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NBA signings and trades 2009-10

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Levenspiel said:
Not so obvious for me.
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I dunno men, I think they just canceled out. Artest is the better offensive player, but Ariza is younger and and has more room for improvement.

Both are good defenders Artest is a good 1 on 1 defender, Ariza is a good passing lane defender.

So I really don't know if the Lakers got a better chance of winning another championship ring after this virtual swap
 
rikhardur said:
Clubs from Europe are trying to bring him back as well, the Cavs will have some competition.
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I heard a rumor that he wants to play again in the Euroleague, but I love to see him help the Cavaliers in the playoffs next year.
 
Iverson tells Grizzlies he'd like to play in Memphis

All-Star guard Allen Iverson(notes) has through representatives told the Grizzlies he would like to play in Memphis, an NBA source told the Memphis Commerical Appeal Thursday.

The high-scoring veteran is a free agent for the first time in his professional career. Iverson, 34, reportedly has only had mild discussions with the Miami Heat since the free agency period began Wednesday. There were also internet reports Thursday that the Chicago Bulls have interest in Iverson.
The Grizzlies had no comment about Iverson's inquiry.

While no deal is imminent and conversations have been only exploratory, Griz brass are said to be weighing the pros and cons of adding Iverson to the team's youth movement, according to the Commercial Appeal.

Iverson would certainly have to take a major pay cut from the $21 million he earned last season with Detroit. It is believed that the Griz would only entertain Iverson at what they'd deem a reasonable price, and if the 13-year veteran agreed to play off the bench.

Those criteria would seem to make Iverson and the Grizzlies a bad fit.

Bibby leaving Hawks; Josh Smith to Suns for Stouremire?

With the NBA free agency period only two days away, a blurb from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has Mike Bibby(notes) leaving the Atlanta Hawks and Josh Smith(notes) named as the latest player being sent to the Phoenix Suns for Amare Stoudemire.
 
ricodgame said:
Josh Smith to Suns for Stouremire?

With the NBA free agency period only two days away, a blurb from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has Mike Bibby(notes) leaving the Atlanta Hawks and Josh Smith(notes) named as the latest player being sent to the Phoenix Suns for Amare Stoudemire.
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Al Horfod and Amare Stoudemire playing together:confused:

that'd be the dumbest move of this offseason
 
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Celtics offer Rasheed Wallace a contract

Celtics offer Rasheed Wallace a contract

"BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward.

The Boston Globe report on Friday says the Celtics offered Wallace a deal during a three-hour meeting in Detroit on Thursday.

Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce joined general manager Danny Ainge and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck at the meeting.

Wallace's agent, Bill Strickland, tells the Globe some contractual terms were discussed, but no agreement was reached.

He said Wallace will be meeting with other teams next week. Charlotte, Cleveland, Orlando and San Antonio are said to be possible suitors.

The 35-year-old Wallace averaged 12 points per game last year, and would likely play a complementary role in Boston".

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/07/03/wallace.celtics.ap.ap/index.html

Seems the Celtics want the average age of their players to be in the mid 30's :p
 
Khalid80 said:
Reports: Turkoglu opts for Raptors over Blazers

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/9767238/Reports:-Turkoglu-opts-for-Raptors-over-Blazers

Well both Portland and Toronto have 1 thing in common: Cold shitty weather :D (If compared to Orlando, Florida)
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At least, snow is not a big problem for portland drivers. Wait...nevermind.. :rolleyes:

Looking forward to see who portland is gonna bring as FA. I expect them much more on bass or mc dyess than on miller (even though i v read some rumors like everyone on hoopshype & stuff).
Wing wise, KP is pretty interested by wallace, we will see if drafting claver (even if he wont be in the nba before a couple of years) will yield to the expected (in february/march) trade with charlotte (and if portland will accept to add batum in the shopping cart)
 
Grant Hill is thinking of playing for Doc Rivers and the Celtics while still unsure if he wants to return to the Suns. Another Orlando stint is not farfetched either.

One of my favorite 90's personalities quite actually.
 
LordOfLeyte said:
Grant Hill is thinking of playing for Doc Rivers and the Celtics while still unsure if he wants to return to the Suns. Another Orlando stint is not farfetched either.

One of my favorite 90's personalities quite actually.
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If Boston get the services of Grant Hill then their team name should be officially changed to "The Gramps" :)
 
Kidd agrees to 3-year deal with Mavs

Kidd agrees to 3-year deal with Mavs

DALLAS (AP) -- Jason Kidd isn't going anywhere.

The free agent point guard has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the Mavericks. The New York Knicks were among Kidd's suitors.

"We are excited that JKidd and the Mavs have reached an agreement to have Jason return to the Mavs," Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said via e-mail Monday. "We look forward to him continuing to take a major role with the team."

With the contract, the 36-year-old Kidd could end his career in Dallas, which is where he started in 1994. The Oakland, Calif., native was the No. 2 overall pick out of California, and he has also played for Phoenix and New Jersey.

Kidd's return helps the Mavericks as they pursue a supporting cast around Nowitzki, from not having to find a replacement to recruiting players. Kidd, who is third on the career assist list, also will continue to mentor J.J. Barea, who emerged as a solid backup last season, and raw rookie Rodrigue Beaubois, who is coming over from France.

The deal -- which can't be signed until Wednesday -- was first reported by ESPN.com.

The Mavericks also plan to send an offer sheet Wednesday to Marcin Gortat, a 25-year-old center who backed up Dwight Howard in Orlando last season, according to a person with knowledge of negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of NBA rules against commenting on deals before the signing period opens.

Gortat is expected to receive the full midlevel exception of about $5.6 million, which means any more big moves Dallas makes this offseason will come through trades.

The Mavs can dangle the expiring contract of Erick Dampier and the trade-friendly contract of Jerry Stackhouse in front of other teams. Pretty much everyone but Nowitzki could be dealt, too, as the Mavericks explore ways to keep up with the changes made by top rivals in the Western Conference, especially the defending champion Lakers and division foe San Antonio.
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http://www.nba.com/2009/news/07/06/kidd.mavs.ap/index.html
 
Villanueva tweets that he'll sign with Pistons

Villanueva tweets that he'll sign with Pistons

DETROIT (AP) -- Charlie Villanueva posted a message on his Twitter account, informing his followers he will sign with the Detroit Pistons.

"It's a clear summer day in LA. I got my workout this morning," Villanueva tweeted Monday. "Now I'm off to Motor City: the process continues... physicals, signing on Wed."

He and Ben Gordon agreed to five-year contracts with the Pistons, a person with the knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press last week, for at least $35 million and $50-plus million, respectively.

"Well I'm a Piston," Villanueva posted under his "CV31" screen name on July 2. "Long day yesterday, but got it done, God is good.

"Deeeeeeetrooooooiiiiittttttt basketballllllllllllll."

The Pistons were allowed to begin negotiations with free agents on July 1, but the league prohibits its teams from announcing deals until the moratorium period ends Wednesday.

Villanueva played for the Milwaukee Bucks last season and Gordon was with the Chicago Bulls.

Both helped Connecticut with the national title in 2004.

"Last time I teamed up with BG we won a championship in 2004," Villanueva tweeted last week.

Villanueva created a stir last season when he posted a message during halftime of a game with the Bucks on Twitter and got a stern lecture from Bucks coach Scott Skiles, who thought it gave the impression that Villanueva wasn't focused.

Thanks to the publicity, the list of followers who subscribed to Villanueva's Twitter feed quadrupled in just over 24 hours, going from about 1,600 subscribers to nearly 7,000. On Monday night, he had nearly 40,000 followers.
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http://www.nba.com/2009/news/07/06/villanueva.tweet.ap/index.html
 
Hawks agree to 3-year deal with Bibby

Hawks agree to 3-year deal with Bibby

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign Mike Bibby to a three-year deal.

Bibby's agent, David Falk, said Tuesday he has reached an "oral understanding" that will allow the Hawks to retain the point guard who has led the team to two straight playoff appearances.

"We've reached an agreement in principle that hopefully will be announced very soon," Falk said.

Bibby was an unrestricted free agent. Wednesday is the first day NBA free agents are allowed to sign contracts.

Hawks general manager Rick Sund said Tuesday he could not comment on the status of the talks with Bibby.

Falk said the agreement is a good fit for both parties. Falk said the 31-year-old Bibby has enjoyed his time with Atlanta coach Mike Woodson, who has leaned on the 11-year veteran to lead a young team.

"It has been a very good environment for Mike," Falk said. "He enjoys playing for Coach Woodson, who has allowed him to be a coach on the floor."

Bibby made $14.9 million this season.

The new deal was first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Falk would not confirm the paper's report the new three-year deal is worth $18 million.

Falk said Bibby and other free agents have found "the market is extremely conservative this year for free agents, compared to last year."

Falk said "a number of teams had interest in him ... but I think Mike was comfortable in the environment" with the Hawks.

"He wanted to stay with a team making a commitment to win," Falk said. "He has stabilized the team, given it direction."

The Hawks are re-signing Bibby after drafting another point guard, Jeff Teague of Wake Forest, in the first round last month and trading for guard Jamal Crawford.

Woodson has said the Hawks couldn't have reached the playoffs in 2008 for the first time since 1999 without Bibby.

The Hawks acquired Bibby from Sacramento on Feb. 16, 2008, sending four players and a second-round draft pick to the Kings.

Before the trade for Bibby, point guard was a weak spot for the team. Former general manager Billy Knight passed on point guards Chris Paul and Deron Williams when making Marvin Williams the No. 2 overall pick in 2005. Deron Williams and Paul were the next two picks.

Bibby averaged 14.9 points and 5.0 assists per game last season as the Hawks won 47 games and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

Marvin Williams is a restricted free agent and may be Sund's next priority. Crawford may fill the role of another restricted free agent, guard Flip Murray, who averaged 12.2 points as the top scorer off the bench.

Another top backup, center Zaza Pachulia, also is a restricted free agent.
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http://www.nba.com/2009/news/07/07/hawks.bibby.ap/index.html
 
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