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Thu Jul 27 201723:52C McGee set to re-sign with WarriorsJaVale McGeeCWizardsThe Sith Lords
Center JaVale McGee will re-sign with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors on a one-year deal, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.Four weeks into free agency, McGee reportedly agreed to a minimum contract.The 29-year-old appeared in 77 games last season, averaging 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and just under a block a game. He shined in a first-round Western Conference playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers, shooting 7-for-7 from the floor while scoring 15 points and blocking four shots in 13 minutes.The San Francisco Chronicle reported that McGee drew interest from the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.The McGee signing fills out the Warriors roster at the maximum of 15 players. Coming off its second championship in three seasons, the team re-signed Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston, Zaza Pachulia and David West earlier this summer while adding Omri Casspi and Nick Young in free agency.A first-round draft pick of the Wizards in 2008, McGee played for Washington, the Denver Nuggets, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks before joining Golden State last season.
Thu Jul 27 201722:48C Marreese Speights, first-round pick in 2008, agreed to one-yea...Marreese SpeightsC76ersFree Agent
C Marreese Speights, a first-round pick in 2008, agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Magic, the Orlando Sentinel reported Thursday. Speights declined his $2.1 million player option for the 2017-18 season with the Clippers and became an unrestricted free agent. He played in all 82 games for the Clippers last season and averaged 8.7 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 37.2 percent from 3-point range.
Thu Jul 27 201722:48G Arron Afflalo signed contract with Orlando Magic, team announc...Arron AfflaloSGNuggetsDoppelganger
G Arron Afflalo signed a contract with the Orlando Magic, the team announced on Thursday. The team did not divulge terms of the deal, however league sources told ESPN that it was a one-year contract for $2.3 million. Magic president Jeff Weltman and general manager John Hammond have history with Afflalo, whom they helped draft to the Detroit Pistons in 2007. The 31-year-old Afflalo enjoyed a career season with Orlando in 2013-14, averaging 18.2 points.
Thu Jul 27 201722:48C JaVale McGee will re-sign with Warriors on one-year deal, mult...JaVale McGeeCWizardsThe Sith Lords
C JaVale McGee will re-sign with the Warriors on a one-year deal, multiple outlets reported on Thursday. Four weeks into free agency, McGee reportedly agreed to a minimum contract.The 29-year-old appeared in 77 games last season, averaging 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and just under a block a game. He shined in a first-round Western Conference playoff game against the Trail Blazers, shooting 7-for-7 from the floor while scoring 15 points and blocking four shots in 13 minutes. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that McGee drew free agent interest from the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.
Thu Jul 27 201713:22Magic sign G Afflalo, C BirchArron AfflaloSGNuggetsDoppelganger
The Orlando Magic signed free-agent guard Arron Afflalo, the team announced on Thursday.The team did not divulge terms of the deal, however league sources told ESPN that it was a one-year contract for $2.3 million.Magic president Jeff Weltman and general manager John Hammond have history with Afflalo, whom they helped draft to the Detroit Pistons in 2007. The 31-year-old Afflalo enjoyed a career season with Orlando in 2013-14, averaging 18.2 points."Arron adds experience and depth to our backcourt," Weltman said. "He is an excellent 3-point shooter and a veteran that will help our young roster both on the court and in the locker room. We are excited to have Arron back in a Magic uniform."Afflalo has averaged 11.3 points and 3.0 rebounds over 10 seasons in stops with the Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, Magic and Pistons.Orlando also signed free-agent center Khem Birch to a contract on Thursday. The Montreal native averaged 7.3 points and 5.6 rebounds in 37 games last season while playing for Olympiacos in Greece.
Tue Jul 25 201721:53F LeBron James denied report that he "eager" to see Cleveland C...LeBron JamesSFHeatBuchanalia
F LeBron James denied a report that he is "eager" to see Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving traded after the point guard reportedly asked the team for a trade last week. James, on his Twitter account, re-tweeted two posts from SLAM Magazine's Twitter account with the headlines "LeBron James is reportedly 'eager' for Cleveland to trade Kyrie Irving" and "LBJ is extremely unhappy with Kyrie's trade request." On both tweets, James commented "#NoFacts people! Boooo!! Get another source" while adding "#EnjoyingMySummer #YouDoTheSame."
Tue Jul 25 201721:53PG Derrick Rose and Cavaliers finalized one-year deal reportedly...Derrick RosePGBullsDoppelganger
PG Derrick Rose and the Cavaliers finalized a one-year deal reportedly worth the veteran minimum of $2.1 million on Tuesday. "We are very excited to be able to add a player of Derrick's caliber and experience to the team," Cavs GM Koby Altman said in a statement. Rose met with Altman and other Cavs officials on Monday, just three days after meeting with the Lakers. He passed medical exams with Cavs doctors, Cleveland.com reported. "I have a single focus and purpose of wanting to play to win," Rose said in a statement.
Tue Jul 25 201721:26NBA notebook: Cavs officially ink G RoseStephen CurryPGWarriorsIavaronis
Kevin DurantSFThunderSchellackers
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Derrick RosePGBullsDoppelganger
Free agent point guard Derrick Rose signed one-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.Rose met with newly named general manager Koby Altman and other Cavs officials on Monday, just three days after meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He passed medical exams with Cavs doctors, Cleveland.com reported.Rose, 28, averaged 18 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists on 47 percent shooting from the field in 64 games for the New York Knicks last season. He was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Bulls, but the 2016-17 season ended in another injury as Rose hit free agency for the first time.Rose had season-ending knee surgery in April but has recovered and settled for a short-term deal in free agency.--LeBron James denied a report that he is "eager" to see Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving traded after the point guard reportedly asked the team for a trade last week.James, on his Twitter account, re-tweeted two posts from SLAM Magazine's Twitter account with the headlines "LeBron... [More]
Tue Jul 25 201715:58Cavs finalize one-year deal with former MVP RoseDerrick RosePGBullsDoppelganger
Free agent point guard Derrick Rose signed one-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced Tuesday.The deal will be for the veteran minimum salary of $2.1 million, multiple media outlets reported on Monday."We are very excited to be able to add a player of Derrick's caliber and experience to the team," newly named general manager Koby Altman said in a statement. "Derrick could have gone to a number of other teams, but his specific mindset, goals and total focus and commitment to winning are what resulted in him signing with the Cavaliers. We are confident he will be a very good fit with our organization and we look forward to the many ways he will contribute to the team."Rose met with Altman and other Cavs officials on Monday, just three days after meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He passed medical exams with Cavs doctors, Cleveland.com reported."I have a single focus and purpose of wanting to play to win," Rose said in a statement. "Being part of a roster and organization... [More]
Tue Jul 25 201715:56Warriors finalize signings of Curry, Durant and othersStephen CurryPGWarriorsIavaronis
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Shaun LivingstonPGBucksFree Agent
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David WestPFNO HornetsFree Agent
The Golden State Warriors announced they have re-signed free agents Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston, Zaza Pachulia and David West, making official what had been reported over the past several weeks.The Warriors did not disclose details of the agreements, but the terms were reported by various media outlets.Curry agreed to a five-year, $201 million super-max deal shortly after the NBA's free agency period began.Durant agreed to a two-year deal worth approximately $53 million.Iguodala reached agreement on a three-year, $48 million contract, Pachulia agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, Livingston signed a three-year $24 million deal, and West signed a one-year contract.
Tue Jul 25 201715:54James denies he is "eager" to see Irving tradedKyrie IrvingFree Agent
LeBron JamesSFHeatBuchanalia
LeBron James denied a report that he is "eager" to see Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving traded after the point guard reportedly asked the team for a trade last week.James, on his Twitter account, re-tweeted two posts from SLAM Magazine's Twitter account with the headlines "LeBron James is reportedly 'eager' for Cleveland to trade Kyrie Irving" and "LBJ is extremely unhappy with Kyrie's trade request."On both tweets, James commented "#NoFacts people! Boooo!! Get another source" while adding "#EnjoyingMySummer #YouDoTheSame."Reports surfaced last week that Irving asked Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert for a trade after growing tired of playing alongside James and saying he wants to be more of a focal point on a team.Irving reportedly listed the San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves as teams he would like to be traded to.James was reportedly blindsided by and furious at Irving's request.On Tuesday, the Cavaliers finalized the signing of former NBA MVP Derrick Rose to a one-year, $2.1 million deal. Rose, a three-time All-Star, could replace Irving as the Cavaliers' starting point guard if Irving is traded.
Mon Jul 24 201721:39C Pau Gasol re-signed with San Antonio Spurs, team announced on ...Pau GasolPF/CLakersTeam Lorin
C Pau Gasol re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced on Monday. The Spurs did not release contract terms, but the San Antonio Express-News reported that it is a three-year contract. ESPN reported the new deal is worth $48 million and contains a partial guarantee in the final year for the native of Spain. Gasol declined a player option in June with the purpose of signing a longer deal with San Antonio and also giving the team more salary cap room.
Mon Jul 24 201712:05Rose, Cavaliers meet to discuss one-year dealKyrie IrvingFree Agent
LeBron JamesSFHeatBuchanalia
Free agent point guard Derrick Rose and the Cleveland Cavaliers were scheduled to meet Monday in Ohio to discuss a possible deal.Rose has been engaged in serious discussions on a one-year, $2.1 million minimum deal with the Cavaliers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Rose is meeting with new Cavs general manager Koby Altman and other officials on Monday, according to Cleveland.com. He met with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday but has been leaning toward the Cavaliers, league sources told ESPN.A source close to Rose told Cleveland.com last week that the 2011 NBA MVP likes Cleveland because of the opportunity to reach the NBA Finals next season.Rose would be paired with LeBron James as a potential replacement for Kyrie Irving, who asked the Cavaliers to trade him during a recent meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert.Irving, 25, reportedly no longer wishes to play alongside James after being teammates with the superstar for three seasons and would like to join a team where he could be... [More]
Mon Jul 24 201703:55F LeBron James one of three NBA players who have with no-trade c...LeBron JamesSFHeatBuchanalia
F LeBron James is one of three NBA players who have with no-trade clauses in their contracts, and the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar plans to enforce it during the 2017-18 season, according to an ESPN report on Sunday. The news emerged two days after ESPN reported Kyrie Irving is requesting a trade from Cleveland so the point guard could be a "number one option." Irving's request puts the Cavaliers in a situation where they might not receive fair value for the point guard.With or without Irving on his team, James plans to play out his contract, which contains a $35.6 million player option for the 2018-19 season. James is expected to decline the player option and test unrestricted free agency next summer.
Mon Jul 24 201700:36Report: LeBron will enforce no-trade clauseLeBron JamesSFHeatBuchanalia
LeBron James is one of three NBA players who have with no-trade clauses in their contracts, and the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar plans to enforce it during the 2017-18 season, according to an ESPN report on Sunday.The news emerged two days after ESPN reported Kyrie Irving is requesting a trade from Cleveland so the point guard could be a "number one option." Irving's request puts the Cavaliers in a situation where they might not receive fair value for the point guard.Only James, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki have no-trade clauses.With or without Irving on his team, James plans to play out his contract, which contains a $35.6 million player option for the 2018-19 season. James is expected to decline the player option and test unrestricted free agency next summer, fueling speculation he might leave Cleveland for a second time.According to the report, the four-time MVP is focusing on competing for Cleveland's second NBA championship and... [More]
Sat Jul 22 201704:37PG John Wall has reportedly agreed to four-yearJohn WallPGWizardsBuchanalia
PG John Wall has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $170 million supermax contract extension with the Wizards. Wall, 26, was eligible to sign a supermax deal after being named to the All-NBA Third Team last season. The extension begins in 2019 and includes a fourth-year player option and a 15 percent trade kicker, ESPN reports. The four-time All-Star averaged career highs in points (23.1), assists (10.7) and steals (2.0) in 78 games last season.
Fri Jul 21 201722:43Wizards' Wall signs 4-year, $170M pactJohn WallPGWizardsBuchanalia
John Wall and the Washington Wizards have agreed on a four-year, $170 million supermax contract extension, multiple outlets reported Friday.Wall, 26, was eligible to sign a supermax contract after being named to the All-NBA Third Team last season. The extension begins in 2019 and includes a fourth-year player option and a 15 percent trade kicker, ESPN reports.TNT first reported Wall's extension."Everybody knows where I want to be," Wall told NBA-TV. "We've been in the same position over and over. We finally found a way to get over that hump with us as individuals, as players, coaching staff, GM, everybody we got to make ourselves better. We got to improve. Everybody has to improve every year. I got to improve and be in better shape and condition to be able to close out games so I won't be fatigued."The four-time All-Star averaged career highs in points (23.1), assists (10.7) and steals (2.0) in 78 games last season, his seventh in the NBA. Wall was drafted No. 1 overall by Washington in 2010.Wall, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook and Houston's James Harden were the only players to average 20 points and 10 assists last season.Wall guided the Wizards to a 49-33 record last season and the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Washington beat the Atlanta Hawks in a six-game series before losing to the top-seeded Boston Celtics in a seven-game series in the conference semifinals.
Fri Jul 21 201721:11Report: C Gasol getting 3-year deal to return to SpursPau GasolPF/CLakersTeam Lorin
Free agent center Pau Gasol has agreed to a three-year deal to return to the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported on Friday, citing league sources.The move comes one month after Gasol declined a $16.2 million option on his contract in order to give the Spurs some flexibility in free agency. That allowed the team to sign free agents Rudy Gay, Brandon Paul and Joffrey Lauvergne and perhaps re-sign Manu Ginobili for a 16th season.Gasol, 37, averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 25.4 minutes per game last season. He fractured the fourth metacarpal on his left hand in January, and eventually lost his starting job to Dewayne Dedmon.The six-time All-Star has career averages of 17.9 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 1,119 games with the Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies.
Fri Jul 21 201720:34F Ersan Ilyasova signed contract with Atlanta Hawks on FridayErsan IlyasovaPFBucksFree Agent
F Ersan Ilyasova signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. In 26 games (12 starts) with Atlanta last season, Ilyasova averaged 10.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 24.3 minutes. He also appeared in 53 games with Philadelphia and three contests with Oklahoma City last season, playing in 82 games for the first time in his career.
Fri Jul 21 201720:17Hawks sign C Dedmon, F IlyasovaDewayne DedmonFree Agent
Ersan IlyasovaPFBucksFree Agent
The Atlanta Hawks made a pair of moves to help their frontcourt Friday by signing center Dewayne Dedmon and re-signing forward Ersan Ilyasova. Terms of the deals were not announced by the team, but Dedmon reportedly signed a two-year, $14 million contract while Ilyasova inked a one-year, $6 million deal.Dedmon is coming of the best season of his career when he average career highs of 5.1 points and 6.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes in 76 games for the San Antonio Spurs. He shot 62.2 percent, grabbed at least 10 rebounds 13 times and led the Spurs in rebounds and blocked shots 21 times."Dewayne is an improving and athletic big man who can protect the rim and run the floor," Atlanta general manager Travis Schlenk said in a statement released by the team. "He played a valuable role for a very good team last season, and we're pleased to bring him to Atlanta."In 224 career games (78 starts) with Golden State, Philadelphia, Orlando and San Antonio, the 7-footer has averaged 4.3 points and 5.1 rebounds... [More]
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