Greg Oden To Make Decision On Friday
2013/08/greg-oden-to-make-decision-on-friday.htmlThe Heat, Kings, Hawks, Pelicans, Spurs, and Mavericks are the teams in the running for the former first overall pick. … The Hawks could waive some non-guaranteed salaries to clear a chunk of cap space, and the Mavs and Spurs can only offer minimum-salary deals.
Most, Least Active Teams In Free Agency
2013/08/most-active-teams-in-free-agency.htmlTop five least active teams, by amount of money committed Sixers: None Suns: None Thunder: Two players, two years, $2.586MM Jazz: Two players, four years, $3.200MM Heat: One player, two years, $3.434MM Top five least active teams, by number of players signed Sixers: None Suns: None Kings: One player, four years, $26.047MM Heat: One player, two years, $3.434MM Many teams: Two players Note: These lists, compiled with the help of the Hoops Rumors Free Agent Tracker, don't include signed draft picks, players acquired in trades, or contract extensions. … Top five most active teams, by amount of money committed Clippers: Seven players, 18 years, $152.861MM Rockets: Nine players, 21 years, $103.385MM Pistons: Five players, 13 years, $92.466MM Hawks: Six players, 15 years, $86.450MM Mavericks: Eight players, 18 years, $80.963MM The Rockets didn't stop with their addition of Howard, either, inking eight more players.
Odds & Ends: Oden, Thunder, Clippers
2013/08/odds-ends-oden-thunder-clippers.htmlGoodman and Stein are hearing conflicting information on whether the Pelicans, Kings and Hawks remain in the running, but it appears New Orleans has the best chance out of those three.
Several Teams Interested In Lou Amundson
2013/08/several-teams-interested-in-lou-amundson.htmlThe Heat, Kings, and Mavericks, who are all finalists for Oden, have registered some level of interest in the well-traveled 30-year-old (link). … The Hawks, Knicks, and Pacers are also looking into Amundson.
NBA Veterans Eligible For Contract Extensions
2013/08/nba-veterans-eligible-for-contract-extensions.htmlHere's the complete list, by my count, of veteran players currently eligible for extensions: Bobcats: Ben Gordon, Brendan Haywood Bucks: Luke Ridnour Bulls: Carlos Boozer, Luol Deng Cavaliers: Anderson Varejao Celtics: Rajon Rondo Heat: Joel Anthony, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Jazz: Andris Biedrins, Richard Jefferson, Marvin Williams Kings: Travis Outlaw, John Salmons Knicks: Andrea Bargnani, Amar'e Stoudemire Lakers: Steve Blake, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol Magic: Hedo Turkoglu Mavericks: Shawn Marion, Dirk Nowitzki Nets: Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce Pacers: Danny Granger, Luis Scola Pistons: Charlie Villanueva Raptors: Rudy Gay, Amir Johnson, Kyle Lowry Spurs: Matt Bonner Suns: Channing Frye, Marcin Gortat Thunder: Kevin Durant, Thabo Sefolosha Trail Blazers: LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews Warriors: Andrew Bogut, David Lee Wizards: Trevor Ariza, Emeka Okafor In addition to the players listed above, several players will become extension-eligible sometime before next June. … Here's that list, along with the dates they become eligible to sign a new deal: Bulls: Joakim Noah (October 4th) Clippers: Jared Dudley (November 1st) Grizzlies: Mike Conley (November 1st), Zach Randolph (April 20th) Hawks: Al Horford (November 1st) Knicks: Carmelo Anthony (February 22nd) Thunder: Nick Collison (November 23rd), Kendrick Perkins (March 1st) Spurs: Tony Parker (October 30th) Storytellers Contracts was used in the creation of this list.
Greg Oden Signs With Heat
2013/08/greg-oden-to-sign-with-heat.htmlThe Spurs and Mavs appeared as of last night to be Miami's primary competition, with the Pelicans next in line, followed by the Kings and the Hawks.
Lou Amundson Hopeful That He’ll Sign Soon
2013/08/lou-amundson-hopeful-that-hell-sign-soon.htmlThe Heat, Kings, Mavericks, Hawks, and Pacers have also been linked to the 6'9" forward at one point or another.
The NBA’s Head Coaching Carousel
2013/08/the-nbas-coaching-carousel.htmlHere's a breakdown of the current statuses of the NBA's 30 head coaches: New hires: Atlanta Hawks: Mike Budenholzer Boston Celtics: Brad Stevens Brooklyn Nets: Jason Kidd Charlotte Bobcats: Steve Clifford Cleveland Cavaliers: Mike Brown Denver Nuggets: Brian Shaw Detroit Pistons: Maurice Cheeks Los Angeles Clippers: Doc Rivers Memphis Grizzlies: Dave Joerger Milwaukee Bucks: Larry Drew Philadelphia 76ers: Brett Brown Phoenix Suns: Jeff Hornacek Sacramento Kings: Michael Malone Firmly entrenched: Chicago Bulls: Tom Thibodeau.
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How Teams Have Used Their Mid-Level Exceptions
2013/08/how-teams-have-used-their-mid-level-exceptions.htmlSacramento Kings: $2,652,000 remaining. … In the meantime, here's the complete list: Room exception: Atlanta Hawks: $2,652,000 remaining.
Rookie-Scale Extensions And Restricted FAs
2013/08/rookie-scale-extensions-and-restricted-fas.htmlAnd among the other three top restricted FAs, it should have come as no real surprise that they didn't receive extensions last fall -- the Kings were still owned by the Maloofs when Evans was extension-eligible, making a long-term commitment unlikely. … And reports surfaced over the last several months that Teague and the Hawks and Jennings and the Bucks didn't see eye to eye, reducing the likelihood of a long-term marriage.
James Johnson To Work Out For Three Teams
2013/08/james-johnson-to-work-out-for-three-teams.htmlJohnson, 26, has spent time with the Bulls, Raptors, and Kings since making his NBA debut in 2009, averaging 6.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and a 12.4 PER in 219 career contests. … Charania reports that Johnson will work out for the Spurs, Jazz, and Hawks in hopes of receiving a contract offer.
Top 25 New Contracts By Average Annual Value
2013/08/top-25-new-contracts-by-average-annual-value.htmlThe fifth year and better raises still aren't enough for Paul to make up the difference in the average annual value rankings. … The Hawks matched, making it seem as though Milwaukee was destined to re-sign incumbent point guard Brandon Jennings.
2013/14 Roster Counts
2013/08/201314-roster-counts.htmlKings (15): 15 fully guaranteed… Hawks (15): 15 fully guaranteed
Odds & Ends: Ivey, Cavs, Fredette, Lakers, Draft
2013/08/odds-ends-ivey-cavs-fredette-lakers-draft.htmlMarc Stein of ESPN.com reported in early July that the Kings were dangling Fredette and Chuck Hayes in discussions with the Cleveland, but Pluto says the Cavs haven't spoken to Sacramento in more than a month. … Ivey will soon work out for the Hawks and Spurs, tweets Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com.
Sign-And-Trades Up Despite Limits In New CBA
2013/08/sign-and-trades-up-despite-limits-in-new-cba.htmlRedick, Bucks to Clippers Randy Foye, Jazz to Nuggets Quentin Richardson, Knicks to Raptors Andre Iguodala, Nuggets to Warriors Tyreke Evans, Kings to Pelicans 2012 — 12 Willie Green, Hawks to Clippers Robin Lopez, Suns to Hornets Sasha Pavlovic, Celtics to Trail Blazers Courtney Lee, Rockets to Celtics Jared Jeffries, Knicks to Trail Blazers Raymond Felton, Trail Blazers to Knicks Ian Mahinmi, Mavericks to Pacers DeShawn Stevenson, Nets to Hawks Marcus Camby, Rockets to Knicks Steve Nash, Suns to Lakers Reggie Evans, Clippers to Nets Ryan Anderson, Magic to Hornets 2011 — 3 Glen Davis, Celtics to Magic Von Wafer, Celtics to Magic Tyson Chandler, Mavericks to Knicks 2010 — 10 Jon Brockman, Kings to Bucks C.J. … Watson, Warriors to Bulls Josh Childress, Hawks to Suns Anthony Morrow, Warriors to Nets David Lee, Knicks to Warriors LeBron James, Cavaliers to Heat Chris Bosh, Raptors to Heat Hakim Warrick, Bulls to Suns Amare Stoudemire, Suns to Knicks Carlos Boozer, Jazz to Bulls 2009 — 3 Carlos Delfino, Raptors to Bucks Hedo Turkoglu, Magic to Raptors Shawn Marion, Raptors to Mavericks 2008 — 1 Keyon Dooling, Magic to Nets 2007 — 3 Keith Van Horn, Mavericks to Nets* Aaron McKie, Lakers to Grizzlies* Rashard Lewis, SuperSonics to Magic 2006 — 4 Al Harrington, Pacers to Warriors Darrell Armstrong, Mavericks to Pacers Andre Owens, Jazz to Warriors Peja Stojakovic, Pacers to Hornets 2005 — 9 Eddy Curry, Bulls to Knicks Jermaine Jackson, Knicks to Bulls Dan Dickau, Hornets to Celtics James Jones, Pacers to Suns Joe Johnson, Suns to Hawks Marko Jaric, Clippers to Timberwolves Kwame Brown, Wizards to Lakers Antoine Walker, Celtics to Heat Laron Profit, Wizards to Lakers *—Sign-and-trade took place during the season, which isn't allowed under the new CBA.
The Impact Of Playing Experience On Coaching
2013/08/the-impact-of-playing-experience-on-coaching.htmlHere's a list of this offseason's hires, broken down by ex-players and non-players: Ex-Players Jason Kidd, Nets Brian Shaw, Nuggets Maurice Cheeks, Pistons Doc Rivers, Clippers Larry Drew, Bucks Jeff Hornacek, Suns Non-Players Mike Budenholzer, Hawks Brad Stevens, Celtics Steve Clifford, Bobcats Mike Brown, Cavaliers Dave Joerger, Grizzlies Brett Brown, Sixers Michael Malone, Kings The chart that follows shows each of the coaching hires since the 2008 offseason, with the exception of coaches who kept their jobs for 10 games or fewer — in other words, placeholder interim choices who kept the seat warm after a coach was fired midseason.
Update On Declined Rookie-Scale Options
2013/08/update-on-declined-rookie-scale-options.html11) — The big man worked out for the Kings this month, and the Knicks are reportedly interested as well. … 20) — He's bounced around quite a bit since the Spurs decided in 2011 not to exercise is third year option, signing contracts with the Hawks, Spurs again, and Rockets.
Washburn On Bucks, Johnson, Wilcox
2013/09/washburn-on-bucks-johnson-wilcox-abdur-rahim.htmlIf it’s something that I have to do, then I’ll do it.” Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who was appointed as GM of the Kings' D-League affiliate, could be an NBA GM candidate in the coming years. … We’re really excited to have him part of our organization, moving forward long term.” In an Eastern Conference where the Celtics and Hawks in rebuilding mode, and the Magic, 76ers, and Bobcats are lottery-bound, teams like the Bucks , Cavs , Pistons, Wizards, and Raptors will have an opportunity to take a step forward, in Washburn's estimation.
Week In Review: 8/26/13 – 9/1/13
2013/09/week-in-review-82613-9113.htmlThe Kings signed Trent Lockett to a partially-guaranteed two-year deal. … Forward Eric Dawson is going to camp with the Hawks.
2013/14 NBA Non-Guaranteed Contracts
2013/09/201314-nba-non-guaranteed-contracts.htmlKings: None… Hawks: None
Upcoming Rookie-Scale Option Decisions
2013/09/upcoming-rookie-scale-option-decisions.htmlReggie Jackson, Thunder (4th year, $2,204,369) MarShon Brooks, Celtics (4th year, $2,179,354) Norris Cole, Heat (4th year, $2,038,206) Thomas Robinson, Trail Blazers (3rd year, $3,678,360) Terrence Ross, Raptors (3rd year, $2,793,960) — He has the makings of a no-brainer, since he's a top 10 pick coming off his rookie season, but without rousing success last year and with new management in Toronto, it's at least conceivable that his option goes unexercised. … Andrew Nicholson, Magic (3rd year, $1,545,840) Evan Fournier, Nuggets (3rd year, $1,483,920) Jared Sullinger, Celtics (3rd year, $1,424,520) John Jenkins, Hawks (3rd year, $1,312,920) Miles Plumlee, Suns (3rd year, $1,169,880) Arnett Moultrie, Sixers (3rd year, $1,136,160) Perry Jones, Thunder (3rd year, $1,129,200) Marquis Teague, Bulls (3rd year, $1,120,920) Festus Ezeli, Warriors (3rd year, $1,112,880) On the bubble This bunch will test the mettle of their respective front offices, and it will be compelling to see what choices the teams make as the deadline approaches.
Suns, Wizards Lead NBA With 7 Rookie-Scale Deals
2013/09/suns-wizards-lead-nba-with-7-rookie-scale-deals.htmlHere's the complete list, with the year the contract expires in parentheses: Phoenix Suns (7) Alex Len (2017) Archie Goodwin (2017) Kendall Marshall (2016) Miles Plumlee (2016) Marcus Morris (2015) Markieff Morris (2015) Eric Bledsoe (2014) Washington Wizards (7) Otto Porter (2017) Bradley Beal (2016) Chris Singleton (2015) Jan Vesely (2015) Trevor Booker (2014) Kevin Seraphin (2014) John Wall (2014)* Utah Jazz (6) Trey Burke (2017) Rudy Gobert (2017) Alec Burks (2015) Enes Kanter (2015) Derrick Favors (2014) Gordon Hayward (2014) Cleveland Cavaliers (5) Anthony Bennett (2017) Dion Waiters (2016) Tyler Zeller (2016) Kyrie Irving (2015) Tristan Thompson (2015) Sacramento Kings (5) Ben McLemore (2017) Jimmer Fredette (2015) DeMarcus Cousins (2014) Patrick Patterson (2014) Greivis Vasquez (2014) Boston Celtics (5) Kelly Olynyk (2017) Jared Sullinger (2016) MarShon Brooks (2015) Avery Bradley (2014) Jordan Crawford (2014) Milwaukee Bucks (5) Giannis Antetokounmpo (2017) John Henson (2016) Brandon Knight (2015) Larry Sanders (2014)* Ekpe Udoh (2014) Oklahoma City Thunder (5) Steven Adams (2017) Andre Roberson (2017) Perry Jones III (2016) Jeremy Lamb (2016) Reggie Jackson (2015) Orlando Magic (5) Victor Oladipo (2017) Maurice Harkless (2016) Andrew Nicholson (2016) Tobias Harris (2015) Nikola Vucevic (2015) Charlotte Bobcats (4) Cody Zeller (2017) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (2016) Bismack Biyombo (2015) Kemba Walker (2015) Golden State Warriors (4) Nemanja Nedovic (2017) Harrison Barnes (2016) Festus Ezeli (2016) Klay Thompson (2015) Minnesota Timberwolves (4) Gorgui Dieng (2017) Shabazz Muhammad (2017) Ricky Rubio (2015) Derrick Williams (2015) Philadelphia 76ers (4) # Arnett Moultrie (2016) Royce White (2016) Tony Wroten (2016) Evan Turner (2014) Portland Trail Blazers (4) C.J. … McCollum (2017) Meyers Leonard (2016) Damian Lillard (2016) Thomas Robinson (2016) Atlanta Hawks (3) Dennis Schroder (2017) John Jenkins (2016) Jared Cunningham (2016) Denver Nuggets (3)…
Week In Review: 9/2/13 – 9/8/13
2013/09/week-in-review-9213-9813.htmlChris Mullin will join the Kings front office. … David Lighty will camp with the Hawks.
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