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Brand elected to opt out of his contract in order to free up salary space for the Clippers to sign a player like Baron Davis. Brand reportedly even mentioned Davis to the Clippers as the player he'd like the team to pursue. But Clippers' executives are nervous that Brand has not reached an agreement with them. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Reinsdorf, Paxson Meet With Deng
A similar meeting is scheduled with Ben Gordon on Thursday. Chicago could extend an offer to Deng as early as Thursday, with only the 76ers, Grizzlies, and Warriors possessing the salary-cap space to extend an offer worth more than the mid-level exception of roughly $6 million. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Sonics Officially Done In Seattle
Bennett agreed to settle a lawsuit with the city of Seattle, bringing an end to a contentious relationship that resulted in a trial in which the judge was due to issue her ruling Wednesday. "We believe this is a fair and appropriate resolution to the litigation involving the Sonics and the City of Seattle," Bennett said. "We are pleased that the uncertainty is lifted for our players, staff and Oklahoma City fans who can now make plans for the immediate future." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Celtics Deny Making Offer To Maggette
Danny Ainge has reportedly placed retaining James Posey at the top of his offseason priority list, and a team source insists that no offer has been made to Maggette. The only thing Boston can offer players is the mid-level exception, which they have offered to Posey. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets James Jones The Best Option For Detroit?
The Pistons have both the mid-level and veterans exception to either retain some of their players or sign some new blood this summer. They are rumored to be interested in Jones, Mickael Pietrus, and C.J. Miles. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Boston Meets With Chris Andersen
Andersen had dinner with General Manager Danny Ainge and planned to met with the team's staff on Thursday. "He's a guy we've always wanted," Ainge said. "We just want to sit down and talk to Chris and see where he is at with his desire to play in Boston and to see if we think he is a fit." The Hornets are also interested in retaining Andersen with free agents officially able to sign deals on Tuesday. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Josh Smith 'Impressed' By Visit With Sixers
"We had a great meeting and a great time visiting with everyone here, and we'll continue to talk tomorrow," Brian Dyke, one of Smith's agents, said Wednesday night. "What I can tell you is that we're very impressed with 76ers' organization and the city of the Philadelphia." Philadelphia took Smith around the city in a limo and scheduled a meeting with major Michael Nutter, as well. The 76ers are armed with more than $11 million in available cap space. Via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Warriors Begin Talks With Monta Ellis
Ellis is believed to want a long-term deal worth well over $10 million a season. If Golden State isn't able to sign Elton Brand, Ellis should have the leverage he needs to get his desired contract. If he chooses to, he could sign a $1 million tender offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Via The San Francisco Chronicle Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Kaman Will Play For Germany In Olympics
"We'll be stronger under the baskets with Chris," Dirk Nowitzki said Thursday. Kaman's great-grandparents were German. He will try to help the team qualify for the Olympic games for the first time since 1992. "Chris is a significant addition, and we'll now have to integrate him in time for the Athens tournament," Coach Dirk Bauermann said. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Orlando Inks Courtney Lee
Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Sixers Ready To Make Run At Brand
"This is the NBA," Clippers President Andy Roeser said Wednesday. "It's very fluid and anything can happen, but we're confident it's all going to work out for us at the end of the moratorium." Brand departed for Washington on Wednesday to meet with his agent David Falk, according to the sources. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets |
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Elton Brand is reportedly leaning on staying with the Clippers, but the Warriors' offer of $20 million more than what his incumbent team can offer is tempting.
Bulls' chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and General Manager John Paxson met Wednesday with Luol Deng and his agent to stress their desire to re-sign the forward, according to The Chicago Tribune.
SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett could end up paying $75 million to move the NBA franchise to Oklahoma City this year, and he won't be taking the team's name or colors with him.
The Celtics are denying rumors that they have made an offer to free agent forward Corey Maggette, according to The Boston Herald.
Free agent forward James Jones appears to be the best option for the Pistons, according to The Detroit News.
Hawks' free agent forward Josh Smith is reportedly impressed with the Sixers after visiting with the team on Wednesday, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Warriors have begun negotiations with guard Monta Ellis on a contract, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.
The Orlando Magic have signed its first round draft pick, guard Courtney Lee, General Manager Otis Smith announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Lee was selected by the Magic with the 22nd overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Lee will participate with the Magic in the Orlando Pro Summer League, July 7-11, at the RDV Sportsplex. The 15-game event will feature the Magic, Chicago, Indiana, Miami, New Jersey and Seattle.
Lee (6”5”, 200, 10/3/85) played four seasons at Western Kentucky University, averaging 17.6 ppg., 5.2 rpg., 2.2 apg. and 1.91 stlpg. in 127 career games. He started every game he played at WKU. Lee also shot .401 (245-611) from three-point range and .817 (389-476) during his collegiate career.
The Sixers are expected to enter the Elton Brand sweepstakes.