2007 Free Agency

[BBallWiz]

I didn't see a thread on this in this "All Ball!" Forum, so I guess this thread can be used to discuss the Free Agency period in general for the rest of the NBA teams, besides the Wizards.

Here's a link to the 2007 Free Agent List:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2654216

Rashard Lewis to Orlando?
The NBA's free-agent courting period began just after the stroke of midnight today, and the Magic were expected to contact Lewis -- their prime target this summer.

Also on the Magic's radar: Vince Carter and Gerald Wallace, along with their own free agents -- Darko Milicic and Grant Hill.

Teams can't start signing free agents until July 11.

Flush with ample salary-cap room (as much as $13 million) for the first time since acquiring Hill and Tracy McGrady in the summer of 2000, the Magic are searching for a scorer. A nine-year veteran, Lewis averaged 22.4 points last season with the Sonics.

"Orlando is a good situation. It's a fit that could work," Dutt said. "If the parameters are there, they can make it work.

"It's very intriguing to Rashard."
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/basketball/magic/orl-magic0107jul01,0,4318763.story

[BBallWiz]

Not a big surprise, but Vince Carter has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $61.8 million contract to re-sign with the Nets.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2922561

[BBallWiz]

Jason Kapono has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $24 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2922597

That's too much for him imo. At least the Heat get a little weaker by losing his shooting.

[Thomas]

Jason Kapono has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $24 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2922597

That's too much for him imo. At least the Heat get a little weaker by losing his shooting.

Yeah, I think they're overpaying for a straight jumpshooter here.

[0>23]

To think that guy is going to make 6 mil a year makes me want to vomit.

[Agent0IsMyHero]

Rashard in Orlando would be perfect for Orlando, because they have Jameer Nelson at PG...he can play the 3 or 2...have Dwight running hte middle, and if they can resign darko, thats a good team in the near future!

[BBallWiz]

Derek Fisher was released from his Utah Jazz contract today to take care of his 10-month-old daughter, who has cancer. This is a very nice gesture from the Jazz. Family first.
"Basketball is not a priority. I don't have plans to retire ... I would enjoy playing the game, but there are a lot of things to consider," Fisher said at a news conference Monday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2924068

Derek is a class act. I wish him the best and hope him and his family the best during their hard times.

[Agent0IsMyHero]

well, looks like Rashard Lewis is going to sign with Orlando!

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/46860/20070702/report_lewis_agrees_to_sign_with_magic/

its a weird source but its a source!

[BBallWiz]

^ Wow, so the Magic have improved. Nice signing. Rashard is getting a little too much, but so far in this year's FA market, other lesser players got big contracts, so the trend continues.

[Agent0IsMyHero]

wow i just noticed they will give him 5 year, $75 million dollars!

thats a whole lot of money!! wow...

[Diablo]

Good pick up for Orlando, but whew, he's getting some mula.

Do people say mula anymore btw?

[D.G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Good pick up for Orlando, but whew, he's getting some mula.

Do people say mula anymore btw?

Only old people. :smoker:

[D.G.A.C.O.L.B.]

I think Orlando overpaid for Lewis. They still have no one on that team except Howard, and after they reup him they're going to be in a world of hurt.

[Diablo]

Only old people. :smoker:

I'm not old. :headbanger:

[0>23]

im sorry but if i was Rashard id much rather be playing with Durant and Green than the Magic. overall i think the Sonics have much more potential as a whole. But, he and Howard are gonna make a nice 1-2. Trouble for the Wiz, we gotta step it up here.

[BBallWiz]

im sorry but if i was Rashard id much rather be playing with Durant and Green than the Magic. overall i think the Sonics have much more potential as a whole. But, he and Howard are gonna make a nice 1-2. Trouble for the Wiz, we gotta step it up here.
Agreed. The Wiz will have to step it up. But a good thing about Rashard heading to Orlando, is that it eats up a lot of their salary cap up, so they more than likely will be out of the running next offseason trying to compete to land Gil. So that's one less team to worry about where Gil could possibly go (if he goes that is, hopefully not though).

Here's an article from the Orlando Sentinel written on June 17th, entitled "Magic should wait for Arenas."
This won't be the most popular thing to do -- it will be another big disappointment -- but the best thing the Orlando Magic could do with their money this summer is to sit on it.

Yes, there will be some salary-cap room for a high-dollar free agent, but not without a sign-and-trade deal that likely will cost them just-budding Darko Milicic.

The Magic plan to pursue 27-year-old forward Rashard Lewis of Seattle, but so will 20 other teams looking to improve in a very shallow free-agent class, all willing to take drastic steps to make it happen. Lewis would help the Magic significantly next season.

Yet Gilbert Arenas could help them even more -- if they can be patient.

Arenas, 25, is the do-everything guard from Washington who will be a free agent in 2008, an all-star the past three seasons and already one of the game's finest players.

Lewis is good, but he is not close to Arenas-good.

If the Magic can sign Milicic to a reasonable contract this summer -- and even after an extension for Dwight Howard -- they can juggle the roster to create enough salary room next summer to make Arenas-in-a-Magic-uniform a reality for the 2008-09 season.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/basketball/magic/orl-nbainsider1707jun17,0,6161852.column?coll=orl-magic

I'm glad the Magic weren't patient and went ahead and signed Rashard this offseason, rather than waiting and hoping to land Gil next offseason.

[SantanaClaus89]

I'm sick of this "Gil to other teams" talk....

****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You better ****ing re-sign next year Gilbert... or I'm gonna go ape ****.

[BBallWiz]

Chauncey Billups and the Pistons have reportedly come close to terms on a 5-year, $60 million deal.
AUBURN HILLS -- The Pistons and Chauncey Billups have agreed in principal to a five-year contract.

The deal, though, which is believed to be worth $60 million, still has some wrinkles to be ironed out.

"I would not characterize it as being wrapped up," said Andy Miller, Billups' agent. "The discussions are ongoing. I wouldn't say they were positive or negative. There are still a lot of hurdles that haven't been addressed to our satisfaction or theirs."

The basic premise of the deal is believed to be solid -- five years and $60 million. What needs to be worked out, apparently, is the language of the fifth year. That fifth year might not be entirely guaranteed, or, the bulk of the $60 million will be paid over the first four years.
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070703/UPDATE/707030432/1127/SPORTS0102

That's a great deal. Very reasonable for a player like him so far in this FA market.

Edit - Chauncey Billups' agent denies that Billups agreed to five-year, $60 million deal with Pistons.
"This is a vicious rumor," Andy Miller, Billups' agent, told The Detroit Free Press. "It's entirely untrue. We have not reached an agreement. I don't know what stage we're at. We're having ongoing discussions, and I don't believe that we're on the verge of signing an agreement anytime today by any stretch of the imagination."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2925200

[SantanaClaus89]

^^ Sounds like a false alarm. I'm almost positive Billups will end up signing with the Pistons at some point, though.

[Thomas]

Yeah...I don't see Chauncey leaving Detroit, either. That's his city. He's their guy.

[BBallWiz]

^^ Sounds like a false alarm. I'm almost positive Billups will end up signing with the Pistons at some point, though.
I agree. It's just a matter of time. Plus seeing that reported 5-year, $60 million deal seemed too good to be true imo from Detroit's point of view. I say this because Billups is a better player than Rashard Lewis, and if Rashard got a 5-year, $75 million dollar deal, I think Billups should get at least that, if not a bit more.

[BBallWiz]

Andres Nocioni and the Bulls have agreed to terms on a five-year contract worth approximately $38 million.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-070706bulls,1,2836739.story?coll=cs-bulls-headlines

[The Burgundy and Gold]

Andres Nocioni and the Bulls have agreed to terms on a five-year contract worth approximately $38 million.

damnit, i was hoping the Bulls would lose him.

[Agent0IsMyHero]

38 mil..wow...not bad, but still alot...to me atleast....we have our own Andre Nocioni in Darious Songalia!

[D.G.A.C.O.L.B.]

It looks like Mo Williams might take less money and sign with Miami. It's not official yet but if it happens then that sucks.

[agentgilberto]

Pretty good sign for the magic. They have a very young, competitve starting 5 now that could help them out in the playoffs. The kapono signing makes no sense for toronto. First of all, they really overpaid for a guy who had 2 good seasons as a spot up shooter. Second, Mopete is the exact same player. Also, classy move by the magic letting Grant Hill go to Pheonix for a chance at a title.

[The Burgundy and Gold]

It looks like Mo Williams might take less money and sign with Miami. It's not official yet but if it happens then that sucks.

that would suck, he's a very solid player.

[BBallWiz]

I guess the original report was wrong that Rashard Lewis signed a 5 year/$75 million deal with Orlando. Apparently, Seattle and Orlando worked out a sign-and-trade and Lewis will end up averaging $21 million a year. :011: Wow! And some people thought 5 years/$75 million was overpaying...
Orlando has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with the Seattle SuperSonics that will allow Lewis to make $126.4 million over the next six seasons, according to NBA sources who requested anonymity. The Magic will send back a second-round pick to the Sonics.

And Dwight Howard will sign an extension with the Magic.
Magic franchise center Dwight Howard is expected to sign his five-year contract extension worth at least $85 million on Thursday. The exact worth of the contract won't be official until next July when the NBA sets the salary cap for the 2008-09 season. Howard will have an opt-out clause after the fourth season, meaning he can become a free agent again after the 2012-13 season.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=orlandosummerleaguesday2

[LooseCannon_aka_one3]

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/ny-spfrancis0711,0,5214327.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines

Stevie Franchise is on the market now also. Don't forget about him. I hope his ass stays away from DC and is never considered because he is doodoo.

[The Burgundy and Gold]

jesus the magic are spending tons of money. Although Rashard and Dwight could be a great duo. Our division could be tough this year with them and Miami.

[BBallWiz]

The Pistons and Chauncey Billups as expected have come to terms on a contract agreement.
DETROIT -- Chauncey Billups signed a $46 million, four-year contract Wednesday with the Detroit Pistons, returning to the team he helped reach five straight conference finals.

The contract is worth $46 million guaranteed over four years and includes a team option for the fifth year.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2932809

Wow, what a great bargain for the Pistons. He is definitely worth more, considering what Rashard Lewis got.

[BBallWiz]

Gerald Wallace and the Bobcats have reportedly come to terms on a contract agreement.
The Charlotte Bobcats and free-agent forward Gerald Wallace have agreed to a contract, the Observer has learned.

A source close to the negotiations said Wallace will sign a six-year deal worth $57 million. The sixth year of the contract will be Wallace's option. He also can earn bonuses worth as much as $2 million each season.

Wallace's contract with the Bobcats, who obtained him in the NBA's expansion draft in 2003, expired at the end of last season, and he briefly became a free agent.
http://www.charlotte.com/bobcats/story/193233.html

That's another great bargain considering what Rashard got. This could be their starting lineup:

PG Felton
SG Richardson
SF Wallace
PF May
C Okafor

Nice young lineup.

[D.G.A.C.O.L.B.]

The question with the Bobcats is whether they're going to keep their young talent or not. I hear the owner is pretty cheap but we'll see. I think the Wright/Richardson trade had a lot to do with that too. They didn't want all these young guys coming up for contracts at the same time. Richardson has 5 years left on his deal so he's not going to be looking for money in the next couple of years like Felton, May, Okafor, Morrison, and Wright would have been. Plus he'll be older so he shouldn't demand too much money when he does come up.

[BBallWiz]

Darko and the Grizzlies have reportedly come to terms on a contract agreement.
Free-agent center Darko Milicic agreed in principle to a three-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, the player's agent Marc Cornstein told ESPN.com Insider Chad Ford.

Cornstein refused to disclose the amount of the deal, but the starting salary is believed to be for substantially more than the $5.3 million mid-level exception.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2933472

So if they start Darko, they'll have a nice frontline with him, Rudy and Gasol, to go along with Conley and Miller (that's just a guess of what their starting lineup could look like).

[GOSKINS_08]

Darko got a pretty big contract..Since he hasn't really done much in his career..But he looks like he's getting better.

[BBallWiz]

Derek Fisher is reportedly heading back to join the Lakers.
The Lakers have gone to their past in hopes that it will help solidify their immediate future in the backcourt.

Point guard Derek Fisher, who played an integral role on the Lakers' three-peat team earlier this decade, has agreed in principle to a three-year contract, the Los Angeles Times reports. The deal is worth roughly $14 million.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2934966

Nice veteran addition. He can definitely help their PG situation out with Farmar and the rookie Crittenton as the other PG's on their roster.

[BBallWiz]

Morris Peterson finally will get his chance to play for New Orleans.
LAS VEGAS - Free agent Morris Peterson of the Toronto Raptors, whom the Hornets' targeted as their top priority to sign in free agency, agreed to a four-year, $23 million contract with the Hornets on Friday.

Peterson will become the team's starting shooting guard and Peja Stojakvoic will be moved to small forward, his natural position. In 2004, the Hornets signed Peterson to an offer sheet but the Raptors matched it.

"Morris feels blessed for this opportunity to play for Coach Byron Scott with a great style of play,'' Peterson's agent, Rob Pelinka said. "To play with one of the top point guards in the NBA in Chris Paul and to play for an organization in a city where so much has happened that's just a part of Morris because he has family there.''
http://blog.nola.com/tpsports/2007/07/hornets_sign_peterson.html

Nice signing and it's a reasonable contract. I bet he's glad that he's finally heading to New Orleans this time. If you guys don't remember, Mo Pete signed an offer sheet with New Orleans that was matched by Toronto 3 years ago. They have a nice starting 5 now:

PG Paul
SG Peterson
SF Peja
PF West
C Chandler

[BBallWiz]

Steve Blake has decided to return to Portland.
Steve Blake is heading to Portland, meaning he won't have to travel far to join his new team.

The free-agent point guard said today he has agreed to a three-year deal with the Trail Blazers. Though a Florida native, Blake and his family make their offseason home in Portland.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nba/article/0,2777,DRMN_23922_5628146,00.html

Good for him. Interesting choice though. They now have a crowded PG situation with him, Jack, Rodriguez and Taurean Green as their PG's. I'm glad he chose Portland over a team like Miami, who was rumored to be after him.

[23>NBA]

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/sports/columnists/brian_windhorst/17489083.htm

Cavaliers' point guard crusade resumes
Mike Bibby target again with Gooden and Jones as potential trade bait
By Brian Windhorst
Beacon Journal sportswriter

The Cavaliers' pursuit of a point guard has heated up again.

According to multiple league executives, the Cavs and Sacramento Kings have restarted talks to bring Mike Bibby to Cleveland. The two teams nearly completed a deal shortly before February's trading deadline and have been in discussions again over the past several days.

A version of the deal was close to happening Thursday, sources said, in a three-way move with the San Antonio Spurs.

The Cavs were believed to be after the rights to Argentine center Luis Scola as well, which the Spurs own. When the talks broke down, the Spurs dealt Scola and reserve forward Jackie Butler to the Houston Rockets.

In exchange, the Spurs received point guard Vassilis Spanoulis and a future second-round pick.

There are expectations the Kings and Cavs will continue to have discussions directly and with other teams.

The Kings, looking to add more scoring to their front line, have been interested in Drew Gooden. According to a source, Damon Jones also might have been included in the potential deal.

Bibby, who has two years and $28 million left on his contract, averaged 17.1 points and 4.7 assists for the Kings last season. He has an opt-out clause after this season, in which he will make $13.5 million.

Without salary-cap room and with the market being a little bare for point guards, the Cavs have actively been pursuing trades to pick up a playmaker to help their offensive issues.

In other Cavs news, there has been no movement in talks with free-agent forward Anderson Varejao.

Varejao's representatives, who left the Las Vegas Summer League without a deal Thursday, and the Cavs are believed to be millions apart. The Cavs have said re-signing Varejao is an offseason priority.

I hate this proposed deal, Bibby is past his prime, we would lose a rebounder and a solid 4man in Gooden.


UPDATE:

Cleveland Cavaliers' trade talks with Sacramento Kings for Mike Bibby off
Reportedly included Bibby, Gooden, Jones Saturday
July 14, 2007
Branson Wright
Plain Dealer Reporter

It has been only three days since teams could sign free agents and/or make trades and while the Cavaliers have not made any moves - they have not sat idle, either.

The on-again, off-again, on-again trade discussions with the Sacramento Kings about point guard Mike Bibby are off again, according to several sources close to the situation. The deal, according to the sources, would have included Drew Gooden, Damon Jones and a third team. But somewhere between that third team, possibly the San Antonio Spurs, the deal fell through.

This is not the first time the Cavs and Kings have talked about a trade involving Bibby. The Cavs were close to getting Bibby just before the trading deadline in February.

Its all good now....

[Air Zoom]

http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_sign_mikki_moore.html

SACRAMENTO, CA, Friday, July 13, 2007 --- The Sacramento Kings and forward/center Mikki Moore have agreed to terms on a contract in principle today, it was announced by Kings' President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.

“We’re really excited to come to an agreement with Mikki Moore,” said Petrie. “He brings athleticism, length, skill and experience to our team and we’re looking forward to watching him play for the Kings.”

Moore, a 7-0, 225-pound, nine-year NBA veteran, enjoyed careers highs with the New Jersey Nets last season, averaging of 9.8 points (.609 FG%, .681 FT%) and 5.1 rebounds per game through 79 contests (started 55). He also averaged 14.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in six Eastern Conference semifinal playoff games versus Cleveland last season.

Sorry for you Wiz fans who wanted him....but IMO, the Kings just saved you guys from getting in what I believe is an overachiever and product of playing with Jason Kidd.

[BBallWiz]

http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_sign_mikki_moore.html



Sorry for you Wiz fans who wanted him....but IMO, the Kings just saved you guys from getting in what I believe is an overachiever and product of playing with Jason Kidd.
Agreed. He should really be thanking Jason Kidd.

Also, the Bulls have added Joe Smith.
League sources confirmed the Bulls reached agreement on a two-year contract with Joe Smith late Friday, the veteran forward who had been their No. 1 target in free agency.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-070713bulls,1,2115841.story?coll=cs-home-headlines

[BBallWiz]

It looks like Mo Williams might take less money and sign with Miami. It's not official yet but if it happens then that sucks.
Well, I'm glad to say he didn't. He has reportedly decided to stay with the Bucks.
Mo Williams will be returning to the Milwaukee Bucks after agreeing in principle to a six-year, $52 million contract, ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan has learned.

The breakthrough in negotiations came when the Bucks increased their original offer as Williams was being heavily courted by the Miami Heat. Williams will have a player opt-out clause after the fourth and fifth year of the deal, which has an average annual salary of $8.67 million.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2936550

Also, the Nets moved pretty quickly to replace Moore heading to Sacramento, by reaching a contract agreement with Jamaal Magloire.
July 14, 2007 -- The Nets said goodbye to two big men while preparing to welcome another.

Free agent forward/center Jamaal Magloire last night agreed to a one-year deal with the Nets shortly after Mikki Moore, who responded with a career year when he stepped in for the injured Nenad Krstic, decided to sign with the Sacramento Kings.

Moore's move came just hours after the Nets, as expected, waived 40-year-old forward Cliff Robinson, whose time dwindled sharply last season. Robinson, a Net for 2 ½ seasons, received a $500,000 buyout.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07142007/sports/nets/nets_sign_magloire__moore_lost_to_kings_nets_fred_ kerber.htm

[The Burgundy and Gold]

jeez the rest of the league is making moves like crazy and we're doing nothing. I haven't even heard any rumors about who we're trying to get.

[The Burgundy and Gold]

Steve Blake signs with the Blazers

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/47115/20070713/blake_chooses_portland/


And Morris Peterson signs with the Hornets

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/47114/20070713/peterson_agrees_to_deal_with_hornets/

[MLBullet]

Steve Blake is Stupid. How can you leave a team with AI and Carmelo??? I wonder did the Nuggets even try to sign him back.

The Wizards are sleeping this year in FA. Maybe they are pulling a Redskins and play it cool this year, But I at least thought we were going to try and get Moore from the Nets.

[D.G.A.C.O.L.B.]

The Kings probably overpaid for Moore. I don't know why the Nuggets didn't resign Blake. They don't have another guard on that entire team, save JR Smith, who they don't even like.

[BBallWiz]

The Sonics and Suns have made a trade.
SEATTLE -- The Seattle SuperSonics on Friday acquired veteran forward Kurt Thomas and the Phoenix Suns' first-round draft choices in 2008 and 2010, in exchange for a conditional second round draft choice.

Seattle also used its $9 million trade exception with Phoenix to complete the deal. The Sonics gained the exception from Orlando earlier this month when they completed a sign-and-trade deal that sent Rashard Lewis to the Magic.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2943588

Interesting deal. The Sonics imo seem to be the winner of this deal.

[0>23]

Kurt Thomas just doesn't seem to do anything for me, but does this mean that phoenix GETS the trade exception in the deal, or does it just go away becasue the Sonics are taking on a contract?

[BBallWiz]

Desmond Mason is heading back to play for the Bucks again.
Bucks to sign G-F Desmond Mason

MILWAUKEE (TICKER) -- Desmond Mason is headed back to the place where he enjoyed his most success.
The athletic swingman will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

Mason will be introduced at a Noon EDT news conference.

The 2001 Slam Dunk Champion, Mason played with the Bucks for two-plus seasons (2003-05). He averaged a career-high 17.2 points in his final campaign with the club, then was traded to the New Orleans Hornets.

Mason, 29, originally was acquired by the Bucks at the trade deadline in February 2003 along with Gary Payton in a deal for sharpshooter Ray Allen.

Last season, the 6-5 Mason averaged 13.7 points in 75 games with the Hornets. A 2000 first-round pick of Seattle, Mason has career averages of 12.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in 540 games.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txbucksmason&prov=st&type=lgns

I wonder how much he'll be getting? I think I read somewhere it being a 2 or 3 year deal. It's an interesting move by the Bucks to bring him back. He played pretty well there.

[D.G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Kurt Thomas just doesn't seem to do anything for me, but does this mean that phoenix GETS the trade exception in the deal, or does it just go away becasue the Sonics are taking on a contract?

From what I understand they get the trade exception so it helps them save money.

[BBallWiz]

Smush Parker is going to play for the Heat.
Heat agrees to terms with guard Parker
BY BARRY JACKSON
bjackson@MiamiHerald.com

The Heat concluded its nearly month-long search for a veteran point guard Friday when it agreed to terms with guard Smush Parker, two sources said. Parker started most of the past two years for the Lakers before losing his starting job late last season.

Parker, 26, is believed to have agreed to a two-year contract for a portion of the Heat's $5.35 million mid-level exception. The deal is contingent on Parker passing a physical on Monday.

Parker, 6-4, is considered a strong on-the-ball defender and skilled three-point shooter -- he shot 36.5 percent on threes last season (110 for 301) and gives Miami another outside threat to help compensate for the loss of small forward Jason Kapo no, who signed with Toronto. But Parker, who also can play shooting guard, is a below-average free-throw shooter (64.6 percent last season, 71 percent for his career) and always has had a poor assist-to-turnover ratio (2.9 career assist average, compared with 1.84 turnovers). His lo w assist numbers with the Lakers were partly a function of Phil Jackson's offense, according to a personnel director with another team.

Parker, who essentially replaces free agent Gary Payton on the Heat's roster, is expected to back up Jason Williams, who has one year left on his contract at $8.9 million. Williams missed 44 games the past two seasons with knee problems and other ailments.
http://www.miamiherald.com/416/story/184682.html

So that's the PG they get? They could have done better than that imo. This move doesn't really help the Heat all that much, which is good for the Wiz. I think the Heat realize EG's asking price for Navarro is too high, so they might be backing out with this signing taking place.

[LooseCannon_aka_one3]

hahaha I laughed when I started reading this.....sure parker is decent but I sure as hell wouldnt want him running my team or getting any more than spot minutes. The Heat may think they are hurting us by signing him but that is not the case. If worst comes to worse we will send JCN back to Barcelona. We dont have to do anything with him, although I would still like to send him somewhere with Brendan or Etan.

[D.G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Ask any Lakers fan. Smush is one of the worst starters in the entire league. They despise him more then Kwame, and that's saying something.

[BBallWiz]

Eddie Jones is reportedly headed to play for the Mavs.
The Mavericks strengthened their depth at shooting guard and small forward Friday, agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with veteran swingman Eddie Jones.

Owner Mark Cuban confirmed the pending deal with the unrestricted free agent. Jones, 35, is expected to fly to Dallas on Monday where he'll take a physical and officially sign. He'll receive $1.83 million in the first year from the Mavericks' bi-annual exception.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/basketball/mavs/stories/080407dnspomavslede.dc772abe.html

Solid veteran addition by the Mavs.

[BBallWiz]

The Clippers have signed Brevin Knight.
The Clippers' pursuit of a point guard ended Friday when the team agreed to terms with free agent Brevin Knight on a two-year, $4-million contract, league sources said.

The Clippers turned to the 10-year veteran after finishing second to the Houston Rockets in the quest to sign former All-Star Steve Francis and considering trades to acquire another established point guard to share the position with Sam Cassell.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/clippers/la-sp-clips4aug04,1,337247.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-clippe&ctrack=1&cset=true

Nice addition. With their shaky PG situation (with the Livingston injury and Sam Cassell the only other main PG on the squad), this is a smart move by the Clippers. Obviously this signing will be overshadowed by the unfortunate injury to Brand and it's completely understandable.