NBA Free Agents, Signings, Trades etc.

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NBA free agents: Hedo Turkoglu to visit with Portland Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan is flying to Orlando to have a Wednesday night dinner with the Blazers' top free-agent target, Hedo Turkoglu.

NBA free agents: Hedo Turkoglu to visit with Portland Blazers - ESPN


NBA free agents: Sources: Dallas Mavericks prepared to offer Jason Kidd three-year deal
The Dallas Mavericks opened the free-agent period early Wednesday by letting free-agent guard Jason Kidd know that they are prepared to sign him to a three-year deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.


NBA free agents: Sources: Dallas Mavericks prepared to offer Jason Kidd three-year deal - ESPN


NBA free agency: Detroit Pistons reportedly in talks to sign Ben Gordon
A person tells The Associated Press that Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is in talks with the Detroit Pistons about joining the team.


NBA free agency: Detroit Pistons in talks to sign Ben Gordon - ESPN

Kobe Bryant decides not to opt out of contract
Kobe Bryant has chosen not to terminate the final two years of his contract and will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kobe Bryant decides not to opt out of contract - ESPN


NBA free agents: Houston Rockets target Magic free-agent center Gortat
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey showed up at center Marcin Gortat's home in Orlando just after midnight Wednesday, virtually the minute teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with free agents

NBA free agents: Houston Rockets target Magic free-agent center Gortat - ESPN


Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur stay with Jazz, reject free agency
Jazz forward Carlos Boozer and center Mehmet Okur exercised the options on their contracts and will stay with the Jazz.


Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur stay with Jazz, reject free agency - ESPN

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Pistons sign Gordon and Villanueva.

Pistons agree to deals with Gordon, Villanueva - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

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It sucks the Bulls lost Gordon. looking over the FA list there are a few players out there, but not a whole lot.

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Sources: Los Angeles Clippers to trade Zach Randolph to Memphis Grizzlies
Sources say that the Clippers have agreed to trade Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson.

Sources: Los Angeles Clippers to trade Zach Randolph to Memphis Grizzlies - ESPN

Sources: Detroit Pistons agree with both Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva
The Pistons agreed to terms with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on Wednesday.

Sources: Detroit Pistons agree with both Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva - ESPN


NBA free agents: The latest chatter
Follow all the league chatter as the 2009 NBA free-agency season kicks off

NBA free agents: The latest chatter - ESPN

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Pistons sign Gordon and Villanueva.

Pistons agree to deals with Gordon, Villanueva - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

So, let me make sure I get this right...Dumars trades Chauncey, sabotages the season in return for cap flexibility and uses that flexibility to spend almost $100 million in two 'above average' players??

Ok, got it....

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NBA free agents: Hedo Turkoglu, Portland Trail Blazers have agreement in principle
Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement in principle to become a Portland Trail Blazer, according to sources.

NBA free agents: Hedo Turkoglu, Portland Trail Blazers have agreement in principle - ESPN

Stephon Marbury doesn't foresee returning to Boston Celtics
Stephon Marbury says he doesn't foresee a return to Boston after the team offered a veteran's-minimum deal that would've paid $1.3 million, according to The Boston Globe.

Stephon Marbury doesn't foresee returning to Boston Celtics - ESPN


NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers
Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."

NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers - ESPN


NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verbally agrees to sign with Houston Rockets
Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.


NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verbally agrees to sign with Houston Rockets - ESPN

Houston Rockets' Yao Ming will wait a week before deciding on foot surgery
Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot.

Houston Rockets' Yao Ming will wait a week before deciding on foot surgery - ESPN

Gordon: Bulls never made me an offer
Ben Gordon said the Chicago Bulls never made him an offer.

Gordon: Bulls never made me an offer - ESPN Chicago

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Mike Bibby's agent says he has oral agreement to return to Atlanta Hawks for three years, about $18 million
The Atlanta Hawks have a verbal agreement to re-sign Mike Bibby to a three-year deal, his agent said.


Mike Bibby's agent says he has oral agreement to return to Atlanta Hawks for three years, about $18 million - ESPN

Dwyane Wade says he'll stay with Miami Heat if team returns to title contention
Dwyane Wade's future with the Heat hinges entirely around the team returning to NBA title contention.

Dwyane Wade says he'll stay with Miami Heat if team returns to title contention - ESPN

Sources: Dallas Mavericks chase Shawn Marion in sign-and-trade
Sources say the Mavericks are working on a sign-and-trade with the Raptors for Shawn Marion.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks chase Shawn Marion in sign-and-trade - ESPN

Charlie Villanueva tweets that he will sign with Detroit Pistons
Charlie Villanueva tweeted that he will indeed sign with the Pistons.

Charlie Villanueva tweets that he will sign with Detroit Pistons - ESPN

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Sources: Memphis Grizzlies part of Shawn Marion to Dallas Mavericks trade
It appears that the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors have successfully recruited the Memphis Grizzlies to help them complete a trade that would eventually route free-agent swingman Shawn Marion to the Mavericks, according to NBA front-office sources.

Sources: Memphis Grizzlies part of Shawn Marion to Dallas Mavericks trade - ESPN

Yao Ming of Houston Rockets gets NBA injury exception
The Houston Rockets are still hoping Yao Ming returns next season, but they have been able to cash in on his injury.

Yao Ming of Houston Rockets gets NBA injury exception - ESPN

NBA free agents: Chris Andersen resigns with Denver Nuggets
Chris "Birdman" Andersen and the Nuggets have agreed on a five-year deal, his agent said, according to a published report.

NBA free agents: Chris Andersen resigns with Denver Nuggets - ESPN

NBA free agents: Boston Celtics sign free-agent forward Rasheed Wallace
The Celtics have signed veteran forward Rasheed Wallace, one of this year's most coveted free agents.

NBA free agents: Boston Celtics sign free-agent forward Rasheed Wallace - ESPN

NBA free agents: Ron Artest gets his wish, finally becomes a Los Angeles Laker
Ron Artest has signed with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the team he says he wanted to join for years.

NBA free agents: Ron Artest gets his wish, finally becomes a Los Angeles Laker - ESPN

NBA free agents: Detroit Pistons sign Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva
The Pistons signed Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, adding two free agents to a roster full of new faces.

NBA free agents: Detroit Pistons sign Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva - ESPN

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NBA Free Agents: Four-team deal sending Shawn Marion to Dallas Mavericks approved - ESPN

A four-team deal sending Shawn Marion to the Dallas Mavericks has been approved by the league office and was to be formally announced by the teams on Thursday.

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NBA free agents: Sources: Deal to send Carlos Boozer to the Chicago Bulls in works
Another major multi-team trade could be looming in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls in discussions about a deal that would be headlined by Carlos Boozer and Kirk Hinrich, according to NBA front-office sources.

NBA free agents: Sources: Deal to send Carlos Boozer to the Chicago Bulls in works - ESPN

Los Angeles Clippers sign No. 1 overall draft pick Blake Griffin
The Clippers have signed Blake Griffin, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.

Los Angeles Clippers sign No. 1 overall draft pick Blake Griffin - ESPN

New York Knicks sign Toney Douglas
The New York Knicks have signed guard Toney Douglas, the second of two players they picked up in the first round of the NBA draft.

New York Knicks sign Toney Douglas - ESPN

Chicago Bulls sign draft picks James Johnson, Taj Gibson
Chicago Bulls sign draft picks James Johnson, Taj Gibson.

Chicago Bulls sign draft picks James Johnson, Taj Gibson - ESPN Chicago

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Four-way trade puts Dallas Mavericks back in West's elite
Dallas' deal for Shawn Marion could make the Mavs L.A.'s main competition for Western supremacy

Four-way trade puts Dallas Mavericks back in West's elite - ESPN


NBA free agents: Jason Kidd signs 3-year, $25 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks
The team announced that free agent point guard signed on Saturday, five days after owner Mark Cuban confirmed that Kidd was returning. Kidd agreed to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million.

NBA free agents: Jason Kidd signs 3-year, $25 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks - ESPN

Okahoma City Thunder sign top picks James Harden, B.J. Mullens to deals
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard James Harden, center B.J. Mullens and forward Serge Ibaka.

Okahoma City Thunder sign top picks James Harden, B.J. Mullens to deals - ESPN

Sources: Jarrett Jack gets offer sheet from Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have offered Indiana Pacers restricted free agent Jarrett Jack an offer sheet for four years, $20 million, NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com.

Sources: Jarrett Jack gets offer sheet from Toronto Raptors - ESPN

Knicks sign first-round pick Hill, former Arizona forward
First-round draft pick Jordan Hill has signed with the New York Knicks.

Knicks sign first-round pick Hill, former Arizona forward - ESPN

Paul Millsap signs Portland Trail Blazers' offer sheet for four-year deal
The Portland Trail Blazers have offered Utah Jazz free agent Paul Millsap a four-year contract worth between $32 million and $36 million, according to league sources.

Paul Millsap signs Portland Trail Blazers' offer sheet for four-year deal - ESPN

Grant Hill decides to remain with Phoenix Suns
Grant Hill will return to the Phoenix Suns for $3 million next season and a player option for a second year, his agent said Friday.

Grant Hill decides to remain with Phoenix Suns - ESPN

Orlando Magic, former Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass agree to contract
The Magic have a agreed to a four-year, $18 million contract with free-agent forward Brandon Bass, a source close to the process told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Orlando Magic, former Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass agree to contract - ESPN

NBA free agents: Sources: Phoenix Suns continuing to talk extension with Stave Nash
Friday's re-signing of Grant Hill and Steve Nash's subsequent congratulatory messages via Twitter are the latest signals that the Phoenix Suns will achieve their No. 1 priority this offseason by securing Nash's signature on a contract extension.

NBA free agents: Sources: Phoenix Suns continuing to talk extension with Stave Nash - ESPN

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James unlikely to accept contract extension
LeBron James is unlikely to accept a contract extension from the Cleveland Cavaliers until after the 2009-10 season, when he can become a free agent.

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James unlikely to accept contract extension - ESPN

Boston Celtics sign free agent forward/center Shelden Williams
The Boston Celtics have signed free agent center/forward Shelden Williams to a contract.

Boston Celtics sign free agent forward/center Shelden Williams - ESPN

Portland Trail Blazers announce Brandon Roy multiyear extension
Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he discussed Roy's multiyear contract extension.

Portland Trail Blazers announce Brandon Roy multiyear extension - ESPN


Source: Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons agree on one-year deal
Free agent center Ben Wallace agreed to terms with the Pistons on Friday, according to a league source.

Source: Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons agree on one-year deal - ESPN

Jason Williams becomes free agent after New York Knicks fail to sign him
Veteran playmaker Jason Williams became an unrestricted free agent Friday, when the NBA's other 29 teams were notified that the New York Knicks did not make a formal contract offer to Williams after obtaining exclusive negotiating rights with him.

Jason Williams becomes free agent after New York Knicks fail to sign him - ESPN

NBA free agents: Miami Heat reportedly still interested in Allen Iverson's services
The Miami Heat supposedly haven't cooled on the idea of adding Allen Iverson to next season's roster.

NBA free agents: Miami Heat reportedly still interested in Allen Iverson's services - ESPN

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NBA Free Agents: Ben Wallace signs with Detroit Pistons, says he was close to retiring
Ben Wallace says he was very close to retiring before deciding to rejoin the Detroit Pistons.

NBA Free Agents: Ben Wallace signs with Detroit Pistons, says he was close to retiring - ESPN

NBA free agents: Former Houston Rockets guard Von Wafer signs with Olympiakos
Free agent guard Von Wafer has signed a two-year, $10 million deal to play for Olympiakos, the same Greek team that landed Linus Kleiza from the Nuggets earlier this week.

NBA free agents: Former Houston Rockets guard Von Wafer signs with Olympiakos - ESPN

New Orleans Hornets trade Rasual Butler to Los Angeles Clippers
The New Orleans Hornets, in a move to shed some payroll after the recent acquisiton of Emeka Okafor, have agreed to trade swingman Rasual Butler to the Los Angeles Clippers for a future second-round pick, according to NBA front-office sources.

New Orleans Hornets trade Rasual Butler to Los Angeles Clippers - ESPN

David Andersen signs with Houston Rockets on multiyear contract
The Houston Rockets have signed center David Andersen to a multiyear contract to help make up for the loss of Yao Ming.

David Andersen signs with Houston Rockets on multiyear contract - ESPN

Source: Cleveland Cavaliers, Leon Powe agree on two-year, $1.77M deal
The Cavs and Leon Powe reached agreement on a two-year, $1.77 million deal, sources told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan.

Source: Cleveland Cavaliers, Leon Powe agree on two-year, $1.77M deal - ESPN

Pau Gasol of Los Angeles Lakers has surgery after hurting left hand during practice with Spain
Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain's national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks.

Pau Gasol of Los Angeles Lakers has surgery after hurting left hand during practice with Spain - ESPN

Minnesota Timberwolves introduce Kurt Rambis as head coach
The Timberwolves have introduced Kurt Rambis as the ninth head coach in franchise history.

Minnesota Timberwolves introduce Kurt Rambis as head coach - ESPN

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Charlotte Bobcats' Raja Bell may need season-ending surgery
Bobcats guard Raja Bell could need wrist surgery that would cost him the season.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raja Bell may need season-ending surgery - ESPN

Suns lose Nash, Hill but still score 143 in victory
The Suns lost Steve Nash and Grant Hill but still scored 143 to beat the Kings.

Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns - Recap - October 20, 2009 - ESPN

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson limited by Achilles issue, cold
Al Jefferson is fighting Achilles tendinitis and missed the team's morning shootaround.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson limited by Achilles issue, cold - ESPN



full list:

NBA.com: Injury Reports

NBA Injuries - CBSSports.com