2013 General Free Agent Signings/News and Trades

[TheGoldStandard]

I'd've been more interested a couple of seasons ago. But Turner is on an expensive expiring contract, which is totally not what you want to see in a backup whom you hope to develop. I'd much rather throw what I could at Derrick Williams to play the 3/4 than I would to get Turner to play the 2/3.

I've commented before on how much I'd love Derrick Williams in the system. Very underrated given his role with TWolves.

[yavozerb]

And minny would give up D wil for what again? not gonna happen

[Chinook]

And minny would give up D wil for what again? not gonna happen

They've been trying to give him up for anything for three off-seasons now. For some reason, they just don't like him. He's also not a long-term fit given the players they now have.

That's not the case with Turner, as the 76ers traded away Iguadola in part to move Evans to his natural position.

[TheGoldStandard]

They've been trying to give him up for anything for three off-seasons now. For some reason, they just don't like him. He's also not a long-term fit given the players they now have.

That's not the case with Turner, as the 76ers traded away Iguadola in part to move Evans to his natural position.

Expiring deals, Mills/De Colo/Bonner

[yavozerb]

They've been trying to give him up for anything for three off-seasons now. For some reason, they just don't like him. He's also not a long-term fit given the players they now have.

That's not the case with Turner, as the 76ers traded away Iguadola in part to move Evans to his natural position.

At this point I believe williams has much more value than Turner. I also would like williams on the spurs, but spurs do not have enough in my opinio to get him. Then again, we are talking about the t wolves

[TheGoldStandard]

Matt Bonner would fit perfectly in Minnesota

[Chinook]

At this point I believe williams has much more value than Turner. I also would like williams on the spurs, but spurs do not have enough in my opinio to get him. Then again, we are talking about the t wolves

I think he does, too, at least in a vacuum, if only because of him having another year on his deal. But the 76ers haven't given much indication recently about wanting to move him, while the Wolves just tried to move Williams two weeks ago. Turner has a defined role on the team, while Williams had to fight to get playing time even after Love got injured. With the 76ers rebuilidng, I think they'll give Turner every chance to show he can be part of their future. If Minnesota can get a solid vet or two back for Williams, I think Adelman will encourage them to pull the trigger.

Add to that the fact that Williams actually fills an exact area or need (combo-forward) as opposed to playing a role which several candidates to fill it, albeit not as well (swingman), and you can see why I'd rather have Williams. That doesn't make him the easier target to get, but I would definitely make him the priority if I wanted to trade for Leonard's backup. Rather than trade for Turner, I'd rather sign Wes Johnson, anyway.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Chris Andersen will sign a one-year deal to return to the Heat, league sources tell Y! Sports.

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers renounced rights to Lamar Odom, Chauncey Billups. Clippers still interested in signing Odom to a deal, sources

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Marc J. Spears @SpearsNBAYahoo
Raptors have agreed to terms with free agent forward Tyler Hansbrough, source tells Y! Sports.

[Chinook]

I like Hansbrough. Solid signing for a team that really needed another big.

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Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Hearing: Wolves still chasing Corey Brewer, trying hard to trade Luke Ridnour to create more spending room or sell Denver on sign-and-trade

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Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
After discussing it, Warriors & Cavs will not do a sign-and-trade involving Jarrett Jack & Marreese Speights. Each will sign outright.

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Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
There is increasing chatter Bucks will make major push for Jeff Teague.

Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
I'm hearing if Bucks can secure Teague, Jennings will be allowed to walk.

[Chinook]

God, the Wolves are stupid...

[TheGoldStandard]

God, the Wolves are stupid...

which leads to the belief they'd take a tomato can for Williams.

[look_at_g_shred]

which leads to the belief they'd take a tomato can for Williams.

Would be cool if Bonner + De Colo + future 2nd round pick could do the trick.

[TheGoldStandard]

Would be cool if Bonner + De Colo + future 2nd round pick could do the trick.

I'd pull the trigger on that in a heartbeat but prying Bonner out of Pop's hand is going to be difficult. Bonner might have a no trade clause in his contract.

[Chinook]

Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
There is increasing chatter Bucks will make major push for Jeff Teague.

Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
I'm hearing if Bucks can secure Teague, Jennings will be allowed to walk.

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Milwaukee wants Teague; Atlanta wants Jennings. Surely there can be a deal between those teams...

[cd98]

Funny cause wolves had Brewer once upon a time.

[Chinook]

I'd pull the trigger on that in a heartbeat but prying Bonner out of Pop's hand is going to be difficult. Bonner might have a no trade clause in his contract.

On the off chance that this isn't a joke, he doesn't. However, he can negotiate on into his contract with the Spurs if they re-sign him next off-season.

[TheGoldStandard]

On the off chance that this isn't a joke, he doesn't. However, he can negotiate on into his contract with the Spurs if they re-sign him next off-season.

Was a joke but I wouldn't put it past Pop to suggest it to Bonner. He's been collecting a paycheck for 14 minutes a game during the regular season with no upside but to take up a roster spot in the playoffs.

[fleggy2k2]

Anthony Morrow officially signs with Pelicans

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/22699620/report-anthony-morrow-agrees-to-twoyear-deal-with-pelicans

sigh of relief tbh

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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Dallas has reached agreement on a two-year, $5-million plus deal with free agent guard Wayne Ellington, league sources tell Y! Sports.

[Knoxxx]

The spurs have $57 million in committed salary. Thinking big picture, they will look to add up to $13 million more to take payroll up to $70 million luxury tax limit. Sign and trades would be most likely tool to do so.

[loveforthegame]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Dallas has reached agreement on a two-year, $5-million plus deal with free agent guard Wayne Ellington, league sources tell Y! Sports.

Nice deal for Dallas.