwards of $200,000, is not guaranteed until December 1st.

"I'm grateful for it to finally happen, to finally put my name on the paper where I know I'm going to be secure for at least a couple months. So, it's good," Hasbrouck told FOX23 during his visit back to Siena College Tuesday.

Hasbrouck was Miami's leading scorer in the Vegas Summer League averaging 13.6 PPG to go with 2.4 RPG and 2.4 APG in 5 games.
http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba...with_heat.html

Maccabi Tel Aviv made an offer for Kyle Weaver
OKC to waive G-F Kyle Weaver before Aug. 1 to keep from guaranteeing contract for next season, source tells Y! Maccabi already offered deal
http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/...le_weaver.html

[ace3g]

Wilkins, Wafer, Anderson Work Out For Cavs

The Cavaliers held a workout on Tuesday that included free-agents Damien Wilkins, Von Wafer and Alan Anderson.

"It went well," Wilkins told FanHouse. "They're a very good organization. They've got a great team even though they lost LeBron (James, an Akron native). I still think they can compete. They've got a really good coaching staff... I hope it works out (with the Cavaliers). I think I showed them I wasn't too proud to come in for a workout on short notice (from his home in the Atlanta area)."

According to sources, the Cavaliers are also looking at Joey Graham as they search for help on the wing.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...#ixzz0uzKUFvMB

[ace3g]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

Will Bynum's agent, Mark Bartelstein, tells ESPN.com that Bynum is going back to Pistons. Three-year deal worth $10.5 million. Link on way

STEIN_LINE_HQ

ESPN.com link to Will Bynum's return to the Pistons: http://es.pn/9bPwsL

[DesignatedT]

Nice payday for bynum

[ace3g]

RasualButler45

Taking My physical rt now twamily to make it official in Clipnation officially signing today!

now it is official, he is going back to the Clippers

[ace3g]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

RT @Jonathan_Feigen: Rockets to ship center David Andersen to Toronto for 2nd round pick, per source

[ace3g]

Bulls Open To Dealing James Johnson

The Bulls have been offering forward James Johnson in trades all offseason, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Johnson was the team's first-round pick in 2009.

Chicago is rumored to have interest in trading for Portland guard Rudy Fernandez, but the Blazers have shown little interest in Johnson.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...#ixzz0v0pUqctv

[ace3g]

Los Angeles Clippers re-sign Rasual Butler

Butlern established a new Clippers’ franchise record for most three-pointers made in a season, surpassing Terry Dehere when he knocked down his 140th three-pointer of the 2009-10 campaign

The Los Angeles Clippers today re-signed free agent forward Rasual Butler. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced.

Butler, who averaged a career-high 11.9 points to go with 2.9 rebounds and 33.0 minutes in 82 games played with Los Angeles last season, also connected on 41 percent of his field goals on the year. He was originally acquired by the Clippers along with cash considerations from the New Orleans Hornets on August 12, 2009 in exchange for a conditional second round draft pick in 2016.

On April 4, 2010 against the New York Knicks, the eight-year NBA veteran established a new Clippers’ franchise record for most three-pointers made in a season, surpassing Terry Dehere (1995-96) when he knocked down his 140th three-pointer of the 2009-10 campaign. In addition to his career mark in scoring, Butler finished the season with career-highs in three-pointers made (145) as well as attempted (432 – also a Clippers’ franchise record).

Butler was originally drafted by the Miami Heat in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft. Over his career, he has tallied 8.8 points and 2.7 rebounds while connecting on 40 percent of his field goals and 36 percent of his three-point attempts.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba...al_butler.html

[hsxvvd]

^ The ace3g wiretap

[jiggy_55]

Josh Howard back with the Wiz..

[MavDynasty]

1 year ,4 million for Jho from what I heard. Hope he gets back to what he used to be. He has alot of potential.

I guess he realized his stock was low from all the offcourt/injury issues so he is going to use this 1 year to see if he can get a payday next summer

[Spurs Brazil]

Josh Howard Will Re-Sign With Wizards
Jul 28, 2010 5:36 PM EST

The Wizards will re-sign forward Josh Howard, according to a source.

Washington acquired Howard along with Drew Gooden, James Singleton and Quinton Ross in a February trade with Dallas.

Howard will sign a one-year worth close to $4 million deal with the Wizards, Howard's consultant Derek Lafayette told Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports.



Read more: http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap/#ixzz0v1WGUWKG

[ldhl89]

[ace3g]

Pacers Shopping Dunleavy, Ford

The Pacers are attempting to trade T.J. Ford and Mike Dunleavy, according to sources.

Ford has been on the market for several months, but the news of an attempt to trade Dunleavy is surprising as Jim O'Brien is known to be high on him.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...#ixzz0v2iTFG7F

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Butler signed for 1 year. If we'd thrown 7.5/3 at him he would've jumped at it, surely, and we'd not be wasting 40mil on a guy who doesn't fit our team and who we now have to play for 3 years as he declines.

FO fucked this one up grandly.

[analyzed]

I would trade parker and Blair for the two plus their 1st pick this year. gives us atheticim and shooting at the SF . (George and Dunleavy) plus a PG back-up (Ford) to Hil. Gives them the Point guard they need , the PF they need to support Granger ( they don't need SF's)

Originally Posted by ace3g

Pacers Shopping Dunleavy, Ford

The Pacers are attempting to trade T.J. Ford and Mike Dunleavy, according to sources.

Ford has been on the market for several months, but the news of an attempt to trade Dunleavy is surprising as Jim O'Brien is known to be high on him.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...#ixzz0v2iTFG7F

[venitian navigator]

James Jhonson looks to be very available...if Bulls just want to drop him, could be a good bet to trade them Jerrels and one of Hairston/Gee contracts (depending if we already have an idea about who we prefer of the two). Contracts matches...and Bulls can always decide to waiwe both of them.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Originally Posted by venitian navigator

James Jhonson looks to be very available...if Bulls just want to drop him, could be a good bet to trade them Jerrels and one of Hairston/Gee contracts (depending if we already have an idea about who we prefer of the two). Contracts matches...and Bulls can always decide to waiwe both of them.

That is an interesting idea. He's a long 3/4 tweener with good rebounding, garbage scoring and shot-blocking instincts. He'd be an interesting fit as a 6th big and another option at SF if we want to go big (perish the thought! ).

[8FOR!3]

Someone smart will get TJ Ford at a cheap price. That dude is a starter in this league, he gets benched because Indiana is a shady place to play.