How Agencies Fared In Free Agency (Part 2)
2013/09/how-agencies-fared-in-free-agency-part-2.htmlWith those qualifiers in mind, here are the eight agencies who did best in free agency this summer, by our calculations: Agency: Perennial Sports & EntertainmentNotable deals: Josh Smith, Pistons (4/$54MM); Anthony Morrow, Pelicans (2/$2.173MM)Overall guaranteed money: $56.173MM Perennial is the last agency on our list to have one big deal account for nearly their entire overall guarantee. … Smith, Knicks (3/$17.947MM)Overall guaranteed money: $138.362MM The Knicks and CAA are often mentioned in the same breath, and for good reason -- Carmelo Anthony, Mike Woodson, Andrea Bargnani, C.J.
Eastern Notes: Carmelo, Knicks, Bucks, Czyz
2013/09/eastern-notes-carmelo-knicks-bucks-czyz.htmlRoughly two-and-a-half years after the Knicks-Nuggets trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York, Keith Schlosser of Knicks Journal tries to parcel out who got the better of the swap. … The Knicks aren't getting any closer to a title, and that means Anthony's ability to become a free agent next summer will be a cloud over the Knicks' heads all season, writes Howard Beck of The New York Times.
Eastern Notes: Singleton, Okafor, Bulls, Knicks
2013/09/eastern-notes-singleton-bulls-heat-knicks.htmlKyrie Irving, Joel Anthony's contract, and Steve Kerr's 2013/14 predictions. … Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com explores the issue of how the Knicks will complete their roster, asking readers if the team should add a big man, a forward, or a guard.
Eastern Notes: George, Pacers, Deng
2013/09/eastern-notes-george-pacers-deng.htmlSpears reported that Cavs number one overall pick Anthony Bennett resumed playing five-on-five basketball this week… Despite NBA commissioner David Stern's recent efforts to quell tension between the Knicks and Nets owners, the players don't seem to be necessarily following suit.
Odds & Ends: Dwight, Bulls, Deron
2013/09/odds-ends-6.htmlJim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com continues his countdown of reasons why New Orleans fans should be excited about training camp,…… HoopsWorld's Moke Hamilton held his weekly chat with readers earlier this evening, offering his thoughts on why he thinks the Knicks will repeat as Atlantic Division champions, why teams might be shying away from Renaldo Balkman, the Western Conference playoff race, and the Warriors' ceiling among other topics.
Nets, Knicks, Bulls Have Most $10MM+ Salaries
2013/09/nets-knicks-bulls-have-most-10mm-salaries.htmlHere's the complete list: Teams with five $10MM+ contracts Nets: Joe Johnson ($21,466,718), Deron Williams ($18,466,130), Paul Pierce ($15,333,334), Brook Lopez ($14,693,906), Kevin Garnett ($12,433,735) Teams with four $10MM+ contracts Bulls: Derrick Rose ($17,632,688), Carlos Boozer ($15,300,000), Luol Deng ($14,275,000), Joakim Noah ($11,100,000) Knicks: Amare Stoudemire ($21,679,893), Carmelo Anthony ($21,388,954), Tyson Chandler ($14,100,538), Andrea Bargnani ($11,862,500) Teams with three $10MM+ contracts Celtics: Kris Humphries ($12,000,000), Rajon Rondo ($11,954,545), Gerald Wallace ($10,105,855) Clippers: Chris Paul ($18,668,431), Blake Griffin ($16,441,500), DeAndre Jordan ($10,986,550) Heat: Chris Bosh ($19,067,500), LeBron James ($19,067,500), Dwyane Wade ($18,673,000) Nuggets: Ty Lawson ($10,786,517), JaVale McGee ($10,750,000), Danilo Gallinari ($10,146,925) Pacers: Roy Hibbert ($14,283,844), Danny Granger ($14,021,788), David West ($12,000,000) Spurs: Tony Parker ($12,500,000), Tim Duncan ($10,361,446), Tiago Splitter ($10,000,000) Thunder: Kevin Durant ($17,832,627), Russell Westbrook ($14,693,906), Serge Ibaka ($12,350,000) Warriors: Andrew Bogut ($14,000,000), David Lee ($13,878,000), Andre Iguodala ($12,868,632) Teams with two $10MM+ contracts Bobcats: Al Jefferson ($13,500,000), Ben Gordon ($13,200,000) Lakers: Kobe Bryant ($30,453,805), Pau Gasol ($19,285,850) Grizzlies: Zach Randolph ($18,238,333), Marc Gasol ($14,860,523) Pelicans: Eric Gordon ($14,283,844), Tyreke Evans ($11,796,247) Rockets: Dwight Howard ($20,513,178), James Harden ($13,701,250) Timberwolves: Kevin Love ($14,693,906), Nikola Pekovic ($12,100,000) Trail Blazers: LaMarcus Aldridge ($14,878,000), Nicolas Batum ($11,295,250) Wizards: Emeka Okafor ($14,487,500), Nene Hilario ($13,000,000) Teams with one $10MM+ contract Hawks: Al Horford ($12,000,000) Jazz: Richard Jefferson ($11,046,000) Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki ($22,721,381) Pistons: Josh Smith ($13,500,000) Raptors: Rudy Gay ($17,888,932) Cavaliers: Andrew Bynum ($12,250,000 — only guaranteed for $6MM) Magic: Hedo Turkoglu ($12,000,000 — only guaranteed for $6MM) Teams without a $10MM+ contract 76ers Bucks Kings Suns ShamSports was used in the creation of this post. … They haven't stopped the Nets and Knicks from having more players making at least $10MM this season than almost every team in the league.