Week In Review: 10/15/12 – 10/21/12
2012/10/week-in-review-101512-102112.htmlThe Bulls waived Andre Emmett to get their roster down to 16 players. … Executives around the league think that the Lakers may target LeBron James in 2014 should Kobe Bryant retire
Week In Review: 10/22/12 – 10/28/12
2012/10/week-in-review-102212-102812.htmlAfter he and Derrick Brown were waived by the Spurs, Eddy Curry was claimed on waivers by the Mavericks. … Here's a round-up of the week's news and rumors: Late Saturday night, the Thunder stunned the league by sending James Harden to the Rockets along with Cole Aldrich, Lazar Hayward, and Daequan Cook.
Odds & Ends: Harden, Gay, Wolves, Mavs, Gibson
2012/10/odds-ends-harden-gay-wolves-mavs-pippen.htmlThe Timberwolves have inquired on the recently-waived JaJuan Johnson, but don't figure to be a match, tweets Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities. … We're a few days removed from the Rockets' acquisition of James Harden, but that doesn't mean that reaction pieces or additional details have stopped rolling in.
Odds & Ends: Warriors, Spurs, Allen, Flynn
2012/11/odds-ends-warriors-spurs-allen-flynn.htmlJonny Flynn, waived by Pistons in October, has agreed to sign with the Melbourne Tigers, an Australian team, says Daniel Eade of the Back Page Lead. … Couper Moorhead of Heat.com provides a detailed analysis of the developing offensive dynamic between Ray Allen and LeBron James.
Odds & Ends: Kirilenko, Draft, Mavs, Anderson
2012/11/odds-ends-kirilenko-draft-mavs-anderson.htmlSean Williams, who was waived by the Rockets over the summer, lasted just one preseason game with the Foshan Long Lions of the Chinese league after signing this week, tweets Jon Pastuszek of NiuBBall, who translated a Weibo report. … James Anderson, brought back by the Spurs today, wants to copy Danny Green's ability to take advantage of a second chance, as Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News documents.
Atlantic Notes: Bynum, Knicks, Lin, Celtics, Green
2012/11/atlantic-notes-bynum-knicks-lin-celtics-green.htmlThe Celtics signed Brian Cusworth toward the end of training camp and waived him shortly thereafter so their D-League affiliate could own their rights, reports Mark Deeks of ShamSports (Twitter link). … Presumably it's GM Glen Grunwald, if not owner James Dolan, calling the shots on Knicks personnel, but coach Mike Woodson said the decision to let Jeremy Lin go this summer was straightforward, as Newsday's Al Iannazzonne observes.
Odds & Ends: Nolan Smith, Beverley, Draft
2013/01/odds-ends-nolan-smith-beverley-draft.htmlHornets coach Monty Williams said the team wants to have the flexibility to bring in new players at small forward, as John Reid of The Times-Picayune notes, and presumably that's why New Orleans waived Dominic McGuire today.
Bulls Sign Daequan Cook
2013/01/bulls-in-lead-to-sign-daequan-cook.html4:03pm: Daequan Cook was waived by the Rockets two days ago, which means he's set to clear waivers today. … Cook, 25, headed to Houston in October's James Harden blockbuster, and averaged career-lows in minutes (10.3) and points (3.4) per game in his 16 appearances for the Rockets.
Mavericks Waive Douglas-Roberts, Considering James?
2013/01/mavericks-waive-douglas-roberts-considering-james.htmlThe Dallas Mavericks have waived Chris Douglas-Roberts, reports Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com. … One player the team may look at is Mike James, who played for the Bulls last season.
Week In Review: 12/31/12 – 1/6/13
2013/01/week-in-review-123112-1613.htmlThe Hornets signed Donald Sloan, who was waived by the Cavs. … One possibility to replace him is Mike James, who signed with the Texas Legends of the D-League this week.
Week In Review: 1/7/13 – 1/13/13
2013/01/week-in-review-1713-11313.htmlThe Rockets waived rookie point guard Scott Machado and signed Patrick Beverley. … The Mavericks signed veteran guard Mike James.
Potential Rebounding Options For The Heat
2013/01/potential-rebounding-options-for-the-heat.htmlThe free agent market will also be worth monitoring after the February 21st deadline, when veterans are waived or bought out. … Chris Bosh has offered to play fewer minutes if it means getting better rebounders into the game, and LeBron James has said the current roster has to figure out a way to improve on the glass, but so far not much has worked.
Atlantic Rumors: Humphries, Knicks, Moultrie
2013/03/atlantic-rumors-humphries-knicks-moultrie.htmlThe injured Rasheed Wallace would seem the most logical choice to go, but coach Mike Woodson insists he won't be waived, Begley notes. … Who knows who’s going to be here? A lot of things can change here." Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com speculates that James White, Pablo Prigioni and Kurt Thomas could be potential roster casualties if the Knicks elect to sign Delonte West, whom they're reportedly monitoring.
Mavericks Tops In NBA Transactions In 2012/13
2013/04/mavericks-tops-in-nba-transactions-in-201213.htmlThey finally parted ways with Jones when they waived him in March, signing three different replacements to 10-day contracts before settling on Josh Akognon and inking him for the season. … They picked up Mike James on a 10-day contract, signed him to another, and finally signed him for the rest of the season.
Offseason Outlook: New York Knicks
2013/06/offseason-outlook-new-york-knicks.htmlIt becomes fully guaranteed if he's not waived on or before June 30th. … Smith ($2,932,742, Player)1 Non-Guaranteed Contracts James White ($916,099)2 Free Agents / Cap Holds No.
Offseason Outlook: Dallas Mavericks
2013/06/offseason-outlook-dallas-mavericks.htmlIt becomes fully guaranteed if he's not waived on or before December 1st. … Mayo ($4,200,900, Player)1 Non-Guaranteed Contracts Josh Akognon ($788,872)2 Bernard James ($788,872)3 Free Agents / Cap Holds Chris Kaman ($9,600,000) Anthony Morrow ($7,600,000) Darren Collison ($5,798,360)4 Rodrigue Beaubois ($5,568,333)5 Elton Brand ($3,990,950) No.
Offseason Outlook: Miami Heat
2013/06/offseason-outlook-miami-heat.htmlCap footnote: Varnado's contract becomes guaranteed for $250K if he's not waived on or before opening night, and it's guaranteed for $500K if he's not waived on or before December 15th. … Guaranteed Contracts LeBron James ($19,067,500) Chris Bosh ($19,067,500) Dwyane Wade ($18,673,000) Mike Miller ($6,200,000) Udonis Haslem ($4,340,000) Joel Anthony ($3,800,000) Shane Battier ($3,270,000) Norris Cole ($1,129,200) Options Mario Chalmers ($4,000,000, Team) Ray Allen ($3,229,050, Player) James Jones ($1,500,000, Player) Rashard Lewis ($1,399,507, Player) Non-Guaranteed Contracts Jarvis Varnado ($788,872)1 Free Agents / Cap Holds Chris Andersen ($884,293) Juwan Howard ($884,293) Draft Picks None Cap Outlook Guaranteed Salary: $75,547,200 Options: $10,128,557 Non-Guaranteed Salary: $788,872 Cap Holds: $1,768,586 Total: $88,233,215 The Heat will celebrate their second consecutive championship with another victory parade Monday in Miami, and all in attendance would be well-advised to embrace the moment.
Contract Details: Bulls, Cavs, Mavs, Nuggets
2013/07/contract-details-bulls-cavs-mavs-nuggets.htmlMavericks second-year big man Bernard James also appears to be guaranteed for the coming year, since he wasn't waived by July 15th, per Mark Deeks of ShamSports.com. … Here are a few more of the latest contract and cap details worth noting, courtesy of Eric Pincus of HoopsWorld: Mike Dunleavy's two-year deal with the Bulls is worth the team's full mini mid-level exception, for a total of about $6.51MM.
Week In Review: 7/15/13 – 7/21/13
2013/07/week-in-review-71513-72113.htmlThe Mavs waived Bernard James as well as Josh Akognon to make cap room. … LeBron James will reportedly exercise his ETO next summer and choose between staying with the Heat or returning to the Cavs.
Week In Review: 7/22/13 – 7/28/13
2013/07/week-in-review-72213-72813.htmlThe Warriors waived a trio of players. … The Mavs welcomed Bernard James back after he cleared waivers.
Week In Review: 7/29/13 – 8/4/13
2013/08/week-in-review-72813-8313.htmlThe Magic waived Al Harrington. … The Mavericks and Mike James are discussing a deal.
Update On 2013’s 10-Day Signees
2013/08/update-on-2013s-10-day-signees.htmlKris Joseph (China): After being waived for the second time in the last year by the Celtics, Joseph reportedly caught on with a Chinese team, though not all the details of his rumored deal have surfaced yet. … Mike James: After spending a good chunk of last season with the Mavericks, James was said to be in talks with the team again nearly a month ago.
2012 Camp Cuts Who Earned 10-Day Contracts
2013/09/2012-camp-cuts-who-earned-10-day-contracts.htmlHere's a breakdown of last-year's 10-day signees, grouped by those who were in camp and failed to make the opening-night…… Attended camp, got cut (14 players) Josh Akognon Lazar Hayward Damion James Chris Johnson (of Dayton) Chris Johnson (of LSU) Travis Leslie Jerel McNeal Shelvin Mack Shavlik Randolph Henry Sims DaJuan Summers Terrence Williams Chris Wright (of Georgetown) Jarvis Varnado Survived camp (10 players) Lou Amundson Josh Harrellson Terrel Harris Kris Joseph Dominic McGuire Scott Machado Jannero Pargo Jeremy Pargo Donald Sloan Maalik Wayns Didn't attend camp (8 players) Chris Andersen Justin Dentmon Mickael Gelabale Juwan Howard Mike James Kenyon Martin Malcolm Thomas D.J.
Pre-Camp Roster Outlooks: Western Conference
2013/09/pre-camp-roster-outlooks-western-conference.htmlThunder: A report indicated the Thunder were unlikely to sign anyone of note for training camp as a replacement for DeAndre Liggins, whom the club waived last week. … They were reportedly scheduled to audition Justin Holiday and James Nunnally this past week, and it sounds like they recently took at look at Ronald Murray and Dallas Lauderdale, as well.