How Agencies Fared In Free Agency (Part 2)
2013/09/how-agencies-fared-in-free-agency-part-2.htmlAgency: Priority Sports & EntertainmentNotable deals: Jose Calderon, Mavericks (4/$29MM); Carl Landry, Kings (4/$26.047MM)Overall guaranteed money: $84.91MM Like ASM, Mark Bartelstein and his associates at Priority didn't have a marquee free agent hitting the market this summer, but the agency still had a strong offseason. … Agency: ASM SportsNotable deals: Jeff Teague, Hawks (4/$32MM); J.J.
Teams Draw From Variety Of Sources For Camp
2013/09/teams-draw-from-variety-of-sources-for-camp.htmlInternational Eric Dawson, Hawks — Philippines (Meralco Bolts) David Lighty, Hawks — France (Nanterre) DeShawn Sims, Celtics — Lebanon (Sagesse) Kammron Taylor, Celtics — Germany (Neckar Ludwigsburg) Patrick Christopher, Bulls — Turkey (Besiktas) Kalin Lucas, Bulls — Turkey (Banvit) Mickey McConnell, Mavericks — Italy (Verona) Justin Hamilton, Heat — Croatia (Cibona) Eric Griffin, Heat — Fileni Jesi (Italy) NBA Mike James, Bulls — Mavericks Dexter Pittman, Bulls — Grizzlies Devin Ebanks, Mavericks — Lakers Fab Melo, Mavericks — Celtics DeQuan Jones, Kings — Magic Michael Beasley, Heat — Suns Xavier Henry, Lakers — Pelicans Julyan Stone, Raptors — Nuggets College Chris Babb, Celtics — Iowa State Damen Bell-Holter, Celtics — Oral Roberts James Southerland, Bobcats — Syracuse Kenny Kadji, Cavaliers — Miami (Fla.) C.J.
International Moves: Aminu, Summers, Head
2013/09/international-moves-aminu-summers-head.htmlAs our tracker shows, Head, who last played in the NBA with the Kings in 2010/11, finished last season with the D-League's Texas Legends. … The Wollongong Hawks, of Australia's National Basketball League, have announced the signing of Durrell Summers, according to the team's website.
Hawks Sign James Johnson
2013/09/hawks-sign-james-johnson.htmlIn 54 games and 11 starts for the Kings last season, the 6'9 power forward averaged 5.1 PPG, 2.7 RPG, and shot 41.3% from the field in 16.3 MPG. … According to a congratulatory tweet from sports agency firm Priority Sports, James Johnson has signed a contract with the Hawks.
Little Financial Incentive Exists For Many In 2013/14
2013/09/little-financial-incentive-exists-for-many-in-201314.htmlRedick, Jared Dudley, Matt Barnes Grizzlies (6): Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, Tayshaun Prince, Tony Allen, Jon Leuer, Jamaal Franklin Hawks (6): Al Horford, Paul Millsap, Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver, Lou Williams, DeMarre Carroll Heat: None Jazz (1): Jeremy Evans Kings (7): Marcus Thornton, Carl Landry, Chuck Hayes, Jason Thompson, Luc Mbah A Moute, Travis Outlaw, Ray McCallum Knicks (4): Tyson Chandler, J.R.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Lou Amundson
2013/09/free-agent-stock-watch-lou-amundson.htmlThe Lakers and Clippers met with Amundson last month, the latest among a sizable group of teams reported to have had interest in him at some point this summer, one that includes the Knicks, Heat, Kings, Mavericks, Hawks, and Pacers.
Nets, Knicks, Bulls Have Most $10MM+ Salaries
2013/09/nets-knicks-bulls-have-most-10mm-salaries.htmlThe Suns and Sixers play in fairly large markets, but they're still without highly paid talent, just as the Kings and Bucks are. … Here'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.