General NBA Free Agent News Thread

[Duncan2177]

Josh Howard?

[murpjf88]

Where did you read that a Neal signing meant Hairston would probably be gone? And please don't say McDonald...he's got about as much insight to the Spurs as my soon-to-be-born son.

As far as job security for non-guaranteed contracts go, I'd put it in this order...

1) Hairston
2) Temple
3) Gee
4) Jerrells

If Brown is brought in, it will be at the expense of the low man on the totem pole.
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Take it for what its worth. It's just one article.

http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Spurs_sign_Neal/2922790

[AFBlue]

Take it for what its worth. It's just one article.

http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Spurs_sign_Neal/2922790

Curious that it didn't mention Temple, Gee or Jerrells as they are also guards.

[MaNu4Tres]

Take it for what its worth. It's just one article.

http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Spurs_sign_Neal/2922790



That is only an uncertain opinion.

"The odd player out could be Hairston unless Neal is sent to the Austin Toros."

[wildbill2u]

Without going back for quotes I get the impression that some think Hairston is better than Temple at guard.

Temple came in late and was impressive in some of the regular season games. He defended and shot well. He was rewarded with some minutes in 6 games of the playoffs and once again performed well.

Hairston on the other hand in two years never has seemed to me to perform up to the lofty heights attributed to him by some. He was waived in April of last year before the playoffs. And he never got off the pine during this year's playoffs. I'm not ever sure he was activated, but if he was, then why did he not play while Temple played with veteran poise?

There has been much talk of Temple being Pop's new favorite. You don't hear that about Hairston. It's "we know what he can bring to the table."

We also have seen that he isn't a shooter that will spread the floor. So If all he can bring to the table is hustle and "freakishly long arms" then the guy is definitely not at the top of the Guard backups and better watch his ass as to backup at SF.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

I thought the consensus opinion was that Hairston is there to be back-up SF though? Guard comparisons irrelevant in that case

[Mhak]

Any news with Rasual Butler?

[Spurs Brazil]

The current champion of the Israeli Super League has made a new signing. Galil Gilboa has landed Jack McClinton for the next season. TheHoopsMarket

Read more: http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_rumors.shtml#ixzz0ubObOOxA

[ace3g]

Kings Sign Pooh Jeter

The Kings have signed free-agent point guard Pooh Jeter.

Jeter, who was on Sacramento's 2007 Summer League roster, played for Cleveland in Las Vegas earlier this month.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68331/20100724/kings_sign_pooh_jeter/#ixzz0ucAzXnhj

[BackHome]

Neal and Anderson will cut into Hairston playing time because when we need a guy who can hit an outside shot then Neal get the nod over Hairston.

Also it depends on how well Jefferson plays but I can aslo see Bonner getting some time at the SF postion over Hairston.

Either way guys like Hairston and Gee are not going to make any impact on our team they are just scrimage guys.

Jerrells should just be let go he sucks as PG and I would not want the Spurs to waist a Toro spot on him. They should be able to find a true PG with more upside then him.

[benefactor]

Bonner at SF would be the worst idea ever. I'd rather play micro ball with four guards and Bonner at center than see him anywhere near the SF position.

[Spurs Brazil]

Lisa Dillman: Clipper news: Drum roll please ... Rasual Butler returning to Clippers next year, according to sources of reallisa

Lisa Dillman: Should clarify one of those last tweets. Butler returning NEXT season, let's not jump too far ahead. I mean, gotta take it season by season.

Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter_media.html#ixzz0udv5o4eK

[angelbelow]

Any news with Rasual Butler?

Was about to post that he resigned with the Clips but SB beat me to it :toast

[ace3g]

Yakhouba Diawara inks with Enel Brindisi

The French has an NBA escape to use by August 10

Enel Brindisi announced the return to Italy of Yakhouba Diawara. The French forward spent the last four seasons of his career in NBA with Nuggets and Heat.



Diawara has played for Fortitudo Bologna before landing in USA and in the contract has an NBA escape to exercise by August 10.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/seriea/11606/yakhouba_diawara_inks_with_enel_brindisi.html

[ace3g]

Tyler Wilkerson about to join Gilboa Galil

The player comes from Marshall
Tyler Wilkerson, forward from Marshall college, 2.03, 22 years old is about to join Hapoel Gilboa-Galil. Wilkerson has agreed terms with the Israeli champion, and unless he will receive a guaranteed contract from San-Antonio (played with the team in the Summer league), he will join the team. Last season Wilkerson averaged 14ppg and 7.2rpg.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/israel/11700/tyler_wilkerson_about_to_join_gilboa_galil.html

[ace3g]

Bulls Sign Kurt Thomas

The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed free agent forward/center Kurt Thomas. In accordance with team policy, terms of the contract were not announced.

Thomas (6-9, 230), a 15-year NBA veteran, most recently played with the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2009-10 campaign. Last year, he appeared in 70 games and averaged 3.0 ppg and 4.2 rpg in 15.0 mpg and shot .476 from the field and .800 from the line.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68368/20100726/bulls_sign_kurt_thomas/#ixzz0up0dA4uN

[ace3g]

Cavs, Wolves In Trade Talks About Sessions

The Cavaliers have engaged in advanced talks with the Timberwolves about point guard Ramon Sessions, according to league sources.

Minnesota recently signed Luke Ridnour, giving them a trio of point guards that includes Sessions and Jonny Flynn.

"According to league sources, the #Cavs and Timberwolves have had advanced talks involving a trade for Ramon Sessions," Windhorst wrote on his Twitter page.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68367/20100726/cavs_wolves_in_trade_about_sessions/#ixzz0up0nRXjD

[angelbelow]

Tyler Wilkerson about to join Gilboa Galil

The player comes from Marshall
Tyler Wilkerson, forward from Marshall college, 2.03, 22 years old is about to join Hapoel Gilboa-Galil. Wilkerson has agreed terms with the Israeli champion, and unless he will receive a guaranteed contract from San-Antonio (played with the team in the Summer league), he will join the team. Last season Wilkerson averaged 14ppg and 7.2rpg.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/israel/11700/tyler_wilkerson_about_to_join_gilboa_galil.html

He was a nice player for us during the summer league. However, not worth a guaranteed contract just yet.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Tyler Wilkerson To Sign In Israel If Spurs Don't Guarantee Him A Contract


Tyler Wilkerson, a rookie out of Marshall and one of several San Antonio Spurs' Summer League standouts, has agreed to a deal in Israel with defending champs Galil Gilboa according to Walla Sport.

The 6-foot-8 power forward averaged 11 points and 6.6 rebounds while starting three of the five Spurs games in Las Vegas.

Wilkerson showed to be an interesting NBA prospect in Vegas as he showed a strong motor in attacking the offensive glass as well as being a decent spot up shooter for his size. He doesn't seem to be able to do much with his back to the basket, but the Spurs have shown a knack for being okay with face-up forwards - especially if they're able to contribute on the glass as Wilkerson did in Vegas.

Wilkerson's best games came against Los Angeles - he played well against the Clippers (while matched up with lottery pick Al-Farouq Aminu) and the Lakers (he matched up with draft picks Devin Ebanks and Derrick Caracter in this game). Against the Lakers, Wilkerson scored 20 points and grabbed nine boards (four offensive) and then followed that up with a 12 point, six rebound and three steal performance against Aminu and the Clippers.

Interestingly enough, according to my usually accurate but loose-google-translation system, Wilkerson does have an out with the Israeli team if he's offered a guaranteed contract with the Spurs. The Spurs do seemingly have a need for a sixth big man, but it will more than likely come down to a training camp battle between Wilkerson and fellow San Antonio Summer Leaguers (and former Spurs draft pick) James Gist along with Darryl Watkins also an outside possibility.http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2010/7/26/1588609/tyler-wilkerson-to-sign-in-israel

[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.

[benefactor]

Tolliver would be nice...if for no other reason than he could potentially relegate Bonner to the bench if he plays well.

[Libri]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Cleveland trades Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to Minnesota for Ramon Sessions, Ryan Hollins and a draft pick, a source told Y! Sports.

[ace3g]

Marcus Haislip to Caja Laboral

The player finished the season with Panathinaikos

Marcus Haislip agreed to terms with Caja Laboral. The American big man finished last season with PAO playing not up to expectations.

Haislip is well known in Spain after his experience with Unicaja Malaga. Last year Haislip started the season with San Antonio Spurs averaging 2.5ppg in 10 games and then moved to Panathinaikos.
With the Greek powerhouse, Haislip scored 11ppg in the domestic league with 5 rebounds per game.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/spain/11749/marcus_haislip_to_caja_laboral.html

[ace3g]

Josh Powell Signs with Hawks

The big man arrives from Los Angeles Lakers

The Atlanta Hawks have signed forward/center Josh Powell to a contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Powell, a 6-9, 240-pound forward/center, joins the Hawks after two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he was a reserve player for the two-time World Champions. He tallied 3.4 points and 2.4 rebounds during his Lakers career (10.4 minutes per game), and connected on .409 of his field goal attempts.

“I look forward to joining a franchise I’m very familiar with,” said Powell. “The Hawks have done some great things over the past few years, and I think it’s great to come back home and play here. They’ve enjoyed success in the East, and while they have room to improve and grow, the nucleus is here to make that next step.

“Obviously, I followed the Hawks quite a bit growing up, and the excitement during the Dominique (Wilkins) years was a great thing to watch. We have to continue to get better and hopefully I can bring a little bit of what I’ve learned from my days with Lakers to the team.”

A five-year professional, Powell was a local product at Riverdale (GA) High School who played collegiately at North Carolina State. Undrafted in the 2003 NBA Draft following his sophomore season at NC State, he spent several seasons in Europe before joining the Dallas Mavericks in 2005.

After one season with the Mavericks (2005-06), Powell split the next season between the Golden State Warriors (30 games) and Indiana Pacers (seven games) before landing with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2007-08. He brings 37 games of playoff experience to Atlanta, averaging 5.6 minutes per game.

Powell finished with averages of 9.7 points and 4.5 rebounds over his two-year collegiate career at NC State, with a 12.4 scoring mark as a sophomore.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/11716/josh_powell_signs_with_hawks.html

[ace3g]

Clippers Sign Blakely To Two-Year Deal

The Clippers have signed undrafted rookie forward Marqus Blakely to a two-year, partially guaranteed contract, according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express.

Blakely, who played at Vermont for four seasons, played for Los Angeles in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68385/20100727/clippers_sign_blakely_to_two_year_deal/#ixzz0uukDtE56

[ace3g]

Miami Re-Signs Shavlik Randolph

The Miami Heat announced Tuesday that they have re-signed free agent forward Shavlik Randolph.

Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Randolph has appeared in 95 career NBA games, averaging 2.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 8.3 minutes while shooting 44.7 percent from the field.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68384/20100727/miami_re_signs_shavlik_randolph/#ixzz0uukLwzjG

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Golden State has signed free agent guard Jannero Pargo to a two-year, $2.4 million contract, his agent Mark Bartelstien told Y! Sports.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

Just filed to ESPN.com: NBA issues memo warning all teams about illegal contact w/Hornets guard Chris Paul or his reps. Link forthcoming

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

NBA says penalties for any contact w/Paul or reps about trade NOT authorized by Hornets could include loss of picks/fines up to $5 million

[dbestpro]

Cleveland should resign Shaq and then go out and get McGrady and Iverson just for kicks.

[silverblackfan]

Cleveland should resign Shaq and then go out and get McGrady and Iverson just for kicks.

Hell, it would fill the seats. :rollin

[MaNu4Tres]

Ace3g filling in nicely for duncan228.

:tu

[ceperez]

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]

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]

[/URL]Warriors sign Pargo to 2-year deal

[URL]http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AsebG5RdivvETgP5NPsw1Jy8vLYF?slug=ys-pargowarriors072710 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AsebG5RdivvETgP5NPsw1Jy8vLYF?slug=ys-pargowarriors072710)


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/11795/kenny_hasbrouck_to_the_camp_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/israel/11797/maccabi_tel_aviv_made_an_offer_for_kyle_weaver.htm l

[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_archives/68403/20100728/wilkins_wafer_anderson_work_out_for_cavs/#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_archives/68415/20100728/bulls_open_to_dealing_james_johnson/#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/11869/los_angeles_clippers_re_sign_rasual_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]

5RUUlE9nRBQ

[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_archives/68420/20100729/pacers_shopping_dunleavy_ford/#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. :pctoss

[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)



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_archives/68420/20100729/pacers_shopping_dunleavy_ford/#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]

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! :lol).

[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.

[silverblk mystix]

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.

and he's not white

[Obstructed_View]

and he's not white

He's not? He's got a white guy's name.

[TD 21]

House returns to Heat as latest addition

After completing the greatest free-agent coup in NBA history, Miami Heat (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/mia/) president Pat Riley continues to surround Dwyane Wade (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3708/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3708/news), LeBron James (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3704/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3704/news) and Chris Bosh (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3707/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3707/news) with strong complementary talent.

The Heat have reached an agreement with 32-year-old guard Eddie House (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3436/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3436/news) on a two-year contract for $2.8 million, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday. The second year of the deal is a player option for $1.4 million.

Miami beat out the Chicago Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/chi/) to get House. With a history of clutch shooting that includes multiple big games with the Boston Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/bos/) over the past three years, House will help support Miami’s starry core off the bench.

He also will give the Heat a well-regarded three-point shooter, with 749 treys made in his career at a nearly 40 percent conversion rate.

House played his first three NBA seasons (2000-03) with the Heat before joining eight teams over the next seven years. After playing nearly three seasons for the Celtics, House was traded to the New York Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/nyk/) as part of a package for Nate Robinson (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3947/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3947/news) during the 2009-10 campaign.

The Heat are still weighing the possibility of signing free agent Tracy McGrady, league sources said.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AtiWt5D.WWE3fbw1OBd6d1a8vLYF?slug=aw-eddiehouse072910


Jones really should have picked the Spurs, where he'd have been close to, if not a full fledged lock, to be in the rotation. With the Heat, he's now buried and has little chance of being in the rotation.

[admiralsnackbar]

House returns to Heat as latest addition

After completing the greatest free-agent coup in NBA history, Miami Heat (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/mia/) president Pat Riley continues to surround Dwyane Wade (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3708/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3708/news), LeBron James (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3704/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3704/news) and Chris Bosh (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3707/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3707/news) with strong complementary talent.


The Heat have reached an agreement with 32-year-old guard Eddie House (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3436/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3436/news) on a two-year contract for $2.8 million, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday. The second year of the deal is a player option for $1.4 million.

Miami beat out the Chicago Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/chi/) to get House. With a history of clutch shooting that includes multiple big games with the Boston Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/bos/) over the past three years, House will help support Miami’s starry core off the bench.



He also will give the Heat a well-regarded three-point shooter, with 749 treys made in his career at a nearly 40 percent conversion rate.


House played his first three NBA seasons (2000-03) with the Heat before joining eight teams over the next seven years. After playing nearly three seasons for the Celtics, House was traded to the New York Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/nyk/) as part of a package for Nate Robinson (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3947/)(notes) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3947/news) during the 2009-10 campaign.


The Heat are still weighing the possibility of signing free agent Tracy McGrady, league sources said.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AtiWt5D.WWE3fbw1OBd6d1a8vLYF?slug=aw-eddiehouse072910


Jones really should have picked the Spurs, where he'd have been close to, if not a full fledged lock, to be in the rotation. With the Heat, he's now buried on the perimeter depth chart and has little chance of being in the rotation.

How sad is Marc Cuban right now? Miami's the stat-geek fantasy lineup the poor bastard has always dreamed of.

[ace3g]

Warriors Improve Offer To Tolliver, Wolves Still In Picture


Anthony Tolliver expects to sign with the Warriors or Timberwolves.

"I haven't made a decision yet," Tolliver said, "but we're getting there and I hope to have a decision soon.

"Once they have their final (financial) figure and years guaranteed, that's when I plan on making my decision --unless somebody comes in late," he added.

Tolliver said the Warriors' initial contract offers were "really low. I was disappointed."

The Warriors have since improved their offer to Tolliver.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68421/20100729/warriors_improve_offer_to_tolliver_wolves_still_in _picture/#ixzz0v6SkSVSX

[ceperez]

Warriors Improve Offer To Tolliver, Wolves Still In Picture


Anthony Tolliver expects to sign with the Warriors or Timberwolves.

"I haven't made a decision yet," Tolliver said, "but we're getting there and I hope to have a decision soon.

"Once they have their final (financial) figure and years guaranteed, that's when I plan on making my decision --unless somebody comes in late," he added.

Tolliver said the Warriors' initial contract offers were "really low. I was disappointed."

The Warriors have since improved their offer to Tolliver.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68421/20100729/warriors_improve_offer_to_tolliver_wolves_still_in _picture/#ixzz0v6SkSVSX

Well let's see if the Spurs 'come in late'.

[Muser]

Did Tolliver have a good year last year or something?

[Texas_Ranger]

Did Tolliver have a good year last year or something?

He had a great year.

12.3 pts, 7.3 reb, 2ast.

[coyotes_geek]

He had a great year.


A great year in that basically everyone ahead of him on the depth chart got hurt........

[Muser]

He had decent stats from the looks of it, gotta be careful with looking at players from Golden State though.

[ohmwrecker]

Did Tolliver have a good year last year or something?

Pretty good, but he did play for the Warriors.

[ace3g]

New York Knicks made an offer to Shannon Brown

Knicks are waiting for the decision of Lakers and the player

The Knicks have extended an offer to Shannon Brown and are waiting to hear whether the Lakers' free-agent guard will take it or wait for L.A. to make room to re-sign him by trading Sasha Vujacic, two people with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com Thursday.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/11938/new_york_knicks_made_an_offer_to_shannon_brown.htm l

[DesignatedT]

I totally forgot about Shannon Brown. This dude is still unsigned. wow.

[ohmwrecker]

http://cdn1.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/496892/81198_warriors_spurs_basketball.jpg

Oh, the irony.

[ace3g]

Hawks Re-Sign Jason Collins

The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed center Jason Collins, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. Per team policy, the financial terms were not disclosed.

“We’re excited to welcome Jason back to the team,” said Hawks head coach Larry Drew. “He’s a veteran presence in the locker room, and adds experienced depth to the frontcourt. Jason has worked hard in the offseason, and with his knowledge of the system we’re implementing, he’ll continue to be a valuable contributor to our club.”

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68430/20100729/hawks_re_sign_jason_collins/#ixzz0v743zl8l

[ace3g]

Celtics Sign Wafer

Von Wafer has signed a one-year deal with the Celtics, according to sources.

Wafer also received an offer from the Cavaliers.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68432/20100729/celtics_sign_wafer/#ixzz0v7PeQE2Z

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Joey Graham agrees to a two-year deal with Cavaliers with terms undisclosed, his agent Byron Irvin tells Yahoo! Sports.

[ceperez]

James Singleton anyone?

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_singleton/index.html

[MavDynasty]

James Singleton anyone?

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_singleton/index.html

:lol

[ace3g]

Nesterovic Agrees With Olympiacos
Rasho Nesterovic is returning to Europe after 12 seasons in the NBA.

Nesterovic has agreed to a deal with Olympiacos.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68459/20100731/nesterovic_agrees_with_olympiacos/#ixzz0vHHfp6bk

[DesignatedT]

lol rasho

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

and he's not white


He's not? He's got a white guy's name.

:lmao

Yeah, um, we don't want to go anywhere near TJ. He has a terrible history with injuries, a bloated contract, and hasn't been able to stick anywhere he's landed. He's not taking us anywhere we want to go.


Nesterovic Agrees With Olympiacos
Rasho Nesterovic is returning to Europe after 12 seasons in the NBA.

Nesterovic has agreed to a deal with Olympiacos.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68459/20100731/nesterovic_agrees_with_olympiacos/#ixzz0vHHfp6bk

:toast

Farewell, Rasho. Thank you for your faithful contributions as a Spur.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

http://cdn1.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/496892/81198_warriors_spurs_basketball.jpg

Oh, the irony.
i blmae keith bogans nd gay ass rj these mutherfuckers got in maliks way fuck yall malik could of shined last year fuck rj

[ace3g]

Scottie Reynolds will play for Veroli

The player agreed to one year contract
Lost Jermaine Anderson, Prima Veroli agreed to terms with Scottie Reynolds. The American player wad undrafted at the 2010 NBA Draft and in the Summer League scored 10 points and dished 5 assist.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/legadue/12048/scottie_reynolds_will_play_for_veroli.html

[ace3g]

Suns Agree To Terms With Lawal

The Suns have agreed to terms on a contract with rookie forward Gani Lawal.

Lawal's deal will not be fully guaranteed.

He would become the 12th player under contract with Phoenix for the 2010-11 season.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68475/20100801/suns_agree_to_terms_with_lawal/#ixzz0vP6oxNjy

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Heat sign Olympiacos G Patrick Beverley to 2-year, $1.2 mill deal, his agent Kevin Bradbury tells Y! Sports. MIA had Beverly's draft rights.

[DesignatedT]

Patrick Beverly. That sounds familiar where did he play college ball?

[8FOR!3]

Patrick Beverly. That sounds familiar where did he play college ball?

The University of Beverley Hills :toast

[ohmwrecker]

Arkansas.

[8FOR!3]

^^That too.

[ElNono]

Star Track: Von Wafer, who grew up in Newport News, signs with Boston Celtics

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-spt-star-track-wafer-0803-20100802,0,6135014.story

[Texas_Ranger]

Miami's got 17 players under contract.

[ace3g]

Blazers Sign Armon Johnson

The Portland Trail Blazers signed rookie guard Armon Johnson, General Manager Rich Cho announced today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“We feel Armon can help this team and are excited to have him on board,” said Cho. “He’s a physical guard who can defend, and we like his potential.”

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68493/20100802/blazers_sign_armon_johnson/#ixzz0vV3F399y

[ace3g]

Magic Sign Jason Williams

Jason Williams and the Magic have agreed on a deal for the 10-11 season, according to a source with knowledge of the talks.

Williams spent last season with the Magic after taking a year off for personal reasons.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68502/20100803/magic_sign_jason_williams/#ixzz0vZ7v6knr

[ace3g]

Like expected:

T-Wolves waive Delonte West
The player is free agent

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Delonte West, who had just been acquired from Cleveland in a trade last week.

West played the past 2 1/2 seasons with Cleveland and last year averaged 8.8
points with 3.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 60 games, including three starts.

The Wolves acquired West, along with Sebastian Telfair, in exchange for center
Ryan Hollins and guard Ramon Sessions on July 26.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/12207/t_wolves_waive_delonte_west.html

[ElNono]

Like expected:

T-Wolves waive Delonte West
The player is free agent

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Delonte West, who had just been acquired from Cleveland in a trade last week.

West played the past 2 1/2 seasons with Cleveland and last year averaged 8.8
points with 3.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 60 games, including three starts.

The Wolves acquired West, along with Sebastian Telfair, in exchange for center
Ryan Hollins and guard Ramon Sessions on July 26.

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/12207/t_wolves_waive_delonte_west.html

Interesting. You have to wonder if this is another case of the league hiding the dirt under the rug. I believe the guy suffered bi-polar disorder and was arrested last season for gun possession?

[ceperez]

Interesting. You have to wonder if this is another case of the league hiding the dirt under the rug. I believe the guy suffered bi-polar disorder and was arrested last season for gun possession?

Dude... you didn't hear what he did to Lebron's mom during the playoffs???!

[TD 21]

Grizzlies sign Acie Law

Sources close to the situation are telling HOOPSWORLD that guard Acie Law has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies (http://www.hoopsworld.com/HeadlineStories.asp?lc=NBA&c=1&TEAM_ID=&PLAYER_ID=&hd=20100804).


Admittedly, my proposed trade in the "top 30 free agent SF's" thread no longer makes even a shred of sense for the Grizzlies.

[ace3g]

Gerald Green Returning To Russia

Gerald Green is returning to Russia next season to play for BC Krasnye Krylia.

He attempted an NBA comeback while playing for the Lakers at the Las Vegas Summer League.

Green last played in the NBA during the 2008-09 as a member of the Rockets.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68519/20100804/gerald_green_returning_to_russia/#ixzz0vfWb5jBl

[ElNono]

Dude... you didn't hear what he did to Lebron's mom during the playoffs???!

Well, I always thought it was a rumor. I believe the bi-polar disorder thing was actually factual.

[angelbelow]

Celtics are really old..

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Suns announce signing of summer league shooting star Matt Janning.

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Celtics still need swingman behind Pierce and Allen.Could it be Larry Hughes? Word is Cs and CHA interested. Hughes looking good in workouts

[DesignatedT]

Larry Hughes? lmao.

[ace3g]

The Knicks' chances of landing free agent shooting guard Shannon Brown are just about over. Mark Bartelstein, Brown's agent, told The Post the Lakers guard is "leaning'' toward returning to the Lakers to go for a "three-peat.'' Brown is expected to make his final decision Thursday. New York Post

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knicksblog/knicks_target_brown_likely_staying_kd2zx71UnixSAcR 2NuZC8M

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

HOU has got several inquiries about F Jared Jeffries ($6.8 m in final yr of contract), according to a source. Knicks dangling Curry, assets

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

Sean May has reached agreement on a one-year contract with New Jersey, a league source tells Y!

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Bobcats sign former Kansas guard Sherron Collins.

[TD 21]

Timberwolves sign Tolliver

Forward Anthony Tolliver, one of the top free agents left out of a very thin crop, has reached an agreement to sign with Minnesota. Tolliver's agent, Larry Fox, confirmed to FanHouse on Friday his client will join the Timberwolves. (http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/08/06/agent-tolliver-to-sign-with-minnesota/) While Fox wouldn't discuss terms, sources said he'll get a two-year deal that could be worth as much as $4.8 million. "He's really excited,'' Fox said. "He can play (power forward) for them and be a stretch (small forward).'' FanHouse.com (http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/08/06/agent-tolliver-to-sign-with-minnesota/)

[ace3g]

that was one of the teams that was interested in him

[Bruno]

fvL5KRoXC00

[ace3g]

STEIN_LINE_HQ

What does Bulls' deal with Keith Bogans mean for T-Mac? And for potential Rudy Fernandez trade? ESPN.com update here: http://es.pn/degFHG

[will_spurs]

Timberwolves sign Tolliver

Forward Anthony Tolliver, one of the top free agents left out of a very thin crop, has reached an agreement to sign with Minnesota. Tolliver's agent, Larry Fox, confirmed to FanHouse on Friday his client will join the Timberwolves. (http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/08/06/agent-tolliver-to-sign-with-minnesota/) While Fox wouldn't discuss terms, sources said he'll get a two-year deal that could be worth as much as $4.8 million. "He's really excited,'' Fox said. "He can play (power forward) for them and be a stretch (small forward).'' FanHouse.com (http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/08/06/agent-tolliver-to-sign-with-minnesota/)

Funny to remember that when the Spurs cut him, people here said he was not a NBA player. Then after putting up nice numbers in GS they said "it's Donnie Nelson system", he will not get another contract. Now he's getting paid, and quite nicely, so I guess the next excuse is that it's the T-Wolves FO we're talking about.

Anything but recognize that the Spurs FO might have screwed it up after all.

Better living through delusion.

[admiralsnackbar]

Funny to remember that when the Spurs cut him, people here said he was not a NBA player. Then after putting up nice numbers in GS they said "it's Donnie Nelson system", he will not get another contract. Now he's getting paid, and quite nicely, so I guess the next excuse is that it's the T-Wolves FO we're talking about.

Anything but recognize that the Spurs FO might have screwed it up after all.

Better living through delusion.

How long was the interval between the Spurs cutting him and his getting anything done in GS? Wasn't it at least a year?

The Spurs FO is far from infallible, but you can't blame them for passing on a guy who seemed a stiff when cut and isn't demonstrably not a stiff as a spot minutes guy like he'd be on our team. I wish Tolliver all the luck in the world, but he's done nothing, really. When Bonner eclipses your usefulness by an order of magnitude, you know you aren't terribly special.

[ElNono]

DraftExpress

Tracy McGrady has been signed by the Detroit Pistons to a one year minimum contract, a source close to the situation tells DraftExpress.

[ace3g]

if true, weird choice for the Pistons, didn't really hear their names in the rumor mill

[Pistons < Spurs]

drpemberton (local Pistons beat writer)

This from Joe Dumars: "We have not signed Tracy McGrady, discussing it, definitely haven't signed"

[Cane]

Yea T-Mac doesn't seem to make much sense for the Pistons unless he's there just in case a trade presents itself.



Funny to remember that when the Spurs cut him, people here said he was not a NBA player. Then after putting up nice numbers in GS they said "it's Donnie Nelson system", he will not get another contract. Now he's getting paid, and quite nicely, so I guess the next excuse is that it's the T-Wolves FO we're talking about.

Anything but recognize that the Spurs FO might have screwed it up after all.

Better living through delusion.

Check out this post for some perspective on what you're talking about imo:


Players below 30 that get some minutes with Spurs but failed to get a consistant role these past 5 years:
Alex Scales
Melvin Sanders
James White!
Jackie Butler
Darius Washington
Jeremy Richardson
DerMarr Johnson
Ian Mahinmi
Bobby Jones
Keith Langford
Marcus Williams
Blake Ahearn
Pop Mensah-Bonsu
Desmon Farmer
Anthony Tolliver
Malik Hairston
Marcus Haislip
Cedric Jackson

Among these 18 players, only one (Tolliver) can be considered as a legit NBA player. These guys are certainly owning the league right now...

Anyway, Fuck Pop. He should have played these young guys and been able to turn lead into gold. What an awful coach, fire him.

[ace3g]

daldridgetnt

Pistons have not signed McGrady yet, but it is close and may get done tonight.

[ace3g]

Tim Thomas Expected To Sign One-Year Deal With Mavs
Tim Thomas will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday and the sides are expected to reach an agreement on a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum, his agent, Bob Myers, said Monday.

Thomas was forced to leave the Mavericks to attend to his wife's illness. She is now reportedly doing better, which will allow Thomas to resume his NBA career.

"If all goes well, we'll reach an agreement," Myers said Monday.

ESPN.com's Marc Stein first reported in late July that Thomas and the Mavs were working on a deal.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68609/20100809/tim_thomas_expected_to_sign_one_year_deal_with_mav s/#ixzz0w9rn0Ky2

[angelbelow]

Funny to remember that when the Spurs cut him, people here said he was not a NBA player. Then after putting up nice numbers in GS they said "it's Donnie Nelson system", he will not get another contract. Now he's getting paid, and quite nicely, so I guess the next excuse is that it's the T-Wolves FO we're talking about.

Anything but recognize that the Spurs FO might have screwed it up after all.

Better living through delusion.

There is no excuse, its the T-wolves FO were talking about. Simple as that. The GM compared Darko to have Divac's like passing ability and to C-Webb finally being comfortable on the Kings before he had an impact.

[Brazil]

fvL5KRoXC00

wtf? :lol

[ace3g]

ESPN espn

Report: Tracy McGrady agrees with Pistons on one-year contract - http://es.pn/a2f1Jn

WojYahooNBA

Y! Sources: Tracy McGrady, Detroit Pistons reach agreement on a one-year deal: http://yhoo.it/9w2oAO

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

Second-round pick Luke Harangody has agreed to a two-year, $1.3 million deal with the Boston Celtics, his agent Mark Bartelstein tells Y!

WojYahooNBA

Second-round pick Luke Harangody of Notre Dame has agreed to a guaranteed two-year deal with Boston, his agent Mark Bartelstein tells Y!

[ace3g]

ChrisMannixSI

Celtics have waived Rasheed Wallace, team announced. Reached agreement on undisclosed buyout.

[TDMVPDPOY]

tmac for 1.3m?

fkn spurs couldve offered him that

[TDMVPDPOY]

celtics just waived rasheed wallace

[ace3g]

chadfordinsider

Breaking: Hornets, Rockets, Pacers & Nets working on 4 team deal. Ariza to NO. C. Lee to HOU. Collison & Posey to IND. Murphy to NJ.

[Bruno]

The deal is done:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AoiFnflGVmzyGTXxFx5usX.8vLYF?slug=ys-arizatrade081110

http://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/20906179430


ESPN.com sources: Hornets and Raptors have also agreed to a separate trade that will send Julian Wright to Toronto for Marco Belinelli

[Bruno]

So Hornets have trade Collison, Posey and Wirght for Ariza and Belinelli. After a draft where they traded a lottery pick for financial reasons, their crappy offseason continue.

[DPG21920]

Well I think basketball wise NO got better, but there moves don't have a lot of logic. I wonder if the Spurs even showed interest in Ariza?

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN

Wonder if #spurs have wherewithal to make run at James Posey for backup SF spot? Assuming he gets bought out of contract post-trade.

--------

Some other media guys on twitter think maybe the Heat and Celtics could be after Posey if he gets bought out

SpearsNBAYahoo

Rockets also got $6 million trade exception in four way trade, Y! Sports has learned.

[TD 21]

I'd be surprised if Posey get's bought out, but if he does, my guess is his preference would be as follows: Celtics, Heat, Spurs.

Sure, the Spurs can offer more money and he's shown once before that he's willing to leave a championship team for money (though in this case, he'd potentially be able to do both; contend and make the most money), but the fact that those two teams are considered certified contenders and the fact that he has won a championship with both of those organizations and presumably has established relationships with some of the players on both teams, would likely mean he'd pick either of them over the Spurs.

It's too bad, because he'd be a perfect fit for the Spurs. Excellent size for an SF, can play small ball four, can play the stopper role, shoot the three, is clutch and when motivated (which he's proven to be when he's on a short term contract that isn't overly lucrative and contending for a championship) good enough to close games at SF if Jefferson struggles again.

[Ditty]

posey would be nice spurs type of player hasnt impressed me though since he's been with the hornets

[timaios]

So Hornets have trade Collison, Posey and Wirght for Ariza and Belinelli. After a draft where they traded a lottery pick for financial reasons, their crappy offseason continue.

So, Chris Paul wants to leave the Hornets and they trade Collison... :downspin:

[Seventyniner]

So, Chris Paul wants to leave the Hornets and they trade Collison... :downspin:

It's a big middle finger to teams wanting to pry away Chris Paul. Then again, it opens more doors for Parker/Paul trade ejaculation on this board...

[Bruno]

So, Chris Paul wants to leave the Hornets and they trade Collison... :downspin:

Trading Collison to build around Paul makes ton of sense for them. They tried to play Collison alongside Paul and it didn't work at all (lack of size and two ball dominant players).

The reason why I find Hornets offseason crappy is that they had 2 great trade assets (a lottery pick and Collison) and they got very few from them.

[ElNono]

Ariza is a great pickup... Heck, I would have loved if the Spurs could have pulled a trade for him (no, not Tony).

[Bruno]

I would be surprised to see Posey waived. He still has 2 years in his contract and with a possible lock out, Pacers could buy out something that they won't finally pay.

If he is bought out, Spurs should go after him but only with the min. with the luxury tax, a LLE contract would cost $6M to Spurs next year. An aging Posey isn't worth $6M.

[ElNono]

I would be surprised to see Posey waived. He still has 2 years in his contract and with a possible lock out, Pacers could buy out something that they won't finally pay.

If he is bought out, Spurs should go after him but only with the min. with the luxury tax, a LLE contract would cost $6M to Spurs next year. An aging Posey isn't worth $6M.

Agree. It's already debatable he's got anything left in the tank. A cursory look for the vet min until Jan would work.

[timaios]

Trading Collison to build around Paul makes ton of sense for them. They tried to play Collison alongside Paul and it didn't work at all (lack of size and two ball dominant players).

The reason why I find Hornets offseason crappy is that they had 2 great trade assets (a lottery pick and Collison) and they got very few from them.

Except that Paul wants to leave. He wants to play in NY.

[Bruno]

Except that Paul wants to leave. He wants to play in NY.

Paul might want to leave now but he is still under contract for 2 years and things can change.

[DPG21920]

Ariza is a great pickup... Heck, I would have loved if the Spurs could have pulled a trade for him (no, not Tony).

I am so surprised the Rockets gave up on Ariza already. Not to beat a dead horse, but looking at RJ's contract now makes me even more sick knowing 1)Ariza was available & 2)That the Rockets turned Ariza's "bad contract" into a solid young player and a 6M TE while the Spurs got nothing for RJ.

[TDMVPDPOY]

I am so surprised the Rockets gave up on Ariza already. Not to beat a dead horse, but looking at RJ's contract now makes me even more sick knowing 1)Ariza was available & 2)That the Rockets turned Ariza's "bad contract" into a solid young player and a 6M TE while the Spurs got nothing for RJ.

rockets fcked up for tryin to make him a no.1 option when his clearly not and fkn limited on offense...

[DPG21920]

I know. I thought they would know they put Ariza in a position to fail. They were decimated by injury and Ariza had to be a main option. Mid-Level money guys are not main options, they are role players.

If you are building a contender, Ariza is a solid piece to have.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I am so surprised the Rockets gave up on Ariza already. Not to beat a dead horse, but looking at RJ's contract now makes me even more sick knowing 1)Ariza was available & 2)That the Rockets turned Ariza's "bad contract" into a solid young player and a 6M TE while the Spurs got nothing for RJ.

Fuckin aye. Ariza is limited on offense, but he can hustle on D and he could have been a great fit here. Instead we're stuck with a 30yo jerkoff. Fuck. :pctoss

[TD 21]

Granted, he's aging, but Posey, when he's had long term security and been on a non contender, has always lacked motivation to consistently play hard. When he hasn't had long term security and he's been on a contender, he's been consistently motivated.

If the Spurs got him, I'd expect him to have a solid season. But as I said, I think he'd pick the Celtics (Heat have a full roster; supposedly Beverley's contract is guaranteed) over the Spurs. The Spurs only chance would probably be to offer him the remainder of their mid-level exception. If they're not going to offer him more money, why would he pick them over the Celtics?

The Pacers don't like having to buy players out, but Posey makes no sense for them. They've got Granger, Dunleavy, Rush, Jones, George and Stephenson to play the wings. Even though Granger is likely to play plenty of PF next season and Stephenson could play some PG, that's still a lot of depth.

[benefactor]

I am so surprised the Rockets gave up on Ariza already. Not to beat a dead horse, but looking at RJ's contract now makes me even more sick knowing 1)Ariza was available & 2)That the Rockets turned Ariza's "bad contract" into a solid young player and a 6M TE while the Spurs got nothing for RJ.
Indeed. This move makes the Spurs look even more foolish for offering RJ the contract they did before he tested the market(if that is actually what happened). RJ had basically no options besides the Spurs...so they could have painted him into a corner by offering him a two year deal with a third year partial guarantee on a S&T to Houston for Ariza. If they sweeten it with a pick I'm betting Houston bites.

[mountainballer]

Granted, he's aging, but Posey, when he's had long term security and been on a non contender, has always lacked motivation to consistently play hard. When he hasn't had long term security and he's been on a contender, he's been consistently motivated.

If the Spurs got him, I'd expect him to have a solid season. But as I said, I think he'd pick the Celtics (Heat have a full roster; supposedly Beverley's contract is guaranteed) over the Spurs. The Spurs only chance would probably be to offer him the remainder of their mid-level exception. If they're not going to offer him more money, why would he pick them over the Celtics?

The Pacers don't like having to buy players out, but Posey makes no sense for them. They've got Granger, Dunleavy, Rush, Jones, George and Stephenson to play the wings. Even though Granger is likely to play plenty of PF next season and Stephenson could play some PG, that's still a lot of depth.

Posey has had a bad reputation about his work ethic for some years. but over 30 a player needs to work even harder, especially during off season, to stay in NBA shape. Posey's last 2 seasons decrease likely wasn't just the lack of motivation, it was the combination of age and to little work. I'm not sure that this is reversible when the player will turn 34 during next season.
overall I always thought Posey would be a very good solution for the Spurs SF spot. but I do think his time is over and he wouldn't help the Spurs today, even not on the cheap. (if he is bought out, what I don't believe will happen)

[TD 21]

Posey has had a bad reputation about his work ethic for some years. but over 30 a player needs to work even harder, especially during off season, to stay in NBA shape.Posey's last 2 seasons decrease likely wasn't just the lack of motivation, it was the combination of age and to little work. I'm not sure that this is reversible when the player will turn 34 during next season.
overall I always thought Posey would be a very good solution for the Spurs SF spot. but I do think his time is over and he wouldn't help the Spurs today, even not on the cheap. (if he is bought out, what I don't believe will happen)

I know he has...when he's had long term security and been on a non contender. If he were to get bought out and come to the Spurs, that wouldn't be the case.

I don't think he'll get bought out either, even though the Pacers are overloaded at SF. How could you not want the Spurs to take a chance on him if he's bought out though? Name another backup SF option that the Spurs could sign who has a better chance of providing what they need out of that position than Posey? I see it as a no brainer.

[TD 21]

Posey will not seek a buyout from the Pacers

James Posey's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told SI.com that the veteran swingman will not seek a buyout from Indiana. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/chris_mannix/08/12/usa.notebook/) Posey and point guard Darren Collison were acquired by the Pacers in a four-team trade on Wednesday. While Indiana has a pressing need for Collison, it would appear to have little need for the 33-year-old Posey, who has two years and more than $13 million remaining on his contract. The Pacers used their lottery pick to draft Paul George in June and already have wings Danny Granger, Mike Dunleavy, Dahntay Jones and Brandon Rush on their roster. SI.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/chris_mannix/08/12/usa.notebook/)

[ceperez]

Looks like Posey, Prince and Ariza were all available before the Spurs signed RJ..

All 3 players are much better defensively than RJ.

From what I saw last season, RJ doesn't have the quickness to defend well.

Now with a four year contract, I doubt he can be traded.

[admiralsnackbar]

Looks like Posey, Prince and Ariza were all available before the Spurs signed RJ..

All 3 players are much better defensively than RJ.

From what I saw last season, RJ doesn't have the quickness to defend well.

Now with a four year contract, I doubt he can be traded.

The Rockets want to contend, which means they wouldn't trade with the Spurs, and that they don't see trading Ariza to NO making the Hornets a contender. Prince is still on the books for a lot of money, which means we could only trade for him, which means we didn't have a package we were willing to build or the Pistons were willing to take to get him. Posey would also have to be traded for, and he's a joke at his current value, so leave it at that. Let's not try to magically convert these situations into the Spurs FO being remiss, howsabout?

[DesignatedT]

Looks like Posey, Prince and Ariza were all available before the Spurs signed RJ..

All 3 players are much better defensively than RJ.

From what I saw last season, RJ doesn't have the quickness to defend well.

Now with a four year contract, I doubt he can be traded.

Just because they are available doesn't mean they would have agreed to a trade. We would have nothing to offer for prince's 11 mil a year and don't mention a S&T with RJ because I'm pretty sure Detroit would rather have Princes expiring than a new deal with RJ, so that rules that trade out. Regarding Ariza I don't understand why Houston would trade him to an in-state rival when we can offer nothing like courtney lee (unless you are proposing we got rid of hill or blair, mcdyess is about the only thing that matches up with Ariza's contract and I'm pretty sure they have better offers than that including a young player in courtney lee, so that's out. Posey could have probably been available but they just got Ariza for him so that's better than anything we could offer. They might have been willing to take on RJ in a s&t but Posey has not shown anything over the past couple years to show he is a better player than RJ. His defense used to be good and is still above average but he is already 33 and is showing a fast decline in his game. People seem to think that because a trade didn't happen that we never picked up the phone and asked.

[ElNono]

Regarding Ariza I don't understand why Houston would trade him to an in-state rival when we can offer nothing like courtney lee (unless you are proposing we got rid of hill or blair, mcdyess is about the only thing that matches up with Ariza's contract and I'm pretty sure they have better offers than that including a young player in courtney lee, so that's out.

We could have offered Dice + Anderson. They get the young talent in Anderson, on a rookie scale salary and Dice as insurance if anything happen to Yao.

Doesn't mean Houston does it, but I think it has more value for them than Courtney Lee...

[ElNono]

And after seeing Posey's remaining salary, I figured he wouldn't opt out.

[Homeland Security]

But age Posey for to defense when such a factor?

[venitian navigator]

Best of the rest we could be interested about (so means only sf and pf/c ) i9n my personal order of preference :

sf pf/c

J. Singleton K. Brown
J. Williams E. Barron
B. Simmons E. Thomas
R. Carney L. Amudson
S. Pavlovic D.J. Mbenga
I. Udoka F. Oberto
D. George M. Moore
J. Hayes S. Hunter
T. Hassell S. Williams

Also worth mentioning, but difficult to see any kind of interest

A. Morrison (no defense) J. Boone (restricted and probable re-signed out of our range)
J. Alexander (can he play?) I. Diogu (not a real big man)

[elemento]

if those are our options i'd rather give Alonzo Gee a chance seriosly

[ace3g]

Raptors Waive Dwayne Jones

The Raptors reportedly put Dwayne Jones on waivers on Friday in order to ensure his contract for 10-11 would not be guaranteed.

Jones was acquired as part of the Hedo Turkoglu trade.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68686/20100814/raptors_waive_dwayne_jones/#ixzz0wb81dzyD


I wonder if the Toros will pick him up again?

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Cavs announce signing of rookie forward Semardo Samuels.

[ace3g]

STEIN_LINE_HQ

Warriors, Hornets and Pacers in Louis Amundson hunt. ESPN.com link: http://es.pn/94f7Rm

[ace3g]

Mavericks Re-Sign Tim Thomas

The Dallas Mavericks announced today they have re-signed free agent forward Tim Thomas. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Thomas (6-10, 230), a 13-year veteran, was the seventh overall selection in the 1997 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and has played with seven teams during his career (Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, Chicago, Phoenix, L.A. Clippers and Dallas), including two stints with both New York and Chicago. In 824 career games, he holds averages of 11.5 points and 4.1 rebounds, while shooting .437 from the field, .369 from behind-the-arc and .758 from the foul line.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68749/20100818/mavericks_re_sign_tim_thomas/#ixzz0wzh82V5U

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears SpearsNBAYahoo

Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez wants to return to Europe to play and has no interest in NBA trade, his agent Andy Miller told Yahoo! Sports.

[DPG21920]

What a baby.

[Bruno]

Blazers are a joke. They get what they deserved after threatening the whole league about Darius Miles.

[DPG21920]

I just don't get why he wants out of the NBA, that is lame.

[ace3g]

espn

Rudy Fernandez not responding to Portland Trail Blazers, NBA investigating possible rule violation - http://tinyurl.com/2bsbmws

[Bruno]

espn

Rudy Fernandez not responding to Portland Trail Blazers, NBA investigating possible rule violation - http://tinyurl.com/2bsbmws

Thanks for posting all the news this summer. :toast

This story is starting to be very ugly and both Rudy and Blazers are heavily responsible of that.

[Cane]

Not much sympathy for Rudy here, he's basically killing all of his trade value as well but maybe thats part of the point.

[AlleyOopNazi]

Houston reporting that Interests in Carmelo Anthony being viewed by New York and Houston.
I think houstons likely being used as pawn, however Houston is ignorant enough to pursue a deal, even though it would annihilate thier front court and most likely make everyone around Melo worse. Didn't they learn with T-mac, na.

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears SpearsNBAYahoo

NBA fines Blazer Rudy Fernandez $25,000 for detrimental public statements concerning desire to be traded or released by the Trail Blazers.

[edgar]

Marc J. Spears SpearsNBAYahoo

NBA fines Blazer Rudy Fernandez $25,000 for detrimental public statements concerning desire to be traded or released by the Trail Blazers.

If he leaves the NBA does he still have to pay this or only when and if he decides to return? Or maybe this fine is valid regardless of whether he stays or leaves?

[ace3g]

Knicks Offer Chandler For Fernandez

The Knicks are among the teams trying to acquire Rudy Fernandez from the Trail Blazers and they have offered forward Wilson Chandler.

A league source told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan that the Bulls and Celtics have each offered Portland a first-round draft pick in exchange for the Spanish swingman.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68774/20100820/knicks_offer_chandler_for_fernandez/#ixzz0xAL2AmYA

[DPG21920]

Spurs should definitely offer something. If the Spurs got Rudy, they could start him at SG with TP and bring Hill/Manu off the bench :wow

[ducks]

Spurs should definitely offer something. If the Spurs got Rudy, they could start him at SG with TP and bring Hill/Manu off the bench :wow

so spurs should offer a player sure booner for him

LOL

mason for him sure
but not a player
he has no desire to be in usa
he would not try hard and dare spurs to cut him

[ace3g]

ESPN espn

Report: Denver Nuggets interested in trading J.R. Smith - http://es.pn/dDaTkB

[tp2021]

ESPN espn

Report: Denver Nuggets interested in trading J.R. Smith - http://es.pn/dDaTkB

Here come the Spurs trading for JR Smith rumors.

[benefactor]

Here come the Spurs trading for JR Smith rumors.
Nope. They might have shown interest in the past but there is no room for him now.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

The NBA reunion NO ONE saw coming: Kwame Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, tells ESPN.com that Kwame is signing with Michael Jordan's Bobcats

ESPN espn

Kwame Brown to rejoin Michael Jordan with Charlotte Bobcats - http://es.pn/9LCKqb

[Chieflion]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

The NBA reunion NO ONE saw coming: Kwame Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, tells ESPN.com that Kwame is signing with Michael Jordan's Bobcats

ESPN espn

Kwame Brown to rejoin Michael Jordan with Charlotte Bobcats - http://es.pn/9LCKqb

Hahahahahahahahahahaha.

[ohmwrecker]

Jesus. Kwame is really sticking in Jordan's craw.

[kaji157]

Rudy Fernandez clearly lacks what it takes to suceed at the NBA level.
He wants out of Portland because he thinks he has starter potential, but when no teams convinced Portland with a trade offer, he should have waken up and realise that teams doesn't want him so bad.
He thought that maybe declaring himself in rebeldy would lower Portland expectations on trading him, but it backfired and he is close to a NBA shitlist person.

[ohmwrecker]

Where are all the posters who were riding Rudy's nuts just a couple of weeks ago?

[ElNono]

Rudy Fernandez clearly lacks what it takes to suceed at the NBA level.
He wants out of Portland because he thinks he has starter potential, but when no teams convinced Portland with a trade offer, he should have waken up and realise that teams doesn't want him so bad.
He thought that maybe declaring himself in rebeldy would lower Portland expectations on trading him, but it backfired and he is close to a NBA shitlist person.

Actually teams have offered pretty good deals for him (1st round picks are nothing to sneeze at), but the Blazers GM is just simply waiting to let every team ante each other up and see what's the best deal when the smoke clears. Portland has no hurry to make a deal.

I think what's going on with Rudy himself is that now that he's in Spain, they're probably offering good money and minutes to play there. Plus he's playing alongside Navarro who was another guy that traded the NBA for the cozyness of playing at home.

[SenorSpur]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

The NBA reunion NO ONE saw coming: Kwame Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, tells ESPN.com that Kwame is signing with Michael Jordan's Bobcats

ESPN espn

Kwame Brown to rejoin Michael Jordan with Charlotte Bobcats - http://es.pn/9LCKqb

I hope Kwame's skin is thicker now than it was back then. His game sure as hell aint much better.

[ace3g]

Amundson Expected To Sign This Week

Free-agent forward Louis Amundson is expected to sign with either the Warriors, Hornets or Pacers this week.

"We're getting close to doing something," said Mark Bartelstein, his agent. "I think we'll get something done with Louis this week."

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68827/20100824/amundson_expected_to_sign_this_week/#ixzz0xZN7hSOv


Hornets Sign Mustafa Shakur

The Hornets have signed guard Mustafa Shakur to a partially-guaranteed contract for the 2010-11 season.

Shakur has played in seven NBA games (Spurs and Timberwolves) in addition to time in both Europe and the NBA Developmental League.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68825/20100824/hornets_sign_mustafa_shakur/#ixzz0xZNBrTgM


Rockets Sign Ishmael Smith

The Rockets signed rookie point guard Ishmael Smith to a multi-year contract on Monday.

Smith led Houston in assists during the 2010 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

An undrafted rookie, Smith played four seasons at Wake Forest.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68824/20100824/rockets_sign_ishmael_smith/#ixzz0xZNFDpIy


Bobcats Will Try To Deal Dampier

Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins says the team will try to trade center Erick Dampier next month.

Charlotte agreed to a one-year deal with Kwame Brown on Monday.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68833/20100824/bobcats_will_try_to_deal_dampier/#ixzz0xZNJo4VK

[admiralsnackbar]

Hornets Sign Mustafa Shakur

The Hornets have signed guard Mustafa Shakur to a partially-guaranteed contract for the 2010-11 season.

Shakur has played in seven NBA games (Spurs and Timberwolves) in addition to time in both Europe and the NBA Developmental League.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68825/20100824/hornets_sign_mustafa_shakur/#ixzz0xZNBrTgM
[/URL]


Is this right? I didn't remember him ever playing for us, and Wikipedia (I know, I know) has him as having bounced between the Lakers, GS, and Thunder.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustafa_Shakur (http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68833/20100824/bobcats_will_try_to_deal_dampier/#ixzz0xZNJo4VK)

Doesn't matter much, just seems like an uncharacteristic mistake from RealGM.

[timtonymanu]

ace3g :tu. It's been very easy to follow free agency thanks to you.

[Mel_13]

BokiNachbar

I have decided to play another season in EFES PILSEN Istanbul. Well organized club, big goals and a great city.

http://twitter.com/bokinachbar

[mountainballer]

BokiNachbar

I have decided to play another season in EFES PILSEN Istanbul. Well organized club, big goals and a great city.

http://twitter.com/bokinachbar

just for those who wonder. Istanbul has in fact become one of the most pulsing, interesting and exciting cities in Europe. (I have been there twice in the last 3 years. fantastic experience)
I wouldn't be surprised if this place also becomes more and more attractive for American pro athletes as well.

[Texas_Ranger]

BokiNachbar

I have decided to play another season in EFES PILSEN Istanbul. Well organized club, big goals and a great city.

http://twitter.com/bokinachbar

Good. Last I checked he can't play real basketball anymore.

[screw_ston713]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_y...nynuggets082610


Carmelo Anthony(notes) wants out of Denver, and Worldwide Wes delivered that message to the Nuggets with all the delicacy of a jackhammer at Sunday morning services. Do yourself a favor and trade him, the agent told the organization weeks ago.

Denver was furnished with a short list of teams and told to get to work.

The Nuggets made it clear to teams they want young players and draft picks for Anthony, league executives said.

Golden State and Houston are contenders, too.




Mentioned teams are New Jersey, Clippers, Bobcats, Golden States, and Knicks(but Adrians says that Knicks has nothing to offer).

[ace3g]

Chris Broussard Chris_Broussard

Jamal Crawford will ask Hawks to trade him if they don't offer him for a contract extension pronto. Story up on espn.com

[Mel_13]

MIAMI (AP) — Former West Virginia star Da'Sean Butler has signed with the Miami Heat, becoming the team's 18th player under contract going into training camp.

Butler was the 42nd pick in this year's draft. He was projected as a potential lottery choice before he tore a ligament in his left knee during the Mountaineers' Final Four loss to eventual NCAA champion Duke.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2010-08-30-2133100497_x.htm


The Phoenix Suns signed forward/center Dwayne Jones, who was part of the trade to Toronto for Hedo Turkoglu, on Monday.

Jones, who was waived by the Raptors on Aug. 16, was traded with Leandro Barbosa to Toronto on July 14.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2010/08/30/20100830phoenix-suns-bring-back-dwayne-jones.html

[Mel_13]

League source tells CSNNE.com that former #Celtic Delonte West has been signed by Boston. Story coming shortly.

http://twitter.com/sherrodbcsn

[ajballer4]

League source tells CSNNE.com that former #Celtic Delonte West has been signed by Boston. Story coming shortly.

http://twitter.com/sherrodbcsn

Good pickup by Boston. They needed a backup 2 since Marquis Daniels is always hurt

[Ice009]

Didn't Delonte not want to be traded from the Celtics when they first traded him? I thought he was really disappointed as he didn't want to leave.

If that was the case then it's good that they brought him back.

[spectator]

Good pickup by Boston. They needed a backup 2 since Marquis Daniels is always hurt

who is lebron's mom going to root for when boston plays miami?

[spectator]

btw, with carmelo on the block (rumors going towards houston and new jersey) and d-will rumors saying he might go to dallas next year, when he can opt out, how are spurs fans feeling about this? where would you rather place carmelo and d-will, so that the spurs don't face another super team?

personally, i want them out of our conference, but at least outside of our division. new jersey/new york would be nice for both of them.

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears SpearsNBAYahoo

Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas.

[ace3g]

Warriors, Carney Close To Contract

The Warriors appear to be close to a contract with free-agent swingman Rodney Carney, according to NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper.

The Bulls selected Carney with the 16th pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. He was then traded to the


Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68952/20100902/warriors_carney_close_to_contract/#ixzz0yPYfWJis

[ace3g]

Knicks reportedly reject three-team deal for Fernandez

The Knicks reportedly rejected a three-team trade with the Blazers and Pacers that would've landed disgruntled guard Rudy Fernandez(notes) in New York, according to the New York Daily News.

The Daily News, citing an anonymous source, reports the deal would've sent Anthony Randolph(notes) to Indiana, a first-round pick to Portland and Fernandez to the Knicks.

The Blazers are reportedly "insisting on receiving a first-round pick," according to the Daily News.

The Knicks acquired Randolph earlier this offseason in a trade with the Golden State Warriors.

Fernandez was fined $25,000 on Aug. 19 for his public comments about his desire to be traded

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=tsn-166829

[MI21]

lol @ Knicks wanting to trade Randolph for Fernandez.

Dumb on so many levels.

[Ocotillo]

lol @ Knicks wanting to trade Randolph for Fernandez.

Dumb on so many levels.

Maybe that is why they backed out, perhaps it wasn't their idea to make Randolph part of the deal.

[ace3g]

Mavericks Invite Dee Brown To Camp

Former NBA guard Dee Brown will be in training camp with the Mavericks later this month.

Brown played for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season and will join Dallas in camp under a non-guaranteed contract.

Utah drafted Brown with the 46th overall pick out Illinois back in 2006.


Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68961/20100903/mavericks_invite_dee_brown_to_camp/#ixzz0yVGGaTfD

Kings Invite Luther Head To Camp

The Kings have invited veteran guard Luther Head to training camp, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.

Sacramento signed Head to a non-guaranteed contract.

Head, who was drafted by the Rockets with the 24th pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, has played for Houston, Miami and Indiana.


Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68964/20100903/kings_invite_luther_head_to_camp/#ixzz0yVGK5sAM

Giddens Will Be In Camp With Kings

The Kings have invited swingman J.R. Giddens to training camp, according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports.

"Former Celtic and Knick swingman J.R. Giddens invited to Kings training camp. Giddens says his surgically repaired left knee a lot stronger," Spears wrote on his Twitter page.

Originally drafted by the Celtics with the 30th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, he's spent time with Boston and New York.


Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68962/20100903/giddens_will_be_in_camp_with_kings/#ixzz0yVGNwoln

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears SpearsNBAYahoo

Bucks announce signing of second round pick Darington Hobson. Hobson is an above average passer who is very long with a below average jumper

[ace3g]

STEIN_LINE_HQ

John Lucas III, labeled "ideal" third PG in July by new Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, gets CHI camp invite. ESPN.com link: http://es.pn/9MLov6

[Mel_13]

Asked Fabricio Oberto yesterday about his free agency status. Although Europe is an option, he said Plan A was staying in the NBA.

Oberto said he will wait until after the World Championship to make a decision.

http://twitter.com/hoopshype

[Spurs Brazil]

According to the Belgian media, D.J. Mbenga will continue his career in the Denver Nuggets. Both parts would have reached a one-year agreement in principle.
http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

[Venti Quattro]

According to the Belgian media, D.J. Mbenga will continue his career in the Denver Nuggets. Both parts would have reached a one-year agreement in principle.
http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

thehoopsmarket was the same shit source about Mbenga staying with the Lakers for one year so I don't believe this unless it's reported in realgm or some more credible site.

He is gone from the Lakers though, that is sure.

[ace3g]

Warriors To Sign Rodney Carney

The Warriors are expected to sign free-agent forward Rodney Carney.

Carney was the 16th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft.

Golden State could introduce him as early as Wednesday.


Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69024/20100908/warriors_to_sign_rodney_carney/#ixzz0ywtAvp5N

Amundson Still Looking For Home

Training camps will open around the NBA in three weeks and free-agent forward Louis Amundson is still looking for a home.

"He's going to wind up fine here at the end of the day," agent Mark Bartelstein said.

"I think there are going to be some teams out there that are going to regret not going after him. He is a coach's dream. The hardest thing in this league to find is bigs that play with great energy every night, and just change the tenor and dynamics of the game."

Golden State, New Orleans, Indiana, Toronto and Charlotte are among the teams that have been linked to Amundson.

"Louis and I would like to have something done yesterday," Bartelstein said.

"At this point it's gone on for quite awhile and he wants to make sure he doesn't make a decision just to make a decision. There are a couple variables that have to play out that we think give us a clearer picture of what we think is the right spot. As soon as that becomes clearer, he'll want to make a decision right away."


Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69023/20100908/amundson_still_looking_for_home/#ixzz0ywtGXELh

Suns Unlikely To Give Dudley Extension

Suns forward Jared Dudley is eligible for a contract extension through October, but the team is unlikely to give him a long-term deal.

Phoenix made long-term commitments to Hedo Turkoglu and Josh Childress this summer, meaning they'll likely let Dudley become a restricted free agent next offseason.

"It would be nice," Dudley said of an extension.

"I'm not optimistic. My mindset is to go out and play my last year and go as far as we can. At the end of the year, I know if we win, I'm going to have a good year. I do a pretty good job of keeping healthy. My goal is to come out and have a better year than last year and have the team better. When a team is successful, everybody usually does pretty well. Look at Channing (Frye). $30 million. Tell him (to) let me get a little bit of that."


Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69020/20100908/suns_unlikely_to_give_dudley_extension/#ixzz0ywtTOtes


Nets Waive Sean May

The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on forward Sean May, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today. "During a basketball workout last week, in preparation for the upcoming training camp and season, Sean May suffered a stress fracture to his left foot,” said King . “This injury has a four-eight week rehab period, which would not provide Sean a legitimate chance to make our team.” May, who signed with the Nets on August 9, 2010, is a four-year NBA veteran with career averages of 6.9 points and 4.0 rebounds over 119 career games with Charlotte and Sacramento.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69018/20100907/nets_waive_sean_may/#ixzz0ywtc9bER

[Em-City]

Dudley instead of bonner would have been really nice for this season.. *sigh

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Warriors sign athletic swingman Rodney Carney, but not close to signing athletic big man Lou Amundson.

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Hornets announced today that they have signed free agent guard Mustafa Shakur.

[timtonymanu]

Jazz Agrees to Guaranteed Deal With Elson

The Utah Jazz have agreed to a deal in principle with free agent Francisco Elson.

Calvin Andrews, Elson's agent, said Thursday an agreement has been reached in principle for a guaranteed contract for an undisclosed duration.

Read more: http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69045/20100909/jazz_agrees_to_guaranteed_deal_with_elson/#ixzz0z6kYuD00

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Vet free agent big man Joe Smith is expected to take a physical with New Jersey Nets on Friday & sign a contract, a source tells Y! Sports.

[Mel_13]

Caja Laboral has officially announced that Pops Mensah-Bonsu has been released, just a month after being signed by the current champion of the ACB league. The 27-year-old forward, who finished last season in CSKA Moscow, has played this summer for the British national team, averaging 19.3 points and 13.5 rebounds per game in the 2011 European Championship qualifying stage. According to the club, Mensah-Bonsu "didn't pass satisfactorily the signing process".

http://thehoopsmarket.com/news/caja-laboral-releases-pops-mensah-bonsu.aspx

[ChuckD]

Caja Laboral has officially announced that Pops Mensah-Bonsu has been released, just a month after being signed by the current champion of the ACB league. The 27-year-old forward, who finished last season in CSKA Moscow, has played this summer for the British national team, averaging 19.3 points and 13.5 rebounds per game in the 2011 European Championship qualifying stage. According to the club, Mensah-Bonsu "didn't pass satisfactorily the signing process".

http://thehoopsmarket.com/news/caja-laboral-releases-pops-mensah-bonsu.aspx

Those fools!!! Don't they know that he's the next Kareem and Hakeem all rolled into one?!?!?!

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Warriors to sign forward Louis Amundson to 2-year, $4.7 million deal, his agent told Y! Sports. Second year player option.

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

ESPN.com link to full Louis Amundson-to-Golden State story: http://es.pn/9JuXD1

[mountainballer]

poor man's David Lee to back up David Lee. makes sense.

[texaskid]

Jarvis Hayes, offered to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Jarvis Hayes could continue his career overseas. According to the Israeli media, the 29-year-old forward has been offered to Maccabi Tel Aviv for the next season. Hayes, who has played during his entire career in the NBA, would be now in the list of candidates to join Maccabi, along with the New Zealander player Kirk Penney. In the 2009-10 season, Hayes averaged 7.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game for the New Jersey Nets.

http://thehoopsmarket.com/news/jarvis-hayes,-offered-to-maccabi-tel-aviv.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheHoopsMarket+%28The+Hoops+M arket%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

[GSH]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_y...nynuggets082610

Carmelo Anthony(notes) wants out of Denver, and Worldwide Wes delivered that message to the Nuggets with all the delicacy of a jackhammer at Sunday morning services. Do yourself a favor and trade him, the agent told the organization weeks ago.

Denver was furnished with a short list of teams and told to get to work.

Mentioned teams are New Jersey, Clippers, Bobcats, Golden States, and Knicks(but Adrians says that Knicks has nothing to offer).


Golden State would be a good place for him. Nellie doesn't try to plug players into a system - he creates a system based on the players he has. Melo would get to jack up as many shots as he wants to, and Nelson might even let him carry a gun on the floor, if that's what it takes to make him happy.

[spurs10]

Golden State would be a good place for him. Nellie doesn't try to plug players into a system - he creates a system based on the players he has. Melo would get to jack up as many shots as he wants to, and Nelson might even let him carry a gun on the floor, if that's what it takes to make him happy.
After seeing his boxing moves, he will surely need one....a gun, that is.:hat

[gospursgojas]

Golden State would be a good place for him. Nellie doesn't try to plug players into a system - he creates a system based on the players he has. Melo would get to jack up as many shots as he wants to, and Nelson might even let him carry a gun on the floor, if that's what it takes to make him happy.

:lol

[DesignatedT]

why the f would he want to go to golden state.

[Leonard Curse]

why the f would he want to go to golden state.

that list shows us the mentality of the poor guy, too bad gatorade doesnt come with brain cells

[texaskid]

Miami would be at the top of Dampier list if he's released



Dampier has already told at least one long-time associate in his Jackson, Miss. hometown that Miami would be at the top of his list if he's released. Dampier's camp also indicated that to the Bobcats, who are convinced he's likely headed for Miami if Charlotte can't find a trade partner.

Read more: http://blogs.herald.com/miami_heat/2010/09/heat-awaits-d-day-for-dampier.html#ixzz0zUkFOT32

[GSH]

Miami would be at the top of Dampier list if he's released


Dampier has already told at least one long-time associate in his Jackson, Miss. hometown that Miami would be at the top of his list if he's released. Dampier's camp also indicated that to the Bobcats, who are convinced he's likely headed for Miami if Charlotte can't find a trade partner.

Read more: http://blogs.herald.com/miami_heat/2010/09/heat-awaits-d-day-for-dampier.html#ixzz0zUkFOT32


It will be interesting to see how many players they can pack onto the Heat's bench. The roster size limit isn't the only problem they are going to run into:

A few years back, Portland supposedly had a super-team. The commentators all talked about how the Blazers had two complete starting 5's, plus the guys at the end of the bench would be starting on a lot of teams. Early in the season, they said that with all that talent it was hard to see how Portland was going to lose many games.

The first problem they had was finding the right 5-man rotations to be on the floor at any given time. Even with all that talent, it became obvious that "chemistry" really is a big deal. Just because players are talented at their spot, they don't necessarily complement each other on the floor. Then they started having problems because there weren't enough minutes to go around for so many talented players. They were all starters (or thought they were) so they all thought they could do the job better than the other players in their spots. They all claimed that they wanted whatever was best for the team, but they made it clear that they thought what was best was for them to be on the floor more. That team died a slow, miserable death.

I think that anyone else who signs with Miami is going to have to take a short paycheck. And if they don't get minutes, they aren't going to be doing a lot to improve their next contract either. We'll see how long some of these guys like riding the pine to try and get a ring.

[mountainballer]

I think that anyone else who signs with Miami is going to have to take a short paycheck. And if they don't get minutes, they aren't going to be doing a lot to improve their next contract either. We'll see how long some of these guys like riding the pine to try and get a ring.

Miami could only offer a vet. min contract anyhow. and at 35 Dampier knows he won't get much more at any place. having cashed about 100 million in his career (which is about twice or even three times as much as a player of his talent usually would make) the next contract isn't an issue for him either.
he would be an upgrade over Magloire and/or Howard, who the Heat likely would have to waive to create a roster spot for Dampier. but if they did, the question will be, what is the message to all other veterans who are willing to sign for min. money to become part of this team. Heat would win a small improvement at the 5th big spot, but might lose a lot of reputation, which could backfire down the road.

[TimDunkem]

Those fools!!! Don't they know that he's the next Kareem and Hakeem all rolled into one?!?!?!
Exactly! Well their loss is an NBA team's gain, as talent like Pops doesn't last long in the FA pool.


http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2010/9/14/1687585/pops-mensah-bonsu-is-returning-to

It could turn out that being released from his team in Spain is a blessing in disguise for the NBA veteran (http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2009/8/21/997144/pops-mensah-bonsu-signs-with)and former D-League All-Star (http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2009/2/23/768381/call-pops-up-and-other-d-l), however, as he will sign with an NBA team this week according to agent John Greig. Greig wouldn't specify which team Mensah-Bonsu is signing with, only revealing (http://twitter.com/sportstalent/status/24450576020)that it is "not a team in the Northwest Division."

[Venti Quattro]

http://www.hoopsworld.com/HeadlineStories.asp?lc=NBA&c=1&TEAM_ID=&PLAYER_ID=&hd=20100914#STORY_28088


"Despite four bodies at center, the Heat still has questions at the position. Unfortunately, Riley only has the veteran's minimum of $1.3 million to offer - and Dampier already reportedly has turned down more than that in some preliminary discussions on a new deal with Charlotte.

But this is Miami. And there's known to be mutual interest. In fact, Dampier has already told at least one long-time associate in his Jackson, Miss. hometown that Miami would be at the top of his list if he's released. Dampier's camp also indicated that to the Bobcats, who are convinced he's likely headed for Miami if Charlotte can't find a trade partner."

lol mavs

[DesignatedT]

Miami would be at the top of Dampier list if he's released



Dampier has already told at least one long-time associate in his Jackson, Miss. hometown that Miami would be at the top of his list if he's released. Dampier's camp also indicated that to the Bobcats, who are convinced he's likely headed for Miami if Charlotte can't find a trade partner.

Read more: http://blogs.herald.com/miami_heat/2010/09/heat-awaits-d-day-for-dampier.html#ixzz0zUkFOT32

How surprising.

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Guard-Forward Stephen Graham to sign a two-year, $2.1 million deal with Nets (2nd year Nets option), agent Byron Irvin tells Yahoo! Sports.

SpearsNBAYahoo

Y! Sports' Woj: Celtics work out Adam Morrison, Cuttino Mobley, KG's buddy Trenton Hassell & Rashard McCants. http://yhoo.it/acQJrv

tribjazz

#Utah_Jazz want Fesenko to accept one-year, $1 million qualifying offer. Fesenko is hoping for at least a two-year deal.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tim Thomas Won't Play For Mavericks

Sep 15, 2010 7:52 AM EST
Tim Thomas won't be playing for the Mavericks this season.

Thomas has informed the team that his wife's illness, which took him away from the NBA last year, will prevent him from playing this season.

He agreed to a one-year contract with Dallas last month. He had signed for the veteran's minimum of $1.35 million.



Read more: http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69116/20100915/tim_thomas_wont_play_for_mavericks/#ixzz0ze9hMNmi

[Spurs Brazil]

Jazz Sign Francisco Elson

Sep 15, 2010 6:46 PM EST
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has signed free-agent center Francisco Elson. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.

Elson (7-0, 240, California) owns career averages of 3.9 points and 3.8 rebounds over seven NBA seasons with Denver, San Antonio, Seattle, Milwaukee and Philadelphia.



Read more: http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69133/20100915/jazz_sign_francisco_elson/#ixzz0zeA2uCcn

[Mel_13]

The Mavericks are moving quickly to fill the unexpected vacancy left by Tim Thomas, with veteran Brian Cardinal emerging as the early favorite to sign a free-agent contract, league sources told NBA.com. A deal, however, has not been reached as Dallas continues to consider other options.

Those possibilities include Bobby Simmons and Steve Novak. Cardinal appears to have the edge in discussions within team circles based on his experience, shooting range and work ethic.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2010/09/16/mavs-high-on-brian-cardinal/

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Magic announce signing of forward Malik Allen.

[lefty]

Mobley is still alive ?

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Raptors announce signing of guard Ronald Dupree.

[ajballer4]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Raptors announce signing of guard Ronald Dupree.

Hasn't Super Dup been out of the league for a while?

[ace3g]

chadfordinsider

Grizz owner Michael Heisley backs down & agrees to pay Xavier Henry & G. Vasquez full rookie contract: http://bit.ly/bEdhqW

[Mel_13]

U1st Sports, the agency that represents Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez, denied a report on Thursday that he would join FC Barcelona in a written statement on its website.

The news release, which was original posted in Spanish, roughly translates as follows: "In relation to the information published today by the magazine Gigantes del Basket and before the repercussion that this information is having in different national and international mass media [...] U1st Sports wants to inform that it is false that some agreement between the FC Barcelona and [Rudy Fernandez] exists. Rudy Fernandez is player of Portland Trail Blazers, equipment with which has contract until season 2011/12."

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2010-09-16/rudy-fernandezs-agency-denies-barcelona-signing-report

How often must Rudy look at Splitter's situation and wish that he and his agent were as smart as Tiago and his?

[Bruno]

The Mavericks are moving quickly to fill the unexpected vacancy left by Tim Thomas, with veteran Brian Cardinal emerging as the early favorite to sign a free-agent contract, league sources told NBA.com. A deal, however, has not been reached as Dallas continues to consider other options.

Those possibilities include Bobby Simmons and Steve Novak. Cardinal appears to have the edge in discussions within team circles based on his experience, shooting range and work ethic.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2010/09/16/mavs-high-on-brian-cardinal/

:bang

Brian Cardinal?
What is the point of playing this season with that?
The NBA should just give the trophy to Mavs. They still have their parade route planed.

They staaaaaacked.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I know they're not planning on using them as major pieces to their team, but Cardinal over Simmons? Really?

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski WojYahooNBA

One of NBA's relentless vets -- Mario West -- a walk-on at G'Tech, undrafted in NBA -- will get workout with Boston next week, source says.

WojYahooNBA

West worked out with Spurs recently. Hawks released him after 2-plus seasons, and West finished year with Austin Ainge in Maine of D-League.

[ace3g]

The New Orleans Hornets have signed guard D.J. Strawberry and center Darryl Watkins.

Strawberry played in college for Maryland but has yet to catch on in the NBA after being taken in the second round of 2007 draft by the Phoenix Suns. Strawberry spent last season in the NBA Development League and played the season before in Italy.

Watkins was undrafted in 2007 but was later signed by the Sacramento Kings, for whom he played nine games. Watkins also played professionally in China in 2008-09.


Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69159/20100917/hornets_sign_strawberry_watkins/#ixzz0zpnV2Snn

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN

Another SF off table, tho #spurs were never going to get him RT @PDcavsinsider Jawad Williams has decided to accept #Cavs qualifying offer

[Spurs Brazil]

Jerry Zgoda: Former #Timberwolves veteran forward Brian Cardinal on his way to Dallas, will sign with Mavs Twitter


Seven-year NBA veteran Melvin Ely will join the Nuggets, according to agent Byron Irvin. Ely, who has career averages of 5.6 ppg and 3.7 rpg, is about to sign a non-guaranteed contract with Denver, which would become his sixth team in the league. "This is a great opportunity for Melvin and he's ready for the challenge," Irvin said. HoopsHype.com

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

The Hornets have signed Joe Alexander to a partially guaranteed contract, a league source tells Y! Sports.

WojYahooNBA

Alexander was the 8th overall pick in the 2008 draft to the Bucks. He impressed Hornets front office and coaches in recent workout.

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Vet guard Earl Watson has committed to sign with Utah Jazz.

[Bruno]

Hornets have also added Pop Mensah Bonsu.

[benefactor]

Hornets have also added Pop Mensah Bonsu.
Championship piece.