NBA signings and trades 2010-2011

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The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Sasha Pavlovic.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed Sasha Pavlovic to a second 10-Day contract.

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The Dallas Mavericks have traded center Alexis Ajinca, a future second round draft pick and cash considerations to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for the draft rights to Georgios Printzesis.

The Dallas Mavericks signed Peja Stojakovic for the remainder of the season.

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The Atlanta Hawks have signed Damien Wilkins for the rest of the season.

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Are the Memphis Grizzlies interested in bringing back former Grizzlies Point guard Jason Williams?

J-Will on the Grizzlies' radar

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It is reported that veteran point guard Jason Williams has agreed in principle to sign with the Memphis Grizzlies for the remainder of the season.

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Carmelo Anthony in a Three-Way Deal

According to multiple sources, the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets are discussing a three way trade that will resolve the situation of Carmelo Anthony and his desire to play in New York that hoped to be completed before the NBA trading deadline in February 24, 2011.

The proposed deal would have the Knicks send forward Anthony Randolph and center Eddy Curry to the Timberwolves. In turn, the Timberwolves would send forward Corey Brewer to the Nuggets alongside a First Round Draft Pick. Then the Knicks would send forward Wilson Chandler to the Nuggets.

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Sloan signs 1 year extension

Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan has signed a 1 year contract extension with the Utah Jazz and will continue to coach Utah through the 2011-2012 season.

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The Nuggets and Nets have a tentative deal in place to trade Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey, pending Anthony's agreement to sign a long-term extension with the Nets. Stay tuned.

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The Memphis Grizzlies have signed free agent forward Rodney Carney to a 10 Day Contract.

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The Chicago Bulls have traded forward James Johnson to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for the Raptors' 2011 First Round Draft Pick.

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The Atlanta Hawks have traded Mike Bibby to the Washington Wizards for Kirk Hinrich.

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Clippers and Cavs swap point guards

The Clippers have traded Baron Davis to the Cavaliers for Mo Williams.

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The Clippers have traded Baron Davis to the Cavaliers for Mo Williams.

Moon goes to LA, too. The Clippers send their 2011 1st round pick.

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Memphis Grizzlies talk to Houston Rockets about Shane Battier
Thabeet included; deal hinges on Memphis giving up first-round pick

MINNEAPOLIS — The Grizzlies had serious discussions Wednesday with the Houston Rockets regarding a proposed deal that would swap second-year center Hasheem Thabeet for forward Shane Battier.

A deal would hinge on Memphis’ willingness to also include a future first-round draft pick in its bid to reunite with Battier. The Griz failed in their initial attempt to acquire Battier earlier this year and may try to enlist a third team to avoid sending the Rockets a pick.

Battier, who was Memphis’ first draft pick in 2001, played five seasons for the Griz, averaging 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. He was traded to the Rockets in July 2006 in the deal that brought Rudy Gay to the Grizzlies.

Memphis’ 2011 first-round selection — albeit lottery protected — is already owed to the Utah Jazz as compensation in a trade for Ronnie Brewer last season.

Griz general manager Chris Wallace wouldn’t confirm nor deny specific trade talks. However, he said the organization doesn’t feel any pressure to make a deal.

“We’re active,” Wallace said. “We’re trolling around. Maybe it leads to something, maybe it won’t. It’s tough to put a percentage on whether we’re doing a deal. Right now, I’d say it’s about 50-50.”

Indications are the Griz are more likely to consummate a minor transaction, if any, mainly as a result of fruitless discussions with numerous teams. It is believed that Thabeet remains the biggest candidate to be moved.

Memphis, however, has not entertained trade offers for Zach Randolph. The Griz believe they can agree to a contract extension with Randolph before he becomes a free agent this summer.

There was no shortage of suitors for guard O.J. Mayo. But team owner Michael Heisley is said to have declined every potential trade, believing the Griz wouldn’t receive fair value in return.

Among the potential deals that didn’t get serious include: a Mayo-for-Kyle Korver deal with Chicago and a Mayo-for-Anthony Morrow swap with New Jersey.

While the Griz have aggressively shopped Thabeet, they don’t appear willing to do a deal just to dump players or salary.

— Ronald Tillery: 529-2353

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/feb/23/if-memphis-grizzlies-make-deal-nothing-major-expec/

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BOS sends Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson to OKC for Jeff Green and Nenad Kristic

HOU sends Aaron Brooks to PHX for Goran Dragic and draft pick. HOU trades Shane Battier to MEM for Hasheem Thabeet and draft pick.

MEM trades OJ Mayo to IND for Josh McRoberts and draft pick

CHA trades Gerald Wallace to POR for Joel Pryzbilla, Dante Cunningham and draft picks