Week In Review: 10/27/14-11/2/14
2014/11/review-102714-11214.htmlThe Blazers declined Thomas Robinson's team option. … The Lakers, Pacers, and Rockets are interested in signing Quincy Miller.
Week In Review: 6/23/14-6/29/14
2014/06/review-62314-62914.htmlAlso returning to the Nuggets after opting in, was Nate Robinson. … The Knicks bought the 57th overall pick from the Pacers, and used it to select Louis Labeyrie.
And-Ones: Austin, Melo, Celtics, Cavs
2014/06/austin-celtics-cavs.htmlThe Pacers will work out Mike Moser, Roscoe Smith, Eric Moreland, Tyler Stone, David Stockton, and Nick Kellogg on Monday, tweets Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops. … Beck (Twitter links) doesn't see a sign-and-trade as being all that likely for the Knicks if Melo leaves.
Biannual Exception
2014/05/biannual-exception.htmlThat's true for Golden State even though Jermaine O'Neal only signed a one-year contract, for Denver even if Nate Robinson opts out, and for Washington even though the team traded Eric Maynor. … Those five — the Nuggets, Wizards, Timberwolves, Warriors and Pacers — are ineligible to sign a player via the biannual in 2014/15.
Offseason Outlook: Denver Nuggets
2014/05/offseason-outlook-nuggets.htmlSeason-ending injuries to JaVale McGee, Nate Robinson, J.J. … Nuggets president Josh Kroenke and company decided against bringing back Coach of the Year George Karl in a move that raised eyebrows, though they deserve credit for hiring well-respected Pacers assistant Brian Shaw to replace Karl.
Odds & Ends: Bynum, Silver, Boozer, Carmelo
2014/02/silver-boozer-carmelo.htmlChristopher Dempsey of The Denver Post thinks Nate Robinson's season-ending ACL tear will have two definitive effects: the Nuggets will require a guard in return for Andre Miller (on the trading block), and Robinson will likely pick up his $2.1MM player option for next season rather than testing free agency before proving he's back on the other side of surgery and rehab. … News broke this morning that the Pacers officially signed Andrew Bynum to contract that covers the remainder of the season.
How They Were Signed: Rookie Exception
2014/01/signed-rookie-exception.htmlThomas Robinson… Indiana Pacers
How They Were Signed: Bi-Annual Exception
2013/11/signed-annual-exception.htmlNate Robinson ($2.016MM 13/14; $2.106MM 14/15)… Indiana Pacers
Offseason In Review: Denver Nuggets
2013/11/offseason-denver-nuggets.htmlNate Robinson: Two years, $4.12MM. … Still, Nuggets president Josh Kroenke reeled in capable replacements before the draft, hiring well-regarded Pelicans exec Tim Connelly as the new GM and Brian Shaw, a fast-rising assistant on the Pacers bench, as the new coach.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Bulls
2013/11/offseason-review-chicago.htmlThe return of the Bulls' star point guard meant there wasn't a strong need to retain Nate Robinson, who was likely out of the team's price range anyway. … Re-adding a former MVP to a team that performed admirably without him qualifies as a big enough splash to make the Bulls a legit threat to topple the Heat and Pacers and win the conference.
Projected 2014/15 Cap Space For Each Team
2013/10/projected-201415-space.htmlMore than $5.5MM worth of player options for Nate Robinson and Darrell Arthur make it almost certain the Nuggets will be over the cap. … Pacers: $60,615,028: Paul George's max extension eats up the team's cap room, meaning Indiana faces a talent drain if they don't use Bird rights to re-sign Danny Granger and Lance Stephenson.
Brandon Roy Wants To Play In 2012/13
2012/06/brandon-roy-wants-to-play-in-201213.html3:26pm: The progress of Roy's recovery will be on display this weekend when he plays in the Jamal Crawford Summer…… Sportando's Emiliano Carchia speculates via Twitter that Roy could draw interest from the Pacers or Knicks.
Offseason Outlook: San Antonio Spurs
2012/06/offseason-outlook-san-antonio-spurs-2.htmlGuaranteed Contracts Manu Ginobili ($14,107,491) Tony Parker ($12,500,000) Stephen Jackson ($10,059,750) Tiago Splitter ($3,944,000) Matt Bonner ($3,630,000) Kawhi Leonard ($1,809,840) Cory Joseph ($1,074,720) Options Patrick Mills ($885,120, Player) Non-Guaranteed Contracts DeJuan Blair ($1,054,000) Gary Neal ($854,389) Derrick Byars ($762,195) Free Agents (Cap Holds) Tim Duncan ($22,222,850) Danny Green ($2,695,391 - QO) James Anderson ($1,565,640) Boris Diaw ($854,389) (Robert Horry - $6,897,000) (Chris Quinn - $854,389) (Glenn Robinson - $854,389) (Damon Stoudamire - $854,389) (Nick Van Exel - $854,389) (Jacque Vaughn - $854,389) Draft Picks 2nd Round (59th overall) Cap Outlook Guaranteed Salary: $47,125,801 Non-Guaranteed Salary (including options), Cap Holds: $42,062,919 Total (not including draft picks): $89,188,720 While the Spurs' situation heading into the 2012 offseason is a little reminiscent of the Celtics', there are a few key differences between the two teams that will likely dictate San Antonio's plan of attack this summer. … Buford proved a year ago that he isn't shy about making unexpected deals, when he sent George Hill to the Pacers in a trade that landed the Spurs Kawhi Leonard.
Free Agent Rumors: Nets, Pacers, Green
2012/07/free-agent-rumors-belinelli-redd.htmlHowever, some members of the Warriors' organization, including coach Mark Jackson, prefer Nate Robinson to Watson (Twitter link). … The Pacers are targeting unrestricted free agent Gerald Green as their wing player off the bench, and are expected to offer him a three-year, $10MM contract, according to Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star.
Free Agent Spending By Division: Central
2012/08/free-agent-spending-by-division-central.htmlChicago Bulls: $13.808MM (Marco Belinelli, Kirk Hinrich, Nazr Mohammed, Vladimir Radmanovic, Nate Robinson)Having lost Omer Asik, Ronnie Brewer, C.J. … Here are this summer's Central Division free agent costs, sorted by player salary: Indiana Pacers: $128.366MM (D.J.
Central Notes: Bulls, Pacers, Cavs, Pistons
2012/10/central-notes-bulls-pacers-cavs-pistons.htmlShams Charania of RealGM had a few interesting tidbits to relay from Bulls camp, writing about how coach Tom Thibodeau personally recruited Nate Robinson, Andre Emmett's fight to earn a contract during training camp and his willingness to sign with the team at any point during the season, and coach Thibodeau's aim to maintain Joakim Noah's minutes during the season. … Pacers insider Mike Wells of IndyStar.com breaks down what he will pay attention to during the team's scrimmage on Friday,…
Players On Minimum-Salary Contracts
2012/11/players-on-minimum-salary-contracts.htmlWatson, Andray Blatche, Keith Bogans, Josh Childress, Jerry Stackhouse, Tornike Shengalia, Tyshawn Taylor Bobcats: Cory Higgins Bulls: Nazr Mohammed, Vladimir Radmanovic, Nate Robinson Cavaliers: Samardo Samuels, Jon Leuer, Donald Sloan Mavericks: Brandan Wright, Troy Murphy, Bernard James Nuggets: Julyan Stone, Quincy Miller Pistons: Kim English, Khris Middleton Warriors: Jeremy Tyler, Charles Jenkins, Kent Bazemore Rockets: Greg Smith, Scott Machado Pacers: Sam Young Clippers: Matt Barnes, Ryan Hollins, Ronny Turiaf, Trey Thompkins Lakers: Antawn Jamison, Darius Johnson-Odom, Robert Sacre Grizzlies: Josh Selby Heat: Rashard Lewis, Dexter Pittman, Terrel Harris, Josh Harrellson Bucks: Marquis Daniels, Joel Przybilla Timberwolves: Chase Budinger, Louis Amundson, Malcolm Lee, Josh Howard Hornets: Roger Mason, Lance Thomas, Darius Miller, Brian Roberts Knicks: Kurt Thomas, Ronnie Brewer, Rasheed Wallace, James White, Chris Copeland, Pablo Prigioni Thunder: Daniel Orton, DeAndre Liggins Magic: E'Twaun Moore, DeQuan Jones Sixers: Royal Ivey, Damien Wilkins, Maalik Wayns Suns: Jermaine O'Neal, P.J. … To offset that disparity and ensure teams don't discriminate against qualified veterans simply based on price, the league compensates teams who sign one-year contracts with veterans who have three or more years experience for the difference between their minimum and the two-year veteran's minimum.
Offseason In Review: Indiana Pacers
2012/11/offseason-in-review-indiana-pacers-1.htmlIf it's true that Simon won't open his pocketbook any further to help the team become a legitimate title contender, Granger's injury might wind up being a blessing in disguise, and one more way the Pacers could imitate the Spurs, who parlayed David Robinson's lost season into a draft pick for Tim Duncan. … Price Rookie Contract Option Decisions Paul George, $3.28MM: Exercised The Pacers began the summer with a front-office shakeup, replacing president of basketball operations Larry Bird with Donnie Walsh and GM David Morway with Kevin Pritchard.
Offseason In Review: Sacramento Kings
2012/11/offseason-in-review-sacramento-kings.htmlDraft Picks Thomas Robinson (Round 1, 5th overall). … Trades and Claims Acquired cash from the Pacers in exchange for the No.
Pacific Notes: Robinson, Salmons, Lakers, Clips
2013/02/pacific-notes-robinson-salmons-lakers-clips.htmlIn the meantime, here are a few more notes from around the Pacific Division: According to Thomas Robinson's former teammate Tyreke Evans, 2012's fifth overall pick was frustrated with his role with the Kings and will benefit from a change of scenery. … Tempers flared near the end of the Pacers' 108-97 win against the Warriors last night, as Roy Hibbert, David Lee, Stephen Curry, and others exchanged shoves and came close to spilling into the stands.
Central Rumors: Cavs, Mayo, Bulls, Belinelli
2013/05/central-rumors-cavs-mayo-bulls-belinelli.htmlIn his NBA Saturday piece, HoopsWorld's Joel Brigham speculates that Nate Robinson and Marco Belinelli will command multiyear deals as free agents this summer. … The Pacers are up 2-1, with a chance to push the Knicks to the edge with a win in Game Four at Indiana.
Odds & Ends: Rivers, Granger, Ellis, Muhammad
2013/06/odds-ends-2-4.htmlThe names he got back were the Pacers' Danny Granger, the Bucks' Monta Ellis (sign and trade), the Rockets' Thomas Robinson, and the Wizards' Jan Vesely.
Week In Review: 6/24/13 – 6/30/13
2013/06/week-in-review-1.htmlThey're also increasingly confident that they'll sign Dwight Howard, The Blazers acquired Thomas Robinson from the Rockets. … The Pacers, Bucks, and Knicks all like Tony Allen.
Eastern Rumors: Jefferson, Knicks, Robinson
2013/07/eastern-rumors-jefferson-knicks-robinson.htmlThe Knicks spoke with Nate Robinson's representatives, but don't count on the diminutive point guard winding up back in New York, Berman tweets. … The Pacers officially announced that they have hired Nate McMillan as associate head coach.
FA Updates: Jennings, Oden, Calderon, Knicks
2013/07/fa-updates-jennings-oden-calderon-knicks.htmlNate Robinson and Matt Barnes have notified the Knicks that they're interested in signing with the club, and are waiting to see "where the Knicks are," a source tells Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com (Twitter link). … 1 overall pick as well as the Pacers, Kings, and Mavericks.